Polack Post: Caribbean Indigenous Connection
By Peter Polack Peter Polack I was once married to a Canadian woman from an indigenous background referred to in Canada as a Métis or mixed blood. Her youngest brother has spent his life in and out of jail. That…
Hyundai Motor Group Announces AI Robotics Strategy to Lead Human−Centered Robotics Era at CES 2026
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today unveiled its transformative AI Robotics Strategy at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026 (CES 2026), presenting a bold roadmap for advancing human-robot collaboration under the theme ‘Partnering Human Progress’. This year’s theme builds on its CES 2022 theme,…
6 Jan Weather in Cayman
Tue 6 January 2026 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS WU/TWC forecast. Today: Mainly sunny. Winds NE 10-20 mph. WU/TWC forecast: Clear to partly cloudy. Winds NE 10-20 mph. Chance of rain: 0%. Sea: Slight to moderate with a wave height of…
Africa’s Upstream Future: Momentum Builds, but Investment Discipline Remains a Hurdle (By NJ Ayuk)
To translate discoveries into development, Africa must confront the operational and investment challenges that stand in the way CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 5, 2026/ — By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Two breakthrough offshore discoveries in Namibia…
Senator Rasha Kelej (Ret.) received Kenya First Lady at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss their joint programs to build healthcare capacity
Together with Kenya First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 224 scholarships for young doctors in many critical and underserved specialties NAIROBI, Kenya, January 5, 2026/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation…
Connecting for Health – January 2026
PAHO’s progress in 2025: Protecting health for all Throughout 2025, PAHO supported the countries of the Americas in responding to emergencies, eliminating diseases, and advancing health self-reliance. The year was marked by significant challenges, but also by encouraging results made…
Distinguished Saint Lucian, Sir Calixte George, to Receive Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from The UWI Global Campus
Sir Calixte George, The UWI Global Campus 2025 Honorary Graduand Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Monday, January 5, 2026—On Saturday, January 10, 2026, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus will celebrate its Class of…
African Energy Chamber (AEC) Voices Support for Venezuela, Emphasizing Stability as the Gateway to Energy Recovery and Long-Term Growth
Stability is the key to unlocking Venezuela’s vast energy potential, restoring investor confidence and enabling oil and gas to drive economic recovery, unity and long-term growth CARACUS, Venezuela, January 5, 2026/ — Venezuela enters 2026 amid heightened uncertainty following the…
MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – January 5, 2026
January 5, 2026 Happy New Year from Team MPE From strategy sessions to final deliverables, 2025 marked a year of meaningful transformation for Marketplace Excellence. We deepened partnerships, sharpened ideas into action, and delivered work that helped brands and destinations tell…
ASICS signs French tennis phenomenon Loïs Boisson to European roster
[5 January 2026 – Hoofddorp, The Netherlands] – ASICS is proud to announce the signing of French tennis sensation, Loïs Boisson, to its European roster. Currently ranked at a career-high World No. 36, the 22-year-old had a breakthrough 2025 season highlighted by an…
