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Repsol: Exploratory oil well off Cuba comes up dry
An exploratory oil well off the coast of Havana has failed and will be capped and abandoned, Spanish company Repsol said Friday, a disappointment for Cuba but far from a death-blow to the island's petroleum dreams.
Royal Caribbean to pull back from Europe
MIAMI, May 18 (UPI) -- The Royal Caribbean cruise line said trips in Europe would be curtailed in 2013 as demand for tickets has been slack.
SC island filled with monkeys, steeped in mystery
MORGAN ISLAND, S.C. -- Low tide in the low country of South Carolina as we board a 20 foot cuddy to cut through the calm waters of Saint Helena Sound. Our boat is flanked by dolphins and Egrets. But on this morning, our guide Kevin Benton, his girlfriend Julie Laney, and their dog "Bizzie Girl" are helping us search for something much more elusive. "Most people don't even know about it ...
Exclusive: Repsol comes up dry in Cuba offshore well
HAVANA (Reuters) - Spanish oil giant Repsol said Friday that the first of three planned wells in Cuban waters was unsuccessful, a blow to Cuba's hopes for energy independence. "I can confirm that the Repsol well in Cuba has been reported to be unsuccessful and that we are proceeding to plug and abandon the well," a Repsol spokesman told Reuters. Repsol operated the well in a consortium with ...
Spanish Oil Company Repsol Says Exploratory Well off Cuba Is Unsuccessful, Will Be Abandoned
Spanish oil company Repsol says exploratory well off Cuba is unsuccessful, will be abandoned
Cuba-Rushford captures ACAA Div. I title
Blue Jays clinch tie in Div. II
A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to C++ from B- and issuer credit rating to “b” from “bb-” of Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida de Puerto Rico .
Roar! A Bengal tiger prowls through Bandhavgarh National Park in India. The park has the highest known density of the endangered tigers. Thousands of uniquely painted eggs make up a giant replica of the Ghent altarpiece in Kiev, Ukraine.
The 2012 Fit Nation Tri Challenge Team is made up of seven CNN viewers selected to train for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta in September. For updates, visit the Fit Nation page, follow the team on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.
On Hat Island, firefighters volunteer for the love of it
Volunteer firefighter Scott Murphy of Federal Way goes through a rig check on Saturday on Hat Island. The fire department, made up of volunteers, meets every month on the island to go through drills and do equipment checks.
Rhode Island may provide Schilling's video game company with millions more in aid
Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee said the state is considering giving former Red Sox pitcher Curt Shilling's troubled 38 Studios game maker millions of dollars in additional subsidies to keep the company afloat.
Island Platypuses Face Risky Future
The iconic Australian animal is in danger of being wiped out due to lack of genetic diversity.
CUC announces declaration of dividend on Class A Ordinary Shares
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY, LTD. CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES ARE LISTED FOR TRADING IN UNITED STATES FUNDS ON THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE.GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 18, 2012 /CNW/ - Caribbean Utilities ...
CUC announces declaration of dividend on Class A Ordinary Shares
CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY, LTD. CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES ARE LISTED FOR TRADING IN UNITED STATES FUNDS ON THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE.GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 18, 2012 /CNW/ - Caribbean Utilities ...
Travel Picks: Top 10 graduate destinations
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - You're in the final phase of revision before exams and the glorious release from academia. Soon it will be time for graduates to celebrate the successful completion of their degrees. In that spirit, online travel adviser Travel Ticker (www.travel-ticker.com) offers its top 10 graduate destinations. Reuters has not endorsed this list: 1. Amsterdam, Netherlands ...
Hawaii seasonally adjusted unemployment rate falls
Hawaii's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has fallen to 6.3 percent.
Royal Caribbean to cut back in Europe
The line will send just nine ships to the Continent in 2013, down from 12 this year.
Dublin - Research and Markets has announced the addition of IE Market Research Corp.'s new report "4Q11 Marsh
Reports: FBI probes death threats against 'Dog the Bounty Hunter'
Death threats against TV bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman and his family are being probed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to reports. The threats were emailed to the Chapmans over a four-day period, sources close to the family told Hawaii News Now.
Reports: TV's 'Dog' gets threats
Death threats against TV bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman and his family are being probed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to reports.
Foreign Office chooses Caribbean assignment for Norfolk County Council leader and staff
A Caribbean paradise blighted by corruption allegations will have to be tutored by Norfolk council officials before it can re-establish democratic elections.
St Andrew Prep Travelling Theatre taking J'can culture to Cayman
JAMAICA'S rich culture will be on show in the Cayman Islands next week when members of St Andrew Preparatory School's Travelling Theatre participate in a week-long exchange programme there.
Penfield's Leila Mantilla could compete for Puerto Rico
Penfield High senior Leila Mantilla may have the opportunity to compete for Puerto Rico in international track and field events.
Cuba's first daughter gets US visa
Cuban first daughter Mariela Castro has been granted a US visa, sparking anger from Cuban-American leaders.
Regents approve new UH chancellor with $100K pay raise
Over the objections of the faculty union, the University of Hawaii Board of Regents Thursday unanimously approved hiring Tom Apple as the UH Manoa's next UH chancellor. Apple's salary will be about $100,000 higher than his predecessor, something that nearly caused two Regents to vote against the appointment.
Alleged blood diamond financiers tied to Obama Virgin Islands bundler
Marjorie Rawls Roberts, a campaign fundraising bundler for President Barack Obama who lives in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is tied through several professional and personal connections to alleged blood diamond financiers.
