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

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.

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. 

Multi-award-winning comedian, actor, novelist and philanthropist, Sir Lenny Henry, travels to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa to visit devastated communities and see the impacts first-hand.

The future of Caribbean economic stability lies not in the boardroom but in the soil, declared Dona Regis‑Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO).

Hundreds of Irish Girl Guides Leaders from across Ireland will come together in Galway for the National Leadership Day 2026.

India's AI Impact Summit, billed as a landmark gathering of global leaders and technology executives, was overshadowed by logistical chaos on its opening day in Delhi.

Jamaican Government Senator, Charles Sinclair, has proposed that the former home of late musical icon, Jimmy Cliff, be transformed into a museum to honour the Reggae legend’s life and global contributions.

TERA-Award 2026 launches with a US$1.15 million prize pool, expanding globally through strategic collaborations with the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) to accelerate breakthrough energy technologies for climate solutions.

It was sadly announced that the legendary civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has died.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says employers who hire foreign nationals without the required permits or visas will face the full force of the law, as the government plans to appoint 10,000 additional labour inspectors this year.

In a landmark decision for South American tourism, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named Guyana as the host for the 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC).

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12^th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia.

At 70, Biana Watre Momin took a leap far from home.

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association has launched its new FCCA Leadership Series, a platform spotlighting senior public- and private-sector leaders shaping the future of tourism across the Caribbean and Latin America.