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KRALENDIJK, Bonaire – Wednesday, August 23, 2023, marks a significant step forward in shaping the future of Bonaire’s tourism industry as Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) proudly announces the launch of the Tourism Innovation Project during the press conference. This groundbreaking initiative is a collaborative effort between TCB and Kamer van Koophandel (KvK) as part of their MOU signed together. This initiative is set to bring a new era of tourism experiences. TCB invites all visionary individuals, innovators, businesses, and organizations to […]

TAIPEI, Taiwan – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has taken note of an Associated Press report that China appears to be constructing an airstrip on Zhongjian (Triton) Island, which is part of the Shisha (Paracel) Islands. “MOFA reiterates that the South China Sea Islands, including the Shisha Islands, are part of the territory of the R.O.C. It is indisputable that the R.O.C. is entitled to all rights over the South China Sea Islands […]

BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc., along with presenting sponsor A. O. Smith Corporation, announces the 2023 list of Golden Arm Award candidates. All 10 FBS conferences as well as a football independent are represented on the list, rounding out this season’s list at 48 of the nation’s leading quarterbacks. The preseason Watch List, semifinalists, finalists, and award recipient are selected by the distinguished Golden Arm Selection Committee, a group of prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, […]

URBANA, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, announced today it has completed the acquisition of the Village of Broadlands water system for $425,000. Illinois American Water’s petition to acquire the system was approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission on June 1, 2023. The newly acquired system adds approximately 155 water customers to the Company’s eastern Illinois service area. Illinois American Water plans to invest in the first year on critical infrastructure including improvements to treatment processes, installation […]

The Acquisition Expands International Designs Group’s Geographic Footprint and Bolsters the Platform’s Product Portfolio ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International Designs Group LLC (“International Designs” or “IDG”), a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital LLC (“Mill Point”), announced today that it has acquired Trajus Surfaces, LLC (“Surfaces,” or the “Company”), a leading distributor of engineered quartz and natural stone products in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States. Comprising two brands, European Granite & Marble and Marva Marble, Surfaces will join IDG’s portfolio, which includes […]

The Caribbean Investment Forum 2023 to take place in The Bahamas from October 23-25. CIF is the catalyst for transformative agreements; a cornerstone of regional economic growth. CIF is forging a path to a brighter, more prosperous future for the Caribbean. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2023’s launch event, hosted on Monday at Atlantis in Nassau, The Bahamas, heralded the introduction of a transformative platform poised to reshape the economic landscape of the Caribbean. As a precursor […]

By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia (CNG Business) – Saint Lucia is moving away from Bannans to the unknown, albeit, the pronouncement to ‘Eat more Bananas’ and the ‘Banana Festival’. The major question is; what’s the alternative? Is it pineapple, cocoa, avocado, breadfruit, soursop, watermelon, pumpkin, plantain, cabbage, sweet peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, cantaloupe, or honeydew melons? Minister for agriculture, fisheries, food security and rural development,Alfred P. Prospere told reports earlier this month: “The whole dependency on just bananas in […]

By Jaushieh Joseph Wu TAIWAN / USA – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a reminder of how autocracies care little about causing death and destruction. The war is a gross violation of human rights and the principle of peaceful settlement of international disputes as codified in the United Nations Charter, which has helped maintain the rules-based international order and kept the world in relative peace since the end of the Cold War. The war’s humanitarian and economic fallout has also […]

By Government of the British Virgin Islands ROAD TOWN, BVI – The British Virgin Islands (BVI) secured support for 13 British, Dutch, French and United States (US) Territories in the Caribbean at the United Nations (UN) Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) regional preparatory meeting in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The regional preparatory brought together SIDS in the Caribbean, including the Associate Member Countries of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), to agree on priorities […]