Connor MacLeod RI is a lifelong mariner whose career has been shaped by discipline, hard work, and a deep connection to the sea. Raised in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, he grew up in a close and supportive family that encouraged resilience and responsibility. After finishing school, he
Many British entrepreneurs, after building successful businesses and accumulating wealth, look to minimise risk and diversify their assets. Yet in the UK’s tightly regulated financial landscape, shaped by evolving tax rules, changing inheritance frameworks, and increasing regulatory scrutiny, this familiar step is only part of the
Welshpool, UK – Kenton Jones, a family-run business specializing in handcrafted kitchens and timber interiors, is making waves in the national spotlight as their work in bespoke joinery and modular homes gains recognition.Since 1977, the company has been designing and constructing custom kitchens, pantries, utility
SHOPPERS crowd a busy street market in Divisoria. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMOR THE WORLD BANK (WB) sees a gradual recovery for the Philippines in 2026 and 2027, after growth slowed this year due to weaker investment and sluggish consumption, compounded by a corruption scandal and
BW FILE PHOTOTHE PESO sank to a new all-time low on Tuesday to join most regional currencies’ decline against the US dollar on cautiousness before the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, with bets on a rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) also
Workers are seen at an electronics manufacturing assembly plant in Biñan, Laguna, April 20, 2016. — REUTERS/ERIK DE CASTROBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterINVESTMENT PLEDGES approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) slumped by 58.59% to P32.211 billion in November from P77.79 billion in
Manila Electric Co. linemen are at work along Magallanes Drive in Manila, June 28. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATERESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) may see slightly lower bills this month as the power distributor cuts electricity rates due to lower transmission and generation
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Onlyyouqj from FreepikTHE PHILIPPINES has secured 120 gigawatts (GW) worth of committed and indicative renewable energy (RE) projects in the pipeline, boosting the country’s future energy supply, the Department of Energy (DoE) said.“This level of investor interest is unprecedented, and
1 of 3GAJAH GALLERY is continuing its expansion through Southeast Asia with the opening of its newest space, this time in Manila. This is its 4th gallery space after Singapore, Jakarta, and Yogyakarta. It is located along Pioneer St. in Mandaluyong City.Opened on Nov. 28,
Repower breaks ground on P6.3-B hydropower project in Bukidnon - BusinessWorld Online REPOWERENERGY.COMREPOWER Energy Development Corp. (REDC) has started construction of its P6.3-billion hydropower facility in
1 of 4THE FIRST-EVER Christmas edition of the Modern and Contemporary Art Festival (MoCAF) has opened, with four galleries and four special exhibitions offering holiday treats for art lovers.Ongoing until Dec. 14, MoCAF: The Christmas Edit! presents galleries, artisans, and workshops at Opus Mall in
1 of 10Final week of Wawi Navarroza exhibitTHE Museum at De La Salle University (DLSU) has an exhibit nearing its end: WAWI NAVARROZA: Self & Surrounding, a solo exhibition by visual artist and DLSU alumna Wawi Navarroza, which opened last June. Mounted in celebration of