January 28th: PEPFAR funding has been frozen after President Trump’s executive order, impacting countries like Haiti, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Belize’s Maya Train project is set to boost tourism and create jobs, while the country also earns praise for its efforts in tackling financial crimes. U.S. territories are seeing a rise in ICE activity following Trump’s immigration orders, and Guyana’s exports have skyrocketed by over 280%. Plus, Vybz Kartel’s generous donation to a Jamaican school and the West Indies U19 Women’s cricket team’s dominant victory over Bangladesh highlight the region’s strong cultural and sporting moments.
