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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…

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…

Cayman: Hello 2026 A New Year, A Fresh Chapter at CHATTERBOX

Hello 2026  As the calendar turns, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for trusting us. Thank you for showing up – for yourself, for your child, for your family. And thank you for being…

Jamaica: JCF Looking to Integrate Japanese ‘Koban’ Model in Local Policing

From Jamaica Information Service Photo: Dave ReidPermanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (seated left), along with (from second left, seated) Head of the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ), Assistant Commissioner of…

Tomorrow (Tue 30) at 11AM — a necessary conversation for 2026

By Christine Ntim Christine Ntim Tomorrow at 11:00 AM, I’m hosting a live encore masterclass — and I want to be honest about why I felt it was important to offer this again. The economy has shifted.Many founders feel it…

Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Burundi First Lady for the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary to discuss their joint programs to build healthcare capacity and support Girl Education

Together with Burundi First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 55 scholarships for local doctors in Burundi in many critical and underserved specialties GITEGA, Burundi, December 29, 2025/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted…

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Rasha Kelej meets The First Lady of Liberia & 6 African First Ladies of Africa at the 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025 in The Gambia

On the first day of the conference, the Plenary Session of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 took place, featuring keynote speeches of First Ladies of Africa MONROVIA, Liberia, December 27, 2025/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm…

Mercy Ships Celebrates a Year of Growth, Partnership, and Transformative Surgical Care

In addition to direct medical services, Mercy Ships also continued its long-term commitment to strengthening healthcare systems, namely, through education and training programs LINDALE, Texas, December 26, 2025/ — Mercy Ships (https://MercyShips.org/) concludes a momentous year across its two hospital…

The Hidden Crisis: How America Fails to Protect Its Children

From child labor to trafficking—and even foster care, sports, and detention—institutions meant to protect children often cause the greatest harm.

Cayman: Blackbeard’s and Jacques Scott Join NDC for Coordinated Off-Premise Safety Training

Grand Cayman, December 22th, 2025 As part of its island-wide prevention and public safety strategy, the National Drug Council (NDC) has extended its Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) and off-premise alcohol sales training to key distributors and retail outlets, reaffirming a…