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Nevis Youth Careers Expo Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Record Participation

Charlestown, Nevis, March 10, 2026 The Nevis Youth Careers Expo (NYCE) celebrated a highly successful fifth anniversary on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Nevis Cultural Village, drawing record participation from students and businesses across the island. The expo has grown into one of Nevis’ most anticipated youth development events, connecting students with businesses, organizations, […]

Afreximbank boosts CARICOM financing to US$5 billion

President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. George Elombi, has announced a major expansion of the bank’s engagement with the Caribbean, increasing its regional financing limit to US$5 billion over the next three to four years. Dr. Elombi made the announcement while addressing the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in […]

Great Britain: Government Plans New Powers To Close Down Charities Peddling Extremism

The Government has announced plans to strengthen the Charity Commission’s powers to close down charities that promote extremism and protect the vast majority of the sector delivering positive work. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has asked officials to work with the regulator to speed up the process for investigating charities suspected of engaging in extremist behaviour, […]

Great Britain: Action Plan Launched To Build Stronger Communities

Millions of families, friends and neighbours will feel a stronger sense of community, unity and national pride thanks to renewed efforts to stamp out extremism, hate and division announced today. Today the government is launching a rallying call for action, setting out the first steps towards a more connected, cohesive and resilient United Kingdom – a place where neighbour continues to look […]

Great Britain: We Are Appalled By The Continued Restrictions Imposed On The Women And Girls Of Afghanistan: UK Statement At The UN Security Council

Colleagues, let me first begin by expressing the United Kingdom’s deep concern at the intensification of the Taliban’s repression. We are appalled by the continued restrictions imposed on the women and girls of Afghanistan, including the ban preventing Afghan women from accessing UN spaces. Millions are being systematically excluded from society. As we heard from […]

United States: Texas Governor Abbott Directs State Health Agencies to Address Potential CCP-Connected Cybersecurity Risks

Governor Abbott today released a letter directing state agencies and state-owned medical facilities in Texas to address potential cybersecurity concerns linked to medical equipment manufactured in the People’s Republic of China. In his letter, he directs the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and public university systems to review […]

United States: President Trump Has Secured Trillions of Dollars In New Investments — And The List Keeps Growing

Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his bold America First economic policies have unleashed an unprecedented wave of private-sector investment. Companies worldwide are racing to onshore production, strengthen domestic supply chains, and build the future here at home — delivering trillions of dollars in new investments and cementing U.S. dominance in manufacturing, AI, energy, and […]

Cruise News: Carnival Corporation Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Grand Turk Cruise Center

Miami, Florida – Carnival Corporation celebrated the 20th anniversary of Grand Turk Cruise Center Wednesday, March 4, marking two decades of partnership, shared growth and memorable vacation experiences in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Since its inaugural visit in 2006, Carnival Cruise Line and Carnival Corporation’s family of world-class cruise lines have brought more than 14 million guests to Grand Turk. […]