VI delegation wraps up Latin America trade mission

in All News / By: BVI News on November 4, 2025 at 7:44 AM / A Virgin Islands delegation led by Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith OBE has concluded a week-long trade mission to Latin America, which sought to strengthen business...

Climate shelters aim to save lives during urban heatwaves

On 28 June, Montse Aguilar swept the streets of Barcelona for seven hours in the sun, at temperatures above 35C. That night, while preparing dinner, the cleaner told a friend that she had had cramps and chest pains. Twenty minutes later, she...

Dominican Republic solidifies status as Latin American investment hub, Abinader declares

In a global climate marked by uncertainty, the Dominican Republic is emerging as a beacon of stability and strategic leadership, attracting a record-breaking flow of foreign investment and enhancing its reputation as one of the most competitive...

Mating injuries may lead scientists to identify dinosaurs’ sex

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Paleontologists have long wrestled with how to differentiate between male and female dinosaurs based on their fossils. But new research may bring scientists closer to identifying the sex of one group of dinosaur....

‘A Pretty Ugly History’: How Exxon Exported Climate Denial to the Global South

In early September, the Danish climate crisis denier Bjørn Lomborg traveled to São Paulo to deliver a stark warning. On the sidelines of a conference called the Forum Caminhos da Liberdade (Paths of Freedom Forum), happening just as Brazil was...

These banks fund oil & gas in the Amazon amid climate crisis: Report

Since 2016, banks have provided $15 billion in direct financing for oil and gas extraction in the Amazon, according to a Stand.earth analysis of transactions from 330 banks. Between January 2024 and June 2025, direct financing added up to $2...

Cuenca’s health construction boom reshapes the city’s skyline

Members receive weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Start your subscription today for just $1 for the first month. (Regular subscription options $4.99/month or $42/year/) Click here to subscribe. Major hospitals and...

Bedfont® Scientific Limited and Aerosol Medical Systems partner, expanding access to FeNO testing in Latin America

Bedfont® Scientific Limited, a world leader in breath analysis with nearly 50 years of expertise in the medical breath analysis industry, has formed a strategic partnership with Aerosol Medical Systems to improve Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide...

Climate change is driving a surge of infectious diseases in Brazil

Creuza Rachel Vicente, professor of epidemiology1 2, Luana Fiengo Tanaka, epidemiologist3, Sukhyun Ryu, assistant professor of infectious disease epidemiology4 1Department of Collective Health, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of...

Climate tech’s next growth engine: Why India could lead the emerging market revolution

The big question for the next ten years is whether India can maintain its forward momentum and genuinely guide the Global South towards a future where sustainability, equity, and growth coexist? When it comes to climate technology, the spotlight...

Patricia Bonaldi to Receive the 2025 Visionary of the Year Award at Latin American Fashion Summit Gala

At Tuesday’s 2025 Latin American Fashion Summit (LAFS) Gala in Miami, Ron Zacapa will honor Patricia Bonaldi, founder and creative director of PatBo, with this year’s Visionary of the Year award. The recognition is part of Zacapa’s continued...

Pinto Power: The Ancient Superfood That Fuels Modern Health

Rich in protein, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, pinto beans are a time-tested, nutrient-dense staple with wide culinary versatility and profound health benefits. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Pinto beans—known for their earthy flavor, creamy...

Clear Junction Launches Multi-Currency SWIFT Service for Remittances Across Latin America, Asia-Pacific and EMEA

Cross-border payments provider Clear Junction has launched a multi-currency SWIFT service aimed at streamlining transactions for remittance companies across Latin America, Asia-Pacific and EMEA. The new service targets one of the industry’s...

Oregon Relied on Illegal Alien Sex Offender for 'Behavioral Health' Advice

Who better to advise the Oregon state government on policy areas such as behavioral health, “health equity,” and healthcare for all than a Venezuelan illegal immigrant sex offender? I can think of a few people, but apparently, Oregon state...

Technical Meeting of the Amazon–Darién Network Brings Together Nine Countries to Strengthen the Response to Emerging Zoonoses with Epidemic Potential

Macapá, Amapá (Brazil), 22–24 October 2025 – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in coordination with the authorities of the Ministries of Health, Agriculture, and Environment of Brazil, the Government of the State of Amapá, and...

Caribbean Cup rivals look to restore joy after Hurricane Melissa

Sports Roneil Walcott 3 Hrs Ago Defence Force full back Christian Bailey (L) tries to keep pace with Mount Pleasant Football Academy flanker Daniel Green in the first leg of their Concacaf Caribbean Cup semifinals at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in...

Suspect arrested in relation to murder of scientist lured through Grindr

Content warning: this article contains details relating to murder. Colombian police have held a suspect in relation to the murder of Alessandro Coatti, an Italian scientist who was targeted through dating app Grindr and whose remains were found in...

DE-CIX offers technology predictions for 2026

Tuesday, November 04, 2025 — 17:29:05 (UTC) New York 4 November 2025 – The coming year will see some huge shifts in the world of artificial intelligence. OpenAI has just signed a $38 billion compute deal with Amazon, the US has opened the door for...

Technology and Conservation – Let’s goooooo!

Sea Turtles Technology and Conservation - Let’s goooooo! Underwater Coral Research Technology and Conservation - Let’s goooooo! Tech, Capital, and Playa: Turning Conservation into an Innovation Economy in South Florida The 305 (ok, ok, and the...

Latin America, The Deadliest Region For Environmental Activists

Julia Chuñil has been missing for almost a year. She knew she was in danger and had been warning family and friends for years. At 72, she lived alone in a remote wooden cabin beside the Valdivian rainforest in Chile’s Los Ríos region, about 800...