Antigua hires Ghanaian nurses, denies Cuban phase-out
By Bert Wilkinson From caribbean Life Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne attends a signing ceremony with his China’s Premier Li Keqiang (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing August 26, 2014. REUTERS /…
Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 Focuses on Turning Climate Ambition into Investment-Ready Projects
Held under the theme “From Ambition to Action: Scaling Investment in Africa’s Green and Blue Solutions,” the summit will convene policymakers, investors, project developers, and development partners CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 23, 2026/ — As Africa’s climate ambitions collide…
Afreximbank’s Risk Framework Assessed and Registered as Complying with ISO 31000:2018, Reinforcing its Mandate as the Continent’s Leading Trade Finance Institution
Issued in November 2025, this registration follows rigorous independent assessments of Afreximbank’s enterprise risk management framework by external auditors, with zero non-conformities CAIRO, Egypt, January 23, 2026/ — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has been registered with the ISO 31000:2018…
WANTED: Chief Executive Officer – Infrastructure Origination and Collaboration Platform | Africa
ll applications will be treated with strict confidentiality LONDON, United Kingdom, January 23, 2026/ — African Collaborations Group (ACG) Remote (Africa / Europe base) | Significant travelStart: Q1 2026 Download document: https://apo-opa.co/4bN4ntK African Collaborations Group (ACG) (https://ACGAfrica.com) is appointing a Chief Executive…
National Basketball Association (NBA) and Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announce Long-Term Renewal to Bring More NBA Games and Activities to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Extension Will Feature Preseason NBA Global Games, Launch of NBA Global Academy, Additional Youth Development and Fan Programming, and Expanded Experience Abu Dhabi Sponsorship LONDON, United Kingdom, January 23, 2026/ — The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) and the Department…
Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and IE University Join Forces to Develop Risk-Sharing Financial Solutions for Startups in Civil Law Jurisdictions
The project focuses on identifying and structuring financing instruments adapted to the needs of early-stage ventures operating in civil law systems JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, January 22, 2026/ — The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) and IE University Spain, through…
Launch of the OECS Partnership Dashboard
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission announced on January 8th 2026 a significant stride in its commitment to enhanced governance and accountability with the official launch of the OECS Partnership Dashboard. Developed through a crucial and productive collaboration…
Holness, Rubio hold talks on Jamaica – U.S. cooperation
By Dawn Plummer From Caribbean Life Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness. Government of Jamaica Information released from the Office of Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, revealed that a telephone conversation took place on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, between Jamaica’s Prime Minister,…
APO Group Appoints Libby Allen as Vice President: Brand & Creative
Strategic appointment elevates the Brand & Creative function to executive level OHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 22, 2026/ — APO Group (https://APO-OPA.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has appointed Libby Allen as Vice President: Brand &…
Mayo Clinic presents 10 breakthroughs for 2025 that are transforming the future of medicine
Rochester, Minn., January 2026 — From AI-powered drug discovery to regenerative therapies and next-generation neurology tools, Mayo Clinic researchers made significant strides in 2025 toward predicting, preventing and treating some of the world’s most serious and complex diseases. These discoveries reflect progress across three major innovation efforts at Mayo…
