Tag Archives: caribbean

Jamaica: New financing opportunities for CSOs on climate action and ecosystem resilience

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 20, CMC – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says it has partnered with the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) on establishing priorities for Jamaica’s national climate and ecosystem resilience programme. UNDP Resident Representative, Dr Kishan Khoday and EFJ chief executive officer, Mrs. Nicole Adamson, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) they […]

PAHO’s 2025 Annual Report highlights resilience, innovation, and regional cooperation for health

WASHINGTON, Mar. 21, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has released its 2025 Annual Report, outlining significant progress in health security, disease elimination, digital transformation, and the strengthening of health systems across the Americas, including the Caribbean. Dr. Jarbas Barbosa The web-based report, titled “Driving Innovation, Delivering Impact,” details how regional cooperation and […]

Haiti: Plane goes off-runway at airport in Les Cayes

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti,Mar. 21, CMC -The National Civil Aviation Office (OFNAC) reports that on Friday an Embraer 145 aircraft operated by the company IBC, veered off  the runway as it landed  at Antoine-Simon Airport in the town Les Cayes, to the west of here.  The aircraft was carrying five passengers and crew members.  According  to OFNAC, the […]

Thompson claims silver in men’s 60m

TORUN, Poland, Mar 20, CMC – Kishane Thompson ran his fastest-ever time in an indoor 60 metres to grab the silver medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships here on Friday. Kishane Thompson Thompson clocked a personal best time of 6.45 seconds to finish second behind winner Jordan Anthony of the USA, who sped to victory […]

Saint Kitts and Nevis Introduces New Biometric Passport System to Strengthen Security and Global Confidence

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (March 2026) — The Ministry of National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, in partnership with the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit, has announced the launch of the National Biometric Enrolment and Passport Modernisation Programme, reinforcing the Federation’s position at the forefront of global citizenship innovation. As the birthplace of the […]

United States: Tennessee’s TWRA and TVA Partner To Restore Critical Fish Habitat On Watauga Reservoir

Elizabethton, Tennsesee — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to replace vital fish habitat in Watauga Reservoir following widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene. TVA contributed $100,000 to support the project, as both agencies work together to restore habitat essential to the health of the reservoir’s fisheries. […]

United States: Texas Governor Abbott Touts Texas Jobs Council At Teamsters Local 745

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks on the creation of the new Texas Jobs Council, which will strengthen Texas’ workforce development initiatives and ensure Texans are prepared to fill the state’s growing number of high-demand jobs. “Here in Texas, we literally are building and manufacturing the future of the entire world,” said Governor Abbott. “For us to […]

United States: Democrats’ DHS Shutdown Enters 35th Day As Airports Plunge Into Chaos, Frontline Workers Suffer

As Radical Left Democrats force the Department of Homeland Security shutdown into its 35th day, everyday Americans are bearing the cost. More than 100,000 DHS employees — including 50,000 TSA officers — are working without paychecks for the third time in six months, leading to skyrocketing resignations and massive callouts that have crippled airports across the country. Americans are suffering from Democrats’ continued refusal to fund DHS: “I feel […]