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The highly anticipated Regional Tourism Youth Congress, organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in collaboration with the Barbados Ministry of Tourism and International Transport and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., will return this year as a major highlight of the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place in Barbados.

In the misty peaks of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, a quiet revolution is transforming one of the world’s most prestigious coffee origins.

As the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) kicked off its second day, Global Africa Diaspora Day brought together Heads of State, senior government officials, business leaders, and cultural icons from across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Diaspora - with the renewed vision to bring unity and economic sovereignty.

Five female firefighters from Washington D.C., in the USA, took a casual photo at their station – which then, unexpectedly, went viral.

African leaders called for regional cooperation and more climate investments, as the second Africa Climate Summit opened in Addis Ababa.

Cargo theft has become a significant drain on the U.S. economy, with annual losses estimated at up to $35 billion and projected to rise another 22% by the end of 2025 from 2024's historic highs.

A pair of Caribbean elections have concluded with incumbent leaders retaining power.

Visa, the global leader in digital payments, have just announced the launch of Visa Pay, an innovative mobile solution that provides access to digital payments and account-to-account money movement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

After a rigorous bid and due diligence exercise, Nigeria has emerged as the successful host country of the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), Africa’s premier trade and investment event that is set to be held in 2027. 

As one of the biggest all female charity organisations in Ireland and to celebrate National Day of Charity, Irish Girl Guides is highlighting the need for more volunteers.

After a reported one-week pause, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has recommenced truck-loading and the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

On the United Nations' International Day of Charity, Waterdrop Filter joined The Water Project to celebrate eight years of partnership dedicated to expanding clean water access in western Kenya.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Dr. Auliana Poon, a globally recognized expert in tourism and sustainable development, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place September 30 to October 3 at the Hilton Barbados Resort.

External expectations have framed Africa's role in the energy transition for years.

Following preliminary results, Jamaica Prime Minister, Andrew Holness has secured a record third term in office.

Ireland-headquartered and AIM-listed United Oil & Gas has secured a license off the coast of Jamaica, which is set to lend a helping hand in unleashing the hydrocarbon potential of the firm’s offshore asset.