America Bahamas One week into crawfish season, the legal harvesting period for spiny lobster running from 1 August to 31 March, has yielded poor returns, probably due to widespread poaching on southern banks, frequently reported
America United States Columbia University’s unprecedented $200 million agreement with Trump’s administration put and end to months-long tug-of-war; academics warn it may be the start of broad-ranging concessions and of increased government oversight on higher education
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Participants in the 2025 National Home Gardening Competition took part in a theoretical workshop focused on pest and disease control, land preparation, seedling and livestock production and compost making with the ultimate goal of securing food production
America Saint Lucia The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court ruled that St. Lucia’s laws on “buggery” and “gross indecency”, a law that made gay sex illegal, were unconstitutional; the colonial-era law hadn't been enforced recently, but still caused fear and discrimination
America Paraguay Aiming to boost its forestry sector, Paraguay has launched a strategic mission to Finland to attract investment, forge global partnerships, and position itself as a key player in processed wood products, leveraging its vast forestation potential
America Peru Amid protests by families of victims killed during unrest, Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has delivered her final address defending her mandate, which began after Pedro Castillo’s ousting and has been marked by sustained dissent and violent crackdowns
America Uruguay Driven by its renewable energy progress, Uruguay has positioned itself to attract tech investments like data centers, with officials highlighting clean energy as key to economic growth, sustainability, and global competitiveness
America Venezuela A vital economic lifeline has been regained as the US allowed Chevron to resume oil operations, reviving hopes for growth in a country whose economy has collapsed under years of sanctions and dependence on petroleum exports
America Suriname The Vonzell Foundation and Lisibeti Music Performing Arts launched a creative financial education program for orphans with music, dance, and theater to teach entrepreneurship and money management, inspired by the legacy of slavery and aimed at empowerment
America Guatemala A series of strong earthquakes has struck Guatemala, leaving at least one elderly person dead, two seriously injured, and over 20 homes damaged, with authorities linking the quakes -up to magnitude 5,8- to the Jalpatagua fault
America Guyana Guyana has been proposed as a key solution to the Caribbean’s high energy costs, with leaders at ACTIF 2025 urging to leverage its oil output and gas-to-energy project through regional cooperation and collective negotiation
America Mexico Mexico City has celebrated the legacy of Tenochtitlan seven centuries since its mythical founding with Indigenous dances and historical reenactments; historians call for deeper reflection beyond political festivities to honor the city’s true origins
America Nicaragua The anniversary celebrations of Nicaragua's Air Force have been an occasion for honoring its revolutionary legacy and for reaffirming its commitment to peace and sovereignty; military preparedness has been highlighted as essential amid global tensions