World Bank, IDB Estimate Hurricane Melissa Damage to Jamaica Totals All-Time-High of US$8.8 Billion
WASHINGTON, November 19, 2025 — The World Bank, in coordination with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), estimate that the physical damage to Jamaica caused by Hurricane Melissa totals US$8.8 billion — equivalent to 41 percent of the country’s 2024 GDP— making…
Violence against women is pervasive in the Americas, new estimates show
One in three women in the Region of the Americas experiences physical or sexual violence in her lifetime Washington, D.C., 19 November 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – Violence against women and girls continues to be a serious and persistent problem in the Region…
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and The Gambia First Lady welcomed First Ladies of Africa, Ministers and participants at 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025
Together with The Gambia First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 94 scholarships for local doctors in The Gambia in many critical and underserved specialties BANJUL, The Gambia, November 19, 2025/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany,…
United Kingdom (UK) Expertise Could Unlock Africa’s Next Energy Boom and Low-Carbon Growth
At the Wider African Energy Summit, industry leaders highlighted the potential for UK technical and service expertise to accelerate African energy growth and streamline project delivery ABERDEEN, Scotland, November 18, 2025/ — The role of UK technical and service collaboration…
Dart hotels awarded prestigious MICHELIN Key distinction in inaugural worldwide 2025 selection
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, the boutique Palm Heights hotel in Grand Cayman and the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla – three properties in Dart’s worldclass hospitality portfolio – have been awarded 2025 MICHELIN Keys and recognised as among the…
African Development Bank Group (AfDB’s) Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Concludes Pilot Phase, Moves to Establish Permanent Secretariat by 2027
African Development Bank Group launches ABM transition phase and call for expressions of hosting interest, at COP30 in Belém BELEM, Brazil, November 18, 2025/ — The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has concluded the pilot phase of the Adaptation Benefits…
US: When the bailiff blocked the courtroom door, Herbert Thompson made his choice in seconds: “Then I won’t go in.”
By Mona B From Quora IMAGE: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1M5csMLTaL The 62-year-old held his terrier mix, Chance, closer to his chest. After three years together on the streets, he wasn’t about to abandon his only family now—not even to face a judge. The…
Cayman: Premier’s Statement on Cabinet Office Budget
Mr. Chair, as the Premier, I have a distinct set of responsibilities and duties separate and apart from my role as Minister for Financial Services and Commerce. In my capacity as Premier, the Cabinet Office is the Portfolio assigned to…
Health City Cayman Islands Sleep Lab Marks 2,000th Patient, a Major Milestone for Regional Sleep Medicine
From Bevan Springer and Dr. Karen Springer, Medical Advisor, Marketplace Excellence Where better sleep begins. Health City Cayman Islands’ Sleep Lab blends comfort, care and cutting-edge technology in a tranquil setting. Health City Cayman Islands Sleep Lab Marks 2,000thPatient, a Major…
Cayman: Stuarts Humphries Awards Scholarship to Serita Welcome
Serita Welcome, Scholarship Recipient Serita Welcome, a young Caymanian who joined Stuarts Humphries as a Marketing Assistant in September 2024, has been awarded a place at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom, with support from the firm through a…
