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In order to continue its fight against illegal fishing, the state has passed a legislation that prohibits fishing vessels to set sail without a fishing license, and includes severe repercussions for those who violate such regulation

If successful at the polls, the United Progressive Party has pledged to promptly implement a series of new policies, including the abolition of work permits for Caricom citizens

The Youth Elevation Scheme - a 10-week programme supported by the Rotary Club of Barbados - recently held its graduation ceremony; this cohort's theme was Fundamental Values

The country has suspended the ban on sugary drinks in schools "until further notice", in a note sent to all primary and secondary school headmasters

Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday

Due to rising Dengue cases, various local governments have established new regulations that dictate how fines will be imposed to citizens that don’t maintain their properties and respective lawns clean

After the opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to dissolve the interim government, Juan Guaidó will be no longer recognized as the country’s legitimate leader by the US

The Grenada Tourism Authority reports that for the third consecutive month, visitor arrivals have recorded a significant increase compared to the base year of 2019

The country has now 100% reopened its shared border with Venezuela, to guarantee the movement of cargo and passengers, as well as promote trade and tourism in the countries, not only by land but also by air and river

A free-trade agreement has been successfully signed with China for Ecuador's exports up to USD$1 billion yearly, agreeing also to the protection of Chinese goods in the industrial, manufacturing, and livestock sectors

The Piarco Solar Farm in Piarco Trinidad, which will consist of ground-mounted solar panels on an area of 1,54 hectares, with an annual generating capacity of 1.443.830 kilowatt-hours, is progressing in its construction

Dominican Republic has promoted Cabarete as the capital of waves and winds in the Caribbean at Surf Expo 2023 that took place in Orlando, USA, this week

A $2,4 million contract for the rehabilitation of the lighting at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium has been signed between the Government of Dominica and Mr Watson Canoville of C&J Electrical Services