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02/21/2026
African Energy Chamber to lead delegation to Venezuela
SANDTON, South Africa – The African Energy Chamber (AEC) will lead a high-level delegation to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 22 – 26 February 2026 to deepen bilateral oil and gas ties between Venezuela and Africa.The working visit aims to secure concrete investment opportunities and strengthen
02/21/2026
St Lucia government satisfies EU tax compliance, IRD – VAT collection beyond comparison
The government of Saint Lucia may find it uncomfortable to outsource services and speed up public sector service reform.In the exuberance of Independence 47 lies the commitment to social, security, and economic sovereignty.By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – The government of Saint Lucia
02/21/2026
Guyana Office for Investment facilitates USD 250M Diaspora-Funded Maritime Infrastructure Investment
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – The Guyana Office for Investment has facilitated a major USD 250 million diaspora-funded private sector investment with the commissioning of the TriStar Shore Base and Energy Terminal, signalling strong confidence by Guyanese abroad in the country’s economic direction and

02/21/2026
UK parliamentarians complete visit to Cayman Islands
By Public Relations UnitGEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands Government successfully hosted a high-level delegation of five United Kingdom (UK) parliamentarians for an official visit from 12-17 February. The delegation which comprised Sarah Champion MP, Lord Brady of Altrincham, Baroness
02/21/2026
Science-led governance of AI can help power sustainable development, says Guterres
NEW DELHI, India – UN secretary-general António Guterres highlighted the key role science has in international governance of artificial intelligence during an event on Friday held on the margins of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India.“Guided by science, we can transform AI from a source of unce

02/21/2026
US Supreme Court Tariff Decision: What does this mean for the Caribbean?
By Alicia NichollsOn February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), in a keenly-awaited decision, struck a lethal blow to the Trump Administration’s Liberation Day emergency powers tariff regime. Asked to determine whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)

02/21/2026
United States announces USD 6 Million health support to advance US health priorities in Trinidad and Tobago
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The United States and Trinidad and Tobago celebrate their continued health care partnership with a US commitment of US$6 million to enhance the safety of the United States through support of Trinidad and Tobago’s health system over the next two years, reports US Embassy in

02/20/2026
Caribbean Media critical to advancing SDG progress, says UN
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Caribbean journalists continue to be central to efforts to advance equality, economic development and sustainability across countries, aimed ultimately at improving the lives and livelihoods of citizens from all walks of life.In keeping with this shared commitment, the United
