America Costa Rica Around 99% of sea turtles caught incidentally in national waters are still alive when they are found, so the government will carry out training sessions for fishermen to release them and increase the species’ degree of survival
America Peru For the first time in history, the country has authorised the euthanasia of a citizen, specifically Ana Estrada, who suffers from an incurable polymyositis
America Chile A 200 metre-deep sinkhole has appeared near a northern mining area, sparking serious investigations among the national geology and mining departments
America Brazil The country’s high drunk driving numbers have led to the government passing a law that stipulates that drivers must have a blood-alcohol content equal to zero, no matter their age or driving experience
America Antigua and Barbuda Shot throughout summer and set on 36 Five Bar on Fort James Beach alongside the stretch of Shell Beach, the music video for Guava Jam is officially out; Drastic received positive feedback for the song during the Carnival season
America Canada The rate of police-reported sexual assault has reached its highest since 1996, according to Statistics Canada newly released data, and the number of cases reported to police is likely a significant underestimate; overall violent crime is also increasing
America Cuba A total of 39.377.029 anti-COVID-19 doses have been administered in Cuba; 90,1% of the Cuban population has completed the immunisation course
America Saint Lucia The Ministry of Equity will launch an employment readiness fair with the theme 'Prepare for Opportunity', part of efforts against ongoing violence and to get young people in Castries' neighbourhoods off the streets and into the workplace
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Four more names are expected to be added to the list of National Heroes: PM said recommendations will be made to the Governor General to have Ebenezer Theodore Joshua, Robert Milton Cato, Dr JP Eustace and George McIntosh
America Saint Kitts and Nevis 40 schoolchildren aged 8-12 from four rural primary schools have taken part in the one-week Green Tourism Camp, St. Kitts Eco Park, Sir Gillies Estate in Sandy Point, in the frame of the ‘St. Kitts Plastic Free July (PFJ) 2022’ campaign
America Jamaica The country developed a strategy and action plan for gender and climate change, guided by a national assessment
America Belize As the country lacks a national officer training programme, officers have started receiving virtual training from the Barbados Labour Ministry
America Guyana The state signed a memorandum of understanding with EXIM Bank - the US export and import facilitation agency - worth US$2 billion that will help American firms to participate in large business opportunities in Guyana