Venezuela accuses Latin American neighbours of ‘meddling’
From Caribbean News Now CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez has criticised as “meddling” a joint statement by 11 Latin American countries calling on Venezuela’s government to “guarantee the right to peaceful protest”. In their joint statement, the…
360 Million of 625M people are overweight in Latin America and Caribbean
From MENAFN Press (MENAFN Press) 360 Million of 625 Million People Are Overweight in Latin America and Caribbean iCrowdNewswire – Jan 20, 2017 FAO acting regional representative Eve Crowley (C) during the launch of the Panorama of Food and Nutrition…
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Martyn Bould Cayman National Cultural Foundation Chairman represents the Cayman Islands at 7th Annual World Cultural Summit in Malta
The Cayman National Cultural foundation (CNCF), which Martyn Bould chairs was invited by the International Federation of Arts Councils and Cultural Agencies (IFACCA) to attend a world summit of culture held from 18th to 21st October 2016 in Valetta, Malta…
This Caribbean country is the latest to sign an Open Skies Agreement with the U.S.
From NAN News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. Sept. 30, 2016: The Dutch Caribbean country of Curaçao has become one of only a handful from the region that has entered into an Open Skies Agreement with the U.S.; a move that is…
A prominent journalist was charged with money laundering after protesting Maduro in Venezuela
By Girish Gupta, Reuters From Business Insider A prominent journalist and lawyer jailed on Venezuela’s Margarita island was charged on Monday with money laundering, according to family and a rights group, following his arrest after publicizing a protest against President…
Latin America and the Caribbean
The EU and Latin America and the Caribbean have enjoyed privileged relations since the first bi-regional Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 1999, which established a strategic partnership. They are natural partners linked by strong historical, cultural and…
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Soil degradation threatens nutrition in Latin America
By Orlando Milesi and Marianela Jarroud From Inter Press Service News Agency SANTIAGO (IPS) – Curbing soil degradation is essential for ecological sustainability and food security in Latin America and the Caribbean. “Everyone knows how important water is, but not…
41 percent of Internet users in Jamaica watch at least half of all video online
42% of Internet users in Jamaica are netizens (early adopters) or networkers (early followers) compared to 48% globally Internet has fundamentally changed the way consumers search for product information and locate a place – and now many other activities are…
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Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2016 Mayors Challenge
363 Latin American and Caribbean Cities Enter Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2016 Mayors Challenge Cities Now Competing for $9 Million USD in Innovation Funds Participation from Latin American and Caribbean Cities Tops Rates from Prior Competitions Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced that 363…
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Toxic algae blooms – the worst from the strongest El Nino ever?
By Dr Bill McGraw From Caribbean News Now Aquaculture and Environmental Scientist [email protected] www.newaquatechpanama.com BOQUETE, Panama — Losses due to toxic algal blooms are reported to be in excess of $82 million to all associated marine industries, not to mention…
