America

Barbados, with the Marine Institute of Ireland, is starting a mapping of its seafloor few small islands have attempted on such a large-scale: it will include part of its EEZ, 432 times larger than its land area; work to cover fully will take years

Tourism Minister announced that the clear strategies designed with the help of SITUR data system helped bring tourism back to strength; targeting South America for a year-round tourism, figures show that now visitors from Argentina are 3rd in arrivals

Google must share data with rivals to open up competition in online search, a Washington court ruled after a 5-year legal fight, rejecting a prosecutors' effort to make it sell its Chrome browser, the worst-case scenario faced by Alphabet, owner of Google

Education sector still has to face persistent challenges that will require continued reforms, including in key subjects such as mathematics, said Minister of Education during her back-to-school message, pointing to challenging goals successfully achieved

As collisions between livestock and vehicles continue to endanger motorists in the south, including near Hewanorra International Airport, authorities are exploring the use of pasture lands to relocate stray cattle and optimize animal management

Over 50 schools have undergone repairs, construction or upgrades under the School Summer Repair Programme; among upgrades are major improvements at the Emmanuel High School, where works are underway in the science laboratory

The Organization of American States met in Washington DC, USA, to present a roadmap to end the gang violence Haiti endured over four years; the Holy See reiterated the Church’s closeness to the people, reaffirming its constant support for peace efforts

Many provinces are coexisting with repeated, long power failures, to the point that residents, as soon as electricity is available, be it daytime or night, frenetic use of appliances begins, from washing machines to cell phones chargers or water pumps

A joint initiative led by the Public Prosecution Service, UNICEF, and education ministry has expanded training on grooming and child pornography to multiple districts, aiming since 2024 to strengthen child protection against sexual exploitation

A US naval deployment near Venezuela has reignited regime change rumors, but past failed interventions have made many Venezuelans skeptical, while Maduro has responded by claiming to deploy 4,5 million militiamen and denouncing foreign threats

A bill to regulate gambling addiction has been filed by Panama lawmakers: it would restrict advertising, protecting minors, and fund treatment programs, highlighting a growing clash between public health concerns and the powerful casino industry

A nationwide interoperable electronic toll system across Peru has been proposed to modernize road travel, ensure secure data exchange, and strengthen traffic oversight through technologies like RFID plate reading.

A civic-military parade and official ceremony led by President Yamandú Orsi have marked Uruguay's 200th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, emphasizing historical reflection, national unity, and future social and economic challenges