America Dominican Republic Entrepreneur Yakaira Matos and her husband Ramón Lugo Leta founded Payó Shoes, a handmade brand known for its excellent quality, diverse designs and support for a growing community
America Jamaica Technical and vocational education and training will soon be introduced also in primary schools, in addition to secondary schools, to ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of the labour market
America Dominica Dominica's Next Supermodel 2023, Dainisha Eusebe of Grandbay, will receive $10.000 today during the official award ceremony
America Barbados Barbadians are urged to insure their homes and plan for the likelihood of disaster with an above-average hurricane season, which formally runs from June 1 to November 30
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Two officials from the Department of Technology are participating in a cybersecurity policy workshop in Taiwan from 24 May to 6 June 2023
America Belize The country has received US$20M from the Inter-American Development Bank to transform education, bridge gaps, and establish STEAM labs in high schools, considered a crucial investment for the country's future workforce and resilience
America Bolivia A law that declares sexual crimes against minors as imprescriptible has been approved, also paving the way for the establishment of a commission tasked with investigating cases of pedophilia involving religious figures
America Peru The state has declared a state of emergency for a period of 60 days in response to the potential El Niño phenomenon, citing an imminent danger of water deficit impacting 131 municipalities across 41 provinces in the country
America Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi has joined Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva's Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) revival efforts, engaging with counterparts to discuss regional integrations
America Uruguay Despite being located above one of the world's largest freshwater reserves, the country’s water is now no longer considered drinkable due to excessive sodium content
America Venezuela The country has restored diplomatic relations with Brazil after its interruption during former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro's administration; the reestablishment of relations was promised by Brazilian President Lula during his 2022 campaign
America Guyana Indigenous women in Guyana have joined the fight against climate change by monitoring mangrove forests, using drones to detect illegal cutting and collect soil samples to measure carbon levels; their data aims to influence government policies
America Honduras The country has successfully contained its outbreaks of Avian Influenza in migratory birds, leading to the suspension of the established health emergency in the country