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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026: Pan African green pipeline ready for scale and investors invited to catalyse USD 3.09bn in climate solutions

2026-02-21T20:07:23+00:00

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (24–27 February 2026) will present a curated, deal‑ready pipeline of climate projects from more than 25 African countries.

Venezuela’s energy reopening sets stage for First-Mover investment at Caribbean Energy Week

2026-02-21T20:00:11+00:00

Venezuela’s long-dormant oil and gas sector is rapidly reactivating in early 2026, sharpening the relevance of Caribbean Energy Week (CEW)’s First Mover Advantage in Venezuela’s Frontier session.

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) approves PreemieFort Enteral Solution as Prescription Medicine in the NICU

2026-02-20T20:28:32+00:00

Prolacta Bioscience have today announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved PreemieFort Enteral Solution, a 100% human milk-based fortifier, as a prescription drug for very low birth weight infants, infants with congenital gastrointestinal disorders or congenital heart diseases, and those recovering from gastrointestinal surgery.

Superstar philanthropist, Sir Lenny Henry, supporting Jamaica’s recovery post-Hurricane Melissa

2026-02-19T16:04:49+00:00

Multi-award-winning comedian, actor, novelist and philanthropist, Sir Lenny Henry, travels to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa to visit devastated communities and see the impacts first-hand.

Regional tourism chief links Caribbean resilience to agricultural preservation at 54th annual AgriFest

2026-02-18T23:44:54+00:00

The future of Caribbean economic stability lies not in the boardroom but in the soil, declared Dona Regis‑Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO).

Irish Girl Guides empower volunteers at National Leadership Day 2026

2026-02-17T20:04:14+00:00

Hundreds of Irish Girl Guides Leaders from across Ireland will come together in Galway for the National Leadership Day 2026.

Long queues ahead of Day 1. at AI summit in Delhi

2026-02-17T19:57:47+00:00

India's AI Impact Summit, billed as a landmark gathering of global leaders and technology executives, was overshadowed by logistical chaos on its opening day in Delhi.

Museum and statue proposed to honour Jimmy Cliff legacy

2026-02-17T19:53:34+00:00

Jamaican Government Senator, Charles Sinclair, has proposed that the former home of late musical icon, Jimmy Cliff, be transformed into a museum to honour the Reggae legend’s life and global contributions.

TERA Award expands global reach with United Nations and University of Cambridge Institute collaborations

2026-02-17T19:50:39+00:00

TERA-Award 2026 launches with a US$1.15 million prize pool, expanding globally through strategic collaborations with the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) to accelerate breakthrough energy technologies for climate solutions.

Legendary civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies

2026-02-17T11:33:19+00:00

It was sadly announced that the legendary civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has died.

SONA 2026: Ramaphosa vows crackdown on illegal hiring, adds 10,000 labour inspectors

2026-02-16T22:38:13+00:00

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.

Guyana lands historic bid to host 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference

2026-02-15T19:46:18+00:00

In a landmark decision for South American tourism, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named Guyana as the host for the 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC).

Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Central Africa First Lady and 6 First Ladies of Africa at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary

2026-02-14T16:49:49+00:00

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

Teacher becomes a sensation in Indian cinema

2026-02-12T08:35:10+00:00

At 70, Biana Watre Momin took a leap far from home.

FCCA debuts Leadership Series

2026-02-09T11:30:48+00:00

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.

Nature, carbon and climate becoming core investment themes - with Africa at the centre

2026-02-09T11:27:27+00:00

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.