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A Caribbean island is piloting breakthrough technology that turns ocean waves into both clean electricity and fresh drinking water. The 50-megawatt project could help Barbados reach its ambitious net-zero goal by 2030.
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Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley made history as her party won all 30 seats in the House of Assembly for the third consecutive election. The victory reflects widespread support for her mission to end poverty and champion democracy in the Caribbean nation.
Female leaders in Barbados, Finland, and Tanzania are proving that bold social policies can dramatically reduce poverty. From climate finance reform to universal health care, their approaches are changing lives and reshaping what's possible.
A routine family vacation turned into a life-or-death emergency when Gail Dalton's oxygen levels plummeted to 62 percent in Barbados. A specialized medical team flew her to the Cayman Islands and used advanced life support technology to save her life.
A Barbados-born entrepreneur who's built orphanages and clinics across Africa just received Ghanaian citizenship after years of grassroots work connecting the diaspora with the continent. His next project: a 300-acre sustainable community for Black families returning home.
A 22-year-old cricketer from Barbados became the youngest Englishman to score centuries in all three formats of international cricket, doing it in just six months. Jacob Bethell's stunning 105-run performance in Mumbai proved he's the real deal for England's future.
India just became the first men's cricket team to defend a T20 World Cup title, defeating New Zealand in front of roaring home crowds. After heartbreak in 2023, the team conquered their biggest challenge: winning under pressure on home soil.
South Africa cruised to their fourth straight T20 World Cup victory, setting up an exciting rematch of the 2024 final against India this Sunday. The Proteas dominated the UAE by six wickets in New Delhi, chasing down 123 runs with more than six overs to spare. ##
Despite facing critical danger, hawksbill sea turtles are now protected in 102 countries after their beautiful shells nearly led to extinction. Conservation teams worldwide are fighting back against trafficking, habitat loss, and climate threats to save these ocean beauties.
African and Caribbean leaders just adopted a historic 19-point plan calling for reparations from nations that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade. The unified framework will be presented at the UN General Assembly, marking the first time these regions have coordinated their efforts into a single global proposal.
Olympic medalist Fred Kerley competed without performance-enhancing drugs at the controversial Enhanced Games and won handily against chemically enhanced competitors. His victory sends a powerful message about hard work versus shortcuts.
After three decades on Spain's tax haven blacklist, Gibraltar has been officially cleared thanks to proven tax cooperation and transparency reforms. The move recognizes real progress in international tax standards and marks a turning point in relations between the two territories.
Thousands of cricket fans are paying sky-high prices to witness the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Sri Lanka. Despite airfares tripling and hotels surging to $1,000 per night, supporters say watching this historic rivalry is priceless.
When Global Voices set out to find 10 positive climate stories, they were flooded with pitches from communities winning environmental battles worldwide. From Kenya to Kazakhstan, people are restoring ecosystems, passing laws, and proving progress is possible.
Dick Advocaat, the legendary coach who guided tiny Curacao to its first-ever World Cup, has resigned to care for his ailing daughter. The 79-year-old Dutch manager led the Caribbean nation of just 150,000 people through an undefeated qualifying campaign.
Chile's former president Michelle Bachelet is officially in the running to become the first woman secretary-general in the United Nations' 81-year history. Three major Latin American countries are uniting behind her historic candidacy.
A new list celebrates 30 female ambassadors and mission heads transforming Ghana through diplomacy, mobilizing billions in development funding. These women are breaking barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men while driving progress across health, governance, and economic sectors.
A Jamaican youth drone soccer team defeated competitors from five countries to claim gold in California, showcasing how cutting-edge sports can open doors to STEM careers. The team even invented their own winning strategy.
A major Caribbean and African financial institution has blown past its climate finance target, deploying $235 million to fund renewable energy and sustainable transport projects across four countries. The achievement shows growing demand for green financing in regions particularly vulnerable to climate change.
New research shows countries lose 9% more forests during IMF loan programs, but the fund is now reviewing its lending approach. This could reshape how global finance protects nature while helping struggling economies.
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