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With ITA Support, J. Rieger & Co. Introduces American Spirits To Caribbean Customers
International Trade Administration - Washington D.C.
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July 9, 2025
J. Rieger & Co. (Rieger) is a Kansas City-based distillery with fewer than 100 employees. After graduating from the ITA-supported Heartland Export Accelerator (HEA), Emily Gafford, Director of International Market Development, worked closely with...
Committee highlights active engagement and thematic progress at Trade and Environment Week
World Trade Organization
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July 4, 2025
Trade and Environment Week 2025 The WTO Secretariat report on the event highlighted the active engagement and vibrant discussions that took place throughout Trade and Environment Week as members and stakeholders explored the evolving relationship...
Working Group announces Small Business Champions, discusses digitalization and MC14 plan
World Trade Organization
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June 27, 2025
Small Business Champions The winners of the 2025 Small Business Champions Competition are Silaiwali (India), a company which empowers women artisans by upcycling waste fabric from garment factories into handcrafted products, and NetZero Pallets...
Royalton Resorts to Debut New Adults-Only Brand in Barbados
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 25, 2025
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For adults who seek a memorable experience rather than just a getaway, Royalton Luxury Resorts has launched Royalton Vessence, a new adults-oriented brand that reimagines the all-inclusive...
The Government of Barbados Announces the Final Results of its Offer to Purchase for Cash its 6.500% Notes due 2029
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 23, 2025
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO OR TO ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The...
WTO members examine LDC trade interests, trade and development priorities
World Trade Organization
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June 18, 2025
LDC trade interests At the meeting of the WTO Sub-Committee on LDCs on 16 June, members considered several LDC related proposals, including those on LDC graduation, LDC accessions and the future of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF). They...
The Government of Barbados Announces an Offer to Purchase for Cash its 6.500% Notes due 2029
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 13, 2025
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO OR TO ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Government of Barbados (the...
CTO Launches Reimagine Plan for Caribbean Tourism at Caribbean Week in New York
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled a bold three-year roadmap to transform the region’s tourism sector, officially launching its Reimagine Plan 2025–2027 during...
Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival Announces Theme and Sponsors —Welcome to the Literary Botanica
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival (BCLF) proudly welcomes the return of Hawthornden Foundation, NYU, and TSZ Limited (Trinidad & Tobago) and the arrival of Brooklyn Arts Council,...
Severe Heatwave Hits England, Expanding Health Alert Nationwide
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A severe heatwave continues to scorch the UK, with vast sections of England now under heightened health warnings as temperatures soar. On Monday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) broadened its amber heat-health alert, adding more...
Heatwave Grips England, Sparking Health Alerts
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Large portions of England are under heightened health alerts as a persistent heatwave continues to dominate the UK. On Monday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) expanded its amber heat-health warning to additional regions as...
International Black Heritage Month (IBHM) reveals its 2025 Changemaker List featuring Rihanna and Trevor Noah
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
The 2025 Changemaker List also includes: business leader Mellody Hobson, award-winning tv show creator, Shonda Rhimes, actor/producer Kelsey Grammer and more... LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
Services Council spotlights good regulatory practices, advances discussions on other issues
World Trade Organization
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June 13, 2025
On 10 June, members also participated in an event under the “Simply Services” series, which serves as an informal platform for sharing the latest developments in trade in services (see below). Thematic session on good regulatory practices An...
13 Medicaid Providers Facing Fraud Charges
Ohio Attorney General
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June 30, 2025
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — In indictments filed this month by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, 13 Medicaid providers are accused of defrauding the government health-care program for the needy. Twelve home-health aides and one...
EarlyHealth Group Acquires Corena to Drive $100M Growth in Türkiye’s Life Sciences Sector
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
ANKARA, Türkiye, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EarlyHealth Group, a global pharmaceutical service provider, today announced the acquisition of Corena Ecza Deposu, Türkiye’s leading pharmaceutical distributor, strengthening its position as one...
Signature Aviation Once Again Earns Great Place To Work® Certification
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
Orlando, FL, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, earned the Great Place To Work certification for the second year in a row. The company was certified after a thorough and...
ALLATRA Celebrates the 127th Philippine Independence Day in Atlanta, Georgia
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Representatives of the ALLATRA International Public Movement proudly participated in the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration held in Atlanta, Georgia, organized by...
Playing For Change Foundation Partners with Shawn Mendes to Expand Music Education Access for Youth Worldwide
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 25, 2025
Miami, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF), the global nonprofit transforming lives through music and arts education, is excited to announce its partnership with The Shawn Mendes Foundation (SMF) to bring music...
President of Ghana Joins Board of Global Center on Adaptation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 10, 2025
Rotterdam/Nairobi, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today announced that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has joined its Board. He joins a distinguished group of global...