Last January my predecessor launched the Commission of Inquiry into increasing concerns about poor governance, potential corruption and alleged serious dishonesty. Since then the Commission
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Puerto Rico Delays Start of Classes Amid Renewed COVID-19 Surge
SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico’s governor announced Wednesday that he will delay the start of classes at public schools by two weeks and recommended private
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Dozens Of Violent Anti-Vax Supporters Attack Guadeloupe Hospital Staff
BASSE-TERRE — Dozens of anti-vaccination protesters in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe attacked a hospital director and other medical staff following recent violent demonstrations
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Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Cancel Voyages Amid Omicron Spread
MIAMI — Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line on Wednesday canceled sailings amid rising fears of omicron-related coronavirus infections that have dampened the nascent recovery
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Coast Guard Calls Off Search For Missing Vega Baja Swimmer In Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — Coast Guard air and surface units suspended the search for a 21-year-old man Tuesday in the island’s northern coast just off “Los Tubos”
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2 Americans Missing After Plane Splashes Down Off Panama
PANAMA CITY — Authorities in Panama searched Tuesday for two Americans who went missing when the small plane they were traveling in splashed into the
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India Opens Embassy In The Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO — India opened its embassy in the Dominican Republic on January 1 2022, with the arrival of the Second Secretary Arup Saha in
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British Virgin Islands Ranks 68th In The World In COVID-19 Deaths
ROAD TOWN, Tortola — The British Virgin Islands gained another dubious note of distinction when it moved into 68th place in COVID-19 deaths this week.
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Haitian Prime Minister Survives Weekend Assassination Attempt – PM’s Office
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Gunmen unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry during an event on Saturday commemorating the Caribbean country’s independence, his office said
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Vision of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas: Royal Caribbean’s ‘Plague Ships’
This past week, I received lots of information from both crew members and cruise guests that several Royal Caribbean cruise ships are transferring crew members,
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