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ECCB cites importance of political support for CIP/CBI regulator
St. Vincent Times
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June 5, 2025
Governor Antoine Updates CIP/CBI Stakeholders on Progress Towards Establishing Regional Regulator Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N. J. Antoine has identified “political support” as being critically important for the...
Guyana Hosts 39th Annual Meeting of Caribbean Police Chiefs
St. Vincent Times
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June 5, 2025
The 39th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police was held 12 -16 May at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Georgetown, Guyana under the theme “United in Action, Transformed in Purpose:...
Latin America's abortion rights in spotlight as Chile debates legalization
The Straits Times
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June 5, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators carry a banner during a rally ahead International Safe Abortion Day, in Santiago, Chile September 27, 2024. REUTERS/Vanessa Rubilar/File Photo MEXICO CITY - Chile's Congress is set to begin debating a bill that could make...
Valueex Globalization Expansion: How Valueex Exchange Is Building The Next Generation Of International Financial Hubs
MENAFN
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June 5, 2025
(MENAFN- ACCESSWIRE) ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / June 5, 2025 / The rapid expansion of globalization has drastically reshaped the landscape of financial markets across the globe. Amid this transformation, Valueex Exchange stands out...
How to improve Latin America’s agri-food security in a changing world
Atlantic Council
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June 5, 2025
New Atlanticist June 5, 2025 • 12:02 pm ET Print this page By Peter Engelke and Ginger Matchett Trade, innovation, and the exchange of people and ideas are fundamental components of today’s global food security system. The Organization for...
Haitian legislators, Caribbean-American U.S. Rep. outraged, strongly denounce Trump’s travel ban on Haiti, other countries
Caribbean Life - New York
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June 5, 2025
Haitian-American legislators and Caribbean-American U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke have collectively expressed profound outrage, strongly condemning President Donald J. Trump’s immediate travel ban barring people from 12 countries, including Haiti,...
A free Caribbean street party will bring tropical vibes to Times Square
Time Out
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One of the most memorable things to do during summer in New York is catch the red-hot, sprawling West Indian Day Carnival, which draws two million people to Brooklyn for a Caribbean carnival done Gotham-style. But if, like us, you can’t wait until...
US imposes visa ban on Central American officials for role in Cuba medical missions
Dominica News Online
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June 5, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, June 5th, 2025 at 9:07 AM The US State Department has targeted several Central American government officials with visa restrictions on the basis that they are linked to Cuba’s medical mission program. The officials...
Swimming-pool economics haunt Latin America
The Economist
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June 5, 2025
TO SEE REALITY in the Buenos Aires suburb of San Isidro, consider the drone’s-eye view (pictured). A razor-straight line divides lush gardens and smooth clay tennis courts from a mess of corrugated iron roofs in one of the city’s “villas...
Gujarat-based Vishal Fabrics looks to tap denim markets in Europe, Latin America & Africa
The Hindu Business Line
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June 5, 2025
Denim category has been growing at 10 per cent CAGR in India. | Photo Credit: Akespyker Looking to ride the denim wave, Vishal Fabrics Ltd, a Gujarat-based manufacturer and processor of denim fabrics, is eyeing exports to Europe, Latin America and...
India’s Clean Energy Expertise Fuels South America’s Bioeconomy: Praj Industries to Collaborate with Enersur S.A. For a Biorefinery Project in Paraguay
Business Upturn
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June 5, 2025
Pune, Maharashtra, India: Enersur S.A., one of Paraguay’s foremost renewable energy companies has selected Praj Industries for its next major project. Praj, a global leader in bioeconomy-driven process solutions, will support the development,...
What Will China Do Next in Latin America?
Foreign Policy
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The second Trump administration has begun with a flurry of activity in Latin America. In the first 100 days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited both Central America and the Caribbean, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made a visit to Panama,...
How to watch Ecuador vs Brazil: Live stream details for South American World Cup 2026 qualifier in Guayaquil
FourFourTwo
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June 5, 2025
Watch Ecuador vs Brazil anywhere on the world on June 6. Ecuador vs Brazil match info ► Date and kick-off time: EST: Thursday, June 5, 7pm / BST (UK time): Friday, June 6, 0.00am ► Venue: Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo, Guayaquil ► Free...
Procter & Gamble to Cut 7,000 Jobs and Exit Brands Amid Economic Uncertainty
Techstory
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June 5, 2025
In a strategic move to realign its operations amid global economic headwinds, Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced a major restructuring plan that includes cutting 7,000 jobs over the next two years and exiting certain product categories and...
This Tiny Caribbean Fishing Village Has Stunning Beaches, World-Class Food and a Famous Alter Ego
Caribbean Journal
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June 5, 2025
You may know the tiny fishing village of Deshaies in Guadeloupe for its alter ego: Saint Marie, the fictional island in the popular BBC series “Death in Paradise,” in which a series of UK-based detectives are sent to solve crimes in the heart of...
Desarrollo País' Board of Directors President Luz Granier and Google's Director of Telecommunications Infrastructure Latin America Cristian Ramos pose for a picture after the signing of the agreement for the implementation of the first submarine fiber…
Buenos Aires Times
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June 5, 2025
Chile and Google inked an agreement Wednesday for the installation of the first-ever submarine fibre optic cable between South America, Asia and Oceania by 2027. South America relies for its digital connectivity on infrastructure running through...
International soccer matches coming to California this summer
KUSI News - California
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June 5, 2025
(FOX 5/KUSI) — Californians have plenty of opportunities to watch international-level soccer in person this June, with two major tournaments hosted by the United States and with a handful of matches from each tournament taking place in the Golden...
Chile abortion rights bill could shape Boric legacy as Latin American neighbors look on
The Straits Times
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June 5, 2025
VALPARAISO, Chile - An effort by Chilean President Gabriel Boric to expand abortion rights in the final months of his administration could finally give him a progressive legacy after three years in office but it is an uphill task that Latin...
Senior Police Officer and Businessman among four Guyanese sanctioned by US for drug trafficking links
News Source Guyana
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June 5, 2025
Senior Superintendent of Police, Himnauth Sawh is among four Guyanese that have been sanctioned by the US Government for reported links to drug trafficking the Colombian drug trafficking underworld. In a statement today, the U.S. Department of the...
EU and Caribbean Partners Discuss Digital Cooperation
Jamaica Information Service
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June 5, 2025
Partners from the European Union (EU), Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, to hold talks on digital cooperation. The talks are being facilitated under the first EU-LAC Digital Alliance High Level Policy...