https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/world/feed/atom/ 2026-02-17T19:05:54+00:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-02-17T11:33:19+00:00 2026-02-17T11:33:19+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/legendary-civil-rights-leader-jesse-jackson-dies Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_download.jpg" /></p><p>It was sadly announced that the legendary civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has died.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_download.jpg" /></p><p>It was sadly announced that the legendary civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has died.</p> 2026-02-16T22:38:13+00:00 2026-02-16T22:38:13+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/sona-2026-ramaphosa-vows-crackdown-on-illegal-hiring-adds-10000-labour-inspectors Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Ratcliffe_wating_for_FA_decision_following_immigration_comments.jpg" /></p><p>President Cyril Ramaphosa says employers who hire foreign nationals without the required permits or visas will face the full force of the law, as the government plans to appoint 10,000 additional labour inspectors this year.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Ratcliffe_wating_for_FA_decision_following_immigration_comments.jpg" /></p><p>President Cyril Ramaphosa says employers who hire foreign nationals without the required permits or visas will face the full force of the law, as the government plans to appoint 10,000 additional labour inspectors this year.</p> 2026-02-15T19:46:18+00:00 2026-02-15T19:46:18+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/guyana-lands-historic-bid-to-host-2026-state-of-the-tourism-industry-conference Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Guyana_lands_historic_bid_to_host_2026_State_of_the_Tourism_Industry_Conference.jpg" /></p><p>In a landmark decision for South American tourism, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named&nbsp;Guyana&nbsp;as the host for the&nbsp;2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC).</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Guyana_lands_historic_bid_to_host_2026_State_of_the_Tourism_Industry_Conference.jpg" /></p><p>In a landmark decision for South American tourism, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named&nbsp;Guyana&nbsp;as the host for the&nbsp;2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC).</p> 2026-02-14T16:49:49+00:00 2026-02-14T16:49:49+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/dr.-rasha-kelej-meets-central-africa-first-lady-and-6-first-ladies-of-africa-at-12th-merck-foundation-africa-asia-luminary Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Dr_Rasha_Kelej_meets_Central_Africa_First_Lady_and_6_First_Ladies_of_Africa_at_12th_Merck_Foundation_Africa_Asia_Luminary11.jpg" /></p><p>Merck Foundation,&nbsp;the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the&nbsp;12^th&nbsp;Edition&nbsp;of their annual conference,&nbsp;“Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”,&nbsp;in partnership with the Government of The Gambia.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Dr_Rasha_Kelej_meets_Central_Africa_First_Lady_and_6_First_Ladies_of_Africa_at_12th_Merck_Foundation_Africa_Asia_Luminary11.jpg" /></p><p>Merck Foundation,&nbsp;the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the&nbsp;12^th&nbsp;Edition&nbsp;of their annual conference,&nbsp;“Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”,&nbsp;in partnership with the Government of The Gambia.</p> 2026-02-12T08:35:10+00:00 2026-02-12T08:35:10+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/teacher-becomes-a-sensation-in-indian-cinema Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS1_-_Teacher_becomes_a_sensation_in_Indian_cinema1.jpg" /></p><p>At 70, Biana Watre Momin took a leap far from home.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS1_-_Teacher_becomes_a_sensation_in_Indian_cinema1.jpg" /></p><p>At 70, Biana Watre Momin took a leap far from home.</p> 2026-02-09T11:30:48+00:00 2026-02-09T11:30:48+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/fcca-debuts-leadership-series Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_FCCA_debuts_Leadership_Series.jpg" /></p><p>The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has launched its new FCCA Leadership Series, a platform spotlighting senior public- and private-sector leaders shaping the future of tourism across the Caribbean and Latin America.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_FCCA_debuts_Leadership_Series.jpg" /></p><p>The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has launched its new FCCA Leadership Series, a platform spotlighting senior public- and private-sector leaders shaping the future of tourism across the Caribbean and Latin America.</p> 2026-02-09T11:27:27+00:00 2026-02-09T11:27:27+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/nature-carbon-and-climate-becoming-core-investment-themes-with-africa-at-the-centre Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Nature_carbon_and_climate_becoming_core_investment_themes_-_with_Africa_at_the_centre1.png" /></p><p>Climate change, biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation are no longer just environmental challenges; they are now central to how investors assess resilience and long-term returns.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Nature_carbon_and_climate_becoming_core_investment_themes_-_with_Africa_at_the_centre1.png" /></p><p>Climate change, biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation are no longer just environmental challenges; they are now central to how investors assess resilience and long-term returns.</p> 2026-02-09T11:14:34+00:00 2026-02-09T11:14:34+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/zimbabwe-enters-the-global-critical-minerals-conversation-with-purpose Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Zimbabwe_enters_the_global_critical_minerals_conversation_with_purpose.png" /></p><p>Zimbabwe has officially announced the launch of Zimbabwe Mining Week, a new annual international conference and exhibition designed to position the country as a purposeful and competitive participant in the global critical minerals economy.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Zimbabwe_enters_the_global_critical_minerals_conversation_with_purpose.png" /></p><p>Zimbabwe has officially announced the launch of Zimbabwe Mining Week, a new annual international conference and exhibition designed to position the country as a purposeful and competitive participant in the global critical minerals economy.