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
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Nearly 1.5 million persons are currently displaced in Haiti, according to the latest report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). More than half are women and girls, reflecting a worsening humanitarian crisis driven by escalating violence that continues to fo
MALVERN, Jamaica – The National Housing Trust (NHT) has waived approximately $585 million in peril insurance costs that would have otherwise been payable by mortgagors who benefited from hurricane Melissa mortgage moratorium, providing additional financial relief to thousands still recovering from t
Dominica Uses 2026 Tourism Awareness Program to Advance Wellness Tourism Strategy – Initiative supports destination competitiveness, community participation and sustainable tourism developmentROSEAU, Dominica – The ministry of tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) today officially launch
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is intensifying support to countries across the Americas to strengthen preparedness for Ebola, following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) related to the ongo
