America

Protesters at pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Toronto said they will stay at the site despite threats of discipline from the school and possible legal action; 60 faculty members have spoken out in support of protesters

Saint Lucia Fire Service is holding its first training course on gender equality and minority sensitivity at the Saint Lucia Fire Service Training School in Vieux Fort

As part of the ongoing anti-gang campaign, El Salvador has deployed 2.000 soldiers and 1.000 police officers to five neighborhoods in the city of Apopa to combat gang activity, following multiple resident complaints

Following reports that China blocked entry of macadamia nuts and coffee, coinciding with recent activities between Guatemala and Taiwan, Guatemala suggested that China's rejection of shipments might be linked to Guatemala's ties with Taiwan

Guyana will establish its first digital school to enhance educational quality, announced President Irfaan Ali during the country's 58th Independence anniversary, highlighting plans for a technologically-driven school for primary and secondary education

A major campaign called 'Live Fast, Pay Digital' was presented by the Central Bank of The Bahamas and financial institution executives across the country to educate the public on how to access digital channels and how to use them more actively

Public health surveillance has been intensified in light of recently confirmed measles cases in neighbouring Turks and Caicos and taking into account the expected increase in visitors to St Vincent and the Grenadines in the coming months

A group of four from the Windrush Generations UK organisation recently visited Grenada to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT SS Empire Windrush ship, which sailed from the Caribbean to the port of Tilbury, London in 1948

A network of protected areas including 27 salt flats and lagoons have been announced as part of the National Lithium Strategy, while 26 salt flats will be reserved for lithium extraction by national and international companies

Costa Rica has become the first country in the world without state-owned zoos, closing the Simón Bolívar Zoo and the Santa Ana Conservation Center to promote wildlife conservation and relocating over 250 animals to better habitats

The entry of foreign tourists via land borders with Peru and Colombia has been released and now only requires a criminal record certificate from the country of origin for the past five years or a review by the Ecuadorian Migration System

The Dominican economy expanded by 5,1% between January and April 2024, according to the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic; economic activity in April, whose year-on-year growth ended at 7,8%, is the highest in 28 months