How Union Members Pay It Forward
By David McCall Author Bio: David McCall is the international president of the United Steelworkers Union (USW). Credit Line: This article was produced by the Independent Media Institute. Anna Bueker went to work at the BFGoodrich plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in her early…
2026 Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers Set to Kick Off Monday
Miami, FL (Monday, February 23, 2026) – The 2026 Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers are set to kick off today, Monday, Feb. 23. The tournament will feature 32 Member Associations and serves as the initial phase of the region’s men’s FIFA U-20 World Cup Qualifiers. The qualifiers will be played across three host countries – Costa Rica, Curaçao, and Nicaragua – from Feb. 23…
Ogier advises on major US$1.8bn quantum technology de-SPAC deal
Bradley Kruger Ogier’s Corporate team in the Cayman Islands has advised Churchill Capital Corp X on the closing of its business combination with Infleqtion, a global leader in neutral atom-based quantum technology, marking the completion of a landmark de-SPAC for…
Cayman Connection Celebrates Five Years of Making Waves Globally
Cayman Connection has announced the fifth anniversary of its Making Waves Awards, marking five years of recognising Caymanians whose work and leadership are creating meaningful impact beyond the Cayman Islands Launched in 2021, the Making Waves Awards were established to…
Lord Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
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NMSU history students’ research recognized by Doña Ana County Historical Society
Guinivere Mayse and Hannah Augustyniak, two undergraduate students studying history at New Mexico State University, received awards from the Doña Ana County Historical Society at its recent annual banquet. From left: Hannah Augustyniak, Guinivere Mayse and Jerry Wallace, history assistant…
Green Investment Momentum Builds Ahead of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026
The gathering offers an opportunity to assess how fiscal priorities may reinforce infrastructure delivery, crowd in private capital and strengthen South Africa’s green growth pathway JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 23, 2026/ — Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 (AGES 2026) (https://apo-opa.co/3ZUnhI7) opens…
Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Standards in Public Life Act
Members of the public are invited to share their views on proposed changes to Cayman’s Standards in Public Life Act by responding to a survey that has just been launched. Woody Foster, Chairman of the Commission for Standards in Public Life,…
SICPA secures major European award for United Kingdom (UK) Vaping Duty Stamps Program
The project will run for an initial five-year term, with an option for a further one-year extension PRILLY, Switzerland, February 23, 2026/ — Swiss technology company SICPA (www.SICPA.com) secured a landmark traceability contract, in partnership with Spectra Systems Corporation’s subsidiary, Cartor…
African Ministers Outline Industry Priorities Ahead of African Mining Week 2026
African Mining Week will feature high-level panel discussions and project showcases, linking global investors with Africa’s mining sector priorities and lucrative investment and partnership opportunities CAPE TOWN, South Africa, February 23, 2026/ — With the demand for critical minerals projected to…
