This Caribbean Island Is Famous For Beautiful Beaches and All-inclusive Resorts—and It’s the Birthplace of Reggae and Jerk Cooking

Top 5 Can’t Miss For over 70 years, Half Moon has been one of the most iconic resorts in the Caribbean, exuding a refined elegance that stands the test of time. From Doctor's Cave Beach in Montego Bay to hidden stretches of sand at the far reaches...

Ghalibaf holds talks with Venezuela's Maduro in Latin America

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is on a tour to Latin America, met with Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela, on Monday night. During this meeting, they discussed bilateral issues and cooperation between Tehran and...

CARIBBEAN AUTHORS REACH #1 ON AMAZON WITH NEW LEADERSHIP BOOK

Chambersburg Storyteller Stephen Holoviak Discusses New Book--Retribution--at Franklin County Visitors Bureau's June Lunch & Learn

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau is hosting a WhoDunit Lunch & Learn with local author and storyteller Stephen Holoviak on June 12, 11:30 AM to 1 PM, to celebrate the release of his newest book,...

IDEA ALLEY: Revisiting favorite Mexico Chiquito taste alikes

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Last week's recipes for Mexican-style punch and cheese dip like Mexico...

Caribbean Airlines offers ‘sincere apology’ for New River map blunder

The offending map is at right Even as Caribbean Airlines (CAL) issued a “sincere and unreserved apology” yesterday for publishing an incomplete map of Guyana in its in-flight magazine, Caribbean Beat, Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud says it is a...

The Aztec Calendar: Knowledge of the Ancient Mexica Culture

Is the world coming to an end in 2012? According to the Aztec calendar (different from the Mayan calendar), this is actually not the case. The Dawn of the Sixth Sun (Blossoming Books, 2012), by mystic and teacher of the Toltec/Aztec lineage Sergio...

New Rare Book Catalogues: Five Rare Books for Collectors

A selection of five of the latest rare book catalogues currently available from booksellers including: Bernard Quaritch's May New Acquisitions list is a curated selection of 32 freshly catalogued items. "Amongst them you will find works on...

Royal Caribbean’s Oversold Adventure of the Seas Makes Tempting Offers

Here we go again! Another Royal Caribbean sailing – this time for the 3,807-guest Adventure of the Seas – has been overbooked. The sailing in question is a 6-night Western Caribbean cruise to Labadee, Haiti; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Perfect Day at...

Americans slow to book summer travel amid deal hunting

REUTERS/EDUARDO MUNOZ/FILE PHOTO People drive along the Governor Alfred E. Driscoll Bridge at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, under rising gas prices and record inflation, in Keasbey, New Jersey, on May 27. NEW YORK >> This year’s hottest...

The story of Maria da Penha, the woman whose name was given to Brazil's domestic violence law

Maria da Penha holds the book where she tells her story, ‘I survived, I can tell’. Photo: José Cruz/Agência Brasil, used with permission. In 1983, Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes, a Brazilian biopharmacist, survived two homicide attempts at home....

I've been to 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 7 mistakes first-time visitors should avoid making.

The Caribbean is the perfect vacation destination for those looking for warm weather, endless beaches, and exciting activities on and off the water. From nightlife and water sports to great food and historical attractions, the Caribbean has...

Local author’s new book feather’s its way into reader’s hearts

Josef Brown County native Constance Glidden Josef has released her second book with Christian Faith Publishing, “Feathered Friends”, a heartwarming tale that shares the importance of showing kindness and integrity to others, even if they are not...

Peace has long been elusive in rural Colombia – Black women’s community groups try to bring it closer each day

It’s been almost nine years since Colombia celebrated a landmark peace agreement between one guerrilla group and the government, and three years since President Gustavo Petro vowed “total peace.” But in reality, the country’s decades-long internal...

Caribbean-Canada leaders dialogue 2025 ‘study tour’ ends on a high note in Dominica

In a fitting close to a transformative week of dialogue, cultural immersion, and policy exchange, Dr. Gerard Jean-Jacques, Ambassador for CARICOM and Commissioner to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), hosted a distinguished...

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2025: The Best Travel Experiences You Can Book With Hotel Points

Use hotel points to enjoy special, one-of-a-kind experiences with father and son. getty Hotel points are a valuable loyalty currency that you can earn from frequent travel, but also from credit card spending. Many credit cards are affiliated with...

U.S. travelers slow to book summer getaways amid discount hunting

Published: 03 Jun. 2025, 20:48 A Delta Air Lines plane takes off from Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on May 30. [AFP/YONHAP] This year's hottest summer travel trend? Waiting for deals. U.S. tourists are scaling back travel plans...

Venezuela Dismantles Network Manipulating Parallel Dollar: Government Defends Economic Sovereignty

Government strikes back against economic sabotage, Ministry of Interior, Justice and Peace dismantles illegal network: there are 25 detainees for manipulating the parallel dollar.Photo:EFE. June 2, 2025 Hour: 4:43 pm The Venezuelan government has...

ICMP: UK music publishing market valued at $1.7 billion

The ICMP, the global trade body for the music publishing industry, has issued its first ever economic report on key international music publishing markets. The ICMP Music Publishing Markets Analysis 2025 disclosed the findings of a detailed survey...

Bloomsbury signs Hugh Bonneville's first children's book

Bloomsbury Children’s Books has signed the first children’s book series from Paddington and Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville. Publisher Ellen Holgate bought UK and Commonwealth rights, excluding Canada, from Rachel Petty at The Blair...