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04/17/2026
PAHO – BARBADOS focuses on PAHO’s Biennial Work Plan (BWP) 2026–2027
BARBADOS, USA, (PAHO/WHO) – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean hosted Barbados’ newly appointed minister of health and wellness, senator Lisa Cummins, for a high‑level planning meeting focused on PAHO’s Biennial Wor

04/17/2026
Labour market fragilities grow as global shocks intensify, says ILO
Even as global growth appears steady, structural labour market weaknesses and escalating conflict in the Middle East threaten incomes and jobs for millions, Gilbert F. Houngbo warns at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.GENEVA, Switzerland, (ILO News) – Global labour markets appear broadly stabl
04/17/2026
CDB – EU-Backed Grant to strengthen regional disaster agency
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a technical assistance grant of USD346,000 to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to support a comprehensive institutional assessment aimed at strengthening the Agency’s ability to support Caribbean count
04/16/2026
Regional project implemented by IICA strengthens sweet potato cultivation in Caribbean countries
CASTRIES, St Lucia, (IICA) – Efforts to strengthen sweet potato production and preserve vital genetic resources across the Caribbean are gaining momentum under the Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean Project, now actively engaging stakeholders through a Community of Practice wit

04/16/2026
Virgin Islands facing higher fuel prices
Address by premier Dr Natalio D. Wheatley on the government response to the Global Fuel Crisis and Its Impact on The Virgin Islands – 16 April 2026Dr Natalio D. WheatleyRecent global events, especially the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its effects on vital shipping routes like the Strait o
04/16/2026
US Coast Guard announces homeporting of the first two Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska
WASHINGTON, USA — The US Coast Guard announced today that the first two Arctic Security Cutters will be homeported in the State of Alaska. Anticipating delivery of the first Arctic Security Cutters by the end of 2028, the Coast Guard has begun planning to ensure necessary infrastructure and support

04/16/2026
Jamaica’s petroleum prices to be aligned with tiered pricing mechanism
By Latonya LintonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – A tiered pricing mechanism is being implemented, which will see petroleum prices being more closely aligned to global price movements, minister of energy, transport and telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, disclosed during a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at
04/16/2026
The OAS Special Mission concludes its fourth official visit to Guatemala
WASHINGTON, USA – The Special Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the Strengthening of Democratic Institutions in Guatemala concluded its fourth official visit to the country, which took place from April 14 to 16, 2026.The Mission held meetings with the president of the Republi
