America Costa Rica Costa Rica and the US have jointly introduced the "Together for Limón" initiative, emphasizing prosperity and security for the country's Caribbean coast, with pillars including security, economics, education, culture, governance, and anti-corruption
America Chile Approximately 70% of Chilean universities have implemented measures to address mental health concerns among students, with a new plan aimed at tackling the rising challenges amid the return to in-person education post-Covid
America Colombia Part of the country’s deforestation decrease has been allegedly attributed to armed rebel groups banning illegal logging as a means to strengthen their position during peace negotiations with the state, posing risks if not regulated according to experts
America United States No opening statements, 45 seconds for closing statement, one minute to answer a question and 30 seconds for follow-ups: these the announced rules for Republican primary elections debates starting this week
America Jamaica Just weeks before the start of the new academic year, more than 2.000 students benefited from a much-needed financial boost at three major back-to-school fairs organized by the New Fortress Energy Foundation
America Dominica Rianna Patterson, founder of the Dominica Dementia Foundation, has finished directing her documentary entitled 'Dementia: The Island Journey' about dementia in the Caribbean
America Canada Federal authorities assured no one will be left behind in wildfire zones in NWT Yellowknife and BC Kelowna, as military evacuation flights began transporting 79 long-term care home residents to Edmonton
America Peru The Bishops of Peru have expressed their opposition to a medical commission's approval of an abortion for an 11-year-old girl, and stress the state's duty to protect the right to life of both mother and unborn child
America Peru The number of micro and small businesses (mypes) in Peru has increased by 12% in the past year, reaching 6,1 million, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, and representing 96,4% of the country's existing businesses
America Venezuela The UN has urged the country to develop a plan against human trafficking and gender-based violence, emphasising on inclusive access to justice, violence prevention, and reproductive health
America Suriname Descendants of Portuguese immigrants marked the 170th anniversary of their ancestors' arrival, celebrating with a thanksgiving service attended by President Santokhi, highlighting their contributions, integration and enrichment in various sectors
America Trinidad and Tobago TT citizens of Queens, New York, will have a street co-named after their homeland, as 131st Street will be Trinidad and Tobago Street; NGO Trinidadians and Tobagonians USA has petitioned for the co-naming of "commercially vibrant" street for several years
America Jamaica More than 100 Problem Management Plus workers, who have been trained to provide support to people facing adversity, received certificates during a graduation ceremony held at the Summit in New Kingston