From September 29 to October 3, discussions will focus on noncommunicable diseases, access to high-cost health technologies, and more. The new PAHO Strategic Plan is also expected to be approved. NEW YORK, USA, (PAHO) – Top health authorities from across the Region of the Americas will gather at the headquarters of the Pan American Health […]
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By Adil Ababou, Vishal Gujadhur, Margaux Lucrece Lelong, and Devesh Sharma The Gates Foundation and the World Bank share similar goals: to reduce maternal and child mortality from preventable causes, to decrease the impact of infectious diseases, to improve access to quality education for children, and to expand economic opportunities for all. Achieving these goals […]
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OTTAWA, Canada – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced it will implement a temporary restriction on imports of pistachios and pistachio-containing products from Iran as a precautionary measure to protect Canadians from the risk of Salmonella infection. In addition, as a condition of their Safe Food for Canadians licence, all importers of pistachios and pistachio […]
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By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – Consequent to the policy implementation of the government of Saint Lucia to ensure one university graduate per household, Minister for Finance, Economic Development and the Youth Economy and Minister for Justice and National Security, Philip J Pierre, continues the transformation of the education system, with the guarantee […]
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WASHINGTON, USA — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Friday brought together at its Washington, DC headquarters energy ministers from the six Central American countries, along with authorities from the Regional Electricity Market (MER), representatives of the MER Steering Council (CDMER), the Regional Electricity Interconnection Commission (CRIE), the Regional Operating Entity (EOR), the Grid Owning […]
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NEW YORK, USA – World leaders have expressed overwhelming support for the text of the first United Nations global political declaration on responding to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health in an integrated manner. The declaration, negotiated during a five-month intergovernmental process, will be considered at the 80th session of the General Assembly for final approval in […]
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AFRICA – The African Development Bank Group Board of Directors has approved a $10 million trade finance transaction guarantee facility for Exim Bank Tanzania Limited to unlock and de-risk trade deals. The facility will provide up to 100 percent guarantees to international confirming banks against risks of non-payment. This support will release trade finance lines […]
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – In alignment with His Excellency President Irfaan Ali’s vision for Guyana to become a major regional aviation hub, Ramesh Ghir, chief executive officer of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), is currently spearheading Air Service Development efforts at the prestigious Routes World Conference 2025 in Hong Kong. Ghir’s participation has included high-level meetings […]
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Dear Sir, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s recent address at the United Nations marked a proud milestone in Guyana’s foreign policy trajectory, particularly in advancing relations with the Middle East and the wider Global South. For over two decades, I have advocated for deeper engagement between Guyana and the Arab-Islamic world, as well as with emerging […]
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By Tony Deyal It was 26 years and counting. My wife and I got presents from our daughter Jasmine. In my case, I got a “Fake News” coffee cup, and I used an old joke to say, “Listen, you are giving me a four-letter ‘Fake’ with another four-letter ‘News’, what you take me for…” Before […]
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