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02/25/2026
PM Holness calls for collective regional action to address situation in Cuba
By Donique WestonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, has called for urgent regional action to address the humanitarian and economic situation in Cuba, noting that a prolonged crisis poses a direct threat to the stability of the entire Caribbean.“We must address the situatio
02/25/2026
Inflation rate in Jamaica to average 5.9 percent over next two years
By Judana MurphyKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is projecting that inflation will average 5.9 percent over the next two years. Governor, Richard Byles, advised that this forecast is below the previous projection of an average of 7.4 percent.“It is projected that following possib
02/25/2026
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative
WASHINGTON, USA – Launched in 2010, the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) is a US. security cooperation program with thirteen Caribbean countries: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vi
02/25/2026
Month of Love sparks intensified HIV and STI Awareness efforts
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent – During February’s month of love, United Nations (UN) agencies in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, together with the government and local non-governmental organisations (NGOs), have launched intensified efforts to raise public awareness of sexually transmitted infections (STI
02/25/2026
Fifteen Youth Leaders named to 2026 UN Advisory Group for Barbados and Eastern Caribbean
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Fifteen youth leaders from across the Eastern Caribbean have been appointed to the 2026 UN Youth Advisory Group (YAG), reaffirming the United Nations’ commitment to placing young people at the forefront of sustainable development in the sub‑region.The YAG provides a structured
02/25/2026
Grenada – Saudi Eksab to explore investment opportunities
ST KITTS / GRENADA – On the sidelines of the 50th regular meeting of the conference heads of Government of CARICOM, the government of Grenada and Saudi Eksab for International Investments Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and explore potential investm
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