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St Lucia & Africa Forging Economic Ties
St. Vincent Times
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August 1, 2025
HON. PHILIP J PIERRE PRIME MINISTER OF SAINT LUCIA EMANCIPATION DAY 2025 Good day, my fellow Saint Lucians, After 191 years since the abolition of slavery, we have made much progress as African descendants in overcoming the inhumane treatment and...
Europe moves toward scientific independence as US cuts ocean data funding
Press TV
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European governments are working to break their reliance on critical US scientific data and ramp up their own data collection systems to monitor climate change amid ongoing cuts to American climate research funding. Since the start of his tenure...
Courting Africa!!!
The New Today Grenada
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August 1, 2025
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell must be smarting from his ability to attract some of the major political figures and business players in Africa to Grenada to attend the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2025 to the Spice Isle. It is a major...
Australia must lead, not lag to save the Reef: Climate Change Authority calls for bolder act
The National Tribune
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August 1, 2025
Government’s own climate adviser has called on Australia to step up more to tackle climate change. Australia’s credibility as COP31 co-host on the line – no new fossil fuels, strong 2035 target needed. Summer of mass bleaching, marine heatwaves...
US Issues Alert For American Citizens, Officials In Pakistan; Warns Against...
Zee News
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The United States has issued a warning for its citizens visiting Pakistan to avoid certain areas and hotels in Karachi amid a terror threat report. The US Embassy said in a statement that its Consulate General Karachi received a report of a threat...
"Europe is no place for a diet": Brandel Chamblee wraps up his European summer in latest social media post
Sportskeeda
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August 1, 2025
Former pro golfer Brandel Chamblee spent the summer visiting several locations in Europe. He recently shared a recap of his holiday on X, talking about the food he ate and the activities he did. The Golf Channel commentator's post featured a...
GTDC introduces game-changing platform for tourism investment
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 1, 2025
The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has officially launched InvestInTourism.org to transform Ghana’s tourism landscape and attract high-impact investment, This cutting-edge, investor-focused digital platform showcases ready-to-invest...
GTBoard, UTG Host Career Day to Inspire Future Tourism Leaders
The Voice Gambia
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August 1, 2025
By Yunus S Saliu The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), in collaboration with the Tourism and Hospitality Unit of the University of The Gambia (UTG), held a Career Day event on Wednesday, 29th July 2025, aimed at creating destination awareness and...
Americans in vacation hot spot may see more military than margaritas this summer
Fox News
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August 1, 2025
Former DEA special agent Michael Brown warns that Mexico’s popular tourist zones may look safe, but behind the beaches and resorts, cartels and predators pose serious threats to unsuspecting travelers. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!...
Australia 36-5 Wales: women’s international rugby union – live
The Guardian
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August 1, 2025
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature The rain is coming down again here in Sydney and many fans are heading across the road to the famous Percy’s at the North Sydney Hotel to warm up with a tot of whiskey or...
Rúaidhrí O’Connor: It’s hard to see Australia stopping the clean sweep with the Lions licking their lips
Irish Independent
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The tourists have spoken about their desire to win all nine matches Down Under, so here’s their chance James Ryan and Bundee Aki training at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Today at 18:00 Australia is not the most...
Pacific Tsunami Warning Lifted, Residents Begin Returning Home
Tempo.co
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August 1, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tsunami warnings that were previously issued in several Pacific countries have officially been lifted. Millions of residents who were evacuated are now allowed to return to their respective homes after the 8.8 magnitude...
Celebrating 5th Anniversary of Great American Outdoors Act
RV Business
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August 1, 2025
WASHINGTON — Monday, Aug. 4, marks five years since President Donald J. Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law, establishing a generational investment in America’s public lands. This landmark bipartisan legislation funds repairs to...
How Can South Africans Get a UAE Visa Without Visiting the Embassy?
Salon Prive Magazine
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August 1, 2025
Many South Africans want to experience everything the UAE offers, from Dubai’s skyscrapers to Abu Dhabi’s cultural sites. South African travelers can get a Dubai visit visa in a short time by applying online, avoiding the need to visit the embassy...
Cassowary crossing — how Australia is tackling its roadkill crisis
The Times
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The cassowary is a big, violent, flightless creature that is widely considered the world’s most dangerous bird. It is no match, however, for a more powerful beast: the Australian motorist. Now scientists are racing against time to save the bird’s...
New tourist attraction opens in Squamish
The Squamish Reporter
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August 1, 2025
A major new attraction is now open in Squamish. Squamish Canyon is a 1.5-kilometre elevated boardwalk that offers a striking new way to explore the coastal rainforest, cutting through canyon cliffs and tracing the Mamquam River toward the base of...
Australia vs British & Irish Lions prediction: 3rd Test betting tips & best bets
The Independent
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August 1, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Angola's tourism potential earns it its debut at the Africa Tourism Awards
Ver Angola
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The country's inclusion in this year's edition was announced by Lina Coelho, Luso-Africa coordinator of the Africa Tourism Awards (The Balearica Awards), during a meeting held this Thursday with the Minister of Tourism, Márcio Daniel. At the...
From postcards to protest signs: why locals in Europe, and now Cape Town, are fed up with overtourism
IOL
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Brandishing water pistols and banners that scream "Tourists go home!", locals in a number of European cities are on the warpath against unchecked rentals and overtourism that is drastically changing their way of life. Whether it is the ancient...
Beyond power production: Bui Dam shines as Ghana's eco-tourism hotspot
Graphic
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August 1, 2025
The Bui Dam, Ghana's second largest dam, after the Akosombo Dam, is a worthwhile destination for adventure, particularly for river landscape lovers. Located on the Black Volta River, which forms the boundary between the Bono and Savannah regions,...