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The SeaMoss Association of St. Vincent & the Grenadines launched a recovery project for 10 women in the sea moss industry affected by Hurricane Beryl by assisting them in rebuilding their businesses and providing them with emotional support

PM John Briceño, while attending the UN Summit for the Future in New York, met with World Wildlife Fund CEO Carter Roberts to discuss raising funds for Belize's environmental initiatives, focusing on protecting the country’s marine and coastal resources

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has given current President Luis Arce a ultimatum to overhaul his cabinet, demanding the removal of ministers involved in corruption and drug trafficking, or face ongoing protests, as Morales led thousands in a march

Residents of Monkey Town in Ciceron, Castries, have requested that the name of their community be officially changed to 'Julien Alfred Avenue', in honour of double Olympic medallist and famous sprinter Julien Alfred, who grew up in the area

Plans to eliminate the budget deficit in 2025 have been announced, with President Milei aiming for a surplus of 1,3% of GDP, +5% economic growth and +18,3% inflation despite a recession and opposition criticism

Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa, EU ambassador to the archipelago, reiterated her willingness to support Cuba in its efforts to incorporate clean energy into its energy mix

Assessments to reduce the seismic vulnerability of buildings and infrastructure have been outlined by he National Office for Seismic Assessment and Vulnerability of Infrastructure and Buildings with the provincial government of San Juan de la Maguana

A new Provisional Electoral Council has been created to organise a referendum in spring 2025 and general elections by 7 February 2026, the transitional government officially announced

The competition 'Gardens of Peace in Schools', involving around 100 schools in seven regions, was launched by the Alliance for the Prevention of Violence, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Youth

'Flavors of the World Festival' will take place on 29 September at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium and is expected to offer participants a taste of cuisine and entertainment from around the world

The Paraguay River reached its lowest water levels in over a century, disrupting commerce on the waterway and creating hazards for local transportation; cause has been identified in the severe drought in the Amazon rainforest