By Caribbean Export BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), backed by the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative, has launched the Building Resilient Innovation for Digital & Green Enterprises (BRIDGE) facility. The programme offers co-financing of up to EUR 100,000 to help Caribbean micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) transition to more […]
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PARIS, France – Leading AI developers are taking significant steps to make their systems more robust and secure, according to a new OECD report. How are AI developers managing risks? Insights from responses to the reporting framework of the Hiroshima AI Process Code of Conduct analyses voluntary transparency reporting under the G7 Hiroshima AI Process from […]
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By Sir Ronald Sanders On September 23, 2025, US President Donald Trump used his address to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly to question the Organization’s purpose. He is not alone; leaders worldwide have asked the same question. “The UN has such tremendous potential,” he said, but it is “not even coming close,” […]
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Partners, I’m grateful for the work everyone is doing to put world-class customer service at the center of everything we do and focus on creating an elevated Starbucks experience for every customer, every time. While we’re making good progress, there is much more to do to build a better, stronger, and more resilient Starbucks. As […]
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PARIS, France – The global economy was more resilient than anticipated in the first half of 2025, but downside risks loom large as higher barriers to trade and geopolitical and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on activity in many economies. The latest OECD Interim Economic Outlook projects global growth slowing from 3.3 percent in 2024 to 3.2 […]
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By Judana Murphy KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr Wayne Henry, has asserted that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly assist Jamaica in achieving its national development goals outlined in Vision 2030. “By leveraging AI, the country can address critical challenges and accelerate progress across various sectors as well as boost […]
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VAUGHAN, Ontario — The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation next month that will ban the use of municipal automated speed enforcement cameras across the province, ensuring they are no longer used as a form of revenue. To improve road safety, the province will instead establish a new provincial fund to help affected municipalities implement […]
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By Caribbean News Global WASHINGTON, USA – US Secretary of State, Marco Bubio, today announces the determination of a Haitian national as jeopardizing US foreign policy objectives regarding Haiti and the safety of the United States. “I am pleased to announce the latest US actions against an individual whose presence and activities in our country […]
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GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its second Global hypertension report, showing that 1.4 billion people lived with hypertension in 2024, yet just over one in five have it under control either through medication or addressing modifiable health risks. The new report – released at an event co-hosted by WHO, Bloomberg Philanthropies, […]
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NEW YORK, USA, (DPI) – President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York on Wednesday. The two leaders highlighted ongoing cooperation in security, economic development, and regional stability. Over the last few years, the US military […]
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