Greenwashing Debt in the Galápagos Islands
Ecuador’s historic debt-for-nature swap promises to bridge the international funding gap for biodiversity conservation, but island residents say it erodes sovereignty and empowers foreign interests.
IMF / Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia Press Briefing
Growth across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Pakistan is exceeding expectations this year, lifted by resilient domestic demand, stronger oil output and steady remittance and tourism flows. The assessment came during the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
IOC statement on the rejection of visas for the Israeli delegation for the upcoming Artistic Gymnastics World Championships by the government of Indonesia
18 October 2025 – In a world shaken by conflict and division, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stands firm in its belief that sport must remain a beacon of hope – a force that brings the whole world together in peaceful competition….
Vice-Chancellor’s Forum: “Promises, Passports, and Possibilities: Free Movement, the CSME, and the Caribbean Regionalisation Project.”
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, W.I. Thursday, October 16, 2025—On October 21, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) will tackle one of the Caribbean’s most pressing issues in an upcoming Vice-Chancellor’s Forum. Titled “Promises, Passports, and Possibilities: Free…
ILO strengthens Caribbean presence: Haiti joins the ILO Caribbean Office
From ILO Caribbean Office Effective 1 January 2026, responsibility for Haiti will shift from the ILO Central America office in San Jose to the ILO Office for the Caribbean in Port of Spain as part of strategic realignment to enhance…
Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to be a celebration of Harmony
16 October 2025 – ‘Armonia’ (harmony) has been announced as the theme for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony, which takes place on February 6, 2026, at the Milan San Siro Olympic Stadium. ‘Armonia’ will be at the heart of a…
IMF / Regional Economic Outlook for Sub−Saharan Africa Press Briefing
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is holding steady despite persistent global headwinds, with growth projected at 4.1% in 2025 and a modest pickup expected next year. But at the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meeting on Thursday, Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director…
DLG−Agrifuture Concept Winners 2025 announced – Visionary Ideas in agricultural technology recognized
Five winners selected from a shortlist of eight candidates – Experts from DLG committees, academia, and international representatives determine the winners – Award ceremony on 12 November 2025 at Agritechnica – agritechnica.com. The DLG (German Agricultural Society) has today announced the…
CYFF CLOSE AND GRAND OPENING OF DOVE GARDENS
On Saturday 4th October 2025 saw the official closing ceremony for this year’s Caribbean Youth Film Festival, produced by Dove Productions. Over seventeen young people participated in the yearly summer workshop program, where they learned the finer points of film…
2026 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia, Europe and North America calendars unveiled
The category reserved for the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 to contest 36 races at 16 of the world’s most iconic venues around the globe Sant’Agata Bolognese, 17 October 2025 – Lamborghini Squadra Corse has unveiled the provisional calendars for the 2026…
