At A Glance Markina Mayor Maan Teodoro said that during her first week as mayor, they prioritized visiting the city’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) facility to inspect all available assets and ensure readiness for the ongoing rainy season. Mayor Maan Teodoro said on Wednesday, July 9, that the local government is prepared for… Read More
USD 800 million to modernise Tartus and support Syria’s recovery as a regional trade hub Damascus, Syria – DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports to develop and operate the Port of Tartus. As part of the agreement, DP World will invest $800 million over… Read More
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has commenced the practical work of constructing the harbour of Fodhdhoo, Noonu Atoll. Home to 504 residents, Fodhdhoo is thriving in local tourism. While five guesthouses operate on the island, locals and tourists alike face considerable challenges in accessing the island due to the lack of a harbour…. Read More
Wisconsin — Wisconsin’s wetlands are set to receive restoration funding in the biennial Wisconsin state budget—a bipartisan achievement for the birds and people that depend on wetlands. “Protecting and restoring Wisconsin’s wetlands is an investment in a healthy future for birds and our communities,” said Brian Vigue, Policy Director of Freshwater for Audubon Great Lakes…. Read More
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE- Federal funding for Rehoboth Beach’s planned beach nourishment project has not been fully secured, leaving the coastal community without a much-anticipated shoreline reinforcement effort this fall. At a city meeting earlier this week, Rehoboth Beach leaders confirmed that the replenishment project—originally scheduled for this fall—will not proceed this year due to a… Read More
