Faced with a sharp drop in international aid for education and uneven funding for culture and sciences, UNESCO is sounding the alarm and calling on donors to renew their commitment to these key areas of development. On the occasion of the International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, UNESCO welcomes the joint declaration in […]
placeholder IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it. While French round the world race legend Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (aka VDH) isn’t competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race, two of his former steeds will be on the IRC Zero start line. Christophe Bachmann’s crew will be bringing Adrien to the Fastnet. This […]
“One hundred and fifty-eight years ago, a few provinces bet on the idea that they’d be stronger together than they ever could be apart. They were right, and so they became a new federation that’s now grown into our strong, bilingual, multicultural, and ambitious country. “Our story didn’t begin at Confederation. For thousands of years, Indigenous […]
“Canada was built on the bedrock of three peoples – Indigenous, French, and British. In the generations since, Canada has embraced these roots and become a bold, ambitious, and innovative country that is bilingual, truly multicultural, and committed to reconciliation. “Our nation is home to many cultures, languages, and traditions, united by shared purpose and […]
Get ready to feast! Mark your calendars for August 2–16, 2025, as the Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Fest returns for its fourth year! Under the theme “Authenticity Reimagined: The Authentic Cuisine of Grand Bahama Reimagined Through a Modern Lens,” this hotly anticipated festival invites food enthusiasts from all over to explore the island’s rich yet contemporary […]
The fight to claim the prestigious monohull line honours prize in the centenary edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Rolex Fastnet Race is lining up to be a tough one between the world’s fastest 100ft maxi yachts. The winner of the Erivale Trophy for monohull line honours will follow a long line of the most significant offshore […]
The mighty Caribbean is a place where simply coconut sips and a hammock’s sway can make all worries fade away. To its lovers, this region is not just a destination, but a feeling. Who hasn’t dreamt of lounging on a Caribbean beach with the sun kissing their skin and the turquoise waves lapping at their […]
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced an historic step forward for Canada’s relationship with the European Union (EU). Together with President Costa and President von der Leyen, the Prime Minister announced they will forge a new, ambitious, and comprehensive partnership. The New EU-Canada Strategic Partnership of the Future is rooted in shared values and the rules-based international system, […]
The second edition of the School of Digital Transformation and Innovation in the Caribbean (SoDTIC) successfully convened from 16th to 20th June 2025 at the Trinidad Hilton and Conference Centre in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. This premier capacity-building initiative brought together policymakers, regulators, academics, technical experts and development partners from across Latin America and the […]
Imperial Hotel, Japan’s premier luxury hospitality brand, proudly announces the upcoming opening of the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto in Spring 2026. This distinguished 55-room, seven-story boutique hotel represents a bold fusion of historic preservation and modern elegance, centered around the revitalization of the Yasaka Kaikan, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. Originally built in 1936 by renowned architect Tokusaburo Kimura, the Yasaka Kaikan […]