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04/11/2026
Ministers and senior officials of agriculture of the Americas call for improving policy coordination between countries
WASHINGTON, USA, (IICA) – Ministers and senior agricultural officials of the Americas called for improving coordination between countries to reduce the vulnerabilities of agrifood systems, mitigate impacts, and capitalise on the opportunities afforded by the current global context of geopolitical an
04/11/2026
Guyana open for business — EXIM Bank signals new investments
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Chairman and president of the Export–Import Bank of the United States, John Jovanovic, has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to deepening economic ties with Guyana during an official visit aimed at advancing key bilateral initiatives.Jovanovic, who has been serving
04/11/2026
CDB strengthens St Lucia’s healthcare with donation of equipment and vehicles
BARBADOS / ST LUCIA – Saint Lucia to strengthen healthcare delivery with Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) donation of equipment and vehiclesThe initiatives, namely the Building Capacity and Resilience in the Health Sector Project valued at USD $5.2 million and the Building Public Health System Resil

04/11/2026
Jamaica well supplied with agricultural produce, says agriculture minister
By Garfield L. AngusKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, Floyd Green, says markets are once again well supplied with agricultural produce, following the devastation caused by hurricane Melissa last October, highlighted that crops such as cabbage, lettuce and carr

04/11/2026
Haiti’s freefall demands urgent global action as millions face hunger and violence
Haiti is facing “one of the most severe and rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crises in the Western Hemisphere,” a senior UN aid official warned on Friday, underscoring the need for continued global attention to alleviate suffering there. PORT – AU– PRINCE, Haiti – Edem Wosurnu of the UN humanitari

04/11/2026
New era for space dawns as Artemis astronauts return
After a 10-day journey around the far side of the Moon, the four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean late on Friday. NEW YORK, USA – The historic mission, which set a record during its lunar flyby for how far humans have ventured into space, was a sign

04/11/2026
Olo Caye: A landmark investment in the future of Belize
The former Stake Bank (Port Coral) project adopts a new operational and management structure under Olo CayeConstruction of the mainland facility in Belize City is expected to commence in the coming weeks, marking the start of Phase 1The development is projected to create 5,500 jobs during constructi

04/11/2026
FAA – DOW signs landmark safety agreement to protect Southern Border
WASHINGTON, USA – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of War (DOW) completed a thorough safety assessment of a high-energy laser counter-drone system. This assessment validated that proper safety controls are in place and that while these systems are at the cutting edge of count