Alleged blood diamond financiers tied to Obama Virgin Islands bundler
Marjorie Rawls Roberts, a campaign fundraising bundler for President Barack Obama who lives in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is tied through several professional and personal connections to alleged blood diamond financiers.
Donations from motorcycle group sends cancer patient to Bahamas
A Lexington middle schooler is relaxing in the Bahamas thanks to donations from a Midlands motorcycle group.
How to achieve real political reform in Cuba
What’s the best way to mark the fifth annual Cuba Solidarity Day? If we want to help the long-suffering people of Fidel Castro’s island “paradise,” the answer should be obvious: Shine a light on the repression and tyranny that makes daily life there such a grinding ordeal. Show unflinching support for dissidents and advocates of non-violent change on the island.
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY-- - From June 23-24 on Randall's Island, the Governor's Ball Music Festival is a two-day, two-stage festival with some of the best music acts. And, the Fairfield Inn New York Long ...
New cruises for Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
New cruises for Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico The center is being built on 30 acres (12 hectares) of waterfront property with help from local shipping company Grupo B&R. It will feature a marketplace, restaurants, bars and a water attraction, Carnival said. [...] on Tuesday, officials in Puerto Rico announced that the U.S. Caribbean territory would be the home port for a Royal Caribbean cruise ...
The best gym ever? Fit Nation in Hawaii
The 2012 Fit Nation Tri Challenge Team is made up of seven CNN viewers selected to train for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta in September. For updates, visit the Fit Nation page, follow the team on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.
Marriott Hawaii's "All Inclusive Meetings" Is a Great Incentive Deal
WAIKOLOA, HI-- - Marriott Resorts Hawaii will give you a HI 5 as part of its new group meetings offer. The "All Inclusive Meetings" package was designed to tailor to the needs of meeting planners. ...
Urban heat island effect has upside for oaks in NYC
Red oaks in New York City grew eight times faster than rural oaks. Scientists think the the urban heat island effect was the primary reason.
3 Ideas For Finding Value In Municipal Bonds From A Top Portfolio Manager
Ideas - 1) Puerto Rico Municipal Bonds, 2) High Coupon Bonds Past Their Call Date, 3) Unrated Bonds
Island Pacific’s Data Warehouse Solution Selected as PVH Signs Up for Timely Business Intelligence
Island Pacific Systems, Inc. , a 100% owned subsidiary of 3Q Holdings Limited , today advised that the company’s already long standing relationship with c
MELVILLE, NY-- - The Long Island Capital Alliance , the leading non-profit capital formation and business development organization serving regional companies, today announced the presenting companies and ...
VINTAGE Vacations has been named one of the top coastal camping and caravan sites in the country.
Vonage Extends Free Calling to U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico on the Vonage Mobile® App
Vonage Extends Free Calling to U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico on the Vonage Mobile® App
Cayman Touts Insurance Industry Offering In America
A delegation from the Cayman Islands insurance industry attended the 50th Annual Risk and Insurance Management Society conference held last month, to promote the jurisdiction' position as a growing domicile for captive insurance companies.
Five things to do in Bantayan island
MANILA, Philippines – Bantayan island has been dubbed as the quiet version of tourist favorite Boracay, which is considered by many as one of the best beach destinations in the world.
Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club Extends Its Reach World Wide In Support Of One Of Its Own
Mike Perez, Orchid Island resident and Coach of the Austrian Women's Lacrosse Team, will travel to Amsterdam with his team for the 2012 European Championships this year through supported by encouragement and donations made by his friends and neighbors at Orchid Island.Vero Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 17, 2012 A couple of years ago, Mike Perez would have never imagined he would be coaching the Austrian ...
Cuba bids to shore up its crumbling houses in Havana
Crime statistics won't be fudged: Puerto Rico top cop
San Juan, May 17 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rico's police chief pledged Wednesday to crack down on the doctoring of crime figures on the island, a day after media reports about a probe into law-enforcement officers who allegedly tinkered with the statistics.
Thousands of baby red crabs invade Cayman Islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Hundreds of thousands of red baby crabs are invading the Cayman Islands in a seasonal migration that residents say is unusually heavy this year. Related Stories Italy dedicates 1,400-year-old olive tree to Michelle Obama Berlin airport opening delayed to March after fire safety problems Bulgaria bans smoking in indoor public spaces Iran threatens to sue Google over ...
Militarising Cocos Islands will be betrayal, says former ambassador
DEFENCE'S plans to develop the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean as a base for Australian and US spy drones and aircraft run counter to assurances Canberra has given the United Nations, one of Australia's most senior foreign policy figures has warned.
Baby Red Crabs Invade Cayman Islands, Could Signal Tough Hurricane Season
Baby red crabs have infested the Cayman Islands by the hundreds of thousands, an in unusually heavy migration season that has caused havoc. If local superstition is any indicator, the Caribbean may face a rough hurricane season.
Baby Red Crabs Invade Cayman Islands, Could Signal Tough Hurricane Season
Baby red crabs have infested the Cayman Islands by the hundreds of thousands, an in unusually heavy migration season that has caused havoc. If local superstition is any indicator, the Caribbean may face a rough hurricane season.
Hundreds of thousands of baby red crabs invade Cayman Islands
Hundreds of thousands of red baby crabs are invading the Cayman Islands in a seasonal migration that residents say is unusually heavy this year.
Hundreds of thousands of baby red crabs invade Cayman Islands
Hundreds of thousands of red baby crabs are invading the Cayman Islands in a seasonal migration that residents say is unusually heavy this year.
