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02/13/2026
Jamaica monitoring situation in Cuba
By Britney StevensKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The government is considering what support could be provided to Jamaican students in Cuba, whose studies are being affected by fuel shortages and electricity disruptions in that country.Speaking at the post-cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on
02/13/2026
Actions to implement president Trump’s vision for Venezuelan Oil
WASHIGTON, USA – The Trump administration is rapidly implementing president Trump’s vision to reopen and develop Venezuela’s oil industry for the shared benefit of the American and Venezuelan people. Thanks to president Trump’s leadership, the United States has already issued several general license

02/13/2026
Barbados to introduce electoral reform
By Julie CarringtonBRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has underscored the need for urgent electoral reform in Barbados, while committed to working closely with the Chapman Challenge, an initiative of the president of Barbados, His Excellency, Lieutenant Colonel, Jeffrey Bostic.Pr

02/13/2026
UNDP to support additional solar energy community centres, with 9M JMD
NDP-supported solar energy centres to rise to minimum five this year, with more in the worksKINGSTON, Jamaica – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a new JMD 9.2 million partnership with the Government of Australia to establish three additional solar-powered community centr
02/13/2026
Cooperation expands access to childhood cancer medicines and technical resources
WASHINGTON, USA – Measurable impact on childhood cancer care is happening across multiple countries in the Region, resulting from continued technical work led by PAHO, Ministries of Health, and strategic partners such as St Jude Children’s Research Hospital (St Jude). The benefits translate into inc
02/12/2026
The budget book is red on St Lucia’s hotel development
Hotel development amid concerns over VAT non-collection, food insecurity and proposed water rate increases;Discussions continue on micro-macro developments and the government development agenda;Jobs amid environmental and citizens’ quality of life.By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – In 202
02/12/2026
Caribbean takes centre stage at CAF’s International Economic Forum 2026 in Panama
PANAMA, CITY, Panama – Caribbean priorities featured prominently at CAF’s International Economic Forum – Latin America and the Caribbean 2026, as regional leaders, policymakers, experts and business stakeholders advanced discussions on issues at the forefront of the region’s development agenda, incl

02/12/2026
PAHO – WHO Dominica advances health sector priorities
New cooperation strategy and laboratory strengthening effortsROSEAU, Dominica, (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Representative for Barbados and Eastern Caribbean countries, Dr Amalia Del Riego, conducted an official visit to Dominica from 4-5 Februar
