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Members spotlight transparency and development in discussions on standards and regulations

Daniela García of Ecuador handed over the Committee Chairperson role to Beatriz Stevens of the United Kingdom. Transparency and notification practices The week opened with a special meeting on transparency, featuring speakers from various regions,...

Piero Cipollone: The quest for cheaper and faster cross-border payments: regional and global solutions

Speech by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the BIS Annual General Meeting Basel, 27 June 2025 Cross-border retail payments are the subject of increasing attention. This is for two main reasons. First, they play a...

Chief Executive Officer Dr Mafu Rakometsi: Pronouncement of 2024 end of year national examination results

I would like to acknowledge the presence of: Professor Yunus Ballim: Chairperson of Umalusi Council Officials from Assessment Bodies: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) – Ms Thembisa Futshane – DDG for CET Colleges Department of...

America’s Public Television Stations Elect Board of Officers and Trustees

BOYNTON BEACH, FL, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its board leaders and board members. Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS in Miami,...

Presentation of Credentials Ceremony, 18 February 2025

The following foreign Heads of Mission presented their credentials to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in separate ceremonies at the Istana today: (a) The Ambassador of the French Republic His Excellency Stephen Marchisio b) The High Commissioner...

Barrick Reports Solid Q1 Results and Progress on Strategic Growth Objectives

First Quarter 2025 Results All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated TORONTO , May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:GOLD1)(TSX:ABX) (“Barrick” or the “Company”) today reported a solid start to...

Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

Lake Tanganyika Basin countries launch initiative to protect biodiversity, halt land degradation

Dar es Salaam, 26 February 2025 – The governments of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Zambia have launched a five-year project to assess and address transboundary threats to the biodiversity of the Lake Tanganyika Basin. The...

Dr. Normanie McKenzie Ricks Selected as Top Occupational Therapist of the Year by IAOTP

Dr. Normanie McKenzie Ricks honored member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will be honored at their annual awards gala NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Normanie McKenzie Ricks,...

African Nations Witness US Visa Ban

(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...

The Henry Charles Commonwealth Cup Launches Youth with Football

A new global sporting event, The Henry Charles Commonwealth Cup, launched a success COMMONWEALTH, SAINT LUCIA, UNITED KINGDOM, February 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The launch of an international sporting event, held in multiple Commonwealth...

Microplastics Emergency and Public Health: ALLATRA Shares Research at Bay Atlantic University

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 20, 2025, Bay Atlantic University and the Global Policy Institute, in collaboration with ALLATRA and the Creative Society, hosted a pivotal event that examined the...

China Lends to Africa Amid Debt Concerns

(MENAFN) Nearly half of the top 20 nations with the greatest financial obligations to China are located in Africa—11 in total. This reflects China’s active involvement in addressing the continent’s developmental challenges, especially in the area...

South Africa hosts G20 Employment Working Group meeting, 18 to 21 Feb

South Africa will host G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meetings focusing on labour and employment issues, including technical sessions and a ministerial meeting. The meetings, convening under the theme: “Living and Working in an Unequal World:...

Authentic Global Film Awards Welcomes Dreamers with Cameras And Visionaries June 12th and 13th to Beverly Hills

This festival isn’t just about buying a ticket; it’s about supporting a meaningful cause and celebrating the art of storytelling that moves the world. BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This June 12th and 13th,...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 October and 6 November 2024

A. Issues for the environment 1. Safety and Security 1.1. Food borne illness and fatalities 1.1.1. Cabinet was briefed on the food borne illnesses and fatalities recorded in various parts of the country, which have led to the tragic deaths of...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 23 October and Wednesday 6 November 2024

A. Issues from the environment 1. Safety and Security 1.1. Food borne illness and fatalities 1.1.1. Cabinet was briefed on the food borne illnesses and fatalities recorded in various parts of the country, which have led to the tragic deaths of...

Diplomats from 53 Nations Unite at U.S. Congress for High-Level Briefing on Diplomacy, Global Security and Cooperation

Global leaders reunite at Annual Congressional Briefing on “Diplomacy and Global Leadership: Strengthening Security and Cooperation in a Changing World." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a rare and powerful...

Koryx Copper Announces Filing of its Annual Information Form

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Koryx Copper Inc. (“Koryx” or the "Company") (TSX-V: KRY) is pleased to confirm the filing of its Annual Information Form ("AIF") for the year ended August 31, 2024 on SEDAR+ under the...

StrongMinds Uses Low-Cost Model to Treat One Million People For Depression

Low-Cost Therapy Model Brings Hope to a Million Amid Shifting Global Health Priorities KAMPALA, UGANDA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StrongMinds, a nonprofit expanding access to depression treatment across Africa, has announced it has...