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Working Group announces Small Business Champions, discusses digitalization and MC14 plan
World Trade Organization
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June 27, 2025
Small Business Champions The winners of the 2025 Small Business Champions Competition are Silaiwali (India), a company which empowers women artisans by upcycling waste fabric from garment factories into handcrafted products, and NetZero Pallets...
Royalton Resorts to Debut New Adults-Only Brand in Barbados
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 25, 2025
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For adults who seek a memorable experience rather than just a getaway, Royalton Luxury Resorts has launched Royalton Vessence, a new adults-oriented brand that reimagines the all-inclusive...
The Government of Barbados Announces the Final Results of its Offer to Purchase for Cash its 6.500% Notes due 2029
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 23, 2025
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO OR TO ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The...
University of the West Indies St. Augustine Captures Top Honors at CTO’s Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase Final
EIN Presswire
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June 20, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Innovation, cultural pride and next-level creativity took center stage as the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) concluded its 2025 Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase 2025,...
President of Ghana Joins Board of Global Center on Adaptation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 10, 2025
Rotterdam/Nairobi, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today announced that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has joined its Board. He joins a distinguished group of global...
The Government of Barbados Announces an Offer to Purchase for Cash its 6.500% Notes due 2029
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 13, 2025
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO OR TO ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Government of Barbados (the...
Breeze Travel Solutions Charts the Future of Caribbean Tourism at 'Passage to Paradise' Event in NYC
EIN Presswire
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June 10, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The future of Caribbean travel took a definitive step forward at Passage to Paradise, a high-impact media mixer hosted by Breeze Travel Solutions during Caribbean Week New York....
CTO Celebrates Excellence at Annual Caribbean Media Awards
EIN Presswire
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June 11, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) honored outstanding journalists and media professionals at its annual Caribbean Media Awards, held during Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY...
CTO Chairman: 'An Exciting Time' as Caribbean Week 2025 Wraps with Strong Momentum
EIN Presswire
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June 10, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) concluded on Thursday with high praise from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill, who declared the 2025 edition a...
Tourism Titans and Cultural Icons to Headline Caribbean Week in New York 2025
EIN Presswire
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May 24, 2025
NY, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is pulling out all the stops for Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025, bringing some of the biggest names in global and regional tourism, media and...
Caribbean Tourism Maintains Strong Growth in 2024, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels
EIN Presswire
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April 29, 2025
BARBADOS, April 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean tourism sector continued its robust recovery and expansion in 2024, with international tourist arrivals reaching an estimated 34.2 million, according to a new report from the Caribbean...
Dominica and USVI Lead Growing List of Sponsors for Caribbean Week in New York 2025
EIN Presswire
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May 13, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Nature Island of Dominica and the U.S. Virgin Islands – Naturally in Rhythm – have been confirmed as title Platinum Sponsors of Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025), the...
IDRF Engages in Critical Mental Health Dialogue at CARPHA's 69th Annual Health Conference in Barbados
EIN Presswire
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May 9, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, May 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) is pleased to have participated in the 69th Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Annual Health Conference, held in Bridgetown,...
At Spring Meetings, ECCB Governor Talked Capacity Building, Credit Guarantees and Catastrophe Risk Pools
EIN Presswire
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May 6, 2025
At Spring Meetings, ECCB Governor Talked Capacity Building, Credit Guarantees and Catastrophe Risk Pools BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, May 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At the recently held 2025 Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, Governor...
Teri Helenese Urges Unified Caribbean Strategy to Boost Tourism Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
EIN Presswire
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May 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Teri Helenese, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative, is calling on Caribbean nations to unite with urgency and purpose to grow...
Global Virus Network Meeting Unites Caribbean and Latin America to Tackle Emerging Viral Threats
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Virus Network (GVN), in partnership with The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus and the State University of New York (SUNY) at the University of Buffalo, convened top...
Caribbean Week in New York Set to Celebrate Culture, Connection and Commerce
EIN Presswire
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April 9, 2025
CTO Offers Sponsorship Opportunities BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to bring the vibrancy of the Caribbean to the heart of New York City with Caribbean Week in New York...
RUBIS: Q1 2025 trading update - Continued strong operating performance of Rubis’ diversified business model
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 5, 2025
Paris, 5 May 2025, 5:45pm Energy Distribution Retail & Marketing - Solid volume growth at +4%, gross margin at €218m (+4%) Strong momentum of the retail business both in Africa and in the Caribbean region Bitumen activity performing well in Togo...
CHTA Education Foundation Launches Spring Caribbean Travel Auction to Support Hospitality Professionals
EIN Presswire
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May 2, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has officially launched its Spring Caribbean Travel Auction, now open for bidding until 4:00 PM on...
International Black Heritage Month (IBHM) reveals its 2025 Changemaker List featuring Rihanna and Trevor Noah
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
The 2025 Changemaker List also includes: business leader Mellody Hobson, award-winning tv show creator, Shonda Rhimes, actor/producer Kelsey Grammer and more... LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International...