America

A magnitude 6,7 earthquake shaked Peru's southern Andes, adding to logistic difficulties after days of severe weather cut off the South by air and land; thousands are stranded in Arequipa and Tacna as landslides blocked the vital Pan-American Highway

Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. DOMLEC has apologized for widespread and, in some cases, prolonged power outages between 14 and 15 August as several incidents disrupted electricity service across the island

St George’s and Grand Anse, Grenville, Hillsborough are benefitting from the SolarCity Simulator, a tool designed by the International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA to support cities in accelerating the planning and deployment of rooftop solar PV systems

Denial of entry or deportation of foreigners accused of inciting hatred against Argentines has been approved under a Presidential decree that has sparked legal and political debate

Authorities are investigating alleged cyberattacks by Chinese hackers against Chilean telecommunications companies; at least three operators have reportedly suffered malicious activity through different, highly sophisticated techniques

An attorney is calling for an overhaul in how the legal system handles licensed firearm holders, claiming under current procedures they are treated as criminals and risk bias in judging only because they possess a firearm

Development of an Electronic Single Window for Trade has been launched, aiming to modernize trade administration by streamlining import and export procedures through a single digital platform

After two farming symposiums in Dennery and Union, Castries, farmers and industry stakeholders said they were glad to learn about additional farming methods to deal with rising heat and other emerging issues

Government is called to address a long-running dispute between taxi and livery drivers at Pindling International Airport: people lament poor management, short-term arrangements and a 2002 interim solution still in practice contrasting the Road Traffic Act

The Supreme Electoral Tribunal excluded the possibility to use electronic vote for Guatemalans living in the USA due to the difficulties in identifying the voters remotely and the dispersion of the citizens on USA territory

The eastern region is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 43,5°C and breaking historical records, according to the Ministry of Environment; this is due to the scarcity of rain and wind, and it’s not expected to stop soon

As concerns continue to grow over crime and violence involving young people, National Youth Ambassador Christal Percival is calling for greater investment in early intervention, mentorship and community-based support