Travelmole.com reports that the British Foreign Office has updated its advice on the Dominican Republic to warn about crime affecting tourists. The website said there have been a number of incidents in Santo Domingo where foreigners have been mugged at gunpoint in broad daylight while walking in residential districts. Read article
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Some resort owners in Boracay say nearly all Taiwanese tourists have left, according to an abs-cbnnews.com report. Read article
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The U.S. Embassy in Nassau advises U.S. citizens residing in and traveling to The Bahamas, to be aware of their surroundings and remain on heightened alert to avoid being a victim of crime. On Sunday, May 12, shortly before 5:00 a.m., a U.S. citizen was fatally shot in Nassau during the course of an armed […]
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Tens of thousands have taken to the streets across the country to complain about low wages, high bills and deep-seated corruption and to demand more spending to help the economy recover from a deep recession…. Read Article
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Elcomercio.com Reported: Most kidnap Express Assaults are executed between 21:00 and 00:30 hours. Numerous assailants are using pepper spray against victims. Method of operation reveals that there are two other vehicles working in tandem with the assailant(s) in the taxi. They use cellphones or radios for communications and talk in code. Assaults may take place […]
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On Friday night fell Bathrooms greater amount of ash from the volcano Tungurahua (in eruptive process for thirteen years), affecting tourism. In the hot spring pool Lady Veronica Villacis, municipal services assistant, said yesterday that the bathers lower by about 10% compared to regular weekends. In the Operations Committee meeting held cantonal Emerging yesterday, Xavier […]
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As covered by infosurhoy.com, “Paraguay is dealing with the worst dengue outbreak in its history, as the disease has killed 48 and infected 70,000 patients this year, Health Minister Antonio Arbo said. Entering the week, there were an additional 114,823 cases to be confirmed.The number of people affected by dengue in 2013 is four times […]
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According to walesonline.co.uk, “Measles cases have now risen to 1,170 after another 28 cases have been reported in Wales since Tuesday. The rate appears to be slowing down but health bosses are continuing to encourage children and young people aged between 10 and 18 to get vaccinated as the outbreak continues. It has mainly focused […]
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As covered by wtsp.com, “A Health Advisory has been issued for Cypress Point beach based on the criteria for enterococci bacteria recommended by the EPA. Samples taken Tuesday, April 30, were above threshold for enterococci bacteria and therefore considered a potential risk to the bathing public. Enteric bacteria, enterococci, normally inhabits the intestinal tract of […]
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As reported by cajnewsagency.com, “HEALTH authorities in Kenya are on high alert following a suspected outbreak of a dengue fever, a highly infectious tropical disease. Fourteen suspected cases were reported in Mombasa County on Tuesday, according to district health officer Shem Patta. Dr Patta, who is working with a team of researchers from Kenya Medical […]
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