World News https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/world/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 09:01:43 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Spectacular firework displays around the world bring in the New Year https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/spectacular-firework-displays-around-the-world-bring-in-the-new-year https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/spectacular-firework-displays-around-the-world-bring-in-the-new-year

As Kiribati's Kiritimati Island became the first country to celebrate the New Year, jubilant crowds gathered to bid farewell to the hottest year on record, after a chaotic year.

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World News Sun, 31 Dec 2023 23:37:56 +0000
Recalling the year India reached the Moon - and aimed for the Sun https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/recalling-the-year-india-reached-the-moon-and-aimed-for-the-sun https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/recalling-the-year-india-reached-the-moon-and-aimed-for-the-sun On 23 August, massive celebrations broke out across the country when Chandrayaan-3 touched down in the lunar south pole region - an area on the Moon's surface that no-one had reached before.

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World News Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:18:38 +0000
SickKids-Caribbean chosen for NCB’s Grant a Wish https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sickkids-caribbean-chosen-for-ncbs-grant-a-wish https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/sickkids-caribbean-chosen-for-ncbs-grant-a-wish

Bruce Bowen, CEO of National Commercial Bank (NCB) Jamaica Limited, has chosen the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative (SCI) as the recipient of a $500,000 donation through the bank’s Grant a Wish programme for 2023.

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World News Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:15:36 +0000
Ringing in the New Year: The World's Best Destinations to Celebrate https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ringing-in-the-new-year-the-world-s-best-destinations-to-celebrate https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ringing-in-the-new-year-the-world-s-best-destinations-to-celebrate

As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar turns a new page, New Year's Eve beckons with an air of excitement and anticipation.

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World News Sat, 30 Dec 2023 11:42:49 +0000
'Ride for Unity' brings hope to the Middle East https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ride-for-unity-brings-hope-to-the-middle-east https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ride-for-unity-brings-hope-to-the-middle-east

Ride for Unity's inaugural 7 Days 7 Emirates cycle tour is bringing over 20 inspirational business leaders, pioneers and professional athletes to pedal across the UAE on 6-12 January 2024, providing a unique opportunity for the public to join these riders on five cycling sections and various cultural, educational and environmental events throughout the week.

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World News Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:46:55 +0000
Another Positive Jamaica Foundation former director still tied to companies linked to PM Holness https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/another-positive-jamaica-foundation-former-director-still-tied-to-companies-linked-to-pm-holness https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/another-positive-jamaica-foundation-former-director-still-tied-to-companies-linked-to-pm-holness

Another former director of Positive Jamaica Foundation is said to be still tied to companies linked to PM Holness.

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World News Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:43:43 +0000
New Orleans is world's priciest New Year's Eve destination, survey reveals https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-orleans-is-world-s-priciest-new-year-s-eve-destination-survey-reveals https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-orleans-is-world-s-priciest-new-year-s-eve-destination-survey-reveals

New Orleans is the most expensive destination in the world for hotel stays over this year's New Year's Eve period, a new survey has revealed.

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World News Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:04:58 +0000
JCF encouraging Jamaicans to be careful with information on barrels https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jcf-encouraging-jamaicans-to-be-careful-with-information-on-barrels https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jcf-encouraging-jamaicans-to-be-careful-with-information-on-barrels

The JCF (Jamaica Constabulary Force) is advising Jamaicans who receive barrels from overseas during the festive season to be careful when displaying the empty containers bearing their relatives’ personal information.

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World News Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:02:13 +0000
Canada PM Trudeau in Jamaica for post-Christmas vacation https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/canada-pm-trudeau-in-jamaica-for-post-christmas-vacation https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/canada-pm-trudeau-in-jamaica-for-post-christmas-vacation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Jamaica for a family vacation over the holiday break.

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World News Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:02:49 +0000
A new experiences take off at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/a-new-experiences-take-off-at-kennedy-space-centre-visitor-complex https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/a-new-experiences-take-off-at-kennedy-space-centre-visitor-complex

At Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex, where the epic story of the US space programme comes to life, a host of new experiences are being unveiled for 2024.

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World News Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:58:24 +0000
GraceKennedy Money Services partners with Jamaicans.com for Best of Jamaica 2023 results show https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/gracekennedy-money-services-partners-with-jamaicans.com-for-best-of-jamaica-2023-results-show https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/gracekennedy-money-services-partners-with-jamaicans.com-for-best-of-jamaica-2023-results-show

The results of the Best of Jamaica survey for 2023 conducted by Jamaicans.com, the premier cross-platform media house for all things Jamaican, was announced on Friday, December 22 with a special broadcast on the platform’s YouTube channel.

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World News Mon, 25 Dec 2023 16:38:54 +0000
ADX welcomes the listing of Pure Health "PureHealth," the largest integrated healthcare platform in the Middle East https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/adx-welcomes-the-listing-of-pure-health-purehealth-the-largest-integrated-healthcare-platform-in-the-middle-east https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/adx-welcomes-the-listing-of-pure-health-purehealth-the-largest-integrated-healthcare-platform-in-the-middle-east

ADX (Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange), one of the fastest growing exchanges in the world, welcomed today the listing of PureHealth, the largest integrated healthcare platform in the Middle East.

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World News Mon, 25 Dec 2023 16:35:34 +0000
Three women of Caribbean heritage included on Forbes 2023 Power Women List https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/three-women-of-caribbean-heritage-included-on-forbes-2023-power-women-list https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/three-women-of-caribbean-heritage-included-on-forbes-2023-power-women-list

Three women of Caribbean descent have been named to the 2023 Forbes magazine list of the 100 most powerful women in the world.

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World News Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:55:36 +0000
Silver Airways launches new service to the Turks & Caicos Islands https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/silver-airways-launches-new-service-to-the-turks-caicos-islands https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/silver-airways-launches-new-service-to-the-turks-caicos-islands

Silver Airways made its inaugural flight to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday, December 18th, 2023.

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World News Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:52:09 +0000
Honduras Armed Forces Joint Chief of Staff grateful following cardiac emergency surgery at Health City Cayman Islands https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/honduras-armed-forces-joint-chief-of-staff-grateful-following-cardiac-emergency-surgery-at-health-city-cayman-islands https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/honduras-armed-forces-joint-chief-of-staff-grateful-following-cardiac-emergency-surgery-at-health-city-cayman-islands

In a remarkable collaboration with cardiac surgeons from Honduras, the expert heart specialists at Health City Cayman Islands orchestrated a life-saving procedure for Brigadier General Roosevelt Leonel Hernández Aguilar, the outgoing General Commander of the Honduran Army, who was promoted to Joint Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Honduras this month.

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World News Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:48:52 +0000
Christmas traditions to find only in Africa https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/christmas-traditions-to-find-only-in-africa https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/christmas-traditions-to-find-only-in-africa

With Christians making up almost half of the continent’s population, Christmas is a big deal in Africa, and they sure know how to celebrate.

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World News Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:45:14 +0000