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First-Class Air Passenger Told To Use Back Of Plane Bathroom–Alleges Racism.

An African-American woman who is a retired judge from Chicago has accused American Airlines of racial discrimination against her  after one of its flight attendants allegedly confronted her after she used the plane’s first-class lavatory, accused her of slamming the door, and told her to use the rear economy class toilet in future, according to reports […]

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Barbados And British Airways Flying High For 70 Years, Passengers Get Free Rum.

The Barbados Ministry of Tourism and International Transport is (slightly belatedly) celebrating British Airways’ (BA) 70 years of service to Barbados, which began on April 1, 1954. In 1954 the first one-stop flight was operated via Bermuda, and the route continued to require a stopover until winter 1968/69 when the airline launched its first non-stop […]

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BVI Recycles 13 Million Plastic Bottles.

The BVI Ministry of Health and Social Development is reporting that recycling efforts are paying off and reducing the amount of space needed for landfill. Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent Wheatley said that “This collaborative effort between Government, Green VI and the community, aligns with the Government’s commitment to environmental stewardship and […]

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Haiti Names A New Acting Prime Minister, But Is ‘Transitional Council’ In Charge?

Haiti’s “transitional council” has finally taken a small step towards a new government by appointing an acting  or interim prime minister. Former Finance Minister Michel Patrick Boisvert has been appointed as the interim prime minister. How he intends to address the rule of armed gangs in the capital city of Port au Prince and surrounding […]

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US Supreme Court Puzzling Over Whether Presidents Are Immune From Criminal Prosecution.

Yesterday the Supreme Court seemed dubious about former President Donald Trump’s claim that he enjoys absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for all acts he took while he was in office, but several justices expressed doubts about the details of charges brought against him in a pending federal trial regarding the ‘attempted coup’ in Washington. Trump […]

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Carnival Firenze Christened In Long Beach

Long Beach, California – Carnival Cruise Line solidified its position as the leading cruise line in California on WednesCaday as it christened its newest ship, Carnival Firenze, at its new home, the Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Hollywood actor Jonathan Bennett served as the ship’s godfather, and he and Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy celebrated […]

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Royal Caribbean to open Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island in 2025

Nassau, The Bahamas – The Government entered into a Heads of Agreement with Royal Caribbean International, followed by a Ground Breaking Ceremony for the construction of Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island, at an estimated $165 million. The agreement was signed on Monday, April 22, 2024 during a press conference at the Office of the […]

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Prime Minister Drew Addresses Urgency of Tackling Firearm Violence as a Public Health Crisis at 68th Annual Health Research Conference in St. Lucia

St. Lucia – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a compelling address during the 68th Annual Health Research Conference, hosted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in St. Lucia, on April 25, 2024, highlighting the pressing need to address firearm violence as a critical public health issue in […]

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