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Artemis crew makes historic flyby on far side of the moon

2026-04-07T21:33:58+01:00

As the Artemis II mission performed its lunar flyby it came within just 4,067 miles on the far side of the moon.

CTO promotes region at Dallas Travel & Adventure Show

2026-04-07T11:33:08+01:00

The Travel & Adventure Show in Dallas came to a vibrant close at Dallas Market Hall with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and its member destinations front and center, showcasing the region’s unmatched diversity, culture and year-round appeal.

Raffles Cambodia unveils immersive ‘Path of History’ tour and new history book

2026-04-07T11:27:56+01:00

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the iconic luxury heritage hotel on the doorstep of ancient Khmer archeological sites in Cambodia, has unveiled an immersive new ‘Path of History’ tour featuring rare photographs, video footage, architectural drawings, and other vintage artefacts that highlight a golden age of travel in Southeast Asia.

Thunes empowers the global economy with instant cross-border payouts for gig and remote workers

2026-04-07T11:25:20+01:00

Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has launched a direct-to-workforce cross-border payout solution that allows businesses to pay remote overseas teams, freelancers, and gig workers instantly.

Woman gives birth on a Caribbean Airlines flight to New York

2026-04-06T17:17:46+01:00

A woman on a Caribbean Airlines flight to New York City went into labour as the plane was about to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Bahamians heading to the polls

2026-04-06T16:01:57+01:00

Bahamians will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, after Prime Minister Philip Davis announced that Parliament will be dissolved tomorrow (Wednesday, April 8) with writs of election to be issued the following day.

DataBeyond unveils Asia's largest unmanned AI sorting centre, setting a new circular economy benchmark

2026-04-06T15:59:11+01:00

DataBeyond, a global leader in AI-powered intelligent sorting equipment, recently revealed that its flagship project in Taichung, Taiwan—Asia's largest unmanned intelligent sorting centre for all-category mixed plastics—has entered a phase of routine, high-efficiency operation.

Middle East conflict triggers "emergency rerouting" and fuel spikes

2026-04-06T15:52:10+01:00

The "intensifying conflict" in the Middle East reached a critical flashpoint today following Iranian drone strikes on a fuel storage facility at Kuwait International Airport.

Cricket superstar Travis Head joins forces with Tradeify

2026-04-05T19:09:58+01:00

Tradeify, the global trader evaluation platform, is thrilled to announce a long-term partnership with Australian cricket star Travis Head, coinciding with the start of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Sowing AlUla's Green Future: 1 million native plants initiative to transform AlUla's ecological restoration and sustainable tourism landscape

2026-04-05T19:04:51+01:00

Marking a monumental step in its sustainable development and tourism ambitions, AlUla has produced more than 1 million native seedlings that will be integrated into the fabric of the Saudi destination.

Senegal and Nigeria deepen energy ties as Ministerial visit signals new era of African collaboration

2026-04-03T12:01:12+01:00

Senegal and Nigeria are strengthening bilateral energy cooperation following a high-level working visit by Senegal’s Minister of Energy Birame Soulèye Diop and representatives from national oil company (NOC) Petrosen to Abuja this week.

NASA's Artemis II mission leaves people worldwide in awe

2026-04-02T21:11:09+01:00

After NASA’s Artemis II lifted off on Wednesday, people worldwide watched the launch - as crowds gathered along beaches near Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the United States, to catch a glimpse of history.

Statia joins George Washington University partnership to raise tourism standards and service

2026-04-01T18:46:56+01:00

Statia is taking a decisive step toward improving service quality across its tourism sector through a new partnership with The George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, D.C.

Truck toll now enforced in The Netherlands

2026-04-01T18:34:02+01:00

From 1 July, The Netherlands have introduced truck toll, with truck owners now having to pay per kilometre.

Centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food being restored in India

2026-03-29T22:23:48+01:00

In northern India's Uttar Pradesh state, a team of workers is carefully restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that once fed the rulers of the former princely state of Awadh.

Minister, Kesar, joins CEW 2026 as Trinidad and Tobago accelerates upstream momentum

2026-03-29T22:20:57+01:00

Ernesto Kesar, Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries of Trinidad and Tobago, has officially joined the upcoming Caribbean Energy Week (CEW), reinforcing the country’s commitment to upstream growth at a time of renewed momentum in the oil and gas sector.