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03/03/2026
Jamaica to launch National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
By Donique WestonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Jamaica is preparing to launch a National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), aligned with the global framework that recognises women’s critical role in conflict prevention and resolution. This was disclosed by minister of foreign affairs and f
03/03/2026
GEMS of St Lucia CEO, Wilson Jn Baptiste to participate in 13th World Ocean Summit & Expo
By Caribbean News Global CANADA / ST LUCIA — Wilson Jn. Baptiste, Chief Executive Officer of Global Enterprises Management Solutions, LLC, will participate in the 13th World Ocean Summit & Expo, to be held March 4–5, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal, Canada.The Summit, hosted by Economist

03/03/2026
OAS Electoral Observation Mission for Colombia’s Congressional elections begins deployment
WASHINGTON, USA – The Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) of the Organization of American States (OAS) for Colombia’s Congressional Elections, led by former President of the Congress of Guatemala Catalina Soberanis, has begun its deployment in the country ahead of the March 8 elections.The Mission,

03/03/2026
CRFM – GRÓ FTP engage in Iceland on strategies to strengthen Caribbean fisheries
BELIZE CITY, Belize, (CRFM) — Representatives of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), headquartered in Belize, and the GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme (FTP), met last week to explore ways to strengthen cooperation with CRFM member states and to further enhance the region’s capacity in
03/03/2026
INTERPOL notices highlight growing threat of dual-use substances in South America
LYON, France – Police, immigration and customs agencies across Colombia, Ecuador and Peru have joined forces in the region’s first operation targeting cross-border smuggling of dual-use chemicals.Undertaken in November 2025, Operation CHASE was coordinated by INTERPOL and involved more than 50,000 i

03/03/2026
US Southern Command Gen. Donovan visits Ecuador
USA / ECUADOR – The commander of US Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, met with President Daniel Noboa and senior Ecuadorian defense officials on March 2 in Quito, Ecuador, to discuss security cooperation and reaffirm the United States’ strong commitment to supporting the nation’s eff
03/03/2026
US offer resources and support for citizens overseas following Operation Epic Fury
By Caribbean News Global WASHINGTON, USA – Following Operation Epic Fury, on February 28, 2026, Secretary Marco Rubio released a video message emphasising that the safety and security of American citizens is the Department of State’s highest priority.A courtesy transcript of the secretary’s video is
03/03/2026
Guyana calls for dialogue amid ongoing global conflicts
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, president Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has called on global leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue rather than engaging in armed conflict, warning that war continues to harm women and children.The Guyanese leader made the call on Mond
