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Animated YouTube series explores science, art and mistakes in new episode
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Keisha and Alexis’ Grand Adventures has released “The Science Fair Disaster,” a new children’s episode about two sisters whose rainforest science project goes wrong during a school fair.
Antigua and Barbuda to host CTO tourism conference in 2027
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has chosen Antigua and Barbuda to host its State of the Tourism Industry Conference from Oct. 4-8, 2027. The move brings the region’s top tourism policy forum to the twin-island nation as Caribbean leaders…
Cynthia Malone wins Oxford DPhil spot to reframe conservation science
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New York conservation scientist Cynthia Malone has been accepted to Oxford to study riverine ecosystems in Guyana through a project centered on Black and Indigenous knowledge.
IAOTP to honor Dr. Sonia Noel as 2026 Global Fashion Leader and Entrepreneur of the Year
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The International Association of Top Professionals will recognize Guyanese designer and entrepreneur Dr. Sonia Noel at its annual gala in New York City in December 2026. The award highlights her work in fashion, entrepreneurship, empowerment and…
Anguilla to host CTO’s first Sports Tourism Summit in 2027
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Anguilla will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s inaugural Sports Tourism Summit Aug. 12-14, 2027, giving the region a new forum to link athletics, travel and economic development.
Billy Griffith returns as chair of CTO Allied Board
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William “Billy” Griffith has been reelected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Allied Board for the 2026-2028 term, as three new members join the five-person group.
CTO to launch Future Leaders Forum at SOTIC 2026
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization will debut its Future Leaders Forum at SOTIC 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana, on Oct. 5, giving students and emerging professionals a direct platform with tourism leaders.
K&B Industries wins 2026 Bayou Region Champion honor
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K&B Industries was named a 2026 Bayou Region Champion in the business category at COLAB’s Bayou Business Summit on Aug. 20 in Charenton, Louisiana.
HR leader Sierra Hedrick builds ProChant’s people strategy with automation and teamwork
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Sierra Hedrick, associate director of HR at ProChant in Shelby, North Carolina, has built a career around expanding HR operations, using technology and stepping into roles beyond her title.
PURE Global spotlights teachers and youth in Climate Week AI session
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PURE Global used its official Climate Week NYC 2026 session to push a simple point: AI can support climate education, but teachers and youth agency still drive meaningful learning and action.
CTO to launch Caribbean Tourism Research Forum at SOTIC 2026
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization will debut a new research forum during SOTIC 2026 in Guyana on Oct. 6, aiming to link academic work with tourism policy and industry action.
CTO names interCaribbean Airways airline partner for SOTIC 2026
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has tapped interCaribbean Airways as the official airline partner for its 2026 tourism conference in Georgetown, Guyana, and is offering delegates a 25% flight discount.
Saatchi Art unveils 2026 Rising Stars class
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Saatchi Art named 30 emerging artists to its 2026 Rising Stars cohort, a curator-selected list that can boost visibility with collectors and exhibitions.
CTO taps Beverley Wilson to lead tourism research
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has named Beverley Wilson deputy director of research, adding senior technical firepower to its data and intelligence work under the Reimagine Plan 2025–2027. The move is meant to improve tourism statistics,…
UHN Plus launches The Energy Post to cover energy across the Americas
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UHN Plus Media Network launched The Energy Post, a Spanish-language digital publication focused on oil, gas, markets and public policy across the Western Hemisphere.
Global Health Catalyst summit to launch AI cancer center in the cloud at Harvard/MIT
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The 2026 Global Health Catalyst Summit will debut an AI-powered cancer collaboration model Sept. 18-21 at Harvard/MIT, bringing together global leaders from medicine, government, academia and industry.
Candace Singh leaves Wall Street for filmmaking
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Former Goldman Sachs Vice President Candace Singh has gone full time into filmmaking, launching Emerald Tree Filmworks and debuting a short film rooted in her Guyanese family history.
Drill pipe market seen reaching $6.16 billion by 2035
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A new market forecast puts the global drill pipe market at $6.16 billion by 2035, up from $4.01 billion in 2026, as upstream spending stays strong and wells get longer and more complex.
ADIFF to stream 10-film virtual series on global Black history
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will stream African Diaspora: History and Cinema from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6, 2026, as part of its 2026 Summer Virtual Film Series.
Melanie Fiona headlines WeLead women’s leadership conference in Georgetown
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More than 150 women leaders gathered in Georgetown on June 27 for WeLead Association’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference, where Melanie Fiona urged women to lead boldly and build global connections.
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