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GB crab crawling: $40m project eyes hundreds of jobs
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net A $40m aquaculture project targeted at Grand Bahama’s northern shore is aiming to create 113 full-time jobs, and up to 200-300 spin-off posts, once it reaches full-scale...
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The Most Typically 'American' Drink Orders, According To International Bartenders
Traveling abroad counts among the most exciting and educational experiences possible, and when Americans visit restaurants and hotels in other countries, they often enjoy tasting local dishes and drinks. That said, international bartenders tell us...
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Hurricane Melissa Tracker: What is the Storm's Path and Which Areas Will Be Affected?
A map showing the path of Hurricane Melissa. (Photo: Zoom Earth) Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 4 storm, is expected to intensify further, posing a threat to Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. Forecasters say the hurricane could reach...
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Plan ahead! Our pick of hot destinations for a sunny February escape
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The Times
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Almost always bleak, blowy and bitterly cold, February is a month when you can’t help thinking about an escape to warmer climes. And that’s before considering handy excuses like Valentine’s Day or the half-term school holidays. There are numerous...
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Dreary, cooler Monday with few showers; more sun midweek before late week rain
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - This evening, skies will remain on the cloudier side with scattered showers for many. Only areas to the SW of the capital region can expect drier conditions with some clearing. This trend will carry overnight, with large...
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Where to stay on this perennial Caribbean island favourite
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The Times
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Few Caribbean islands wear their charm as lightly as Barbados — a place where sugar-white beaches, lush tropical gardens and historic monuments come with a soundtrack of soca and surf. A long-time favourite winter escape for British travellers,...
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US citizens are evacuated from Guantánamo Bay as fierce Hurricane Melissa continues chaotic path towards Jamaica
As Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Cuba, Guantánamo Bay has begun preparations as US citizens begin evacuations. The Naval Station Guantanamo Bay announced that all 'non-mission essential' US citizens would be moving off the island 'no later than...
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Top Hidden Islands for a Peaceful Caribbean Escape
Are you dreaming of a tranquil Caribbean getaway far from the crowds? While popular destinations like Jamaica and the Bahamas have their charms, there are lesser-known islands that offer a more peaceful and authentic experience. These hidden gems...
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Guantánamo Bay begins evacuations as Hurricane Melissa nears category 5 strength
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FOX 13 Tampa Bay - Florida
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As Hurricane Melissa intensifies, preparations are underway at Guantánamo Bay to evacuate non-mission-essential U.S. citizens. What they're saying: "Non-mission-essential U.S. citizens will be moving off the island as early as Saturday afternoon...
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Jamaicans braced for floods and damaging winds as Hurricane Melissa set to make landfall
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The Irish Times
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Storm Melissa exploded in strength overnight, barrelling toward an expected landfall Tuesday on Jamaica as a major hurricane and threatening deadly floods in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Melissa’s top winds reached 140mph (225km/h)...
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‘Scam artist’ deceives firm with fake licence
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net A “scam artist” allegedly deceived a Briland tourism operator into procuring a “fraudulent Business Licence” despite being paid a $2,000 sweetener to ensure its speedy issuance....
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The One West Virginia Airbnb You Need to Book for Epic Dark Sky Views
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Few things are as awe-inspiring as the vastness of space. To tell you the truth, its enormity sometimes makes my brain hurt. For instance, consider that traveling to Pluto by car would take 6,000 years, NASA estimates. The observable universe,...
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Hurricane Melissa a catastrophic Cat 4, deadly threat to Caribbean. Any Sarasota impact?
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Sarasota Herald Tribune - Florida
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Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 4 storm in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen further. Jamaica is under a hurricane warning, with forecasters predicting catastrophic flooding, landslides, and life-threatening storm...
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NAS houses 800+ personnel from NAS Guantanamo Bay ahead of Hurricane Melissa landfall
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Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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Naval Air Station Pensacola is housing over 800 non-essential personnel from Naval Air Station Guantanamo Bay ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s expected landfall. Roughly 864 non-mission essential personnel such as family members, contractors, civilian...
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Most of the rain has moved out
Most of the rain has moved out Much of the stormy weather has moved away but we could see a slight chance of rain for the rest of the day TONIGHT. GAME ON. STILL A WDSU FIRST WARNING WEATHER ALERT DAY. A LOT OF THE NASTY WEATHER IS MAINLY OFF TO...
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The Weather Authority: Clouds give way to rain as we brace for a wetter weather pattern
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WJSU - Alabama
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This forecast has a little bit of everything in it...but your outdoor activities today should all be fine! ALABAMA YESTERDAY High pressure remained in control of Alabama’s weather on Friday, but high clouds from thunderstorms to the west spread...
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Hurricane Melissa forecast to explode into Category 5 storm over Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa is forecast to be at Category 5 strength in the Caribbean within 24 hours as it heads for a Jamaica landfall — the first of what could be multiple landfalls for the catastrophic storm, forecasters said. The storm, which initially...
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Washington Parish boy at center of Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory found safe
Washington Parish boy at center of Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory found safe TONIGHT. GAME ON. STILL A WDSU FIRST WARNING WEATHER ALERT DAY. A LOT OF THE NASTY WEATHER IS MAINLY OFF TO THE EAST OF US HERE, BUT WE’RE GOING TO BE LOOKING...
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The 4 Largest Private Jet Fleets In The US
Private jets are the pinnacle of luxury travel, and a market has emerged to sell private jets not as a product but as a service. Now, you don't need to buy a private jet to experience the luxury of traveling on your own plane, because of various...
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Caribbean delegates get a taste of Axarquia’s finest
A group from the Caribbean visited Axarquia. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Almachar The Axarquia region welcomed a lively group of English-speaking Caribbean representatives, from Jamaica, Barbados and The Bahamas. They visited Spain through the...
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