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Indian drugmakers aim to boost exports to Mexico, South America's No. 2 pharma market
The Indian Drugs Manufacturers Association (IDMA) is intensifying its focus on Mexico, betting that the nation's complex drug approval process will be simplified, the people said on the condition of anonymity. Members of the association are in...

Australian-first partnership finds import path for South American beef genetics
Mr Lill said these new genetics would be shared with more Australian herds, with four heifers, carrying confirmed Lego offspring, to be offered at two upcoming Braford sales in Queensland - the New Dimension Braford Sale at Bell, Qld, on August...

Petrobras Eyes Raízen Stake as Losses Mount in South America’s Ethanol Sector
Petrobras, Brazil’s state oil giant, is weighing a move to buy a minority stake in Raízen, the country’s main ethanol and sugar producer. This possible investment comes as Raízen struggles with rising debt and heavy losses, making the deal more...

Bolivia the latest South American country to lurch right as fed-up voters reject ruling socialists
Nearly two decades of indigenous-led leftist hegemony over Bolivian politics came to a crashing end on Sunday as the ruling Movement Towards Socialism party was handed a humiliating defeat in presidential elections. The movement (known as the MAS...

Caribbean Increasingly Looks to Africa.
- Advertisement - Across the Caribbean, pride in African heritage is becoming stronger. People are showing it through food, clothing, music, and travel. At the same time, leaders in Africa and the Caribbean are creating new trade and cultural...
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CARIBBEAN-HEALTH-Belize has reported no new case of measles since June -PAHO
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Inside the world's LARGEST cruise ship as Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas prepares for its maiden voyage
Royal Caribbean is a veteran in the realm of voyage holidays - and it recently unveiled its new crowning glory. The Star of the Seas is a 20-deck, 1,196-foot long vessel that accommodates a staggering 5,610 guests at a time - earning it the title...

Tottenham could offer up to £100,000 per week to renew South American ace’s fast expiring deal
One can argue that midfield is one of the areas of the Tottenham team where Thomas Frank would have to face some selection headache. The English manager has several exciting options for the three midfield spots. In the UEFA Super Cup game against...

UK’s no 1 Caribbean food and drink brand gives support to Notting Hill Carnival
London’s streets will once again erupt in colour, music and Caribbean spirit as Notting Hill Carnival 2025 takes over on from 23 to 25 August – and Grace Foods UK, the nation’s number one Caribbean food and drink supplier, is proud to return as...

Carifesta 2025 set for Barbados: Celebrating ‘Caribbean roots; global excellence’
The heart of Caribbean culture is preparing to beat louder than ever as the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) returns to Barbados under the theme “Caribbean Roots; Global Excellence.” - Advertisement - As the largest cultural and artistic...

Transport for London and Metroline join forces to celebrate Caribbean culture and heritage at Notting Hill Carnival
Transport for London (TfL) and bus operator Metroline will join forces to celebrate Caribbean culture and heritage at Notting Hill Carnival this coming Bank Holiday weekend with a specially wrapped bus and steel pan music performances by local...

Are Caribbean Hotels Getting an End-of-Summer Boost?
On its face, it was another month of occupancy decline. But digging deeper, it may have been a sign of growing momentum for the Caribbean hotel sector. In July, hotel occupancy in the region was around 65.5 percent — a 0.1 percent reduction...

Navy amphib readiness dips as sailors, Marines deploy for Caribbean
The readiness rate of amphibious ships critical to Marine missions has dropped to 41%, a defense official tells Military Times, as thousands of Marines and sailors are being sent to Latin America and the Caribbean amid the Trump administration’s...

Opinion: Caribbean Constitutional Omissions – Return To Sender
By Peter Polack A significant part of the Caribbean community are the anachronistic relics of yesterday, the U.K. Colonies such as the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands and Monserrat. The gleaming jewel in the...

Why The T20 Caribbean Premier League Is Vital For West Indies Cricket
Jason Holder (R) of Saint Kitts and Nevis Patriots celebrates the dismissal of Allah Ghazanfar of Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the CPL (Photo by Randy Brooks/CPL T20 via Getty Images) CPL T20 via Getty Images The West Indies may be deemed a...

SHE Leads in Business 2025: A Conference for Female Professionals in the Caribbean
On August 25, 2025, in Bonaire SHE Leads in Business is coming to Bonaire on August 25, 2025, following four highly successful editions of the SHE Leads Conference in Curaçao. Silvetty de la Paz and her team are organizing the first-ever edition...

Our Work in Latin America and the Caribbean Has Only Just Begun
“Local people and partners have to be part of the work we do,” she says. “We come with a well-respected brand, but we need community engagement and to listen to their knowledge. You can only do that here; it can’t happen in an office in D.C.” The...