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Hurricane Dorian: Bahamas sees ‘unprecedented devastation’
From BBC Hurricane Dorian appears to have caused “unprecedented” devastation in the Bahamas, the country’s leader says. The storm, the second-strongest Atlantic hurricane on record, remains “extremely dangerous”, said Prime Minister Hubert Minnis. Some 13,000 houses are feared damaged or…
Tropical Storm Philippe dissipates after spawning tornadoes
By Mike Clary and Aric Chokey From Sun-Sentinel What a difference a day makes! Tropical Storm Philippe dumped 5-10″ of rain on us Saturday and early Sunday with 2 confirmed tornadoes. Behind the cold front, Sunday turned out beautiful with…
US Judge allows Colombians to pursue torture claims against Chiquita
By Monika Gonzalez Mesa, From Daily Business Review A federal judge allowed torture claims to stand in a lawsuit brought by thousands of Colombian laborers who claim Chiquita Brands International Inc. paid $1.7 million over nine years to a violent…
MHCapital Exec leads $15M refinancing for Caribbean resort
By Samantha Joseph, From Daily Business Review A West Palm Beach executive helped extend a capital markets-based real estate lender’s international reach with a $15.2 million loan to a hotel operator in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Don Stevens, who leads…
Silver Airways files application to establish service to Cuba
From South Florida Caribbean News Silver Airways, Florida’s airline of choice applies for routes serving all 10 Cuban destinations from 5 Florida cities Fort Lauderdale – Silver Airways, which operates more routes within Florida and between Florida and the Bahamas…
Ex-Dominican leader has softer line on citizenship
By Matt Sedensky, From sfgate West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP) — A former, and possibly future, president of the Dominican Republic said Tuesday that migrant children who were issued birth certificates should be granted citizenship in his country, a somewhat…
Cayman Pirates win touch ruggerfest
By Mark Robson From Cayman Rugby (CRFU): The Cayman Pirates left these shores last weekend in search of gold and glory and found both with an outstanding win in the Fort Lauderdale Ruggerfest Touch Tournament 2014. This merry band of…
