Oceania Marshall Islands The fish aggregation devices FADs that fishing boats use to make catches easier, lately equipped with satellite communications gear to pinpoint location, are now being built by drug cartels that wrap packs of cocaine and radio transponders to trace troves
Asia Oman A Royal Decree establishes the National Natural Park Reserve in Governorate of Musandam, recognising the local geographic richness, natural diversity and tourism potential
America Honduras The Central Bank of Honduras has approved a loan of US$1 billion for the country’s government to address severe fiscal imbalances and new investment projects
Africa Cameroon The country now counts over 300 female diplomats according to a report on the representation of women pursuing careers in the diplomatic profession
Oceania Fiji Fiji's National Provident Fund announced a 6% interest rate to be credited to the accounts of its members, some 392.175, today; the increase in the interest rate is the result of rising yields on their investments in government bonds
America Suriname The country has partnered with the Netherlands on drug control: the newly drafted protocol sets aside new funding for authorities to battle drug smuggling
Europe San Marino At the Oran 2022 Mediterranean Games a gold, a silver and a bronze medal from boules for the Republic
Africa Zambia The 56th Zambia International Trade Fair opened today with a total of 840 Local and foreign exhibitors, of which around 400 small and medium businesses
Oceania Samoa The Samoa National Provident Fund Board of Directors have announced an 8,2% dividend for its contributors, and for the first time ever, the full dividend will be paid out
America Jamaica Latest study estimates expense on security by private businesses between US$88 and US$142 million, over 1% of the country’s total output in goods and services, while 18% have reported 4% loss in sales annually due to crime
America Nicaragua The San Cristóbal Volcano, the highest in the country, has recently erupted; the government has advised to wear masks due to the high concentration of ash in the air and store drinking water since reserves are currently contaminated
Africa Mauritania President El Ghazouani met with Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank, to commit to increasing investment in wind, solar and green hydrogen energy in the country
Oceania Micronesia Dr. Rufino Mauricio, the late former Director of the FSM Office of National Archives, Culture & Historic Preservation has passed away - he played an key role in protecting and promoting Nan Madol, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016
Africa Gambia To minimise the impact of the pandemic on the hotel and tourism sector, the government took decisive and practical steps towards workers and businesses in both the formal and informal sector