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Officers Trained in Water Quality Monitoring
Government of the Virgin Islands
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More than 21 environmental and technical officers have completed training in water quality monitoring, data analysis and storage. The training session was organised by the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change in...
Head-on collision kills 2 on Highway 40, BEI investigating
CTV News
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August 19, 2024
Two people are dead after a head-on collision on Highway 40 near Saint-Barthélemy in the Lanaudière region on Sunday. According to the Bureau of Independent Investigations (BEI), Quebec's police watchdog, the incident began at 2:40 p.m. when...
Officers From the Ministry of Environment Receive Training on Water Quality Monitoring
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change in collaboration with H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Center Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES) and Spatial Innovision Ltd conducted a series of...
The 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025, From Foodie-Favorite Fishing Villages to Culture-Rich Cities
Caribbean Journal
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January 7, 2025
The Caribbean is evolving, just as its visitors are evolving. For every visitor looking to savor the region’s natural beauty, there’s another seeking out authentic cultural experiences, musical odysseys or wellness journeys. Then there are the...
Houston Resident Sues Local Laundromat for Negligence After Door Incident
Southeast Texas Record
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December 31, 2024
A Houston resident has filed a lawsuit following a harrowing incident at a local laundromat. On December 19, 2024, Gustavia Harris submitted a complaint in the District Court of Harris County against Corner Stone Washateria LLC and its owner,...
The Royals are famous for their predictable summer breaks at Balmoral, but where do they disappear to for a winter adventure?
Daily Mail
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December 26, 2024
When the Royal Family goes on holiday, they favour predictability and are often seen returning to the same places year after year. The late Queen would famously escape to her Scottish Highland retreat of Balmoral Castle for her annual summer break...
7,000 People Die Every Hour…
Gulf Insider
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December 24, 2024
In 2023, nearly 62 million lives were lost worldwide – an average of around 7,000 deaths every hour. These numbers reflect the impacts of aging, illness, and conflict, and Visual Capitalist’s Pallavi Rao takes a further look into the countries...
Abercrombie & Fitch CEO has dementia, claim lawyers amid sex trafficking charges
Daily Mail
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December 25, 2024
Attorneys representing longtime Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries in his sex trafficking and prostitution case have claimed he has dementia and will need to undergo a competency hearing to determine whether he can face the vile charges. The...
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO’s dementia may leave him incompetent to face sex charges, lawyers say
The Independent
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December 24, 2024
A former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch has dementia and late-onset Alzheimer’s that may leave him incompetent to stand trial for the sex trafficking charges he’s facing, his lawyers said in court documents filed in New York on Monday. Lawyers for...
7 Best Islands in the Caribbean for Solo Travel
Travel Awaits
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March 18, 2025
The Caribbean is one of the best places to get a taste of solo travel. Videos by TravelAwaits First, it’s endlessly gorgeous. Aside from its pristine beaches, the region’s islands are home to lush jungles and colorful reefs. Second, in addition to...
Ligne St Barth brings a tropical spa experience to Thermes Marins
Monaco Life
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December 8, 2024
Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo has welcomed Ligne St Barth, a luxury French-Caribbean cosmetics brand, for an exclusive pop-up running until 20th January 2025. Known for its use of tropical ingredients and innovative skincare techniques, Ligne St...
Grandiose luxury and 1,400 dead workers: The palace that wanted to be bigger than the Vatican
El País
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November 19, 2024
“Kill them! But kill them all, so that there is no one left to blame me.” This is the phrase uttered by a king, Charles IX of France who, faced with the possibility of a revolt of unforeseeable consequences, decided to take drastic measures. To...
Abercrombie CEO's boyfriend Matthew Smith dons ankle monitor as he walks free from court on sex trafficking charges
Daily Mail
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December 4, 2024
The boyfriend of disgraced Abercrombie CEO grinned as he walked free from court on sex trafficking charges as a clunky ankle monitor hugged his leg. Matthew Smith, 61, pleaded not guilty to one count of sex trafficking and 15 counts of engaging in...
Russian Athlete Darya Klishina in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Getting Ready"
Celebwell - Florida
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November 27, 2024
Darya Klishina, a mother of two and accomplished long jumper from Russia, is dedicated to maintaining her strength and fitness. She recently shared a video of her lifting weights, performing ab workouts, stretching, and more, captioned: "Getting...
Case studies | Knowledge base
PreventionWeb
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November 26, 2024
Theme - Any - Advocacy and media Capacity development Children and Youth Civil Society/NGOs Climate change Community-based DRR Critical infrastructure Cultural heritage Disaster risk management Early warning Economics of DRR Education and school...
5 Warm-Weather Yacht Charters For The Perfect Winter Vacation
Forbes
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Yachts in Gustavia, Saint-BarthelemyUniversal Images Group via Getty Images If you have ever seen pictures of the number of superyachts in and around St Barts on New Year's Eve, you will understand just how sought after a winter yacht charter in a...
5 Of The Best “Blue Mind” Theory Experiences Around The World
Forbes
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Atma Janzu at Le Barthélemy Hotel & SpaLe Barthélemy Hotel & Spa The “Blue Mind” theory was first popularized by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols whose best-selling book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, Or...
Disaster losses and damages data: Case studies
PreventionWeb
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November 8, 2024
Themes - Any - Advocacy and media Capacity development Children and Youth Civil Society/NGOs Climate change Community-based DRR Critical infrastructure Cultural heritage Disaster risk management Early warning Economics of DRR Education and school...
People on the Move: Kalibri Labs, The Lux Collective, Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman, The Sebastian-Vail, A Timbers Resort
Hotels Mag
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KALIBRI LABS NAMES PRESIDENT, COO Kalibri Labs has welcomed Kristen Clark as its new president and chief operating officer. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in scaling tech companies and transforming big data into actionable growth...
COP29
PreventionWeb
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October 30, 2024
Themes - Any - Advocacy and media Capacity development Children and Youth Civil Society/NGOs Climate change Community-based DRR Critical infrastructure Cultural heritage Disaster risk management Early warning Economics of DRR Education and school...