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Chaired the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting this afternoon which, among other things, discussed the current position of the country's food security. Alhamdulillah, the current staple food supply is stable and sufficient. The Government's priority is to ensure that supplies continue to be guaranteed, food prices remain under control and the welfare of rice farmers and local food producers is preserved. MTEN also pays attention to the management of refugees which is the concern of …

Dominica’s Finance Minister, Dr. Irving McIntyre has assumed the chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council, pledging to work closely with regional governments and the ECCB to safeguard monetary stability while advancing policies that strengthen economic growth, food security, renewable energy and regional resilience. Speaking at the opening of the Monetary Council Meeting in Dominica, Dr. McIntyre accepted the chairmanship with what he described as “humility, gr…

Surinamese ports are an essential link for sustainable growth, especially in view of the expected offshore oil development. President Jennifer Simons emphasized this on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the opening of the 29th annual conference of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC). The meeting in the Ballroom of Hotel Torarica focused, under the theme 'Transitioning in an Era of Global Change', on increasing the efficiency, resilience and safety of ports and strengthening regiona…

Praise be to God, peace and blessings be upon the Prophet, his Family and his Companions, Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of the Government, Ladies and Gentlemen Presidents of the Institutions, We are gathered today to debate a major economic, social and political issue: the regulation of prices of essential food products and domestic kerosene, in an international context marked by the conflict in the Middle East. Our responsibility is clear: protect purchasing power, guarantee access to essen…

The President of the Republic, Dr Patrick Herminie, today chaired the third meeting of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council at State House, continuing the Council's strategic deliberations on the future of agriculture and its role in strengthening Seychelles' food security, economic resilience and national well-being. The meeting built on the Council's previous discussions, with particular focus on the policies and investments required to support a modern, productive and sustainable agric…