Press Releases

Over $1.2 Million in Grants Announced to Expand Community Engagement and Behavioral Health Support for Boston's Older Residents

Mayor Wu and Age Strong announce, 44 community nonprofit organizations will receive $570,000 to strengthen social connections and community. 11 community nonprofit organizations will receive $706,000 to strengthen behavioral health support for...

IPIM Organised a Delegation to Participate in the “Entrepreneurs Meeting for Commercial and Economic Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” With 120 Business Matching Sessions Arranged and 6 Contracts Signed

MACAU, July 31 - The “Entrepreneurs Meeting for Commercial and Economic Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries - Malabo - 2025” was held in Equatorial Guinea on 29 July local time, with the theme of “Industrialisation...

SUN Bucks - Family Food Program

Keep Your Kids Nourished This Summer with SUN Bucks – What Boston Families Need to Know To support families with children put food on the table while school is out, the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is offering SUN...

Mozambique Calls for Unity, Mobility at CPLP Talks

(MENAFN) Mozambican President Daniel Chapo officially launched the 14th Ordinary Session of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) Parliamentary Assembly on Monday in Maputo, calling on member nations to strengthen collaboration,...

UNESCO strengthens the protection of African World Heritage

Since 2018, the number of African sites on the World Heritage List has risen from 93 to 108. Today, UNESCO is supporting the remaining 11 non-represented African countries to prepare new nominations while mentoring the next generation of heritage...

U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...

US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...

Tall Ship Oosterschelde en route to Cape Town, Marking a Historic Milestone in the Global DARWIN200 Conservation Mission

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Having successfully rounded the treacherous waters of Cape Horn, the historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde is currently en route to South Africa where the ship will round the Cape of...

Israeli Ambassador Flees Senegal Campus Amid Pro-Palestine Protest

(MENAFN) Israel’s ambassador to Senegal, Yuval Waks, was compelled to exit Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar on Tuesday after student-led demonstrations erupted in response to his visit, according to video clips circulating widely on...

The Monetary Authority of Macau organized the “High-Level Training and Study Visit” for the regulators of the “Association of Lusophone Insurance Supervisors” (ASEL)

MACAU, May 20 - The Monetary Authority of Macau organized the “High-Level Training and Study Visit” for the regulators of the “Association of Lusophone Insurance Supervisors” (ASEL) To leverage Macao’s role as the “Financial Services Platform...

Ayodeji Razaq Honoured as Marketing & Communications Leader at Forty Under 40 Africa Awards 2025

Ayodeji Razaq wins Forty Under 40 Africa Awards 2025 in Marketing & Communications, recognizing his impact on media, branding, and storytelling across Africa. AFRICA, AFRICA, NIGERIA, February 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ayodeji Razaq, CEO of...

Dutch Tall Ship Oosterschelde Triumphs Over the Treacherous Waters of Cape Horn during DARWIN200 Conservation Voyage

DARWIN200 conservation voyage retraces Charles Darwin’s route aboard historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS, February 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde is safely docked in...

Mayor Michelle Wu's Opening Statement to the United States House Committee on Oversight

I. Introduction Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, and members of the Committee, on behalf of the City of Boston, I am grateful for this opportunity to share with our federal partners the work that we have done on the local level to make...

Launch of Phase 3 of the Mentorship Programme for African Heritage Professionals

On 13 November 2024, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre hosted the online launch of Phase 3 of the Mentorship Programme for African Heritage Professionals. The event was opened by Mr Lazare Eloundou-Assomo, Director of World Heritage, who announced...

World Music Promotions (WMP) Signs Artist Paul Beaubrun To Roster, And Confirms Showcase At globalFEST

NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WMP, a music talent consulting, management, and promotion agency, is proud to announce the signing of Haitian artist Paul Beaubrun, based in the U.S. Known as a “Haitian...

UM vice rector attends AULP’s Board of Administrators meeting

MACAU, March 5 - Rui Martins, vice rector of the University of Macau (UM), recently attended the Board of Administrators meeting of the Association of Portuguese Speaking Universities (AULP) held in Lisbon, Portugal, on behalf of UM. The meeting...

Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries inaugurated More than 100 artworks showcase Chinese and Portuguese contemporary art

MACAU, October 25 - Jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., the “Memories‧Legacies‧Mutations –Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” was...

WORLD URBAN FORUM HOSTS THE SECOND MAJOR MEETING OF THE LUSOPHONE SDG MUNICIPALITIES INITIATIVE

The World Urban Forum is taking place from November 4th to 8th in Cairo, and this year's theme is “It All Starts at Home.” NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Municipality of Mafra will present the "Mafra...

Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries opens on Friday featuring more than 100 artworks that showcase Chinese and Portuguese contemporary art

MACAU, October 21 - Jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., the “Memories‧Legacies‧Mutations–Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” will...

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Annual Tax Prep Services Available for Residents

Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC), Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), and other community partners today announced that eligible Boston residents are now able to take advantage of the City’s free tax preparation...