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How sponsorship in education is contributing to human development
Guyanese youth advocate Kelly Anetta Hyles receives Commonwealth Young Leaders Award. Hyles shares how her non-profit organisation Gears for Success led her to Standford University and her pursuit of medicine.
Should businesses focus some of their social investment spend on AI literacy?
The difference in any classroom is not technology; it is the adult standing in the room. Guyanese students need AI literacy. So says Director of STEM Guyana, Karen Abrams. “A Guyanese teenager entering the workforce in 2032 will face employers and clients who expect AI fluency as a baseline, in the same way computer literacy is now assumed”.
https://kaieteurnewsonline.com/2026/05/17/the-three-literacies-every-guyanese-child-needs
Guyana stays steady on local content. The Guyana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) urge foreign investors to keep Guyanese business central to expansion initiatives.
The organisation stressed that Guyanese citizens and companies must benefit directly from opportunities created through the exploitation of the country’s natural resources and broader economic growth.
“The participation of Guyanese in the extraction and development of the country’s natural resources and opportunities arising from Guyana’s economic development must not be circumvented; local participation remains crucial to the development of the country and its people,” the body said.
How volunteers are building Jamaica’s sacred spaces after Hurricane Melissa
“Their places of worship may be razed to the ground, but those who once gathered here demonstrate how faith brings fresh hope and a resilience that reaches far beyond the bricks and mortar”.
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Can corporate sponsorship of conflict resolution help curb school violence? A Jamaican teacher calls for restorative conversations while reflecting on the death of a student at the hand of another.
“If conflicts are only punished and not properly resolved, students often return carrying the same anger, embarrassment, or resentment, which can later reignite into further incidents,” … part of the solution lies in giving students healthier ways to process emotions. He said writing helped him cope with his own grief and believes students could benefit from similar outlets.”
Women farmers keep agriculture alive in Montego Bay.
“I enjoy being my own boss,” says Lavern Cameron, who has been planting ground provisions for many years but got into livestock farming three years ago.
“I am doing layers and poultry, and I am looking to expand, especially now that we have technology to make the work lighter and increase production…I can tell you that I am one happy farmer,” …
https://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20260501/women-well-represented-farmers%E2%80%99-wellness-fair
Denham Town in Jamaica defies the odds by contributing to hope rather than succumbing to crime.
Denham Town is known for its violence, but one community member Rory Griffiths became a lifeguard and shows up as role model after securing funding from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund.
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Barbados poultry business partners with small farmers to boost local food production.
Farmers in Barbados contribute to 20% of food production and food security.
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Can corporate social investment help revive Barbados’ iconic Oistin’s Fish Festival?
A community meeting brought out several ideas to help rekindle interest in the fish festival. Ideas included increased communication, recognition for founders, a boatyard clean up, appeal to mature patrons, and safer conditions. https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/05/16/renewed-push-to-revive-oistins-fish-festival/
Built by believers, sustained by faith – the Reform Shiv Mandir is a community act of devotion and fraternity.
Built entirely through community effort, devotees used simple, locally sourced materials — gravel from the nearby Guaracara river, sand from San Fernando Hill and relied solely on manual labour to bring their vision to life.
bpTT marks 25 years of sponsorship of the UWI Geoscience Programme
Karissa Bissoon, Vice President, Communications & External Affairs, and Gamali Balkaran, Senior Communications & External Affairs Advisor presented three undergraduates with bursaries at the 2026 Undergraduate Awards Ceremony.
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Shell Trinidad and Tobago works with NGOs to fund EPIC – Extraordinary Projects Impacting Communities
Solar, autism, homework centres, healthcare and digital systems are among 10 projects receiving funding from Shell this year as it partners with the Digicel Foundation. “When communities lead sustainability initiatives, the impact Excels far beyond any project, it becomes a legacy.” said Shaista Ali, Shell managing LNG counsel as she launched the 2025/2026 programme.
https://newsday.co.tt/2025/12/04/digicel-shell-invest-1m-in-community-projects
Republic Financial Holdings surpasses US$200M climate financing pledge
Republic Financial Holdings Ltd. (RFHL) has surpassed its US$200M pledge which it had set to lend and invest in climate financing. The goal was initially set in 2021, following the Group becoming a signatory to the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)… “To date, the Bank has deployed approximately US$235.5 million in climate-centric financing, exceeding the original target by nearly 18 per cent, or just over US$35.5 million.”
https://newssourcegy.com/news/republic-financial-holdings-surpasses-us200m-climate-financing-pledge
RBC revives its Young Leaders Programme
Under the leadership of Marc Jardin, RBC Royal Bank Trinidad and Tobago has relaunched its Young Leaders programme after a four-year hiatus. The programme aims at empowering young people with financial literacy skills, instilling civic-mindedness, and preparing them for the world of work.
Nestlé’s Sustainability Push Drives Business Transformation
According to Nestlé’s 2025 annual review, the company has surpassed its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. The firm aimed to reduce its emissions by 20% by 2025 and achieved a 24.5% net reduction against its 2018 baseline. This milestone could demonstrate the company’s commitment to its longer-term goal of reducing emissions by 50% by 2030, as it progresses towards net zero.
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/nestles-sustainability-push-drives-business-transformation
Methanex Corporation participates in the launch of the United Kingdom’s (U.K.) first commercially ready bio-methanol storage and supply service
The initiative will provide marine bunkering services for bio-methanol, one of the leading green fuels for decarbonizing shipping. In this historic collaboration, Exolum will provide the storage and fuelling infrastructure at its Immingham facility. Methanex will supply the bio-methanol for the project. Ørsted will be the first to utilize this service for its North Sea offshore wind farm maintenance vessels.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/first-commercial-biomethanol-bunkering-535609
ANSA McAL honours biotech innovator Dr. Niven Narain for a life of sacrifice in giving the gift of health to generations
Dr. Narain develops pharmaceuticals using a cutting-edge AI platform, so that one day his kids will understand that his sacrifice transformed lives
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