INTERPOL-coordinated operation targets seven types of cyber-enabled financial crimes SINGAPORE – An INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 40 countries and territories has resulted in the recovery of USD 342 million in government-backed currencies, along with USD 97 million in physical and virtual assets. Operation HAECHI VI (April – August 2025), targeted seven types of cyber-enabled financial crimes: […]
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SANTIAGO DE CHILE – Senior authorities from ministries and planning offices of the countries of the region will gather in Brasília on October 2-3, 2025, to participate in the Twentieth Meeting of the Regional Council for Planning of the Latin American and Caribbean Institute for Economic and Social Planning (ILPES). The meeting is organized by […]
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GENEVA, Switzerland – World Health Organization (WHO) member states held their second intergovernmental meeting from 15-19 September, to further develop the Pathogens Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system, a critical annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement. The PABS system aims to enable safe, transparent and accountable access and benefit-sharing for pathogen materials and sequence information, as well […]
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By Dionne Best BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (GIS) – Technology must be incorporated into the foundation of quality construction, creating a housing sector that not only meets today’s needs but anticipates tomorrow’s challenges. This was the message delivered by minister of housing, lands and maintenance, Christopher Gibbs, at the opening ceremony of the Barbados Annual Construction and Design Conference […]
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CBB Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge at the Tyrese Caesar Foundation Dinner By Dr Kevin Greenidge Why financial inclusion matters for peace Peace is the state of full alignment. When people gain access, agency, and assets, communities settle into that state and violence loses oxygen. Why should a central bank speak about peace? A stable, inclusive […]
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – The government of Guyana is working towards making Guyana a maritime hub in the region, serving as a strategic link for international shipping routes and global trade highlighted by minister of public utilities and aviation, minister Deodat Indar, as he addressed maritime officers and stakeholders during the celebration of World Maritime […]
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Caribbean Energy Week unites industry leaders from Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and the region on March 30 – April 1, 2026, in Paramaribo, as Suriname prepares to become an oil producer in the coming years PARAMARIBO, Suriname – Caribbean Energy Week (CEW), a new three-day conference dedicated to driving resources investment and cooperation across the Caribbean, […]
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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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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Yard Mas Carnival has officially announced Anna-Lisa Guthrie as its creative director for the 2026 carnival season.
The announcement comes ahead of the official band launch set for late November 2025, which the company says “promises to reveal a new era of design depth, inclusivity and artistry for the Yard Mas brand”.
In a statement, Yard Mas described Guthrie as a multidisciplinary creative celebrated for her innovative approach to costume design and storytelling through art.
Guthrie has already made a name for herself on social media showcasing her design skills in building outfits from different materials that have gone viral across multiple platforms.
Managing Director Andrew Bellamy expressed confidence in the band’s choice.
“Yard Mas has always prided itself in empowering Jamaicans, especially those who excel within our local creative industry. Anna-Lisa’s rise in the design world has been impressive, consistent and remarkable. I’ve worked with her in the past when she just entered the carnival design space," he said.
Bellamy continued, "Undoubtedly, Anna’s work has gone viral multiple times both locally and internationally, mainly because of her innovation that connects deeply and resonates with people and our culture; similarly to how Yard Mas connects with our masqueraders. We are proud and confident that her creative direction will guide and ‘wow’ our 2026 theme, and without a doubt, her personal designs will also excite and satisfy masqueraders”.
Already in full creation mode, Guthrie shared, “Art has always been my language — it’s how I translate emotion, culture and identity into visual form. What Yard Mas has built in such a short time is nothing short of extraordinary — a community connected by creativity, culture, pride and vibes. I designed for the band for the first time this year, but I’ve worked with the members in various capacities in the past, and I can’t wait for the ‘yardies’ to see what our slate of designers have created for 2026!”
Public Relations Director Dania Beckford revealed that the 2026 theme will be released in short order with a hybrid launch that epitomises Caribbean art and design translated into mas.
