By Special contributorST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) launched its manifesto, RENAISSANCE, on April 20, 2026, for the April 30 general elections, focused on – a covenant with the people! “It is built on a record of delivery. It is shaped by a clear understanding of t
$10 million in programming to support resilient Caribbean port infrastructure through the Caribbean Basin Security InitiativeWASHINGTON, USA – On Monday, the US Department of State convened a roundtable with US maritime industry leaders and Caribbean port authorities to advance commercial diplomacy
WASHINGTON, USA – President Trump’s National Security Strategy makes clear: this administration will deny adversarial powers the ability to own or control vital assets or threaten the security and prosperity of the United States in our region. The Department of State is working to advance American l
By Special contributorSt JOHN’S, Antigua – The Renaissance, 2026 manifesto of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), says it will put food security and food sovereignty at the heart of national development, heading into the April 30, 2026, general elections.The Country Programming Framework (C
The collective pledge to the people of Antigua and BarbudaBy ABLP candidates, 2026 General Elections“We, the candidates of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party, offer ourselves, individually and collectively, to represent you in the House of Representatives and to advance your interests in the const
WASHINGTON, USA – The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved the new Belize Early Childhood Development and Female Empowerment Project, which will generate opportunities for women and future generations by boosting women’s employment and expanding the access of quality, inclusive ea
First loans approved, injecting new capital into the island’s economyBRADES, Montserrat – The government of Montserrat, through the ministry of finance and economic management, is proud to announce that the Montserrat Business Progressive Fund (MBPF) Soft Loan Programme has approved its first wave o
Rodríguez praised the renewed ties as a “very important step” while IMF director Georgieva claimed Venezuela “desperately needs help.”By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuela has reestablished ties with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after a seven-year hiatus. Acting presiden
GUYANA / USA – The government of Guyana has advanced its development agenda on the international stage, with senior minister in the office of the president with responsibility for finance, Dr Ashni Singh, leading engagements at the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and th
GEORGETOW, Guyana, (DPI) – Minister of public service, government efficiency and implementation, Zulfikar Ally, on Thursday, engaged residents of Region Five, outlining how the upcoming Guyana Development Bank will provide interest-free, collateral-free loans to help individuals start or expand smal
USA / THE CARIBBEAN – Six weeks since war erupted in the Middle East, the shockwaves have spread to the Caribbean region, already pushed to the brink, amid fears of a looming El Niño-linked climate disaster.Highlighting the import-heavy status of many Caribbean islands, UN researchers warned April 1
By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – The government of Saint Lucia has introduced a precursor to the 2026/27 budget presentation (policy statement) to be delivered by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre, and the Throne Speech by His Excellency Felix Finisterre, deputy to the Governor General of
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Senator Dominic Smith, mnister of public administration and artificial intelligence, has been selected among 118 outstanding individuals from over 50 countries to join the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) prestigious Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2026.The YGL programme is
WASHINGTON, USA – The US Food and Drug Administration on April 16 undertook an initial step to advance treatment options for men’s health by encouraging sponsors of approved testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) products to contact FDA for information if they are interested in pursuing a potential
