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Caribbean leaders forge new aviation alliance to fuel regional growth

2026-03-02T19:32:03+00:00

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) have officially joined forces, signing a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionize regional air connectivity.

Indigenous tourism trailblazer Dame Pania Tyson-Nathan DNZM to Keynote CTO Sustainable Tourism Conference in Belize

2026-03-02T19:25:46+00:00

DNZM, Chief Executive of New Zealand Māori Tourism (NZMT), will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC 2026).

The conference, themed “Tourism in Full Color: Integrating Blue, Green, Orange and Beyond Economies,” will take place April 27-30, 2026, in the coastal town of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize.

Experiencing an authentic Chinese New Year in Chinese gardens around the world

2026-03-01T15:58:43+00:00

Since 1980, when the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened "Ming Xuan" modeled after Dianchun Yi of Suzhou's Master of the Nets Garden, Suzhou gardens have taken root in more than 30 countries and regions.

India cuts dividend tax for large French investors

2026-02-28T12:42:42+00:00

India and France have revised a three-decade-old tax treaty, reducing dividend levies for large French investors while expanding Delhi's powers to tax some transactions.

Martinique Tourism Authority earns Silver at 69th Annual Adrian Awards for ‘Martinique Gourmande’

2026-02-28T12:39:11+00:00

The Martinique Tourism Authority has earned a Silver Adrian Award in the special event category at the 69th annual Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards for its flagship cultural activation, ‘Martinique Gourmande: A Recipe for Cultural Exchange & Record-Breaking Engagement.’

Second stage of United Oil exploration in Jamaica completed

2026-02-27T20:16:52+00:00

United Oil & Gas announced on Monday that it has completed stage two of its surface geochemical exploration programme offshore Jamaica and started stage three piston coring operations on the Walton-Morant licence, marking what it described as the critical phase of the campaign.

Senegal’s Petrosen heads to Caribbean Energy Week to collaborate with Suriname

2026-02-27T20:08:07+00:00

A delegation from Senegal’s Petrosen E&P is confirmed to attend Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026 in Paramaribo, presenting a key opportunity to deepen technical collaboration with Suriname’s Staatsolie and other regional stakeholders.

Shaping a Human-Centric Future for AI – AI Impact Summit 2026

2026-02-23T12:37:53+00:00

At a defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

Tourism & Takeoffs: Caribbean leaders head to Bermuda for high-level talks

2026-02-23T12:35:04+00:00

The stage is set in Bermuda for what promises to be a landmark gathering for regional aviation and tourism this week: the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) ‘Air Connectivity Summit’.

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down global tariffs in win for tourism

2026-02-23T12:31:45+00:00

In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the global economy, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today to strike down the administration's broad reciprocal tariffs.

Asia-Pacific aviation crippled by "systemic shock" and 2,500 disruptions

2026-02-22T22:49:10+00:00

The Asia-Pacific aviation sector faced a near-total operational collapse today, February 19, as six major countries reported a combined 2,510 flight disruptions.

How RelyEZ is powering Africa’s growing solar and storage demand

2026-02-22T22:45:23+00:00

Across Africa, the rapid rollout of solar generation is shifting the challenge from simply adding capacity to integrating power reliably into weak and unstable grids.

USVI AgriFest draws diaspora home, strengthening ties and boosting economy

2026-02-22T22:37:02+00:00

While traditional tourism often dominates Caribbean economic headlines, a senior official in the U.S. Virgin Islands says the Territory’s diaspora remains a powerful driver of travel, economic activity and cultural preservation.

Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026: Pan African green pipeline ready for scale and investors invited to catalyse USD 3.09bn in climate solutions

2026-02-21T20:07:23+00:00

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (24–27 February 2026) will present a curated, deal‑ready pipeline of climate projects from more than 25 African countries.

Venezuela’s energy reopening sets stage for First-Mover investment at Caribbean Energy Week

2026-02-21T20:00:11+00:00

Venezuela’s long-dormant oil and gas sector is rapidly reactivating in early 2026, sharpening the relevance of Caribbean Energy Week (CEW)’s First Mover Advantage in Venezuela’s Frontier session.

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) approves PreemieFort Enteral Solution as Prescription Medicine in the NICU

2026-02-20T20:28:32+00:00

Prolacta Bioscience have today announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved PreemieFort Enteral Solution, a 100% human milk-based fortifier, as a prescription drug for very low birth weight infants, infants with congenital gastrointestinal disorders or congenital heart diseases, and those recovering from gastrointestinal surgery.