Press Releases

Mayor Michelle Wu Officially Launches Annual Legacy Business Award Nominations

Residents are encouraged to nominate iconic, long-standing businesses located within the city by October 31, 2025 Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the nomination period for the fourth annual Legacy Business Awards. Nominations will...

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...

Supporting children's rights in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde

Kátia Bampoky and Clara Garcia are UN Volunteers with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. From supporting community health workers to educating children on hygiene and access to clean water, both Kátia and...

Cabo Verdean American Medical Society to Host Its 4th Annual Conference & Gala in Providence, RI

Cabo Verdean World Music Celebs Set to Light Up the Gala Stage PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cabo Verdean American Medical Society (CVAMS) is proud to announce its 4th Annual Conference & Gala, which...

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...

Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems

The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...

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,...

Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...

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...

Mayor Wu and Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement Announce $2.1 Million Investment to Strengthen Support Services for Immigrant Communities

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) today announced $2.1 million in grant funds and contracts awarded to support access to critical services and resources for Boston’s immigrant communities. This announcement...

International Mother Earth Day: Slovenia's commitment to sustainable development reflected in its foreign policy

SLOVENIA, April 22 - On the initiative of a group of countries, including Slovenia, the UN General Assembly recognised the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment in 2022. By actively participating in this process, Slovenia...

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...

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...

Africa Launches First-Ever Travel and Lifestyle Magazine

Africa launches its first luxury travel and lifestyle magazine, showcasing the continent's beauty, culture and innovation to the world. FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa Launches First-Ever World-Class Travel and...

Global Electric Vehicle Market to Reach USD 2.73 Trillion by 2029, Says Mordor Intelligence

The major trends driving the electric vehicle market growth are government incentives, sustainable shift, OEM expansion, tech upgrades, and digital mobility. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, June 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Electric Vehicles...

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...

Mayor Wu Announces Preparations Ahead of 2025 Boston Marathon

City to recognize Fastest Bostonians; host Fan Fest on City Hall Plaza Mayor Michelle Wu, City officials, and regional partners today announced public safety preparations for the 129th Boston Marathon at a joint press conference with the...

Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender reviews 2024 achievements on advancing equality

The Co-Chairs of the Informal Working Group — Ambassador Clara Delgado of Cabo Verde, Ambassador Patricia Benedetti of El Salvador and Ambassador Simon Manley of the United Kingdom — said that the adoption of the Abu Dhabi Ministerial Declaration...

Age Strong and Boston Tax Help Coalition Partner to Help Boston Seniors Maximize Their Tax Refunds

The Age Strong Commission and the Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) are collaborating to ensure that Boston's older residents can find out if they are eligible for tax-exemptions, tax deferrals, and other potential savings like the Senior Circuit...