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…
Concacaf announces key details for 2026 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers
Miami, FL (Friday, October 10, 2025) – Concacaf has announced key details about the 2026 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers. The region’s FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026 qualifying competition will take place from February 3 – 12, across six venues and feature 34 member…
PAHO: Connecting for Health – October 2025
From PAHO/WHO PAHO’s 62nd Directing Council concludes with new strategic plan to advance health in the Americas The 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) concluded setting a bold agenda to address pressing health challenges across the Americas through…
Green Capitalism in the Americas: False Solutions, Real Threats
In this special issue of the NACLA Report, we critically examine the rise of green capitalism in the region in the lead-up to COP30 in Belém, Brazil in November.
2025 Concacaf Central American Cup Semifinal and Play-In Matchups and Schedule Confirmed
Miami, FL (Friday, October 3, 2025) – Concacaf has confirmed the schedule and matchups for the 2025 Concacaf Central American Cup Semifinals and Play-In. The home-and-away series will take place October 21-23 (first legs) and October 28-30, 2025 (second legs). The…
PAHO’s 62nd Directing Council concludes with new strategic plan to advance health in the Americas
Washington, D.C., October 2, 2025 (PAHO) — The 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) concluded today, setting a bold agenda to address pressing health challenges across the Americas through the approval of the PAHO Strategic Plan 2026–2031 and key…
