America Saint Lucia Saint Lucia's Director of Consumer Affairs, Wendy Frederick, confirmed that the island, experiencing a sugar shortage, has received supplies, though acknowledging that it had not received the required quantity
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines A national firearms amnesty will come into effect on Friday, 01 March 2024 for 91 days
America Canada The massive hull of a seemingly ancient ship has appeared along the southwestern tip of Newfoundland; the wreck has attracted a stream of local admirers examining curved planks and wooden dowels, and sparked curiosity upon its history
America Peru Peruvian police attacked protesters opposing the privatization of Machu Picchu's entrance fees; protesters seek the annulment of an alleged irregular contract between the Ministry of Culture and Joinnus for ticket sales
America Uruguay Uruguay received praise from NASA for its impressive strides in integrating wind energy, highlighting the Peralta wind farm in Tacuarembó as a symbol of the country's rapid progress, increasing its wind energy share from 1% to 34% in 5 years
America Venezuela A recent report from the Congressional Research Service in the US acknowledges the ineffectiveness of sanctions against Venezuela, stating that they only contributed to an economic crisis, prompting 7,7 million Venezuelans to flee
America Suriname Suriname and French Guiana are collaborating to address mercury use in the gold sector; the countries initiated efforts to minimize environmental impact through joint projects and research with the National Institute for Environment in Suriname
America Guyana This year Guyana is aiming at generating over US$3 billion in revenue from carbon credits linked to forest conservation, despite challenges such as Venezuela's territorial threats and uncertainties in the carbon credits market
America Nicaragua Nicaragua has formally requested intervention in the South Africa vs. Israel case on alleged genocide against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict to “prevent and cooperate in preventing genocide”
America Panama The Panama Canal has appointed its first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer, Deputy Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta, who will lead the waterway's environmental sustainability efforts, focusing on decarbonization, adaptation, and transition
America Paraguay Paraguayan tomato growers, adapting to technology and expertise, have now achieved successful year-round harvests despite summer challenges, prompting their calls for increased state support and a decrease in tomato imports
America Antigua and Barbuda According to the latest Ministry of Health report, the incidence of cervical cancer among women in Antigua and Barbuda has increased over the past two years, registering almost a doubling of cases diagnosed
America Cuba A total of 185.000 Russian tourists visited Cuba last year and the country expects a 35% increase in the flow of tourists in 2024, said Cuba's ambassador to Russia Julio Antonio Garmendia Pena