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Jamaica Tourist Board welcomed American Airlines to Montego Bay this week in efforts to restore two sports fields at the local St. James High School.

Under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chair of the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), the Authority, in collaboration with the National Centre for Privatization (NCP), signed a series of landmark Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) contracts to privatize multipurpose cargo terminals across eight key Saudi ports.

Baseload Power Japan, a geothermal energy developer, will put the spotlight on geothermal as a key enabler of Japan’s Green Transformation (GX) at Nordic Energy Day during the World Expo this June. 

Caribbean-American television journalist Cleo Greene is making waves in the Dallas, Texas market, recently celebrating three months as the new lifestyle cohost on NBC’s Texas Today.

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has announced an exclusive partnership with Laura Mercier, appointing the luxury French cosmetics house as its Official Cosmetics Partner.

The shortlist for the 2025 Global Energy Prize has been announced, with a shortlist that includes 15 scientists from eight countries: Australia, Chile, China, Italy, Russia, Switzerland, UK, and USA.

Even as President Donald Trump pushes forward with efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, legal experts emphasize that he does not have the authority to eliminate Juneteenth as a federal holiday on his own, according to national press in the USA.

Early mornings have always been Anna Egan’s favourite time at the Iowa State Fair. She wanders the grounds before the crowds arrive, watching young people prepare to show off animals they’ve spent months raising.

In a landmark moment for the region, the emirate of Sharjah will host the ‘World Congress of Inclusion International’ for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), drawing participation from more than 115 countries.

Steffanie Rivers is no stranger to breaking barriers—and now she’s helping others break into one of the most profitable industries of the decade.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch, the Premier Bar, is now hosting its much-anticipated ‘Annual Law Week’ (Saturday, June 14 to Friday, June 20, 2025).

Last month, Riviera Travel sent a small group of company delegates to Kenya to experience first-hand how the cruise and tour operator’s long-term charity partner, Practical Action, is supporting local communities.

British national, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, was the sole survivor after walking away from the wreckage of the Air India crash that killed at least 200 people in an extraordinary tale of survival.

Jamie Foxx broke down in tears while accepting the Ultimate Icon Honor at the 2025 BET Awards, opening up about his near-fatal stroke in 2023, his long recovery, and the support of his daughters that helped him survive.

Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) concluded on Thursday with high praise from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chair Ian Gooding-Edghill, who declared the 2025 edition a powerful testament to regional unity, strategic vision, and forward-thinking leadership.