Planes put out giant oil fire on Caribbean island

A huge blaze that ignited when lightning hit a 200,000-barrel naphtha tank on the tiny Caribbean island of Bonaire was put out on Friday after Venezuelan planes doused it with chemical foam.

Dwight Brown: The Island of CuraÃ§ao Jazzes It Up -- New Festival. New Vibe. New Resort.

The North Sea Jazz Festival gives vacationers a specific reason to come to CuraÃ§ao. The island's friendly people, cultural sites and the lush new Hyatt gives travelers incentive to stay.

Cuba's economic model does not work any more, says Fidel Castro

Cuba's communist economic model has come in for criticism from an unlikely source: Fidel Castro.

Investors group to ask Hawaii to nullify rival

(AP:HONOLULU) The head of the Hawaii Venture Capital Association says he will ask the state to nullify a similarly named group that formed last month.

Rhode Island third most-costly state for manufacturers, says UConn study

Rhode Island is the third most-costly state in the nation for manufacturers, according to a new study released by the University of Connecticut. More »

Islands ‘reaping benefits’

THE Channel Islands are now benefiting from deciding decades ago that their future lay in being recognised as well regulated finance centres, a major conference in Jersey heard today.

India Could Tax GE, AT&T, After Vodafone Ruling

A favorable verdict for India against a Vodafone acquisition could open the floodgates of similar action against GE, AT&T, and other foreign companies.

RCMP charge 6 in an alleged investment scam

London RCMP have charged six individuals in a fraud scheme estimated to be more than $300,000.

Convictions Under the Fisheries Act Magdalen Islands

QUÉBEC CITY, QUÉBEC--(Marketwire - Sept. 10, 2010) - Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region, has released a list of Magdalen Islands fishers fined by Judge Jean-Paul Decoste on August 4, 2010, for various violations of the Fisheries Act .

Cruise ship route switching mixes it up

This one has me scratching my head. From time to time, ships that are plying continuous routes make a switch. Usually, it's to bring a larger ship to one of those home ports.

RI tax revenues up by more than 11 percent

Rhode Island tax revenues were up more than 11 percent in the two-month period that ended Aug. 31 when compared to the same period last year, numbers some say could be a sign of an economic turnaround. Rhode Island - United States - Politics - Recreation and Sports - Travel and Tourism

Bones removed from Makiki stream

Hawaii News Now has confirmed that bones have been found in a Makiki stream. Thursday night police cordoned off an area around the stream and fire crews carried away a body bag on a stretcher....

Sept. 15 photography show depicts Galapagos Islands

MADISON - The Madison Public Library will present Elaine Brennick with a photographic tour of the Galapagos Islands at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the Chase Room of the library at 39 Keep St.

Work on Grand Island Bridge runs late

All lanes on the northbound South Grand Island Bridge remain closed this morning due to construction work. The contractor expects the lanes to be open, by 9:30 a.m.

OffshoreNews

The British Virgin Islands Financial Servcies Commission (FSC) today announced an extension to the transition dates under the new Securities and Investment Business Act, 2010 ("SIBA") and Mutual Funds Regulations, 2010 (the "Regulations").

Vodafone Loses In Mumbai High Court,

UK telecoms giant Vodafone has expressed continuing confidence that it is not liable for Indian capital gains tax from its purchase of the Indian mobile phone network Hutchison Essar in 2007 despite a setback in the Mumbai High Court.

Puerto Rican dance ensemble preps for Jersey City performance

Alton O'NeilSegunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center, Inc. at the Puerto Rican Day Parade in Jersey City Segunda Quimbamba is a Jersey City-based drum and dance ensemble that perform the traditional music of Puerto Rico. I have had the pleasure of seeing...

Hawaii human trafficking guilty plea rejected

(AP:HONOLULU) The owners of Hawaii's second-largest farm accused of exploiting 44 imported laborers from Thailand changed their plea to not guilty Thursday rather than face a possible prison sentence up to five years.

