Cuba experienced its seventh major blackout of the year on Friday, according to the country’s energy ministry. The ministry announced the widespread power outage on X, stating that a total disconnection of the electrical system had occurred. It did not provide a cause for the outage. The blackout comes as Cuba continues to face fuel […]
Students from Antigua and Barbuda are eligible to apply for fully funded undergraduate fellowships through the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP). The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) has opened applications for 11 undergraduate fellowships. The programme supports students from Commonwealth Small Island Developing States who plan to study subjects linked to climate resilience and sustainable […]
Rising fuel prices have sparked protests in several countries as higher energy costs put pressure on households, workers and businesses. Oil prices recently moved above US$100 per barrel amid disruptions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict and renewed fighting in Yemen. The higher costs have also raised concerns about household expenses and essential services. Governments […]
Jamaica and the United States have finalized operating procedures for an agreement involving third-country nationals transferred from the US. Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith announced the development during a post-Cabinet briefing. She said the procedures establish safeguards and limits under the memorandum of understanding signed by both countries earlier this […]
Fiji has declared a national emergency over rising HIV cases. The government will expand access to testing, treatment and prevention services. Health Minister Antonio Lalabalavu said Fiji recorded 2,016 new HIV diagnoses in 2025. About 9,100 people were living with HIV in the country that year. The minister said the situation now requires a response […]
Jamaica Tourism Pension Scheme Gains Global Attention Jamaica’s Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme is gaining international attention. UN Tourism officials have described the programme as a model that other countries could replicate. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett shared the update during the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) media breakfast in Ocho Rios. He spoke about the development following […]
Japan has recorded more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older for the first time, setting a new record in a country known for its high life expectancy. The number of centenarians reached 107,677 in September, according to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. The figure increased by almost 8,000 from the previous year […]
Bermuda Economy Grows 0.5% in First Quarter Bermuda’s economy grew by an estimated 0.5% in the first quarter of 2026, according to government figures. The growth, adjusted for inflation, was supported by higher household spending and construction activity. The increase continued the economic momentum recorded in 2025. At current prices, Bermuda’s gross domestic product rose […]
Major congrats to our 2026-27 Black Futures Policy Institute Fellows! Show our newest cohort of changemakers some love as they begin their journey in our 8-month policy advocacy and leadership training program tomorrow. This year, we’re celebrating the sixth cohort of our program, which features over 120 alumni across 21 states and Washington, D.C who […]
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says governments around the world are not prepared for the changes artificial intelligence could bring to society. In an interview with Reuters, Gates warned that AI could create serious challenges, including job losses, cyberattacks and growing dependence on AI companions. He said governments need to move faster to understand and manage […]
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