Islands
How the Chocolate Islands are rediscovering their roots
(Image credit: HBD Príncipe) São Tomé and Príncipe, once the biggest producer of chocolate in the world, is revitalising its chocolate trade. I It took me less than half an hour at Claudio Corallo’s chocolate factory in the sultry capital of São Tomé and Príncipe to realise that everything I’d ever known about chocolate was …
Solomon Islands leader defends new security pact with China
Placeholder while article actions load BANGKOK — The Solomon Islands prime minister confirmed Wednesday that his government has signed a new security agreement with China, but told lawmakers it would not “undermine the peace and harmony of our region” as has been feared by the opposition and countries including the United States and Australia. The …
The Day – Rhode Island’s vaccine rule for health care workers expires
PROVIDENCE (AP) — Rhode Island’s emergency regulation that required health care workers to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus expires Saturday. The state will now require unvaccinated health care workers to wear N95 masks when they’re working and transmission rates are elevated, with 50 cases or more per 100,000 people per week, the state Department …
BREAKING: Universal’s Islands of Adventure Has Reached Capacity For the Third Day in a Row
Universal’s Islands of Adventure has reached capacity as of 10:50 AM today. As of writing, Universal Studios Florida remains open to new guests. Universal Orlando Resort theme parks have reached capacity multiple days this week thanks to spring break and holiday crowds. Universal’s Islands of Adventure reached capacity around the same time yesterday morning. Guests …
BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Have Reached Capacity
Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have both reached capacity today as of 12:00 PM. It is unclear if they will reopen to all guests later today. This week marks spring break for many students and Universal Orlando Resort continues to celebrate Mardi Gras. A few days ago, Universal warned Annual Passholders that …
Breaking Down Rhode Island’s CARES Act Funding | Patch PM
Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of Patch PM. Here’s a look at today’s latest headlines. Where Did Rhode Island’s $1.25 Billion Federal Stimulus Go? The state spent all of its initial CARES Act funding. Here’s a look at how it all broke down. ‘Thousands Of Unsung Heroes’ | RI Leaders Thank Public Employees Gov. Gina Raimondo …
Georgia college student sentenced to four months in prison for breaking Cayman Islands’ Covid-19 protocol
Skylar Mack, a pre-med student at Mercer University, left for the Islands November 27 after testing negative for Covid-19 at home, her grandmother, Jeanne Mack, told CNN. When Mack landed, she was given another Covid-19 test, which came back negative and she was told to remain in isolation for two weeks. Instead, she decided to …
Quebec dentist kicked out of Cayman Islands for breaking quarantine rules
Article content A Quebec dentist and his partner have been booted out of the Cayman Islands after breaking the territory’s quarantine rules. Dr. Pascal Terjanian, a controversial dentist who practises in Montreal and Terrebonne, and Cristina Gurinian pleaded guilty to the charge and were each fined $1,500. The couple arrived in the Cayman Islands on …