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Caribbean’s Growth To Slow to 2.1% In 2022 Due To Differences Between Developed And Emerging Countries

SANTIAGO, Chile — The Latin America and Caribbean region will see its pace of growth decelerate in 2022 to 2.1%, after reaching 6.2% on average last year, according to new…

John McCarthy January 13, 2022

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Bartender’s Tip Leads To Arrest In Key West Buoy Burning

KEY WEST, Florida — Always remember to tip your server, if you know what’s good for you. A tourist made a big impression in a Key West bar by ordering…

Bro Bot January 11, 2022

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Appleton Estate Announces Ruby Anniversary Edition Of Its Jamaican Rum

ST. ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Appleton Estate, a global leader in premium aged rums, is proud to announce the launch of Ruby Anniversary Edition, a limited-edition release celebrating Master Blender Joy Spence's 40 years of…

John McCarthy January 11, 2022

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Left High And Dry By National Glass Shortage, Spirit Makers Now Use Plastic

KINGSHILL — "There is a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it?" Mr. Maguire's prophecy to Dustin Hoffman in" The Graduate" has come true in 2022. From whiskey…

John McCarthy January 10, 2022

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Cuba Tightens Border Controls As Coronavirus Infections Rebound

HAVANA — Cuba tightened border controls on Wednesday as the Caribbean island nation moved to tamp down a growing wave of coronavirus infections while keeping doors open for its economically vital tourism…

Bro Bot January 10, 2022

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4 Years After Hurricane Maria Duty, VING Members Get ‘Corrected-Payment’ Checks

KINGSHILL — Governor Albert Bryan joined Adjutant General Kodjoe Know-Limbacker and the leadership at the Virgin Islands National Guard this week to present members of the National Guard with checks…

John McCarthy January 8, 2022

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Robots Filling In Staffing Shortages At Some Cali Hotels With No Tips Expected

SILICON VALLEY, California -- Hotels, like restaurants, have been hard pressed to provide attentive service due to staffing shortages during the pandemic. In Silicon Valley, robots are filling the gap…

Bro Bot January 8, 2022

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U.S. Virgin Islands Had The Second-Worst Economy In USA From 2009-2019: Report

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands has the second-worst economy in the United States — with only Hawaii worse — over the 10-year period before COVID-19, Bond Buyer reports…

John McCarthy January 8, 2022

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China’s Belt And Road Initiative Snags Cuba On Christmas Day

My recent pair of articles based on an interview with Professor David Arase of the Hopkins-Nanjing Center, published in Asia Times under the title Belt & Road Phase 2 moves beyond…

Scott Foster January 8, 2022

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Royal Caribbean Cancels Voyages On 4 Ships Due To COVID-19

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean International announced on Friday it has canceled voyages on four ships because of "ongoing COVID-related circumstances around the world." "In abundance of caution, Royal Caribbean International is…

Bro Bot January 7, 2022