Cuban Foreign Minister: The blockade, energy siege and military threat define Cuba-U.S. relations
Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, gave an extensive interview to the Cuba Analysis Podcast, hosted by researchers Helen Yaffe and Nina Blodau, in which he reviewed the current state of relations between Havana and Washington and addressed the ongoing impact of the U.S. blockade, the tightening of measures since 2019 and 2026, the island’s economic and social situation, the possibility of military aggression, and the future prospects for bilateral..
UN launches HireAbility Campaign to advance disability-inclusive employment across the Caribbean
Persons with disabilities across the Caribbean are set to gain greater access to employment opportunities with the recent launch of the United Nations’ ‘HireAbility Campaign’, under the theme “Break Barriers. Embrace Inclusion. Champion Rights”. The regional initiative, which promotes disability-inclusive employment and advances the economic participation of persons with disabilities, has attracted support from leading businesses, with some having committed to equitable hirin
DOMLEC Marks 40 Years of Investing in Education with Four New Scholarship Recipients
Dominica Electricity Services Ltd. (DOMLEC) marks four decades of investing in the educational development of young people in Dominica with the presentation of scholarships to four outstanding students entering secondary school. The awards were presented on Thursday, August 27, 2026, during a ceremony held at DOMLEC’s Conference Room at the Engineering, Transmission and Distribution (ET&D) complex at Fond Colé. The 2026 recipients are Kaley Fabien of Ebenezer SDA Primary
