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…
OECS Commission Launches 2nd Call for Proposals for Window 1 under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme: Strengthening the Blue Economy through Innovation and Opportunity
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC)Project, officially launched the 2nd Call for Proposals for Window 1 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme on Friday, October 17, 2025, during a virtual event attended…
COP30 in Belém: PAHO recommends yellow fever and measles vaccination for travelers
Washington, D.C., October 22, 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – Ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), scheduled for November 10–21, 2025, in Belém, Pará state, Brazil, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is recommending that travelers — including…
November and December Schedule Announced for 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers [Cayman in the mix]
Miami, FL (Tuesday, October 14, 2025) – Concacaf announced today the schedule for the first week of 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers beginning this November; matches will begin on Thursday, Nov. 27, and the final matches of the window will be played…
NMSU alumna, composer receives Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts
Nacha Mendez, a.k.a. Margarita Cordero, is one of seven artists to receive the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. (Photo courtesy of M. Cordero) Nacha Mendez, a nationally acclaimed singer, composer and New Mexico State University alumna, has…
Key Details Announced for Round One of the 2026 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers
Miami, FL (Friday, October 10, 2025) – Concacaf has announced key details about Round One of the 2026 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers. The first phase of the tournament, which will serve as teams’ first step towards qualification for the FIFA U-17…
