America Cuba Thanks to the Martiana Association of Cuban Residents in Panama, with the National Co-ordinator of Solidarity with Cuba and contributions from businesspeople who supported the Cuban Revolution, the country will receive an important medical lot
America Dominica The vehicle of well-known Dominican journalist Carlisle Jno Baptiste was set on fire yesterday at his home in Pointe Michel - he believes because of his work
America Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado has called on the opposition not to politicise tourism, stressing that the sector currently accounts for 60% of the country's economic growth, with a target of attracting almost 10 million tourists by the end of the year
America Bahamas Bahamasair's charter flights will reach Barbados via Fort Lauderdale beginning in mid-July, as confirmed by Director of Aviation and Deputy General Manager of Tourism, Kenneth Romer
America Honduras The country has started negotiations on a free trade agreement with China that would mark a historic step in their diplomatic and economic relations, with the planned approval of exporting bananas, coffee, and shrimp from Honduras
America Guyana The country welcomes its first adult open-heart surgeon, Dr. Pradeep Ramkoomar, who will offer coronary artery bypass surgeries, heart valve replacements, and other open-heart procedures
America Haiti Rwanda has indicated its intention to join forces with the Caribbean Community CARICOM to provide specialised assistance to Haiti in its ongoing efforts to find solutions to the criminal, political and governance crises
America Saint Lucia Saint Lucia's award-winning police officer, Inspector Shervon Matthieu, has urged further reform of the island's laws regarding possession of illegal weapons or ammunition to ensure jail time rather than fines
America Barbados 300 black belly sheep have been shipped to Guyana as a part of a joint undertaking to build a regional brand of sheep and decrease the importation of lamb and mutton into the Caribbean, thus tackling food insecurity
America Ecuador Local authorities, in collaboration with Starlink, will donate high-end satellite antennas to educational institutions in the Galapagos Islands, benefiting approximately 3.600 students
America Colombia The Defense Minister has formally apologised for civilian executions during the 2008 national armed conflict; he apologised on behalf of the country for over 6.400 killings by the military that were formerly known as “casualties”
America Mexico The country is in discussions with the US about a potential refugee program for non-Mexican asylum seekers within its borders; the program would focus on Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan refugees and aims to create legal pathways for migration
America Chile Heavy floods are causing crop losses to require 3-4 years for recovery and affecting 20.000 individuals; risking 20% of food production, the government is providing support to farmers and is planning long-term soil recovery