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Exuma Boat Explosion, USA Independence Celebrated in TCI

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#Exuma, July 4, 2018 – Bahamas – Bahamians are still reeling from the tragedy which struck over the weekend and caused severe injury and worst of all, death to a group of tourists on route to see the famous swimming pigs.  The Party of 10 was enjoying a lazy speed boat ride to Big Major’s Cay from mainland Exuma when a sudden explosion turned a day of laughter and fun, into a day of tragedy. 

A woman on her wedding anniversary died.  A woman sitting nearest the engine, lost both her legs.  Others are still in hospital between The Bahamas and South Florida and two nations are mourning.  The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism  says there is an investigation already launched into what happened to cause the explosion on board the 4Cs Excursion vessel… thousands of thank yous rang out for the help which came from Bahamian Police, US Coast Guard, Health Minister and medical staff to civilians who rushed to the rescue.

The tragedy happened just days before the USA celebrated 242 years of independence.  In the Turks and Caicos, Ricky’s Flamingo Café marked the day with a beach party and fireworks.  Visitors and residents flocked to the hot spot, and home of the annual Race for the Conch – eco sea swim – for the evening’s festivities.  

 

 

 

Header: Young woman injured in boating accident.

 

 

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Guyana’s financial support for Palestine

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Rashaed Esson

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#Palestine#Guyana, April 24, 2024 – A cheque of over GY$110 million which is USD$500 thousand, was presented to President Irfaan Ali, at a handover ceremony on April 23, in support of Palestine for Humanitarian efforts, according to reports.

The money, raised by Muslims and non Muslims, comes after an appeal by the National Ramadan Village during the month of Ramadan.

It will be sent to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) to help the victims of the ongoing war.

 

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Royal Caribbean Cancels Haiti Trips

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Rashaed Esson

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#Haiti#RoyalCaribbean, April 26, 2024- Royal Caribbean has decided to cancel all of its trips to Labadee, a popular destination in Haiti due to the worsening crisis, putting further strain on the country’s tourism sector. Cancellations were initially set to last until mid March but now they have been extended through the summer into September, according to a post by Royal Caribbean. A spokesperson for the organization is reported saying the Global Security and Intel team is monitoring the situation in Haiti, further expressing that the cancellations come as the safety and security of its guests are top priority.

 

 

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Haiti Transitional Council Sworn in- Henry Officially Resigns

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Rashaed Esson

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#Haiti#TransitionalCouncil#ArielHenry, April 26, 2024 – Haiti’s de facto Prime Minister Ariel Henry officially resigned, following the swearing in of the nine member transitional presidential council on Thursday April 25, 2024. He publicly announced his resignation in a post on Facebook. This follows Henry’s promise last month to exit office after gang members blocked his return to Haiti from Kenya.

 

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