</p> 2026-02-09T00:04:10+00:00 2026-02-09T00:04:10+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/carnival-season-returns-to-martinique-with-music-masquerade-and-meaning Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/12download.jpg" /></p><p>Martinique’s renowned Carnival is set to take place from February 15 to18, 2026, drawing visitors to the French Caribbean island for four days of music, parades, costumes and centuries-old cultural traditions.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/12download.jpg" /></p><p>Martinique’s renowned Carnival is set to take place from February 15 to18, 2026, drawing visitors to the French Caribbean island for four days of music, parades, costumes and centuries-old cultural traditions.</p> 2026-02-08T23:56:27+00:00 2026-02-08T23:56:27+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/merck-foundation-ceo-and-african-first-ladies-mark-international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation-2026-through-their-more-than-a-mother-and-educating-linda-programmes Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Merck_Foundation_and_African_First_Ladies_Renew_Fight_Against_FGM.png" /></p><p>Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with&nbsp;African First Ladies, marks the&nbsp;International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026&nbsp;through their&nbsp;“More Than a Mother” and “Educating Linda”&nbsp;programs.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Merck_Foundation_and_African_First_Ladies_Renew_Fight_Against_FGM.png" /></p><p>Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with&nbsp;African First Ladies, marks the&nbsp;International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026&nbsp;through their&nbsp;“More Than a Mother” and “Educating Linda”&nbsp;programs.</p> 2026-02-07T13:43:33+00:00 2026-02-07T13:43:33+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/aec-endorses-kigalis-africa-ceo-forum-as-the-continents-strategic-hub Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_AEC_endorses_Kigalis_Africa_CEO_Forum_as_the_continents_strategic_hub.jpg" /></p><p>The AEC (African Energy Chamber) has formally endorsed the upcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, positioning the May 2026 gathering a s a critical platform for investment, partnership and policy dialogue across the continent.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_AEC_endorses_Kigalis_Africa_CEO_Forum_as_the_continents_strategic_hub.jpg" /></p><p>The AEC (African Energy Chamber) has formally endorsed the upcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, positioning the May 2026 gathering a s a critical platform for investment, partnership and policy dialogue across the continent.</p> 2026-02-07T13:40:52+00:00 2026-02-07T13:40:52+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/multidisciplinary-artist-shezad-dawood-s-art-residency-unfolds-at-patina-maldives-fari-islands Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Multidisciplinary_artist_Shezad_Dawoods_art_residency_unfolds_at_Patina_Maldives_Fari_Islands.jpg" /></p><p>From 31 March to 21 April 2026,&nbsp;<a href="https://patinahotels.com/maldives">Patina Maldives, Fari Islands</a>&nbsp;will welcome artist Shezad Dawood to its shores for the inaugural Patina Art Residency.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Multidisciplinary_artist_Shezad_Dawoods_art_residency_unfolds_at_Patina_Maldives_Fari_Islands.jpg" /></p><p>From 31 March to 21 April 2026,&nbsp;<a href="https://patinahotels.com/maldives">Patina Maldives, Fari Islands</a>&nbsp;will welcome artist Shezad Dawood to its shores for the inaugural Patina Art Residency.</p> 2026-02-06T10:01:18+00:00 2026-02-06T10:01:18+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/difc-s-landmark-2025-results-solidify-dubai-s-position-as-a-leading-global-destination-for-finance-and-business Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_DIFCs_landmark_2025_results_solidify_Dubais_position_as_a_leading_global_destination_for_finance_and_business1.jpg" /></p><p>Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced landmark annual results that underscore Dubai's prominence as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_DIFCs_landmark_2025_results_solidify_Dubais_position_as_a_leading_global_destination_for_finance_and_business1.jpg" /></p><p>Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced landmark annual results that underscore Dubai's prominence as the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.</p> 2026-02-06T09:55:57+00:00 2026-02-06T09:55:57+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-government-looking-to-land-tam-1-cable Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Jamaica_government_looking_to_land_TAM-1_cable.jpg" /></p><p>The TAM-1 subsea cable could soon be extended to Jamaica.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Jamaica_government_looking_to_land_TAM-1_cable.jpg" /></p><p>The TAM-1 subsea cable could soon be extended to Jamaica.</p> 2026-02-04T10:11:46+00:00 2026-02-04T10:11:46+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/billy-griffith-and-shannah-butterfield-named-in-bermuda-tourism-appointments Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Billy_Griffith_and_Shannah_Butterfield_named_in_Bermuda_Tourism_appointments221.jpg" /></p><p>Caribbean tourism veteran&nbsp;William&nbsp;“Billy” Griffith&nbsp;has been appointed chair of the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) Board while&nbsp;Shannah Butterfield&nbsp;joins the Board of Directors.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Billy_Griffith_and_Shannah_Butterfield_named_in_Bermuda_Tourism_appointments221.jpg" /></p><p>Caribbean tourism veteran&nbsp;William&nbsp;“Billy” Griffith&nbsp;has been appointed chair of the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) Board while&nbsp;Shannah Butterfield&nbsp;joins the Board of Directors.</p> 2026-02-04T10:08:52+00:00 2026-02-04T10:08:52+00:00 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/cuban-tanker-returning-after-jamaica-refusal-to-sell-gas Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Cuban_tanker_returning_after_Jamaica_refusal_to_sell_gas.png" /></p><p>After weeks of apparent inactivity, the tanker ‘<em>Emilia’</em>, dedicated to transporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) under the Cuban flag, moved again.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Cuban_tanker_returning_after_Jamaica_refusal_to_sell_gas.png" /></p><p>After weeks of apparent inactivity, the tanker ‘<em>Emilia’</em>, dedicated to transporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) under the Cuban flag, moved again.</p>