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03/16/2026
Caribbean shallow-water expanding Guyana–Suriname basin
This month’s Caribbean Energy Week will host a technical workshop on shallow-water drilling as new licensing rounds, exploration wells and infrastructure investment drive growing interest across the regionPARAMARIBO, Suriname – While deepwater discoveries have dominated the Caribbean’s upstream narr
03/16/2026
Canada backs ONE Caribbean to advance resilient development and private-sector growth: IDB Group meetings concludes with more scale and impact
By Caribbean News Global ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — Canada is expanding its support for resilience and business development in the Caribbean through its partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group).The government of Canada’s previously announced commitment of CAD 10 million to th
03/15/2026
Guyana remains committed to CARICOM: supports improved conditions in Cuba, says Dr Singh
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Senior minister in the office of the president with responsibility for finance, Dr Ashni Singh, said Guyana remains committed to the regional integration movement while advocating for improvements in the living conditions of the Cuban people.The minister made the remarks
03/15/2026
St Lucia battles water insecurity with short-term measures
SummarySt Lucia opposition queries water authority WASCO.How the 5Cs can assist the Government of Saint Lucia in advancing national initiatives aimed at safeguarding the island’s water resources.Saint Lucia’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2018-2028Saint Lucia’s water insecurity is a civilisation cr
03/14/2026
Guyana reaffirms sovereign rights over maritime areas, rejects Venezuela’s objection to lawful seismic survey
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – The government of the co-operative Republic of Guyana has taken note of the communiqué issued by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela dated 11 March 2026, which purports to object to Guyana’s decision to advance a three-dimensional multi-client seismic exploration program

03/14/2026
Jamaica’s National Stadium Redevelopment to create over 14,000 jobs
By Donique WestonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Design consultants are currently on the island engaging with key stakeholders to obtain the requisite inputs necessary to inform and finalise the concept design for the redevelopment of the National Stadium, says minister of culture, gender, entertainment
03/14/2026
PAHO reports sustained yellow fever transmission in parts of South America
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a new epidemiological alert cautioning of sustained yellow fever transmission in parts of South America, with cases continuing to be reported in 2026 and detection occurring in areas beyond the traditional hotspots of t
03/14/2026
IACHR Thematic Hearing on US Counternarcotics Operations in the Caribbean Eastern Pacific
By Caribbean News Global WASHINGTON, USA – On Friday, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) strayed far outside its mandate and acted beyond its competence in holding a thematic hearing on US counter-narcoterrorism operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, says US Department o
