By Caribbean News Global DOMINICA / DUBAI – MMC Development Ltd has initiated formal arbitration proceedings against the government of Dominica, as noted in the article ‘Rebuilding a Nation: MMCD’s Expanding Footprint in Dominica’ published March 30, 2026.Of consequence, many are unable to get answ
GUYANA / CANADA – As Guyana’s oil revenues continue to surge, the government is signalling a major shift in how it manages the country’s growing wealth. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali recently announced that Guyana is preparing to move beyond simply accumulating savings in its Natural Resource Fun
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – CARICOM and the government of Spain, on 6 May 2026, formalised Spain’s €400,000 contribution to “Strengthening Regional Leadership, Governance and Coordinated Action in Health to Address New and Existing Health Challenges in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM),” which is being im
For Caymanian children born after 1 January 2027.GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Minister for finance and economic development Rolston Anglin, JP, MP on 30 April confirmed the government’s acceptance of private member’s Motion No. 16 of 2025–2026, brought forward by Dwyane S. Seymour, MP (Bodden Town
WASHINGTON, USA,(PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a series of virtual trainings aimed at strengthening technical capacities in mortality coding across Caribbean countries, as part of its efforts to support the adoption of ICD-11 and strengthen Civil Registration and V
More than 1,600 people killed in the first quarter of 2026, a human rights situation that remains extremely worryingPORT – AU– PRINCE, Haiti – According to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), during the first quarter of the year (January–March 2026), at least 1,642 people were ki
WASHINGTON, USA — As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advances its drone and counter-drone capabilities through the newly established Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS (C-UAS), the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is highlighting a crit
A decade of payments modernisationBELMOPAN, Belize – The Belize Bank Limited is redefining the country’s digital economy with the launch of cloud-based e-commerce acquiring. By expanding its SmartVista-powered capabilities to include secure online transactions, the country’s most enduring full-servi
WASHINGTON, USA – Under president Donald Trump, the Department of State is using commonsense tools to support American families and strengthen compliance with US laws. This includes preventing those who owe substantial amounts of court-ordered child support from neglecting their legal and moral obli
Fiscal Policy is more important than ever for addressing external shocks and promoting higher, more inclusive and sustainable growthECLAC’s 38th Regional Seminar on fiscal policy brought together authorities from 11 countries to discuss strategies for stabilisation and sustainable development.SANTIA
Calls for stronger implementation of the roadmapWASHINGTON, USA – The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert R. Ramdin, today presented an update to member states on the Organisation’s work in support of Haiti, highlighting concrete progress in political facilitation,
By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) advised member states and the public that the risk of infection of hantavirus is low in the Caribbean region. CARPHA is encouraging all member states to remain vigilant. Countries are advised to review and stre
Venezuelan bonds have rallied in recent months as investors anticipate a windfall in a possible debt restructuring deal.By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The US Treasury Department has issued a sanctions waiver allowing the provision of services related to the restructuring of Venezuel
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Stronger trade systems, increased capacity of national institutions and a region better equipped to act on its priorities are just a few of the gains from an €8.7 million Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) managed investment programme funded by the European Union acro