Merck Foundation Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the First Lady of Zimbabwe Celebrate 7 Years of Long-Term Partnership to Train healthcare providers, Support Infertile Women & Girl Education
Merck Foundation has conducted six editions of their Health Media Training for the Zimbabwean journalists in order to empower them to raise awareness about sensitive issues HARARE, Zimbabwe, December 12, 2025/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA…
Trinidad and Tobago passes Florida-style ‘stand your ground’ law
A drone view shows fishers in a boat in Cedros, Trinidad and Tobago, November 17, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello By Bert Wilkinson From Caribbean Life Florida-styled “stand your ground” legislation will soon become basic law in Trinidad and Tobago after both parliamentary…
Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution: African Development Bank report projects $1 trillion in additional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2035 with use of AI to enhance productivity
The report asserts that realising the potential of AI depends on five interlinked enablers: data, compute, skills, trust, and capital Africa’s AI Productivity Gain: Pathways to Labour Efficiency, Economic Growth and Inclusive Transformation gives an overview of the potential of A1…
Afreximbank announces US$1.1-million donation to aid Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts in Jamaica and Haiti
Afreximbank will continue to work with Caribbean governments, through the Bank’s CARICOM Office based in Barbados, to explore long-term financing solutions that strengthen resilience, restore livelihoods, and reinforce critical infrastructure CAIRO, Egypt, December 12, 2025/ — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)…
Senegal’s Energy, Petroleum & Mines Minister Announces MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026
At the 2025 edition of the conference, Minister Diop urged global investors to join the region’s energy growth, emphasizing local content, regional collaboration and sustainable gas development DAKAR, Senegal, December 12, 2025/ — Birame Soulèye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum…
Orange Money Group and Visa Announce a Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Online Payments in Africa
This partnership marks a new milestone in the shared ambition of the two companies: to provide millions of users with a simple, secure, and internationally recognized payment solution CASABLANCA, Morocco, December 12, 2025/ — Orange Money Group (www.Orange.com) and Visa…
2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round One and Round of 16 Schedule Released
Miami, FL (Friday, December 12, 2025) – Concacaf has announced the match schedule for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round One and Round of 16 matches. The 2026 edition of the Concacaf Champions Cup will feature many of the region’s top…
Benin: African Development Bank to invest €102 million to boost poultry meat production
Implementation of the Programme in Benin’s savannah region will directly benefit some 50,000 people, with a further 500,000 benefiting indirectly, of which 30% of each target groups will be women ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, December 11, 2025/ — The Board of…
Janelle Hopkin of Spice Island Beach Resort Honored with Prestigious CMEx Leadership Award
Source: Spice Island Beach Resort Janelle Hopkin, President and Managing Director of Spice Island Beach Resort, receives 2025 CMEx Leadership Award in Miami on Sunday. Pictured are CMEx President Bevan Springer and media professional Vanessa James. Janelle Hopkin of Spice…
Caribbean Resilience on Full Display in Miami as Jamaica and Haiti Vow Recovery After Hurricane Melissa
Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, MIAMI (December 11, 2025) – In an impassioned address delivered at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) annual Holiday Dinner & Fundraiser on Friday, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, called…
