Press Releases

City of Boston

Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest in a ceremony celebrating the exceptional efforts of Boston’s urban gardeners.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a landmark effort to support Jamaican agricultural recovery following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, Ayesha Curry, Back to the Roots, and The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) announced...

UNESCO

WINGS Caribbean builds on a growing portfolio of UNESCO initiatives supporting women and girls in science across the region.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

DEC Pop-up Fishing Clinic at Canarsie Pier (Kings County) DATE: 8/25/2026 START TIME: 5:00 PM END TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Canarsie Pier, Canarsie Veterans Circle, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Participate in an all-ages, all-levels family friendly event to...

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This illegal alien was allowed into the country under the Biden Administration WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a...

UNESCO

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information of Jamaica, supported by the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean and the Joint SDG Fund, has successfully concluded a month-long stakeholder consultation series on digitizing teacher and staff...

New York State Office of the Governor

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $434 million to make water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects more affordable for communities statewide.

UNESCO

This year, 23 countries are participating, with the following number of nominations: Argentina (10, plus 1 joint nomination with Brazil and Colombia), Belize (1), Bolivia (9), Brazil (18), Chile (2), Colombia (11, plus 1 joint nomination with...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalton Hotels & Resorts reopens all of its Jamaica resorts, including its family-friendly properties, following an extensive refresh.

Governor's Office of Emergency Services - California

California is stepping up across the West to help our neighbors to battle historic wildfires CAL FIRE engines preparing for deployment to Washington State What you need to know: Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, California is deploying more...

South African Government

Minister McKenzie congratulates Team South Africa on Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Campaign as athletes return home The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, has congratulated Team South Africa on its performance at the...

City of Boston

Boston’s strength is shaped by the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of residents from around the world.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Fishing Frenzy Fridays at Penn Pier (Kings County) DATE: 8/7 START TIME: 2:00 PM END TIME: 5:00 PM LOCATION: Shirley Chisholm State Park – Penn Pier, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11239 MORE INFORMATION:...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

On August 2, His Excellency Wang Jinfeng, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, attended the 72nd Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

On July 29, 2026, His Excellency Wang Jinfeng, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, attended the Handover Ceremony for the Howard Apartments, and jointly participated in the ribbon-cutting and key-handover ceremony with Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew...

Governor's Office of Emergency Services - California

What you need to know: California is deploying over 100 highly trained personnel to Texas and Oregon to support emergency response efforts to flooding and wildfires.

UNESCO

Kingston Creative has become the first Caribbean non-governmental organization to receive funding under the UNESCO Aschberg Programme for Artists and Cultural Professionals, a major milestone for Jamaica and the Caribbean creative sector.

Governor's Office of Emergency Services - California

What you need to know: California is deploying 10 CAL FIRE firefighters in critical leadership positions to help Oregon fight the over 2,656-acre East Evans Creek Fire. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is...

Office of the California Governor

“California and Oregon have a strong partnership, the ability to support one another during critical incidents in paramount,” said CAL FIRE Director and Fire Chief Joe Tyler.

Office of the California Governor

“California and Oregon have a strong partnership, the ability to support one another during critical incidents in paramount,” said CAL FIRE Director and Fire Chief Joe Tyler.