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Kenya: Recovery from May 18 nationwide fuel-price transport strike continues, infrastructure stress from rainy-season flooding persists, regional tourism boom drives Nairobi airport throughput
Kenya continues its recovery from the May 18 nationwide transport strike triggered by rising fuel prices that ground commerce to a halt in Nairobi and major cities, infrastructure stress from the March-to-May rainy season flooding that killed at least 18 people persists, and the regional tourism boom is driving heavier throughput at Jomo Kenyatta International as Nairobi consolidates its role as a continental hub.
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Trinidad & Tobago: T&T joins US in pushback against China pressure on Panama, higher gas prices threaten Point Lisas shutdowns, WASA warns on rainy-season transition, government marks one year in office
Trinidad and Tobago aligns with the United States in diplomatic pushback against Chinese pressure on Panama over canal access, higher natural gas prices raise the risk of forced shutdowns at the Point Lisas industrial estate, the Water and Sewerage Authority urges conservation as the country transitions from dry to rainy season, and citizens give mixed reviews on the government's first year in office.
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Dominica: tourism 15% surge, VAT relief extension, CBI Iran suspension, geothermal nears, Miss OECS
Dominica tourism surges 15% as Cable Car nears October opening Total visitor arrivals climbed to 496,635 in 2025, up from 432,989 in 2024 — …
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Belize commits $450m to Port upgrade, Japan funds $28m Swing Bridge replacement in record capital push
Belize’s capital budget for fiscal year 2026-27 carries $488.6 million for infrastructure, the largest single-year allocation in …
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Briceño tables $1.902bn FY26-27 budget, targets 50 per cent debt-to-GDP by 2030 with record $488m capital outlay
Prime Minister and Finance Minister John Briceño tabled a $1.902 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 this period, anchored on what he …
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Demerara River dredging begins in June as port-access work clears the calendar
Demerara River dredging is scheduled to begin in June, Demerara Waves reported Wednesday, clearing the path on one of Guyana’s most …
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New Lidar speed devices to be deployed on Trinidad highways as TTPS rolls out enforcement upgrade
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service announced the deployment of new Lidar speed-monitoring devices for use on the country’s …
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WASA cuts North-East Trinidad supply as river levels collapse under dry-season stress
The Water and Sewerage Authority has advised customers in several North-East Trinidad communities that water supply has been reduced because …
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Tourism security strategy advances as Belize positions for sustainable growth — Tuesday Brief
The Belize Tourism Board's National Tourism Security Strategy advances with public-private partnerships, community-based conservation voices feature in the May Caribbean Compass coverage, and the government continues to position the country as a premier sustainable destination.
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Grenada Carnival Launches Saturday as Mitchell Government Pushes Diaspora Citizenship Reform
Grenada Carnival opened May 2 at the National Cricket Stadium. Plus: government plans to amend citizenship law for diaspora descendants, and infrastructure milestones.
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Daily Brief Friday, April 10, 2026
Oil revenues surge past $159B in Q1, Ali eyes Gulf storage deals, police graduate 101 new recruits, and the digital traffic registry is coming whether you want it or not.
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Weekly Progress Report April 8, 2026
This week: US$761M in Q1 oil revenue, the Wales GTE project director linked to Venezuela corruption, GYEITI civil society standoff, 22,000 street lights installed, and a $604M highway begins.
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Progress Report Wednesday, April 1, 2026
A frank assessment of where things stand what's moving, what's stalled, and what was announced with great fanfare and then quietly forgotten.
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Daily Brief Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Oil hits 918K bpd, Georgetown floods, GUYOIL raises fuel prices, a teen is stabbed in Lacytown, and Uncle Sam wants his tax treaty. Your Tuesday briefing.
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📊 Weekly Progress Report: February 5-11, 2026
This week’s government achievements: Budget 2026 approvals rolling through Committee of Supply, Gas-to-Energy at 68%, new Amerindian …
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Monday Brief: Budget Day Showdown, Opposition's 'Fugitive' Gets His Day, and Berbice Gets a Stadium
It’s the Super Bowl of Guyanese politics: Budget 2026 drops while the opposition elects an ‘international fugitive’ as …
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Progress Report: Linden-Mabura Road at 62%, Gas-to-Energy Deadlines Extended, Bayrock Stadium Opens Jan 31
Tracking what the government promised vs what’s actually happening. This week: Linden-Mabura road hits 62%, gas plant deadlines pushed …
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Wednesday Brief: Speaker Nadir Says Electing 'International Fugitive' Would Stain Parliament, 70kg Cocaine Bust, Belgium Wants to Build Our Ports
Speaker Nadir drops the ‘international fugitive’ bomb on WIN, 70kg of cocaine found in Parika, Belgium wants to help build our …
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Monday Brief: Former Finance Minister Admits Exxon Exploited Us, Venezuela Border Watch, and Pay-To-Party Culture
Winston Jordan finally admits what everyone knew, PM Phillips says troops are ready for anything Venezuelan, and birthday parties now cost admission.
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📈 Weekly Progress Report: January 8-15, 2026
A factual summary of PPP/C government accomplishments for the week of January 8-15, 2026. No commentary, just documented achievements and …
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🔍 [CRITICAL] Monday Brief: Crime Stats, Search & Rescue Upgrade, and Traffic Chaos
Murders up 11% despite overall crime drop, new $123M search and rescue system launched, over 3,100 traffic offences in one week, and …
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