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Senior executives from state-backed and nationally anchored energy companies will participate at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, highlighting the growing role of national energy champions in Libya’s upstream reopening.

Vantage Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting children and families in vulnerable circumstances through a recent collaboration with Team Building with Purpose, who ran a group corporate volunteering session on behalf of their charity partner, Starlight Children's Foundation Sydney.

Enlit Africa has released its 2026 programme, outlining a three-day agenda focused on policy, planning, technical implementation and investment across Africa’s power, energy and water sectors.

Jamaica faces an $8 billion-plus price tag to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in Banjul, The Gambia.

Tourism remains one of the most important engines driving Thailand's economy. Beyond generating revenue, it plays a vital role in job creation, nation branding, and even influencing investment decisions.

India's rapid solar energy expansion is widely hailed as a success.

Michelle Williamson supervises donations being collected for hurricane relief in Jamaica.

Jamaica’s recovery following Hurricane Melissa has been remarkable.

African Mining Week (AMW), Africa’s premier mining forum, returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 14–16 October 2026, under the theme, “Mining the Future: Critical Resources, Sustainability and Community Development.”

The annual celebration of African-American culture starts from today (December 26) to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called ‘Karamu’, usually on the sixth day.

Carnival Corporation & plc has embarked on its annual holiday community outreach, delivering joy, support and festive cheer to thousands of residents across its partner destinations.

Koh Samui, Thailand, December 2025: Centara Reserve Samui marked the beginning of the festive season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, where timeless holiday magic was thoughtfully intertwined with a meaningful message of mindful giving and sustainability.

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, released a new children’s storybook and its animation film adaptation titled ‘Ray of Hope’ to raise awareness about cancer, with a special focus on early detection, prevention and access to quality cancer care specially in childhood cancer.

Caribbean tourism ministers, directors and industry executives gathered this month aboard Royal Caribbean’s ‘Icon of the Seas’ for the “Iconic Summit,” held during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) second annual Caribbean Weekend in Miami.

The rapid expansion of offshore oil and gas activity across the Caribbean has pushed logistics infrastructure to the forefront of upstream strategy.