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Cruise week report: Carnival mistakes, passenger arrested, new ship comparison, and more!
Cruise
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We share a lot of cruise updates and advice on Cruise Blog, and this is a weekly roundup of everything you may have missed from this week, including MSC World America's arrival in Miami, Florida, and Margaritaville at Sea's new casino policy. For...
American scientists are concerned about the record amount of seaweed in the Caribbean
The Yucatan Times
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June 7, 2025
19 Millions of tons of seaweed currently floating in the tropical Atlantic Ocean could soon make their way toward the United States, according to researchers following the phenomenon. A record amount of sargassum is currently impacting shores...
‘The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire’ Begins Theatrical Run Today In NYC, Filmmaker Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich Breaks Down How She Crafted The Buzzy Feature — The Deadline Q&A
Deadline
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June 6, 2025
Starting this evening, The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire, the first feature-length work from artist Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich, will begin an extended theatrical release at the Brooklyn Academy of Music with a series of rare 35mm engagements. The film...
Guyanese-American recognized for distinguished civic and community leadership in Queens, NY
Stabroek News
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June 7, 2025
Dear Editor, A Guyanese American, formerly from Whim, was paid tribute to by Hon. Grace Meng, Congressional Rep from Queens, with his name inserted in the USA Congressional record, equivalent of Guyana’s Hansard. Ms. Meng: “Mr. Speaker, I rise...
Redhead: Physical Planning permission not required for Build Back Better houses
Now Grenada
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June 5, 2025
by Linda Straker Build Back Better houses constructed through the Ministry of Mobilisation, Implementation and Transformation Homes described by Minister Williams as capable of withstanding hurricane similar to Beryl Physical Planning permission...
Stacey Liburd appointed as new CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 7, 2025
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced the appointment of Stacey Liburd as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15, 2025. A respected tourism professional with more than 15 years of experience in destination marketing,...
Reid State awards more than 250 credentials
The Greenville Advocate - Alabama
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June 7, 2025
Published 7:44 pm Friday, June 6, 2025 By Jason Daniel Special to The Greenville Advocate More than 260 career-ready credentials were awarded to 204 Reid State Technical College graduates during the college’s Spring commencement ceremony on...
Black Sand Beaches You Need to Add to Your Bucket List
Travelbinger
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April 10, 2025
From the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, the world is filled with stunning beaches — all with their own special, stand-out features. From crystal clear waters and powdery white sands to dramatic, rugged coastlines and untouched natural beauty,...
10 Worst Things Marvel's Own Joker Has Ever Done
Screen Rant
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June 3, 2025
Few Marvel villains lay a more accurate claim to being an equivalent to The Joker than Arcade. The phrase "Marvel's Joker" gets tossed around a lot, as everyone loves to compare and contrast heroes and villains, especially whenever pitting DC...
Millions of Tons of Seaweed Could Soon Hit US
Newsweek
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June 6, 2025
Millions of tons of seaweed could hit Florida shores by the summer holidays, according to scientists. Record-breaking quantities of sargassum seaweed have already surged through the Caribbean and parts of the Atlantic, leaving beaches from Puerto...
Grim issue with 'terrible' smell could jeopardise plans for Brits at holiday hotspots
The Mirror
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June 6, 2025
A grim issue with a "terrible" smell could be jeopardising travel plans for tourists visiting the sun-kissed beaches of the Caribbean. Masses of a type of seaweed named sargassum have swamped a broad stretch of coast from Puerto Rico to Guyana,...
Scientists: A record amount of seaweed hit the Caribbean in May
South Florida Times
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June 5, 2025
The previous record 22 million metric tons was set in June 2022. Scientists don’t yet know why the increase. STOCK PHOTO San Juan, Puerto Rico (AP) — A record amount of sargassum piled up across the Caribbean and nearby areas in May, and more is...
GTA names Stacey Liburd as new CEO
St. Vincent Times
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June 6, 2025
Stacey Liburd Appointed as New CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Stacey A. Liburd as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15th 2025. A highly regarded...
Cruise passenger attacks another traveler for dancing barefoot in ship cocktail lounge, F.B.I. says
Cruise
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The C.E.O. of a California-based insurance company was arrested by the F.B.I. after attacking another passenger while onboard a Virgin Voyages cruise to the Caribbean. According to a criminal complaint, Kenneth D. DeGiorgio allegedly tried to...
Stacey Liburd is appointed CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority
Now Grenada
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June 6, 2025
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Stacey A Liburd as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 June 2025. A highly regarded tourism professional with more than 15 years of experience in...
AP News Summary at 9:05 a.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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Boulder suspect backed off his initial plan to kill all in a group he called 'Zionist,' police say BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say a man who wounded 12 people in an attack on a group holding their weekly demonstration for the release of...
Record-breaking piles of sargassum seaweed wash up on Caribbean beaches, with more on the way
LiveScience
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June 5, 2025
Millions of tons of seaweed have washed up on Caribbean beaches in recent weeks — and as the mass begins to decay, the stench has smothered wildlife and even forced schools to shut temporarily. A record-breaking 39 million tons (37.5 million...
EU and Latin America increase banana exports while ACP sees decline in 2024
Fresh Plaza
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March 7, 2025
The total supply of goods in the EU increased significantly from 583.179 million euros in 2023 to 677.629 million euros in 2024, reflecting a rise of 94.450 million euros. Spain showed the most significant increase among EU countries, rising from...
Harold Osorio joins El Salvador National Team for World Cup qualifiers and Gold Cup
Chicago City Wire - Illinois
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June 4, 2025
Paul Cadwell Senior Vice President, Community Programs, Engagement & Facilities | Chicago Fire FC WebsitePaul Cadwell Senior Vice President, Community Programs, Engagement & Facilities | Chicago Fire FC Website Chicago Fire FC II midfielder Harold...
It’s huge, stinky, and brown. Record amounts of seaweed are baffling scientists.
Christian Science Monitor
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June 4, 2025
A record amount of sargassum piled up across the Caribbean and nearby areas in May, and more is expected this month, according to a new report. The brown prickly algae is suffocating shorelines from Puerto Rico to Guyana and beyond, disrupting...