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07/14/2026
Jamaica’s Global Services sector positioned for growth
By Sherika WilliamsKINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Global Services Sector, which attracts approximately USD 900 million (about J$150 billion) in direct foreign investment annually, remains well positioned for continued growth despite recent challenges.Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS
07/14/2026
CARICOM Reparations Commission delegation returns to UK
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) are in the United Kingdom (13 to 16 July 2026) to advance its advocacy for reparatory justice. The delegation’s mission is to strengthen strategic partnerships to promote a programme of public education and civil society engagement on the
07/14/2026
Virgin Islands’ progress recognised at FATF Plenary in France
TORTOLA / FRANCE – The government of the Virgin Islands has welcomed the outcome of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary held from 17 to 19 June 2026, where the FATF recognised the Territory’s continued progress in strengthening the effectiveness of its anti-money laundering, counter-terr
07/14/2026
US Coast Guard apprehends 10 aliens, 3 smugglers near Point Loma
SAN DIEGO, California — The Coast Guard apprehended 10 suspected aliens and three suspected smugglers during two boarding operations near Point Loma, Sunday.At approximately 8:30 a.m., Coast Guard Sector San Diego watchstanders received a radio transmission from the Coast Guard Cutter Sea Otter (WPB
07/14/2026
PAHO –WHO launches strategic road safety plan for Suriname 2026 – 2030
PARAMARIBO, Paramaribo – The ministry of justice and police, the road safety institute, the ministry of public works and spatial planning, and the ministry of health, welfare and labour, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), launched the S
07/14/2026
Taiwan’s Drone Cooperation can deliver benefits to the Caribbean
By Caribbean News Global TORONTO, Canada – Drones have transformed modern warfare and intelligence gathering, reshaping the dynamics in service delivery systems, influencing global supply chain security, the semiconductor industry, and socio-economic situational awareness. Taiwan’s Drone Cooperatio
07/14/2026
PAHO – Council of Ministers of women of Central America and the Dominican Republic strengthen cooperation for women’s health
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Technical Secretariat of the Council of Ministers of Women of Central America and the Dominican Republic (STM-COMMCA) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen regional cooperation in favour of the healt

07/14/2026
More capital, fewer projects: Latin America’s investment paradox
Foreign direct investment rose 14 percent to $188 billion in 2025.Brazil accounted for much of the increase, with inflows rising from $63 billion to $77 billion.The region’s top ten recipients captured 95 percent of regional inflows.The value of announced greenfield projects fell by about one-third
