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A first-of-its-kind study of dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats - one of the world's most important biodiversity hotspots - has revealed findings that are both fascinating and worrying.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled the winners of the 2026 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards, spotlighting top-tier innovation in the region’s journey toward sustainable and regenerative tourism.

The iconic Raffles Hotel Le Royal unveils Mindy’s, a pop-up speakeasy inspired by the glamour and intrigue of 1920s-1940s New York.

India-born residents have overtaken those born in England to become Australia’s largest migrant group, signalling a historic shift in migration patterns and domestic debate.

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, launched their Educating Linda Program to support girl education at Kenya State House, in partnership with H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H, The First Lady of the Republic of Kenya and Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”.

Meteorologists are forecasting a notable shift in the Equatorial Pacific that could provide the Caribbean with a much-needed reprieve during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

The Bahamas has been selected to host the 2027 Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Conference.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled the winners of the 2026 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards, spotlighting top-tier innovation in the region’s journey toward sustainable and regenerative tourism.

It has been six months since Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 hurricane, made landfall in Jamaica in late October 2025, impacting 1.5 million people, causing at least 45 deaths, and damages estimated at US$ 8.8 billion—approximately 41 percent of the country’s 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, is proud to announce that Chloé Mayenobe, Deputy CEO at Thunes, has been named the winner of the Inspiration category at the 2026 Women in Payments EU & UK Awards.

SeaLink South East Queensland (SEQ) is strengthening its commitment to inclusive travel, with 92% of its workforce now trained under the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme.

Hookie Weekend, the most authentic and impactful Caribbean festival weekend in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia region, returns with a bang for 2026 from June 18^th to 22^nd; this time with a creative shake-up to its famous annual calendar.

Malaysia Airlines and Mumbai Indians unveiled a one-of-a-kind aircraft livery, bringing together the iconic blue and gold of one of cricket's most celebrated franchises to the skies alongside the blues of Malaysia Airlines.

Dina D. Strachan, MD, a Harvard-educated, board-certified dermatologist, is the Founder and CEO of Aglow Dermatology, a leading Black-owned dermatology practice in Manhattan, NYC.

The Government of Sierra Leone has signed a new offshore petroleum license agreement with Nigerian-based independent energy company Marginal Energy, advancing efforts to attract upstream investment and unlock the country’s hydrocarbon potential.

French couturier Stéphane Rolland made his Spanish runway debut on Wednesday night at the tenth edition of Barcelona Bridal Night, transforming the gala into a multidisciplinary spectacle of fashion, music, art and poetry.