comments feedNext week, the world will observe the International Day of Education (24/01) and the World Environmental Education Day (26/01). These observances are opportunities to highlight the importance of continuing the development of forward-looking, innovative and highly performing education systems on islands worldwide. For organizations like the Edge Foundation, shining a spotlight on the education practices of global islands has been a feature […]
Quality education for the future of islands & the Island Innovation Academic Council
January 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Fair Taxation: EU updates list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions
March 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
European Commission – Press release Brussels, 12 March 2019 EU Finance Ministers have updated the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, based on an intense process of analysis and dialogue steered by the Commission. The list has proven a true success with many countries having changed their laws and tax systems to comply with international […]
North Korea’s Kim Says Trump Must Make ‘Right Choice’ to Avoid War
August 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
From Newsmax North Korea said Tuesday that leader Kim Jong Un was briefed on his military’s plans to launch missiles into waters near Guam as part of an effort to create “enveloping fire” near the U.S. military hub in the Pacific. The comments, while typically belligerent, are significant because they appeared to signal a path […]
