How Union Members Pay It Forward
By David McCall Author Bio: David McCall is the international president of the United Steelworkers Union (USW). Credit Line: This article was produced by the Independent Media Institute. Anna Bueker went to work at the BFGoodrich plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in her early…
Green Investment Momentum Builds Ahead of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026
The gathering offers an opportunity to assess how fiscal priorities may reinforce infrastructure delivery, crowd in private capital and strengthen South Africa’s green growth pathway JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 23, 2026/ — Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 (AGES 2026) (https://apo-opa.co/3ZUnhI7) opens…
SICPA secures major European award for United Kingdom (UK) Vaping Duty Stamps Program
The project will run for an initial five-year term, with an option for a further one-year extension PRILLY, Switzerland, February 23, 2026/ — Swiss technology company SICPA (www.SICPA.com) secured a landmark traceability contract, in partnership with Spectra Systems Corporation’s subsidiary, Cartor…
Africa’s $29.5T Mineral Wealth Poised to Boost Mining Sector Jobs
Africa’s untapped $8.6 trillion mineral worth has the potential to help African nations realize their employment creation agenda CAPE TOWN, South Africa, February 23, 2026/ — Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by…
Caribbean Destinations Risk Missing Cruise Revenue by Prioritizing Fees Over Experiences, Says Port St. Maarten CEO
Source: Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Alexander Gumbs MIRAMAR, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2026) – Caribbean ports and tourism authorities may be overlooking significant economic opportunities by focusing too heavily on increasing cruise head taxes and fees instead of strategies that boost visitor…
CARIBBEAN TOURISM AUTHORITY — USVI AgriFest Draws Diaspora Home, Strengthening Ties and Boosting Economy
FEBRUARY 20, 2026 USVI AgriFest Draws Diaspora Home, Strengthening Ties and Boosting Economy USVI Commissioner of Tourism Jennifer Matarangas-King (right) with Crop Farmer of the Year St. Lucian Clarita Montoute, and Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General, Caribbean Tourism Organization ST. CROIX, U.S….
Royal arrest signals historic moment
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United February 22nd, 2026News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Human traffickingRoyal arrest spotlights power in human traffickingAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly the Duke of York, is arrested on allegations he shared confidential material with the convicted…
Congo Presidential Election 2026 Africa24 Group Provides Comprehensive Coverage
Through Africa24 (French) and Africa24 English, audiences will benefit from exclusive television and digital programming BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo, February 22, 2026/ — The Republic of Congo will hold its presidential election on March 15, 2026, a vote that represents…
African Energy Chamber to Lead Delegation to Venezuela
The working visit aims to secure concrete investment opportunities and strengthen long-term oil and gas cooperation between Africa and Venezuela SANDTON, South Africa, February 21, 2026/ — The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) will lead a high-level delegation to the Bolivarian…
Youth Charter Calls for Sport-Led Youth Action Following African Union Summit in Addis Ababa
Youth Charter Africa urges African Union institutions and Member States to convert 2026 Summit commitments on water, youth empowerment and innovation into measurable community-level action through sport-based delivery LONDON, United Kingdom, February 20, 2026/ — The Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) has welcomed…
