America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre CCCCC, in collaboration with the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines launched a US$3M project to fast-track climate action in the CARICOM area
America Argentina Yerba mate producers have begun an indefinite strike over low prices and delayed payments, but experts assure no shortages will occur due to high stock levels, despite producers halting the harvest until fair pricing and payment terms are established
America Brazil Long-awaited National Pesticide Reduction Plan, which aims to curb pesticides, improve regulations and promote eco-friendly alternatives, has failed implementation as government delays and industry lobbying prevented progress despite a decade of advocacy
America Belize Belize has launched a new digital customs and immigration declaration system for travelers, allowing users to submit details online ahead of time, starting with a three-month pilot at Philip Goldson International Airport
America Bolivia Incarcerated individuals across several prisons in Bolivia are beginning to use manual and creative work as a means of reintegration into society, offering them opportunities for personal development, entrepreneurship and social reinsertion
America Barbados Barbados appeared before the International Court of Justice, the first time ever in history; the Minister of Productive Sectors and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade presented on climate justice and assistance
America Peru Spanish CETMAR started a new project in Peru to contribute to the adaptation to climate change of small-scale fisheries in the area of Piura through a strategy focused on diversifying the sector; the first two expert are assessing the marketing approach
America Antigua and Barbuda Today is 'Budget Day': the country's budget will be presented to Parliament, and on 10th December the budget debate will begin; business plans from all ministries had been handed in by 14 November and estimates by 28 November, or Throne Speech day
America Dominican Republic Punta Cana International Airport, the country's busiest air terminal accounting for 70% of arrivals, with an average of 4,8 million passengers per year, expects an 8% increase in traveller arrivals by 2025
America Cuba Aviation fuel shortages will affect airports in Cuba, including Havana's and Varadero's International Airports; flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations, are almost certain
America Jamaica 1.060 murders have been committed in Jamaica in the first 11 months of 2024, according to statistics by the Constabulary Force; over the past 5 years, the country was surpassed only by Haiti as per highest number of homicides in the Caribbean
America United States An executive grant of clemency for a “full and unconditional pardon” has been signed by President Joe Biden for his son Hunter who faced sentencing for federal tax and gun convictions; the pardon cannot be reversed by next presidents coming in office
America Canada British Columbia can bring forward a class-action lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors and retailers for opioids-caused harms on behalf of other provinces, territories and the federal government, the supreme court of Canada has ruled