America Saint Kitts and Nevis Home and business owners on Nevis will benefit from new initiatives announced by the Administration aimed at incentivizing the construction sector through expanded concessions on building materials for property renovations, expansions or developments
America Honduras US military bases in Honduras may be expelled if President-elect Trump proceeds with mass deportations of Hondurans, warned President Xiomara Castro, emphasizing their economic contributions and urging constructive dialogue
America Antigua and Barbuda Customs and Excise Division and Port Authority have reported record-breaking revenues in year 2024, signaling robust economic growth in the country; Port Authority achieved unprecedented figures, driven by higher volumes of imports and exports
America Argentina Argentina reaffirmed its sovereignty over the Falkland Islands on the 192nd anniversary of their British occupation in 1833, highlighting the nation's permanent objective to regain control, with continued international support for negotiations
America Saint Lucia The Saint Lucia’s Substance Abuse Advisory Council has encouraged citizens to include in their New Year resolutions sustained practices that protect health and become part of a lifestyle, taking distance from harmful habits
America Nicaragua An international arrest warrant for Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega, Vice President Rosario Murillo, and top officials has been issued by Argentinian authorities over alleged crimes against humanity and human rights violations
America Brazil Brazil recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with an average temperature of 25,02°C (77,04°F), surpassing 2023's record, as climate change drives increased disasters like droughts and floods, according to Brazil's weather agency
America Chile The first Latin American leader to visit the South Pole, President Gabriel Boric reaffirmed Chile's Antarctic sovereignty claims and commitment to expanding climate-focused scientific research in the region
America Haiti 75 soldiers sent from Guatemala and an advance team of 8 from El Salvador have arrived to join the international mission that is trying to counter criminal gangs supported by the UN and the US and led by Kenya
America Grenada The Public Sector Employees Pension Fund Bill 2024 is now an Act of Parliament which came into effect on 1 January; it is described as 'unfavorable' by unions and as a violation of the public officers’ constitutional rights by several legal minds
America Guyana Guyana is removing wrecks from its waterways to enhance safety for oil supply vessels, clearing over 14 since 2023, with plans for more, while also widening channels to support its booming oil sector and ensure navigation safety
America Dominica Dominica Water and Sewerage Company Limited announced that the physical implementation phase of the strategic water sector development project is approaching, after having been under consideration for a long time
America Dominican Republic A reduction of 65,54% of dengue cases was recorded in 2024 compared to the previous year, highlighting the success of prevention and control measures including the active participation of the population and various organisations