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In an impassioned address delivered at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) annual Holiday Dinner & Fundraise, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, called on the region to transform its legendary resilience from sentiment into science, warning that the era of unprecedented mega-storms has arrived.

It has been revealed by India's ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh, that two brothers who were wanted in connection with a deadly fire at their nightclub in India's Goa state, which killed 25 people, have been detained in Thailand.

In a region defined by hospitality trailblazers, Janelle Hopkin stands at the forefront, reshaping Caribbean luxury, advocating for a stronger tourism sector, and championing Grenada on the global stage. This week in Miami, her leadership was formally recognized as she received the distinguished Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Award, honouring her contributions to the industry and the legacy she continues to build.

Japanese police have suspended the car driving licences of nearly 900 cyclists after they were caught riding bicycles under the influence of alcohol, local media report.

Fantasy Wings in partnership with the British Airways Community fund and RAFFA will be sending relief to Jamaica for Hurricane Melissa victims.

As the world marked ‘Human Rights Day’ on Wednesday December 10, Amnesty International UK said that it was a vital moment to reflect on the fact that, despite political manoeuvres, most people across the country strongly support human rights protections and believe they matter now more than ever.

Weeks after a Miss Universe pageant contestant was hospitalized after falling off stage, details have emerged about the serious extent of her injuries.

A severe relaxer burn that once left Shawna Moses in pain has now become the catalyst for a thriving natural hair care brand.

The United States’ Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has advocated for a sweeping "full travel ban" on an expanded list of countries, escalating the administration’s aggressive crackdown on legal immigration in the wake of a fatal shooting involving an Afghan national.

The Chefs de Mission Seminar for the 6th Asian Beach Games was held in Sanya, Hainan Province, China, on Dec. 1, with the attendance of heads of delegations and representatives from the National Olympic Committees (NOC) of 45 Asian countries and regions to discuss preparations for the event.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed that beginning February 1, 2026, domestic air travellers who arrive at airport checkpoints without a REAL ID–compliant license or another acceptable federal ID will be required to pay a non-refundable $45 fee.

Ranajai Hill, a 5-year-old boy from Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States, alerted his family to a fire that destroyed their home two days after Thanksgiving.

A fire at a popular nightclub in India's coastal region of Goa has killed 25 people, local officials say.

The independent cybersecurity testing authority AV‑Comparatives has been awarded the top honour in the "Technical Innovation" category at the 2025 "Tiroler Innovationspreis" (Tyrolean innovation award), underlining its role in advancing digital security within Europe.

In the heart of Perak, where colonial charm meets modern ambition, WEIL Hotel stands as a quiet revolution in Malaysia’s hospitality landscape.

The stage is set for the 2025 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards, as distinguished leaders, cultural icons, tourism executives and community champions from across the region and Diaspora prepare to gather for an afternoon dedicated to excellence, service, and the advancement of the Caribbean.