America Antigua and Barbuda The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority has announced the appointment of Wendy Francette-Williams as its new CEO
America Bahamas Lobster fishing trips to Long Island, where the lobster industry is a primary economic driver, were delayed by a tropical disturbance
America Saint Lucia From 4 to 11 August 2024, the country will host the Windward Islands Cricket Board Senior Men 50-over Tournament 2024 with matches to be played at Mindoo Philip Park in Castries and the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Given the concern over dengue fever, which is registering an increasing number of infections, an additional 50 employees have been hired and trained to intensify mosquito control efforts and implement surveillance throughout the country
America Cuba Several experts from UN bodies have called on the US government to lift all restrictions of the blockade against Cuba, considering the detrimental impact on the living conditions of the Cuban people
America Haiti UNICEF warned of a $23 million shortfall in Haiti's education system, announcing a $2,5 million grant that should help nearly 75.000 children through cash transfers, school feeding programmes and other initiatives
America Dominica During the presentation of the national budget, Finance Minister Irving McIntyre reassured the socially vulnerable in Dominica that funds have been allocated to support all government social programmes
America Grenada The 47th regular meeting of the Conference of Caribbean Community Heads of Government, initially scheduled for early July and postponed due to Hurricane Beryl, took place and was hosted by Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell
America Antigua and Barbuda At Golden Grove New Extension, in rural western St John's, work has begun on a project to alleviate excessive flooding during heavy rains - the National Office of Disaster Services has stated
America Uruguay Foreign Minister Omar Paganini openly criticized the "lack of transparency" in Venezuela's recent elections, expressing concern over questionable results that exceed 100% and discrepancies with preliminary opposition victory indications
America Paraguay The livestock industry in Alto Paraguay is facing severe challenges due to drought, impacting water and pasture availability and causing significant economic losses for local ranchers who rely on this activity for their livelihood
America Guatemala Guatemala has entered the international capital markets with its first bond issuance of the year, offering senior unsecured bonds and sustainability notes, aiming for an investment-grade credit rating by 2028 under its new government
America Suriname A Surinamese court has approved a law to protect 535.000 hectares of rainforest, safeguarding the land rights of Indigenous communities from agricultural development projects by private entities