Caribnews on 03/17/2026

‘Glimmer of hope’ in Haiti amid shifting gang frontlines

By Daniel DickinsonPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The liberation of territory from gangs and a more “motivated and visible” police presence has provided a “glimmer of hope” for Haiti as the Caribbean island nation continues to struggle with violence, insecurity and poverty.At least 1.4 million people large

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‘Glimmer of hope’ in Haiti amid shifting gang frontlines
Caribnews on 03/17/2026

Venezuela – Colombia advance bilateral agenda on trade, energy, and security

Venezuela marked its first natural gas export to its western neighbour as the countries push an integration “roadmap.”By Silvana Solano RodríguezMERIDA, (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan and Colombian high-level delegations met at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas on Friday, March 13, to advance a

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Venezuela – Colombia advance bilateral agenda on trade, energy, and security
Caribnews on 03/17/2026

Princess Cruises selects Barbados Homeport for 2027–2028

By Public RelationsBRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (GIS) – Barbados and Princess Cruises will reintroduce inter-porting between the Port of Bridgetown and San Juan commencing winter cruise season 2026/27.Barbados will serve as the second homeport for Princess Cruises’ expanded 2027 and 2028 Southern Caribbean

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Princess Cruises selects Barbados Homeport for 2027–2028
Caribnews on 03/16/2026

Latin American – Caribbean to analyse progress of the 2030 Agenda

The ninth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development will take place on April 13-16, 2026 at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.SANTIAGO, Chile – Representatives of governments, the United Nations System, regional and international organi

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Latin American – Caribbean to analyse progress of the 2030 Agenda
Caribnews on 03/16/2026

Global study finds gap between expectations and the reality of perimenopause

The study, involving 17,494 participants, shows that exhaustion and fatigue are among the most common symptoms during perimenopause.CARIBBEAN / USA — A new international study — believed to be the largest of its kind — examined what people know about perimenopause and what symptoms they experience.

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Global study finds gap between expectations and the reality of perimenopause
Caribnews on 03/16/2026

Water is life: Neglect created St Lucia’s water crisis, UWP says

“When ministers of government are allowed to claim, it’s all about my project, which most times are not aligned with national development, the focus and emphasis shift to the party-political,” said a regional economist. “National development must cut across politics to generate strong economic refor

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Water is life: Neglect created St Lucia’s water crisis, UWP says
Caribnews on 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

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Caribbean shallow-water expanding Guyana–Suriname basin
Canada backs ONE Caribbean to advance resilient development and private-sector growth: IDB Group meetings concludes with more scale and impact
Guyana remains committed to CARICOM: supports improved conditions in Cuba, says Dr Singh
Caribnews on 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

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St Lucia battles water insecurity with short-term measures
Guyana reaffirms sovereign rights over maritime areas, rejects Venezuela’s objection to lawful seismic survey
Caribnews on 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

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Jamaica’s National Stadium Redevelopment to create over 14,000 jobs
Caribnews on 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

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PAHO reports sustained yellow fever transmission in parts of South America
IACHR Thematic Hearing on US Counternarcotics Operations in the Caribbean Eastern Pacific