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03/28/2026
Infrastructure and a strong investment climate key to tourism growth
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

03/28/2026
Jamaica strengthens digital economy measurement capacity
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
03/28/2026
The Americas to strengthen surveillance against avian influenza: 15 countries participate in the regional ProgRESSVet workshop in Panama
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
03/28/2026
Green Climate Fund approves $50 million for FAO-supported adaptation project in Jamaica
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
03/28/2026
St Lucia budget 2026/27: Laying a strong foundation for sustainable economic growth and national development – Part 1
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

03/27/2026
Jamaica implements electronic signatures policy
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

03/27/2026
IICA initiates the CDB-funded intervention for AgriMSE business and regional market integration
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
03/27/2026
OAS concludes the IX Inter-American Week of People of African Descent with a call to sustain the hemispheric agenda
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
