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St. George, Grenada: British expat died after being hit by a speed boat

Martin Beaumont, 55, who was general manager of a private club in the Caribbean island’s capital St George’s, was declared dead at the scene. Mr Beaumont had been out snorkelling in the sea with a colleague who was being treated in hospital following the accident, which happened on Sunday. Read article

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Ecuador: Body of U.S. expatriate found floating at sea by fisherman

Eldiario.ec reported the body of a missing American was found yesterday floating in the sea to 9 miles off the beach “Las Piñas” commune near the parish of San Lorenzo Manta. his is Thomas James Mosher, 46, a tourism entrepreneur who had disappeared at sea on July 31 in Salinas, while testing a jet ski. […]

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Expatriates in Cayman Islands upset over proposed tax

Proposal to levy a 10 per cent tax on expat workers has sparked anger in the Cayman Islands. Controversy has broken out in the Cayman Islands over a proposal to tax foreign workers. The plan, which was announced by the Cayman political leader William McKeeva Bush last week, will see expats on work permits who […]

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U.S. Consulate Nogales Mexico reporting recent security incidents Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco)

Nearly two weeks after gunfights left six dead in the popular Sonora beach resort of Puerto Peñasco, the U.S. consulate in Nogales sent a message late Tuesday to local Americans informing them about the shootings and a recent increase in assaults against American citizens. The assaults include two home invasions. “We’re not telling people not […]

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Ecuador: expatriate from the United States missing of of coast

The orense Elsa Lopez, wife of U.S. businessman James Thomas Mosher, 46, reported to the Office of Salinas the disappearance of her husband. Mosher owns a tour operator that specializes in renting jet skis at the resort peninsula. According to Lopez, the incident occurred Sunday morning when her husband went to sea in one of […]

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Spain: Increased cases of expat homelessness due to financial crisis

Homelessness is becoming an increasing problem among the expatriate community in Spain, as the effects of the country’s financial crisis take their toll. A growing number are finding themselves living on the streets after losing their jobs and subsequently failing to keep up with rent and mortgage payments. Read article

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Saudi Arabia: Ramadan warning for expats

Non-Muslim expats living in Saudi Arabia have been reminded not break the strict rules on eating or drinking during Ramadan, or face deportation. According to local media reports, the Saudi ministry of interior issued a press statement when the holy month began last week urging expats “to respect the sentiments of Muslims by not eating, […]

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Karachi, Pakistan: Expat doctor injured during polio vaccination campaign

An expatriate consultant for the World Health Organisation (WHO) and his colleague have been wounded in Pakistan, after armed men opened fire on their vehicle. The two workers, who were taking part in a polio vaccination programme, were injured in Gadap Town in Karachi on Tuesday. Read article

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U.S. citizens death statistics Mexico – 2011

Most dangerous cities in Mexico / U.S. Citizen Deaths Mexico by Non-Natural Causes – 2011 Mexico Report – Death by Non-Natural Causes (From 1-2011 To 12-2011) Date City Cause of Death 12-31-2011 Puerta Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico Suicide 12-25-2011 Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico Vehicle Accident – Motorcycle 12-22-2011 La Guamuchilera, Sinaloa, Mexico Homicide 12-22-2011 Panuco, […]

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Valencia, Spain: British expatriate arrested

Ryan Goodman, 19, was sent to a juvenile detention centre by a court in Spain last week pending trial after admitting that his brother, Michael, had died accidentally during an argument outside their home in February last year.He told police that they had been arguing over a “stupid matter” when he pushed Michael against the […]

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