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Mapped: Global Income Level Classification, by Country
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: High, Middle, and Low Income Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...
“Johnny Hallyday”
PEI’s Acadian duo Sirène et Matelot (Lennie Gallant and Patricia Richard) released the song “Johnny Hallyday,” an excerpt from their latest album Un monde de dissonance. The song was commissioned by American songwriter Jimmy Buffett, a close...
USVI leads with impact at CTO Week in New York City
The US Virgin Islands has reported a successful showing at this year’s Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Annual Caribbean Week in New York City. From vibrant Carnival pop-ups in Times Square to thought leadership on regional growth, the...
Internationally wanted watch thief arrested at Schiphol
A 39-year-old Serbian man was arrested at Schiphol Airport on Tuesday for involvement in the sale of stolen watches, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) reported. The man was internationally wanted and was apprehended during a routine...
What you need to know about France's 2025 summer sales
Summer means sales season in France, with the government-regulated period of discounts. Here's what you need to know about the 2025 summer sales. In France there are only two official 'soldes' - sales - period per year, one in summer and one in...
Summary: Regent’s 2027-28 Season at a Glance
Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently announced 2027-28 season includes global itineraries. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the company’s deployment plans, which include the first full season of the new Seven Seas Prestige. Africa and...
Remote Monitoring Systems Installed at the Glendon Hospital
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has introduced advanced remote life signs monitoring systems in Glendon Hospital’s wards. Funded by the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity (RESEMBID) program, this initiative...
5 Reasons Americans Love Booking Villas In St. Barts
(MENAFN- GetNews) Americans are embracing St. Barts for its blend of French-Caribbean charm, private villas, tax-free shopping, and seamless travel from the U.S. Image by Jeanne Le Menn SAINT-BARTHÉLEMY, FRENCH WEST INDIES - St. Barts continues...
Mercelina, Gumbs sign Letter of Intent for regional cooperation on waste
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Prime Minister Luc Mercelina and Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs cosigned a letter of intent, the Gustavia Appeal, in support of regional cooperation...
Erevan rethinks strategy with expanded offering and multiple projects
After a dazzling start, Erevan is consolidating its position by rethinking its strategy. Founded in Saint-Tropez in 2021 by Evan Morello-Boghossian, the women's and men's ready-to-wear and fragrance brand has multiplied its projects in recent...
The book that explains why Barneys still matters in fashion
What Made Barneys So Special Getty ImagesStyle Points is a column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. A 1972 commercial imagined a young Barney Pressman sitting on a Brooklyn stoop with young Humphrey Bogart and young Louis...
STYLE POINTS What Made Barneys So Special Gene Pressman’s new memoir tells the story of a store that became a New York icon. By Véronique Hyland
Style Points is a column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. A 1972 commercial imagined a young Barney Pressman sitting on a Brooklyn stoop with young Humphrey Bogart and young Louis Armstrong, talking about what they dreamed of...
Yven becomes first woman to win Transat Paprec twice in dramatic finish
Charlotte Yven on Friday became the first woman to win the Transat Paprec twice, crossing the Caribbean finish line with co-skipper Hugo Dhallenne after a nail-biting finale that saw the top 13 boats finish within three hours of each other. The...
Sailing-Yven becomes first woman to win Transat Paprec twice in dramatic finish
(Reuters) -Charlotte Yven on Friday became the first woman to win the Transat Paprec twice, crossing the Caribbean finish line with co-skipper Hugo Dhallenne after a nail-biting finale that saw the top 13 boats finish within three hours of each...
I've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the 5 I'd definitely visit again.
I've been to more than 30 tropical islands around the world.Kelly Magyarics I've visited 30 tropical islands around the world, but five stand out from the rest. Bora Bora and Curaçao's beautiful beaches make them the perfect places for a relaxing...
5 Important Facts About Air Caraibes
For the most part, major global airlines slot cleanly into one of two categories. They are either international legacy carriers, airlines which primarily service business travelers, or low-cost airlines, carriers which primarily aim to serve...
Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Rattles U.S. Virgin Islands and Neighboring Territories
ST. THOMAS — A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the northeastern Caribbean early Sunday morning, shaking buildings and startling residents across the U.S. Virgin Islands and surrounding territories. The tremor occurred at approximately 2:58 a.m....
This French Nursing Home Accepts Inmates Others Won’t
Like the general population, France’s prison population is aging. In 2019, nearly 2600 inmates were over the age of 60, and close to 500 were over 70. According to the French Prison Administration Directorate (DAP), 115 of these individuals were...