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CTO Launches Reimagine Plan for Caribbean Tourism at Caribbean Week in New York
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled a bold three-year roadmap to transform the region’s tourism sector, officially launching its Reimagine Plan 2025–2027 during...
How Barbados became a mighty voice for climate justice
UN Environmental Program
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July 23, 2024
Bridgetown residents prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Beryl earlier this month, one of a growing number of storms expected to accompany climate change. Credit: AFP/Chandan Khanna The collaboration between Barbados and UNEP extends beyond...
Services Council spotlights good regulatory practices, advances discussions on other issues
World Trade Organization
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June 13, 2025
On 10 June, members also participated in an event under the “Simply Services” series, which serves as an informal platform for sharing the latest developments in trade in services (see below). Thematic session on good regulatory practices An...
Plastics Dialogue sharpens focus on transparency and standards
World Trade Organization
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May 19, 2025
Barbados and Morocco delivered opening remarks on behalf of the co-coordinators. They highlighted the successful midterm review in April of the DPP's work in 2025 and underscored the importance of delving deeper into each focus area to advance...
Members advance discussions on special and differential treatment proposals
World Trade Organization
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May 22, 2025
Members heard updates from three facilitators of the discussions. Barbados, speaking on behalf of the G-90, presented a roadmap for future work leading up to the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in March 2026, with a view to achieving possible...
EarlyHealth Group Acquires Corena to Drive $100M Growth in Türkiye’s Life Sciences Sector
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
ANKARA, Türkiye, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EarlyHealth Group, a global pharmaceutical service provider, today announced the acquisition of Corena Ecza Deposu, Türkiye’s leading pharmaceutical distributor, strengthening its position as one...
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...
WTO Secretariat briefs members on Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, Fish Fund
World Trade Organization
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May 22, 2025
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Opening the information session on 22 May, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard said: “This session has been organized in response to the calls from many members for collaborative efforts to facilitate the...
Fish Fund Steering Committee advances work on Call for Proposals, welcomes new members
World Trade Organization
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May 20, 2025
The agreement on next steps brings the Steering Committee closer to opening its first Call for Proposals. The Fund will receive funding requests for project grants that will support developing and least developed country (LDC) members to implement...
CTO Invites Submissions for 2025 Caribbean Media Awards
EIN Presswire
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April 21, 2025
BARBADOS, April 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is celebrating the exceptional work of journalists and influencers who capture the essence of the Caribbean through storytelling at the 2025 Caribbean Media...
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...
WTO members discuss duty-free electronic transmissions, hear views from private sector
World Trade Organization
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May 15, 2025
Four private sector representatives from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and Latin America underlined the importance of maintaining the moratorium during the workshop, which was convened by the facilitator following requests from several...
15 Years of Caring: Blue Diamond Resorts Turns Milestone Into Movement
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 3, 2025
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Blue Diamond Resorts enters a milestone year, the company is proud to unveil its “15 Years of Caring, 15 Acts of Change” initiative, a program that reinforces its ongoing commitment to...
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...
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,...
Global Citizen NOW: Sevilla Featuring Pedro Sánchez, Ursula von der Leyen, Mia Mottley, Gaston Browne & More
EIN Presswire
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June 19, 2025
Hosted by Actress, Humanitarian, and Global Citizen Ambassador Nomzamo Mbatha JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Citizen, the world’s leading advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, today...
Cruise Tourism: An Untapped Economic Engine for the Cayman Islands, Says Economist
EIN Presswire
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March 18, 2025
BARBADOS, March 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Respected Caribbean economist Jeremy Stephen has issued a wake-up call to policymakers in the Cayman Islands, urging them to recognize the full economic potential of cruise tourism. Often dismissed...
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...
Gildan Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2025; Maintains Full Year Guidance
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 29, 2025
(all amounts are in U.S. dollars except where otherwise indicated) (1) Please refer to "Non-GAAP financial measures and related ratios" in this press release Net sales of $712 million, up 2.3% vs. the prior year Operating margin of 18.2%, adjusted...
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...