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Several years ago, as more medical visits moved online, Waterford, Ireland, telehealth company RelateCare looked to expand its services in the United States. But choosing a location for a new call center meant navigating various states’ opportunities and incentives.

The Nature Island of Dominica and the U.S. Virgin Islands – Naturally in Rhythm – have been confirmed as title Platinum Sponsors of Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025), the flagship event of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in North America.

Alan Shapiro remembers the winter of 1944–1945 as the coldest he’s ever felt. During the Battle of the Bulge, he was stranded in freezing weather after flying equipment to U.S. troops fighting to repel a German offensive.

A major workshop in the Caribbean has identified opportunities to leverage regional collaboration to close weather and climate data gaps and build resilience to extreme events such as tropical cyclones. 

As the world marks the 2025 International Nurses Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that 42 per cent of nurses in Africa report an intention to emigrate.

The Coordinator of The Black Star Experience, Rex Owusu Marfo has revealed plans to establish a Hollywood-standard film hub through Ananse Studios which forms part of the Blackstar Experience project.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Baseload Power U.S. (BPUS) have announced that Jesper Jolma has been named President of the company.

At the World Expo in Osaka in 1970, thousands packed the USA Pavilion each day to glimpse a moon rock from NASA’s Apollo missions.

Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) President Bevan Springer has applauded the nomination of CMEx Director Lelei TuiSamoa LeLaulu for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting his groundbreaking contributions to sustainable development, tourism and global peace.

In 2023, Amat Al-Salam Abdullah Abdo Al-Hajj reported the devastating impact of the Houthis’ abducting and forcibly disappearing more than 9,000 people in Yemen. Hajj underscored the pain of mothers who had lost their sons to these crimes.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has officially launched its Spring Caribbean Travel Auction, now open for bidding until 4:00 PM on May 15.

Claudienne Hibbert-Smith is making history as a former teenage mom who is now one of the most successful real estate professionals in South Florida and in the country.

In celebration of Earth Day 2025, Blue Lagoon Island’s Dolphin Encounters - Project BEACH partnered with ALIV and the Rotary Club of Nassau for a successful beach clean-up initiative this past weekend.

Opened on May 1, Patina Osaka sets a new benchmark for hospitality in Japan, combining transformative luxury with comprehensive wellness and health technology offerings – marking a first in the country's hospitality scene.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that Abu Dhabi will host the 2025 Pritzker Prize ceremony, marking a historic first for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Middle East.