OECS Commission Hosts Successful Workshop on “Geothermal Lessons Learned” as Part of CARICOM Energy Month 2025
The Sustainable Energy Unit (SEU) of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission successfully convened a high-level virtual participatory workshop on November 12, 2025, bringing together geothermal stakeholders from across the region to reflect on more than two decades…
Safe haven to sanctions: how Jersey sheltered Roman Abramovich’s billions | Roman Abramovich | The Guardian
Last week, Abramovich’s bid to have the Jersey court decisions overturned was rejected by the judicial committee of the privy council, bringing an end to this particular battle. One of the main levers through which the British government continues to…
G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum Highlights Critical Role of Pension Funds in Closing Africa’s Investment Gap
The African Energy Chamber’s G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum brought together public and private sector players to discuss best financing mechanisms to address Africa’s infrastructure investment deficit JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 21, 2025/ — The G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum…
Study reveals wealth managers are focusing on stablecoin opportunities
Almost nine out of 10 (88%) wealth managers say they have a good or better understanding of stablecoins – a digital asset used for making payments or within investment strategies – with 16% saying their knowledge is excellent, new global research*…
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…
Wider African Energy Summit (WAES): Africa’s Energy Transition is About Confidence, Not Charity
Speakers emphasized the need for a differentiated approach to Africa’s energy transition at the Wider African Energy Summit ABERDEEN, Scotland, November 19, 2025/ — With African energy demand projected to rise fourfold by 2040, Africa’s energy transition must take a…
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute Delivers Capacity Building Program for Tunisian Institutions
Organized in response to a request from the Government of Tunisia, the program aimed to equip participants with a solid understanding of both theoretical foundations and practical applications of risk management TUNIS, Tunisia, November 18, 2025/ — The Islamic Development…
Expand Access to Artificial Intelligence Computing to African Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO)
This collaboration will boost productivity and power innovation at African organizations that are improving lives and livelihoods across the continent CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 18, 2025/ — Cassava Technologies (Cassava) (www.CassavaTechnologies.com) and The Rockefeller Foundation announced a new effort…
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…
