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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.

Marketplace Excellence is proud to celebrate one of our brightest stars — Abdul Wahid — who marks an incredible 12 years of artistry, innovation and dedication to our clients and the Caribbean region.

Amid the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in October this year, Caribbean tourism ministers, directors and executives gathered aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas this month for an “Iconic Summit” hosted during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) second annual Caribbean Weekend in Miami, to discuss the cruise industry’s pivotal role in recovery and long-term resilience and growth.

A 54-member engineer contingent from the Ghana Armed Forces arrived in Jamaica on December 19. The soldiers are going to support recovery and rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Melissa ravaged the island nation.

Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey met in college 11 years ago, fell in love and married last month.

Ghana has sent a military contingent to assist with reconstruction and relief efforts in hurricane-hit Jamaica, following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa over a month ago.

The 2025 CMEx Leadership Awards & Fundraiser took place on Sunday, December 7, at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami.

Jamaica’s Canadian diaspora has raised more than CAD$3 million to support recovery after Hurricane Melissa.

Angry fans attending Lionel Messi's tour of India ripped up seats and threw items towards the pitch after his appearance at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.

Caribbean hotels are reporting robust occupancy rates for the upcoming holiday season, driven by strong international and domestic bookings.