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New Royal Caribbean Video, “Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Ribbon Cutting Opening Ceremony EPK”

From Charlotte Plumpton II’m very excited to share our new Royal Caribbean video we just launched, “Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Ribbon Cutting Opening Ceremony EPK.” Watch as Royal Caribbean celebrates the debut of the ultimate beach day, Royal Beach…

Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) Celebrate Graduation of First Cohort of Entrepreneurial Mindset Development Program

Twenty-nine entrepreneurs from 20 IsDB Member Countries successfully completed the program, which included online learning modules as well as rigorous in-person training delivered by MBSC faculty and IsDBI experts JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, December 14, 2025/ — The Islamic Development Bank…

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…