SAN JOSE, (IICA) – Artificial intelligence (AI) is paving the way to transform agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Its adoption, however, hinges on access to quality data, digital connectivity, farmer training, greater investment in research, development and technological infrastructure, the creation of an institutional and innovation culture, and the establishment of clear ethical and regulatory frameworks […]
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By deepening South-South cooperation, developing economies are building resilience and creating new opportunities amid global uncertainty. GENEVA, Switzerland – As major markets escalate unilateral tariffs and trade policy uncertainty reaches record highs, developing countries are showing that they are ready to address it – a resounding message from the 33rd session of the Committee of Participants (COP) […]
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SANTIAGO DE CHILE – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) released a document that proposes a new approach to strengthening countries’ technical, operational, political and prospective (TOPP) institutional capacities as an analytical and operational paradigm for managing the essential transformations needed in the region to advance towards more productive, inclusive and […]
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By Sir Ronald Sanders The Dominican Republic (DR) is hosting the 2025 Summit of the Americas – a gathering of the heads of state and government of 32 countries of the western hemisphere. On September 30, the government of the DR, publicly stated that Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela will not be invited to the 2025 […]
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By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – October began with the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) – “the mood is red” – and The United Workers Party (UWP) – “yellow is the code” – chanting and trading press releases in the quest to defend democracy and the rule of law, the state of crime […]
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OTTAWA, Canada – As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and unleash its economic potential, the province has proposed new regulation setting out draft criteria for designating Special Economic Zones to build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy. This draft regulation has been informed by consultations with Indigenous communities across Ontario. It is being […]
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Administration hardliners Stephen Miller and Marco Rubio are said to be pressing for military actions inside Venezuela, citing unproven counternarcotics claims. By Andreína Chávez Alava CARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – US president Donald Trump reaffirmed threats against Venezuela following deadly strikes on alleged drug boats, as top officials are reportedly pressuring for military strikes inside the South […]
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By Rochelle Williams KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The Blue Economy remains one of Jamaica’s most valuable resources, presenting opportunities in renewable energy, sustainable fisheries, tourism, shipping, logistics and marine technology. Minister of transport, telecommunications and energy, Daryl Vaz, said these opportunities can only be unlocked through collaboration. “The future of our ocean depends on partnership. governments, […]
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By Daniel Dickinson USA / HAITI – As gangs in Haiti continue to expand the areas under their control and show no signs of holding back on terrorising the population, decisive action has been taken by the UN Security Council to fight back against the violence they are perpetrating. Here’s what you need to know about the new Gang Suppression […]
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By Sheena Forde-Craigg BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (GIS) – Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) is needed now more than ever to help reshape the Caribbean’s tourism product and chart a way forward in an evolving global environment of changing travellers and product offerings, says chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and Barbados’ minister of tourism and international transport, […]
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – Newly appointed Executive Director for the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), Dr Ronen C. A Francis reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting sustainable land and soil management efforts throughout the region. Dr Francis, who represented the organisation at the Council for Trade and Economic Development’s (COTED’s) main activities of […]
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