Tourism and Oil revenue gone : North Africa on the Edge of Collapse

According to official figures, Morocco has recorded 4,065 COVID-19 infections and 161 deaths from the novel coronavirus; Algeria 3,382 cases and 425 deaths; Tunisia 939 cases and 38 deaths; and Libya 61 cases and two deaths. The novel coronavirus was late in arriving to North Africa but the number of COVID-19 cases has been increasing […]

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Mayors not happy with Governors dictating crisis response

The US Federal Government under President Trump threatens States in regards to COVID -19 State Governors often want to overrule county mayors-  Jurisdiction issues in a crisis situation. Hawaii seems to be an excellent example when Hawaii Governor Ige wants to take charge of his State ordering his 4 county mayors of the 4 counties in […]

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National Guards and jail instead of flower leis for Hawaiian visitors

Tourists are not welcome in the Aloha State at this time. While it’s not illegal to arrive in Hawaii during COVID-19, it will no longer be fun. Hawaii National Guard is now at airports in Honolulu, Kahului, Lihue, Kona, and Hilo welcoming visitors not with a traditional flower lei, but with enhanced screening. Screening includes […]

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France and Netherlands pledge €11 billion in ’emergency aid’ to Air France-KLM

The government of France said that it will provide €7 billion in emergency COVID-19 aid to Air France-KLM. The Dutch national flag carrier, KLM, will also receive up to €4 billion from the government of the Netherlands. Dutch Finance Minister Wopke Hoekstra announced that the KLM aid package of up to €4 billion ($4.32 billion) […]

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12 Park Rangers killed in deadly attack on UNESCO World Heritage Site

Virunga National Park is A UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s known as Africas oldest and most biologically diverse protected area. Today the park was a scene of terror. It was one of the deadliest attacks in the park, Africa’s oldest and most biologically diverse protected area. The park was […]

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SkyWest receives $438 million in payroll support under CARES Act

SkyWest, Inc.  today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary SkyWest Airlines has entered into a Payroll Support Program Agreement with the U.S. Treasury Department to receive a total of approximately $438 million under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Of the $438 million, approximately $337 million will be a direct grant and […]

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Sandals Foundation: A Decade of Facing the Caribbean

For over 10 years, the Sandals Foundation has been a way for Sandals and Beaches to give back to the community through initiatives that support, uplift, and improve the lives of the Caribbean people. That’s a decade of facing the Caribbean and fostering positive change through community, educational, and environmental projects. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm […]

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Belize State of Emergency: Official Statement of Prime Minister

The Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow delivered an address to the citizens of Belize on the current Belize state of emergency because of the COVID-19 coronavirus and the way forward: My Fellow Belizeans, I take this opportunity to update you on the most recent developments in our ongoing struggle against COVID-19. Thankfully, we are holding steady […]

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Nearly half of Americans canceled summer travel due to COVID-19

Uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has caused nearly half (48%) of Americans to cancel their summer travel plans for this year leading to more distress for the travel industry. Additionally, 1 in 6 Americans also said they would wait a full year before traveling again. Unfortunately, canceled travel isn’t the only thing causing trouble for […]

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Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center Redding California under new management

The Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, a 125-room full-service hotel located near the Shasta Cascade region in Redding, California signed a management contract with Marin Management, Inc., a California-based hotel management company. Conveniently located near downtown Redding, Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center offers the area’s largest privately-owned convention center, with six meeting rooms […]

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