Staten Island food judges, bring their appetites to Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- We previously noted that The Eger Foundation will honor several individuals for their longtime service to community during “The Taste of Staten Island 2010, Circus, Circus Under the Big Top,” set for Sunday from 3 to...

Valley to avoid Earlâs big blow

Emergency response officials with Halifax and Northampton counties conferred with state leaders this morning, estimating the eye of Hurricane Earl will pass around 60 miles off the coast of North Carolina.

Longtime high school football coaches face agonizing decision when it comes to retirement

'I'm still in the grieving process,' says former Mountain Lakes coach Doug Wilkins

Wallops Island rocket launch set for Tuesday

WALLOPS ISLAND NASA has scheduled its next suborbital rocket launch for Tuesday morning. The launch of the Terrier-Improved Orion suborbital sounding rocket will happen between 8 and 11 a.m. at the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility, according to NASA. The NASA Visitor Center will open at 7 a.m. for the public to watch the launch.

Vodafone in line for $2bn Indian tax bill

Indian tax authorities could hit telecoms giant Vodafone with an $2bn (£1.3bn)tax bill, in the latest twist of a marathon legal battle concerning one of its acquisitions.

Rugby sides to try their luck in new division

RUGBY TWO Island rugby teams are venturing into a new era this weekend as they play their first games in Hampshire 1. Hampshire 2 champions IW, and Ventnor, who finished second, have a tough task as Ventnor hosts Andover and IW travel to Farnborough.

Cuba: My Revolution - HC Review

Comics can be a surprisingly useful method of learning about other cultures. Many artists and writers have turned to the medium to chronicle their travels and experiences in foreign lands and among unfamiliar cultures, and these stories often have a personal touch that documentaries lack. Cuba: My Revolution isn't dissimilar to graphic novels like Persepolis, Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea ...

Travel advice: web-based agents; australian wildlife; taxis in Rome

Gill Charlton advises on the perils of web-based travel agents and options for wildlife tours in Australia.

Pine Island children raise money to purchase school supplies for needy students

Pine Island - This past summer six children, with the aid of their parents, decided that raising money for a charity would be a great summer project.

'Hawaii Five-0' books Kevin Sorbo for guest role

"Hawaii Five-0" will have a guest star of Herculean proportions later this season.Kevin Sorbo, best known for his title role in "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," will appear in the new CBS show's sixth episode. Zap2it was on the set on Oahu Thursday (Sept. 9) as Sorbo filmed part of his guest spot.He's playing a real-estate mogul and the sponsor of a surfing competition where someone ends up ...

Island woman says Lady Gaga lifted her dead daughter's persona

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A Staten Island woman claims Lady Gaga rose to fame with a little help from her late daughter, whose dark, edgy style and fashion sensibility the diva allegedly appropriated. Now, Yana Morgana is laying her cards...

Jim Ruppert: Rochester native’s Hawaii trip will be no vacation

The games wouldn’t be worth following without the names. Here are some names making news in the games they play on the local level. Rochester native Kyle Monroe has qualified for the granddaddy of all triathlons, Hawaii’s Ironman World Championship scheduled for Oct. 9.

Island bike parade features live music

Island BIKE Fest Parade presents “Galveston Island Still Lives,” a themed live music event at Saengerfest Park.

Latin America, Caribbean most unequal region socially, economically: UNDP report

Latin America and the Caribbean have the biggest social and economic inequality in the world, and this will continue if no actions are taken, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) said Thursday in a report.

Island Festival Gives Big World Intimate Focus

The Vineyard prides itself on promoting all things local: music, painting, livestock, produce, you name it. This weekend, though, the Island goes international as it celebrates the cinema of the world. Last night the fifth annual Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival kicked off as it always does, with an opening night reception on the Mansion House rooftop.

Lymphatic Research Foundation To Hold First Walkathon

Long Island’s beautiful Belmont Lake State Park will be the site of the first Walkathon sponsored by the Lymphatic Research Foundation (LRF). The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 19th.

