By NAN Business Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY: Guyana is making global headlines for its oil riches with investors rushing to the South American CARICOM shores and global media lavishing praise on it as the Caribbean’s newest economic success story. Massive offshore oil discoveries have transformed the small South American nation into one of […]
Lula discusses Venezuela with Carney and Scheinbaum Friday, January 9th 2026 – 10:18 UTC The three leaders warned against the return of outdated zones of influence in the Western Hemisphere Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held separate telephone conferences on Thursday to discuss the ongoing events in Venezuela with his Mexican […]
Copa announces resumption of Caracas route Friday, January 9th 2026 – 10:46 UTC The first flight is scheduled for January 13 Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines announced on Thursday its resumption of the Caracas route following a long suspension amid US warnings that Venezuela’s airspace was unsafe. The first service will be operated on […]
It is all-or-nothing for EU-Mercosur FTA in Brussels Friday, January 9th 2026 – 10:55 UTC If Italy votes “yes,” France will fail to reach the 35% needed o halt the initiative The feasibility of the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Southern Common (Market) and the European Union (EU) seems to be […]
Venezuela releases political prisoners in first major gesture since Maduro’s capture Thursday, January 8th 2026 – 23:31 UTC The Helicoide, located in Caracas, is also known as one of the largest torture centers in the Americas, according to various human rights organizations. Venezuela has begun releasing a “significant number” of political prisoners, including […]
News Americas, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Thurs. Jan. 8, 2025: Extradition proceedings involving businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son, Guyana’s presumed opposition leader, Azruddin Mohamed of the WIN Party, were adjourned on Thursday after the prosecution introduced a document that had not been previously reviewed by the defence. Nasar Mohammed, l. and WIN Party leader, Azruddin Mohamed, […]
Venezuela releases three Argentine political prisoners Thursday, January 8th 2026 – 20:55 UTC Assembly Speaker Jorge Rodríguez made the announcements Venezuela’s interim Government of caretaker President Delcy Rodríguez released a series of foreign and domestic political prisoners on Thursday, including three Argentine nationals, it was reported in Caracas. National Assembly Speaker Jorge Rodríguez […]
As the Trump administration forces Nicolás Maduro off the stage and into a US jail, the Caribbean feels the tremor. From Trinidad and Tobago to Caricom, leaders weigh law, oil, crime fears—and Washington’s long shadow as families brace for fallout. A Radar Appears, And The Sea Suddenly Feels Crowded The year 2026 opened with the […]
With La 8va Maravilla arriving Jan. 15, Puerto Rican reggaeton star Arcángel marks 20 years by linking icons and new hitmakers. Behind the features is a diaspora tale of survival, swagger, and craft from New York City into today’s speakers. 20 Years, One More Drop Latin urban rarely follows a tidy rise-peak-exit script. Since 2018, […]
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Jan. 8, 2026: In a sweeping move that marks a significant shift in U.S. engagement with multilateral institutions, the US withdraws from international organizations, conventions, and treaties – including several focused on the Caribbean and Latin America — saying continued participation no longer serves American interests. Donald Trump withdraws from […]