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Year: 2025

NMSU professor develops new method to predict occurrences of disruptive solar flares

This image of the sun reflects intense radiation bursts, a flurry of smaller flares and a swirling solar tornado. (NASA photo) These images depict sunspots’ connection to solar flares. (Image credit: Edd Sanchez) A New Mexico State University astronomer and her team…

OECS Commission and Commonwealth of Learning Sign MOU to Advance Digital Learning and Education Transformation

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing digital learning, open education, and teacher development across the region. The MOU establishes a framework…

OECS Council of Ministers: Foreign Affairs Chart Unified Path to Safeguard Livelihoods, Strengthen Regional Resilience, and Advance Collective Prosperity

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) convened the 8th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs (COM:FA) on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting, held against the backdrop of…

Anguilla, The Bahamas, Dominica, and Montserrat solidify their longstanding commitment to the CRFM

4 Caribbean countries sign the CRFM Agreement Anguilla, The Bahamas, Dominica, and Montserrat solidify their longstanding commitment From left to right: Mr. Montez Williams (The Bahamas), Hon. Roland Royer (Dominica), Hon. John P. Osborne (Montserrat), and Hon. Kyle Hodge (Anguilla) sign…

Cayman:  Unfavourable Weather Slows Mosquito Control Operations

The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) advises the public that mosquito activity has recently increased across Grand Cayman. The team is working hard to bring the numbers down as quickly as possible. Recent weather conditions have made operations very…

Toronto set to Celebrate Barbados’ Independence in Style at 2025 BCA Gala

Attendees can look forward to an immersive cultural experience, featuring a sumptuous spread of top tier cuisine, inclusive of desserts and beverages For 2025, the all-inclusive celebration will bring together Barbadians, friends of Barbados, and supporters of Caribbean culture for…

IMF / October 2025 Global Financial Stability Report

Stretched asset valuations and pressures in core sovereign bond markets are keeping financial stability risks elevated amid heightened economic uncertainty. These vulnerabilities could be amplified by the growth of nonbank financial institutions — through their growing importance as market makers,…

 AI-Driven Automation Insights – Watch Now

From Reuters Events Our latest webinar, “From Complexity to Clarity: Empowering Innovation with Intelligent Automation,” reveals how leading organizations are breaking down silos to unlock AI’s true potential. Sign up here to view the full session Join Manos Raptopoulos from SAP…

OECS Powers Regional Push for Energy-Efficient Buildings

Participating countries of the Caribbean Efficient and Green Buildings Project (CEGEB) met in Saint Lucia from September 24–25, 2025, to take part in a workshop that examined the lessons learned from the Preparation Activities undertaken to inform the project’s design…

IMF / World Economic Outlook October 2025 Update

In April, the United States shook global trade norms by announcing sweeping tariffs. Given the complexity and fluidity of the moment, our April report offered a range of estimates for the growth downgrade, from modest to significant, depending on the…