WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) – Levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar‑sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too low to significantly reduce consumption and prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), even as the region records some of the highest consumption levels in the world, according to two r
WASHINGTON, USA – The 56th OAS General Assembly will take place from June 22 – 24, 2026, at the ATLAPA Convention Center in Panama City, Panama. This will be the third time that Panama has hosted the OAS General Assembly. Previous occasions were in 1996 and 2007.The theme of the 56th General Assemb
Montserrat is the fourth Caribbean UK Overseas Territory to join the Blue Belt Programme, the UK’s globally acclaimed conservation initiativeMontserrat will gain access to leading scientific expertise and resources as it seeks to establish Marine Protected Areas and increase ecosystem resilienceThis
WASHINGTON, USA – US Food and Drug Administration, added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to advance sunscreen innovation. Bemotrizinol is the first new active ingredient added to the over-the-counter (OTC)
HAVANA, Cuba – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Monday that the expansion of sanctions imposed by the US against Cuba is causing widespread harm to the population and endangering lives. He urged that these sanctions be halted.“The fuel restrictions imposed since early 2026
“With Health, We All Win” campaign encourages simple steps to stay safe and enjoy the eventWASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued new public health recommendations for travellers and people attending mass gatherings during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) concluded its 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors on June 4 with a renewed commitment from regional leaders, development partners, and stakeholders to accelerate implementation, strengthen partnerships, and translate com
TORTOLA, BVI – The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has called on the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonisation (C24) to take meaningful steps in fulfilling its mandate to support the decolonisation of the 17 remaining Non-Self-Governing Territories (NSGTs) at the Special Committee’s recen
By Caribbean ExportBRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Caribbean entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses were encouraged to embrace open innovation and international collaboration as the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator hosted its Digital Connectors Barbados event under the theme “Uncracking Open Innovatio
By Donique WestonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, is indicating his suitability and readiness to lead the entity charged with coordinating the next phase of Jama
TORTOLA, BVI – The minister for communications and works Kye M. Rymer has announced that the legislation to merge the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water and Sewerage Department (WSD) has successfully received the approval of the House of Assembly and was assented by His Excellency the
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The 51st regular meeting of the conference of heads of government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will be convened in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, from 5-8 July 2026, under the chairmanship of Philip J. Pierre, prime minister of Saint Lucia, who will assume duties as chair on 1
Roadmap being developed by GTI with support from the European Union’s Global Gateway Investment Agenda and Euroclima programmeBASSETERRE, St Kitts – The government of St Kitts and Nevis has launched a major initiative to achieve 100 percent renewable electricity generation, marking another important
Afreximbank remains committed to supporting increased intra-Caribbean and Africa-Caribbean trade by improving access to trade finance, investment capital and advisory supportKINGSTON, Jamaica – In a move to highlight the strategic importance of the Jamaican market within the Caribbean and the countr
