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Vantage unveils significant impact of donation on UNHCR's ongoing refugee support in Australia

2024-04-29T09:25:42+01:00

Leading multi-asset broker, Vantage Markets (or Vantage), have announce the ongoing impact of its contribution to support the protection and resettlement of refugees and stateless people in Australia.

Foundation makes MSC donation to support most vulnerable in Jamaica

2024-04-29T09:21:55+01:00

JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation made a donation of $750,000 to Mustard Seed Communities (MSC) recently, aimed at furthering the mission of the organisation to care for and give hope to the most vulnerable, and often forgotten, members of society.

Global conservation leaders unite in Saudi Arabia's Hima Protected Areas Forum, setting bold agenda for sustainable future

2024-04-28T01:24:05+01:00

The inaugural Hima Protected Areas Forum concluded in Riyadh on April 24th, marking a historic moment in the realm of conservation and sustainable development.

COP28 President urges governments to 'think bigger, act bolder' on national climate plans that are aligned with the UAE Consensus at Petersberg Climate Dialogue

2024-04-28T01:21:33+01:00

Seaking in the High-Level Segment of the annual Petersberg Climate Dialogue, attended by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and a number of Climate and Foreign Affairs Minister Ministers, COP28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber urged governments to "think bigger, act bolder" on national climate plans.

Hookie Weekend returns to celebrate Caribbean Culture in the DMV

2024-04-27T10:28:29+01:00

Following a truly successful Jamaica Carnival execution of their famous Breakfast Fete, the team at HookieLife Entertainment looks ahead to bringing forth the 2024 edition of the beloved ‘Hookie Weekend' which is set for the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area (DMV).

CHTA opens applications for the Young Leaders Forum: shaping tomorrow’s hospitality innovators

2024-04-27T10:25:13+01:00

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is now accepting applications for the next session of its transformative Young Leaders Forum (YLF).

Commemoration in Bridgetown to reflect on historic Barbados Programme of Action

2024-04-26T11:27:57+01:00

Key figures instrumental in launching the historic Barbados Programme of Action, which outlines global strategies for addressing climate change devastation and the sustainable development of small island developing states (SIDS), will discuss the origins of this significant diplomatic achievement.

U.S. - India partnership take lead on climate crisis

2024-04-25T08:47:16+01:00

Climate change demands global action!

CTO Secretary-General addresses UN Forum

2024-04-23T09:28:43+01:00

Last week, during the inaugural United Nations General Assembly Sustainability Week at UN Headquarters in New York, Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), participated in a high-level thematic event on tourism.

Celebrating women of the U.S. Virgin Islands – Final Part

2024-04-23T09:25:33+01:00

In the final part of this six-part series, we highlight Virgin Islands women who are making significant contributions and were recently celebrated by the Virgin Islands 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee.

COP28 President receives inaugural 'Global Energy Transition Impact Award' from World Energy Council

2024-04-22T15:10:38+01:00

COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber was recognized with an award by the World Energy Council for his leadership in advancing the energy transition through the delivery of the historic UAE Consensus.

ITC Limited - Hip Hop Hacked! Savlon Swasth India Mission's #HandwashLegends made handwashing cool for India's youth

2024-04-20T23:18:55+01:00

Getting kids to follow healthy habits is no easy task and is often met with resistance.

Key partners sign on as main sponsors of CTO’s Sustainable Tourism Conference in Grenada

2024-04-20T09:52:35+01:00

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has secured key industry partners and sponsors for the upcoming Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC 2024), hosted by the CTO in partnership with the Grenada Tourism Authority in Grenada to be held from tomorrow (April 22) to 24th.

II Magicos por Excelencias Awards presented at Tianguis Turístico 2024 in Acapulco

2024-04-20T09:48:41+01:00

The awards gala for the second edition of the Magicos por Excelencias Awards took place on April 12, 2024, at the Magistral Hall of the Mundo Imperial Convention Center in Acapulco.

CTO’s Caribbean Media Awards 2024 to Celebrate Excellence in Journalism

2024-04-20T09:43:13+01:00

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the return of its Caribbean Media Awards, the prestigious honour given to journalists and influencers whose work has significantly contributed to the promotion of Caribbean tourism.

India's ancient tradition that aligns mind, body and spirit – and where to experience it

2024-04-19T09:02:03+01:00

On a holiday to Kerala on India's south-western Malabar Coast, Shilpa Iyer decided to visit Kotakkal, a town that became famous after the establishment of Arya Vaidya Sala, Kerala's best-known centre for the practice of Ayurveda, in 1902.