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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for July
July 3, 2025, 3:00 PM HST Management of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and...

Women for WineSense’s Founding Chapter Celebrates 35 Years with Summer Soirée and Trailblazers Winemaker Panel – Sunday, July 13th at Tres Sabores Winery
NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA |July 3, 2025: The Napa-Sonoma Chapter of Women for WineSense (WWS), the premier national organization advancing and connecting wine professionals and enthusiasts, is thrilled to announce the 35th Anniversary Summer Soirée,...

GMA collaborates with UK Hydrographic Office to enhance mari...
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has partnered with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to enhance maritime safety and economic development. During a recent visit to GMA's office in Accra on Tuesday, the UKHO delegation, a world leader...

Ghana rakes in $4.8 billion from tourism, with 1.2 million in international arrivals in 2024
Ghana’s tourism sector has achieved a historic milestone, generating $4.8 billion in revenue and welcoming over 1.28 million international visitors in 2024. This performance underscores Ghana’s growing reputation as Africa’s gateway for cultural...

Bishop Quire Opens Landmark Regional Tax Justice Conference in Monrovia
“Faith Must Speak to Fiscal Justice,” Declares FJN Chairman at Zac Tax Campaign Launch Monrovia, Liberia – July 3, 2025: Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Faith and Justice Network (FJN) and Resident Bishop...

Borussia Dortmund hold off Monterrey fightback to set up Real Madrid quarter-final at Club World Cup
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Liberia: Superintendent Massaquoi Reports Major Development Gains, Infrastructure Overhaul, and Cross-Border Initiatives in Lofa County
GANTA, Nimba County – Lofa County Superintendent J. Lavelah Massaquoi has announced a wave of ongoing development initiatives across the county, crediting the progress to enhanced security, strong government support, and a growing sense of unity...

Tips to help reduce grasshopper grazing
Last year it seemed that grasshoppers were everywhere in Utah, specifically in urban and residential areas. This year, populations will be high in some areas and lower in others, depending on spring weather conditions. The reason for the variation...

How South Africa can play crucial role in African mining?
Despite the current state of mining and mining services sectors in South Africa, the country remains at the heart of renewed global interest. According to Statistics South Africa, mining production in South Africa declined by 7.7% year on year in...

Farmer issues PSA after learning bitter lesson about popular landscaping product: 'Perhaps the biggest mistake I've ever made'
A gardener warned his social media followers against the use of landscape fabric, calling its use "perhaps the biggest mistake I've ever made." In a popular video, Instagrammer Paul Avellino (@avellinofarms), also known as The Garden Guinea, pulls...

ECOWAS Bank approves €174m for investment, $125m to boost trade
By Rukayat Moisemhe The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), development finance institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has approved funding to boost trade, strengthen infrastructure and support social...

ECOWAS development bank approves $100 million for 47.7km stretch of Lagos-Calabar project
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved $100 million in funding for the construction of a 47.7-kilometre stretch of Nigeria’s Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. This segment, designated as Section 1, Phase 1 of the project,...

Three horses euthanized, dozens rescued in Wisconsin animal neglect case
LEWISTON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities say three horses were euthanized and more than a dozen others were rescued after investigators found signs of severe animal neglect at a property in Columbia County. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s...

Columbia Co: Three horses euthanized after reports of animal abuse
COLUMBIA CO., Wis. (WMTV) - A 65-year-old Columbia County woman could face multiple charges after reports of abuse and neglect to animals in the Town of Lewiston. On Friday, a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputy with specialized training in...

3 Indians abducted amid terror attacks in Mali: Was Al Qaeda-linked JNIM behind it?
Three Indian citizens have been taken hostage in western Mali following a terrorist assault that hit multiple locations in the region on July 1. The attack occurred at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, where a group of armed men entered the...

Predictive Discovery’s DFS for Bankan delivers good returns
Australian gold reserves developer in West Africa Predictive Discovery Limited’s definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Bankan gold project in Guinea has delivered returns with post-tax project NPV5% of US$1.6bn, IRR of 46% and payback period...

Reps to tighten mining licence process to tackle illicit resource trade
Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, says the lower chamber will introduce stricter licensing procedures in the mining sector to combat illicit resource trade and disrupt funding channels for insecurity. Abbas spoke on...

Hello, goodbye to these Tri-State restaurants & bars
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - It was a rocky start to the year for the restaurant industry in Greater Cincinnati, following 2024’s high rate of closures. Now, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. April, May and June bring in warmer weather and tourism as...

Navigating global uncertainty: What the Israel‑Iran Crisis means and how we can prepare
Our global economic environment feels more precarious as tensions between Israel and Iran build due to threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and unexpected military confrontations. The effects of these developments extend well beyond the Middle...

India’s infrastructure revolution is powering its rise in manufacturing
As of March 2025, incentives worth Rs 21,534 crore have been disbursed for 12 sectors. The scheme has attracted investments exceeding Rs 1.61 lakh crore, stimulated production valued at Rs 16.5 lakh crore, and facilitated exports amounting to Rs...