Under the new law, the Venezuelan government can discretionally reduce taxes and royalties to ensure that projects are “internationally competitive.”By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan National Assembly has approved a sweeping reform of the country’s 2001 Hydrocarbon Law t
WASHINGTON, USA – A Florida man pleaded guilty Wednesday to accepting bribes and facilitating the laundering of more than $5.5 million to Colombia while employed by TD Bank, N.A.According to court filings, Leonardo Ayala, 25, of Homestead, Florida, accepted bribes and exploited his position as a ban
GENEVA, Switzerland – Marking World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that millions of people living with NTDs continue to face profound and often unseen suffering due to discrimination, social stigma and untreated mental health conditions. Under the
NASSAU, The Bahamas, (WAM) — Noura Al Kaabi, minister of state, concluded an official visit to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, as part of a broader Caribbean tour aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across priority sectors.During the visit, Her Excellency Al Kaabi met with Philip Davis, prime
WASHINGTON, USA – Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) announced the publication of the “JIATF 401 Guide for Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure,” a critical document designed to help installation commanders and local law enforcement use passive measures to secure some of the nati
BRASILIA – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) praised Brazil for its strong leadership on migration during an official visit by IOM chief of staff, Mohammed Abdiker. During the visit, he met with senior officials and visited migrant reception centres and integration projects across t
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (IICA) – After five successive years of regional trade missions- led by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) since 2021- Caribbean agri–food companies are better poised for intra-regional trade with other companies in the region, as well as extra-r
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO)- Ninety days after hurricane Melissa swept across parts of the Caribbean, countries are transitioning from emergency response toward recovery—while continuing to confront public health risks linked to damaged infrastructure, disrupted services, and heightened vulnerability to
By Government of BarbadosBRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Barbados’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, François Jackman, speaking on behalf of CARICOM, has urged the United Nations to ensure that the UN’s action in Haiti was properly funded.Jackman expressed continued concern for the humanitarian
Ambassador Wayne McCook, Assistant Secretary-General, CARICOM Single Market and Trade, was a panelist discussing Prospects for International Trade in 2026 in the Context of the Changing Global Geopolitical and Economic Landscape – Impact on Trade and the Challenges and Opportunities for the Caribbea
By Donique WestonKINGSTON, JAMAICA, (JIS) – The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has developed a handbook to help guide involuntarily returned migrants (IRMs) and formerly incarcerated persons seeking to reintegrate into the Jamaican society.The booklet is titled ‘Living in Jamaica: A Guide to S
Speaking at CAF’s International Economic Forum in Panama, Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness emphasised the need for regional alignment, competitiveness, and proactive leadership in shaping global change.PAMAMA, CITY, Pamama – Jamaica’s prime minister, Andrew Holness, has urged Latin America an
LYON, France – Police and prosecutors from Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname have joined forces in their first-ever transnational operation to combat illegal gold mining.The cross-border operation involved over 24,500 checks on vehicles and individuals and led to almost 200 arrests. These i
ST THOMAS, USVI — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued the following statement on Wednesday in response to news of arrests in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme involving individuals connected to the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services and members of the medical community and recipients of the pro
