By Paula Harper-GrantBRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (GIS) – Minister of finance, Ryan Straughn, has highlighted the importance of infrastructure development and a strong investment climate in supporting the continued growth of Barbados’ tourism sector.Delivering the feature address at the Tourism Development
By Chris PattersonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The government of Jamaica continues to strengthen the nation’s capacity to measure and interpret digital economic activity, ensuring that policies remain fair, balanced, and grounded in accurate data.“As the global economy becomes increasingly digital, co
PANAMA, CITY, Panama, (PANAFTOSA/VPH-PAHO/WHO) – Professionals from official veterinary services from 15 countries in the Americas participated in the first in-person workshop of the Latin America Edition 2025/2026 of the Regional Program for the Systematic Education of Veterinary Services (ProgRESS
FAO helps secure investments to enhance the climate resilience of vulnerable smallholders in the wake of hurricanes Beryl and MelissaROME / SOUTH KOREA – The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a $50 million project, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), t
Budget Overview 2024-2025 and 2025/2026By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – The Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure of Saint Lucia represent the financial plans of the government. The financial information provided by the government includes its performance and plans for revenue collection
By Latonya LintonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The government has implemented the electronic transactions policy, establishing the government of Jamaica standard for the lawful, secure and auditable use of electronic signatures and electronically signed records for the conduct of official business.It v
The initiative aims to help micro and small enterprises improve their business performance, enhance their export readiness, and facilitate greater access to financing and investment opportunities.PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (IICA) – The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), in
WASHINGTON, USA – The Organization of American States (OAS) concluded today the IX Inter-American Week of People of African Descent in the Americas at its headquarters in Washington, DC, following a multi-day agenda that placed culture, memory, and Afro-descendant leadership at the center as driver
GROEGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – The government of Guyana has lodged a formal protest with Suriname over newly introduced charges for the use of the Corentyne River, raising concerns about potential disruptions to trade and economic activity.The move, which is affecting Guyanese timber and quarry operato
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo is calling on Caribbean leaders to rethink their approach to climate policy, warning that rigid positions and slow-moving global systems are hindering real progress.Speaking at the 124th Special Meeting of the COTED Environment and Sustain
The participation of minister Ernesto Kesar at Caribbean Energy Week comes as the country advances new upstream projects, gas developments and regional energy cooperationPARAMARIBO, Suriname – Ernesto Kesar, minister in the ministry of energy and energy industries of Trinidad and Tobago, has officia
LONDON, England – A new report by the Commonwealth Secretariat warns that rising public debt and tighter budgets are forcing governments to prioritise loan repayments over investment in young people, limiting opportunities for the Commonwealth’s 1.5 billion young people.The report, Public Debt and Y
WASHINGTON, USA – In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, president Donald J. Trump’s signature will appear on future US paper currency along with the Secretary of the Treasury, marking the first time in history for a sitting president.“Under president Trump’s leadership,
“No guns were turned in” ~ Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Luke Defreitas, RSLPF. Caribbean News Global (CNG) is not surprised. We continue to be on point and persuasively accurate in our knowledgeable analysis.By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – Reporting on the Leslie Land Road an