Garden City Basketball – Travel Considerations

When thinking about travel basketball there are a few things to consider. In response to the numerous questions on travel basketball we receive, we hope you find this subjective information useful. We think of basketball as being recreational, developmental, competitive, and/or elite. read more

Island Pond man injured in motorcycle crash

Stephen Rockwell, 43, of Island Pond sustained non-life-threatening injuries last Saturday after failing to negotiate a sharp curve on Vermont 105 in Derby, according to a report released Friday by the Vermont State Police.

Johns Island residents also turn out big for I-526 hearing

Johns Island -- The proposed $489 million four-lane parkway over Johns and James islands should be scrapped and the money spent instead on improvements to U.S. Highway 17, Interstate 26 and Calhoun Street, opponents argued tonight.

Johns Island residents also turn out big for I-526 hearing

Johns Island -- The proposed $489 million four-lane parkway over Johns and James islands should be scrapped and the money spent instead on improvements to U.S. Highway 17, Interstate 26 and Calhoun Street, opponents argued tonight.

Aztex Shoot for Redemption at Puerto Rico

AUSTIN, Texas (www.austinaztex.com) - Four games ago, the Austin Aztex traveled to Puerto Rico while riding a seven-game unbeaten streak, but without many of its top players and were subsequently defeated at the hands of the Islanders, 2-0.

YTB International Reports 15% Increase in Active Business/Store Owners in August 2010

WOOD RIVER, Ill., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- YTB International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: YTBLA) ("YTB" or the "Company"), a provider of e-commerce business solutions for individual consumers and home-based independent representatives in the United States, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada, today announced the Company has experienced a 15% increase in the number ...

Wis. reaches deal on military, overseas voting

Wisconsin election officials and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement on how the state will comply with a new law designed to ensure all military and overseas voters have their ballots counted.

Cuba dominates homecoming game

Sometimes, if you’re lucky, the plan goes according to plan. Friday night’s plan worked out just fine for the Cuba Wildcats, who laid a 50-21 beating on Barat Academy in the CHS football homecoming game. The Barat Eagles turned the ball over five times in the first half—and that was pretty much all it took for the Wildcats to blow the game open early and find a way for their bench to get some ...

NAS North Island Main Gate Put on Lockdown

Two unattended items were found at the nearby visitor center. Visitor center - United States - Travel and Tourism - Government - Canada

Puerto Rico testing tiny algae as energy source

Puerto Rico is embarking on a test project for converting algae to oil as part of a campaign to lessen the U.S. territory's dependence on expensive imported oil.

Hawaii human trafficking case plea deal rejected

A federal judge threw out a plea deal for the owners of a major Hawaii farm who had pleaded guilty to exploiting 44 imported laborers from Thailand.

Farm owners plead not guilty in Hawaii human trafficking case after judge throws out plea deal

HONOLULU - The owners of a major Hawaii farm accused of exploiting 44 imported laborers from Thailand have changed their plea to not guilty and are scheduled to stand trial Nov. 9.

Puerto Rico Islanders Join NASL

The North American Soccer League ("NASL") is proud to announce the addition of the Puerto Rico Islanders. The Puerto Rico Islanders currently compete in USSF Division 2 and have qualified for the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League for three consecutive seasons.

Non-AQ news and notes roundup

News and notes from the non-AQ schools: "BYU freshman wide receiver Ross Apo dislocated his left index finger during practice Wednesday and had surgery. He is expected to be out about six weeks. Apo did not have a catch in the opener against Washington last week. "ULM will start Jyruss Edwards at running back when the Warhawks open their season Saturday night against No. 14 Arkansas. Edwards had ...

DGAP-News: Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. Opens Ireland Subsidiary

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Sept. 9, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (Nasdaq:GLRE) today announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Greenlight Reinsurance Ireland, Ltd., to expand the company´s international presence and provide a platform to serve clients in the European market.

Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. Opens Ireland Subsidiary

Greenlight Capital Re 09.09.2010 21:50 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dublin-Based Company to Expand Greenlight Re's International Reach and Capitalize on European Market Opportunities; David Maguire Named General Manager GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Sept. 9, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (Nasdaq:GLRE) today announced the ...