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The Panama Canal has launched talks with global maritime firms to explore the development of two new port terminals on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, aiming to attract $2.600 million in investment as part of a broader infrastructure expansion plan

The OECD has begun evaluating Paraguay's public policies as part of a process that could take up to three years, following the country's request for full membership to align with international standards and boost its economic development

To strengthen cybersecurity cooperation through knowledge sharing, capacity building, and joint initiatives, with a focus on innovation and promoting female talent in the field, a four-year memorandum of understanding has been signed with Spain

Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister has been declared persona non grata after President Maduro accused her of supporting US military actions seen as threats to Venezuelan sovereignty, prompting the suspension of a bilateral gas agreement

Su Aid has launched its 2025 fundraising campaign in Suriname to raise SRD 10 million for the St. Vincentius Hospital’s hematology-oncology unit, aiming to improve care for sickle cell patients through new equipment and urgent facility renovations

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today commissioned five new custom-built ambulances, as part of its continued efforts to enhance emergency medical response and healthcare delivery across the Federation

Guatemala has begun receiving deported Central American migrants from the US under a transit agreement, starting with a flight of 59 people, despite previous denials of a broader safe third country deal

Video footage is now available of the first drone attack in Haiti; it killed 8 children at a birthday party in a gang-controlled area of Port-au-Prince; parents and relatives of the victims said police were targeting a suspected gang leaders

Jamaica is bracing for hurricane Melissa: people in flood-prone areas are invited to be ready to head to shelters; constructors at building sites are securing material; civil groups are preparing for the first post-hurricane hours

The government is preparing a new public education drive to address lingering doubts about the country’s digital ID cards and build wider trust in its technology‑based national projects

A large proportion of children and teenagers across the Caribbean are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, as reported in the 2025 Caribbean Child and Youth Mental Health Research Study Report, a collaborative effort of CARICOM and UNICEF