St. Lucia enters into new information sharing agreement with Canada and U.S. concerning visas

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Bahamas: Large oil spill into Atlantic poses environmental threat

According to thebahamasweekly.com, “The discharge fell into the water between the tanker and the barge. It was reported that approximately 210 gallons of diesel oil was discharged into the water.” Read Article

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Cayman Islands: thousands of private company records to be made public

FT.com reported that the Cayman Islands are poised to break with decades of secrecy by opening thousands of companies and hedge funds domiciled on the offshore Caribbean territory to greater scrutiny. The British overseas territory, which wants to shed its reputation for clandestine financial activity, is introducing sweeping reforms that will make public the names […]

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Canadian tourist commits suicide Dominican Republic

listindiario.com reported that Canadian tourist Erik Nikolai Sargin a guest at Bahia Principe La Romana overdosed on sleeping pills and drowned. Authorities found in his room was a an empty pill bottle and a letter stating he had been depressed and had debt and health problems. The letter also revealed that his only fear was […]

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Cuba: cholera outbreak confirmed in Havana

According to aljzeera.com, “Cuba’s public health ministry on Tuesday acknowledged 51 new cases of cholera in the capital amid growing concerns about the illness’ spread.” Read Article

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Three U.S. tourists killed during car accident in Kingston, Jamaica

Three U.S. tourists killed during car accident in Kingston, Jamaica As reported by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, “Police in Jamaica say three tourists from the U.S. have died in a traffic collision on the island’s north coast, including a Brooklyn woman.” Read Article

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Bahamas: Tourists hurt or even killed due to using watercraft incorrectly

You can do heaps of activities on your vacation in the Bahamas. There is jet-skiing, snorkelling, scuba diving, boating and other water sports. While many operations appear fun and safe, much of the adventure tourism is not regulated properly. Tourists are hurt or killed each year because of using watercraft incorrectly or carelessly. In May […]

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St Barthelemy Caribbean: Plane carrying tourists from France crashes into home, 20 dead

A small plane has crashed on the Caribbean island of St Barthelemy, killing 19 people on board and one person on the ground. The Caribbean Airlines plane departed from Princess Juliana Airport on the island of St Martin on Saturday afternoon and crashed into a house near the St Barthelemy Airport on the nearby French […]

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Roseau, Dominica: Increased cases of leptospirosis outbreak confirms Health Officials

Roseau, Dominica (TDN) — Health officials in Dominica have warned of a new outbreak of leptospirosis on the island. They have confirmed five new cases of the disease and are encouraging residents to take action to avert its spread. The latest outbreak comes just one year after a similar outbreak was brought under control. However, […]

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