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UN NEWS—A new UN report raised concerns on Wednesday about the excessive use of smartphones, calling for them to be banned in schools worldwide. According to the UN’s education, science and culture agency UNESCO, the over-use of mobile phones impacts learning. UNESCO’s report on technology in education urges countries to carefully consider how technology is used in schools. It emphasises the need for a “human-centered vision” where digital technology serves as a tool rather than taking precedence.  Speaking to UN News, UNESCO’s Manos […]

By Rubén M. Perina  Today’s “leftist” governments (Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Venezuela frequently question and seek to relegate or even replace the OAS because of its supposed “interventionist” actions, but at its latest General Assembly in Washington, DC (June 22-23), member states reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening democracy in the Western Hemisphere; they even approved a significant increase in its budget. Unfortunately, its decisions did not receive much media coverage. What did have some international resonance was the foreign ministers’ […]

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire – The African Development Bank Group has received global recognition for its inaugural hybrid capital issuance, positioning the Bank as a pioneer in innovative sustainable financing. The S&P Global Ratings assigned an AA-rating to the debut transaction, the highest rating for hybrid capital. The proposed issuance would be the first ever by a multilateral development bank. Hybrid capital will have a multiplier effect on the bank’s financing, and allow for the issuance of additional green, social and […]

By Caribbean News Global LONDON, England – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday 31 July confirm that Scotland will continue to be at the forefront of UK government plans to strengthen the UK’s long-term energy security. “During a visit to the North East of Scotland, the prime minister will highlight the crucial role that the region will play in enhancing and delivering on the UK government’s commitment to reaching Net Zero in 2050 and enhancing long-term energy security for generations […]

By APEC Secretariat SEATTLE, USA – APEC member economies commence a major cluster of meetings in Seattle, making a broad-based push to improve economic resilience and interconnectedness, enable an innovative environment for a sustainable future and affirm an equitable future for all. Over the next three weeks, officials and ministers are meeting against the backdrop of a weak global economy outlook and fragmentation, persistently high inflation, as well as extreme heat caused by El Niño – all of which hamper economic […]

– UK statement in support of the Fifty-First Extraordinary Summit on the Socio-Political Situation in the Republic of Niger LONDON, England – The UK condemns in the strongest possible terms attempts to undermine democracy, peace and stability in Niger. The Communique agreed at the Fifty-First Extraordinary Summit on the Socio-Political Situation in the Republic of Niger, held by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on 30 July sets out a strong and clear response to this infringement of […]

LOOP CARIBBEAN NEWS—Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said Antigua and Barbuda passport holders do not need a visa to travel to the United Kingdom. Responding to questions from the Opposition in the Parliament on Thursday, Browne said Antiguans would need to apply for the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) when it rolls out in 2024. “The United Kingdom has introduced what is called the Electronic Travel Authorisation that is required of all countries outside of the United Kingdom including the […]

NATICK, Mass. & WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allurion Technologies, Inc. (“Allurion”), a company dedicated to ending obesity, and Compute Health Acquisition Corp. (“Compute Health”) (NYSE: CPUH) today announced that Compute Health’s stockholders have approved all proposals related to the previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) between Compute Health and Allurion at a special meeting of Compute Health’s stockholders held on July 28, 2023. Approximately 99.8% of the votes cast on the Business Combination proposals by holders of Compute Health’s common stock, […]

STOCKHOLM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#StrategyMadePersonal—BTS GROUP AB (publ.) – Rosie Connor, Founder of BTS’s social impact, non-profit practice BTS Spark, has been named in The Educator Magazine’s list of “The Best Educators in Australia Influencing Culture and Reform,” within the category “Most Influential Educators 2023.” This recognition is a testament to Connor’s tireless efforts enabling school leaders across the globe to fulfil their potential as confident and resourceful leaders of the school communities they serve. From the helm of BTS Spark, Rosie has […]