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Renowned author, professor and political commentator, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the University of the Virgin Islands’ 59th Commencement Ceremonies on May 11 and 12, on St. Croix and St. Thomas, respectively.

Dr. Dyson currently serves as the Centennial Chair at Vanderbilt University. He holds positions as the University Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies in the College of Arts and Science, as well as the University Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Society in the Divinity School.

Entrepreneur Bonnie Naua, of Papua New Guinea, displays her designs at the first regional U.S. Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Summit in Malaysia in March. (State Dept./Amelia Shaw)

Bonnie Naua has felt a connection with clothing since she was 19 and earned runner-up in the 1992 Miss Papua New Guinea pageant. Now, as owner of Saroni Tailoring Services, she designs clothes that reflect the vibrant cultural heritage of her island home.

The first Cities Summit of the Americas the week of April 24 in Denver will bring together leaders from city, state and regional governments across the Western Hemisphere. President Biden announced the event at the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles in June 2022.

In addition to government leaders, the summit will include representatives from the region’s youth, arts and culture groups, as well as indigenous and previously underrepresented groups. The summit will build relationships and advance regional cooperation in a wide variety of subject areas.

Royal Queen Seeds (RQS) made history in Times Square with its latest advertisement.

The company has secured a prime spot in New York's world-famous square. The exclusive message commemorates the city's first 4/20 as a legal market, a historic date in cannabis culture and recreational use.

After eight months of unpredictable strikes at Germany’s airports, and train services, a compromise has been reached Saturday night just around midnight.

Those 2.5 million people working in the German transportation service can expect a payment of EURO 3,000.00 each for inflation adjustment. In addition, salaries will increase on a step-by-step basis in 2024.

Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, today announces its commitment to be Net Zero by 2035 across its global operations. On this Earth Day 2023, Tata Communications aims to 'Invest in our Planet' in its drive to accelerate and make a stronger sustainability promise for the Earth.

As part of this, the Company outlines the 3Cs for environment protection and empowering enterprises through:

The World’s Best Airline has opened the new Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad International Airport (HIA) named ‘The Garden’. The lounge overlooks ‘The ORCHARD’, surrounded by renowned retailers and restaurants, while offering uniquely designed relaxation spaces and areas to socialise and indulge in a scenic masterpiece.

The Muslim festival of Eid ul Fitr is now upon us to celebrate the end of Ramadan - the month of fasting on the first day of the 10th month of the Islamic calendar and in 2023 begins today. Saudi Arabia confirmed the crescent moon sighting and said that Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on April 21.

During Ramadan Muslims were fasting by refraining from eating or drinking during hours of daylight, whilst also remembering the month the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Now is the time for the special celebrations.

Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour, a luxury oceanfront resort in St. Kitts and Nevis, embraces the importance of supporting local art and fostering tourism linkages with the creative arts community in the twin-island nation. 

General Manager Richard Elliott says he is proud to share the resort’s commitment to incorporating the local culture and heritage into the guest experience, ensuring visitors a unique and authentic journey.

When the famed Notre Dame Cathedral reopens, some U.S. college students will have first-hand knowledge of how the cathedral’s roof was originally built. Architecture students from Catholic University used classical building techniques from the 1200s to construct a replica of part of the cathedral’s roof support, which was destroyed by a fire in 2019.

While visiting a farm outside Lusaka, Zambia, Vice President Kamala Harris announced $7 billion in private sector investments to boost food production across Africa and mitigate the effects of climate change. The announcement came as the vice president wrapped up a weeklong trip to Africa, which included visits to Ghana and Tanzania.

One of India's prettiest cinemas looks like a dollop of pink ice cream that's frozen mid-melt.

But nothing about its exterior prepares you for what's inside: futuristic chandeliers; a ceiling that looks like some sort of glowing space bug; stucco-decorated walls and glass-panelled railings lit up with warm yellow lights. It's a heady mix of the ancient and hypermodern.

As part of its Journey Through Time master plan, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will further expand the accommodation offering in AlUla with Dar Tantora by The House Hotel, an immersive and authentic hospitality experience in AlUla Old Town. Dar Tantora will also house a pool and spa as well as a restaurant and café.

As the Thomas Jefferson Memorial turned 80 on April 13, its stewards took steps to ensure that visitors can continue to enjoy it and the beauty of the Tidal Basin where it is situated for decades to come.

The Tidal Basin, adjacent to the National Mall, is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, attracting huge crowds each spring when its cherry blossom trees — a gift from Japan to the United States — are in bloom. The Jefferson Memorial, dedicated in 1943 to the third U.S. president and principal author of the Declaration of Independence, anchors the site.

The Khanh Hoa Study & Talent Promotion Fund has become the latest benefactor of The International Series philanthropic drive, receiving a donation of US$25,000 that will help support scholarships for students, teachers and those in need. KN Golf Links duly matched the donation, adding more financial support to the noble cause.

After being declared by the INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission), Senator Aisha Dahiru Ahmed came out as winner of the Adamawa Governorship election.

Also known as Aishatu Binani, she becomes the first woman to take up the position in the Nigerian statutes and has become a ‘flag-barer’ for women in politics in her homeland, and further afield. Coming in as a candidate of the APC (All Progressive Congress), she was declared the winner of the Adamawa governorship election under – all though, it came under controversial circumstances.