OECS Supports Caribbean Tech at Orbtronics Innovation Gala
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovation and digital transformation across the region, with the participation of OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules at the inaugural Orbtronics Innovation Gala, held at Sandals Grande…
PAHO calls for strengthened vaccination and surveillance in the Americas amid a global increase of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K
Washington, D.C., 12 December 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a briefing note, updating countries on the increasing circulation of the influenza A(H3N2) subclade K (J.2.4.1) virus in several regions of the world, and to reiterate the…
2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round One and Round of 16 Schedule Released
Miami, FL (Friday, December 12, 2025) – Concacaf has announced the match schedule for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round One and Round of 16 matches. The 2026 edition of the Concacaf Champions Cup will feature many of the region’s top…
Employment holds steady in Latin America and the Caribbean, but informality and inequality persist
LIMA (ILO News) –The Latin America and the Caribbean region saw a moderate recovery in employment across the region, according to the newly released Labour Overview 2025 for Latin America and the Caribbean from the International Labour Organization (ILO). At the same time,…
2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round One Matchups Revealed Following Draw
Miami, FL (Tuesday, December 9, 2025) – Following the official 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup draw, the Round One matchups have been determined for the 61st edition of the region’s premier men’s club competition. The made-for-tv draw event, live from Miami, Florida, revealed…
Violence against women is pervasive in the Americas, new estimates show
One in three women in the Region of the Americas experiences physical or sexual violence in her lifetime Washington, D.C., 19 November 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – Violence against women and girls continues to be a serious and persistent problem in the Region…
Concacaf Reveals Draw Procedures for 2026 Champions Cup Draw
Miami, FL (Monday, November 10, 2025) – Concacaf has announced the procedures that will govern the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup draw. The draw will determine the tournament’s bracket, setting the stage for the exciting matchups that will shape each participating club’s…
CANARI calls on Caribbean stakeholders to rethink climate finance strategies in the face of global uncertaint
Port of Spain, November 7, 2025 – The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica is a sobering reminder of the escalating risks faced by Caribbean nations due to climate change. Even as climate change is recognised as an existential…
PAHO highlights 31 years without polio in the Americas and calls to strengthen vaccination efforts
Despite the Americas being certified polio-free in 1994, only 83% of children received the third dose of the polio vaccine in 2024 — well below the 95% needed to prevent outbreaks. Washington, D.C., October 23, 2025 (PAHO) — On World Polio…
The OECS and Direct Relief Strengthen Vector Control and Surveillance in Antigua and Barbuda
In a significant move to strengthen national health systems, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through its Direct Relief-funded Enhancing Health Infrastructure and Resilience (EHIR) project, officially handed over two vehicles, thirty laptops, and ten tablets to the Ministry of…
