Some Labor Day Rihanna In A ‘Kini Action

Rihanna was spotted flaunting her bikini ready body on the beaches of Hawaii this Labor Day holiday. Must be nice. Looks like she put those lungs to work let loose with her goat yodel skills just for fun. RihRih is currently in Hawaii shooting scenes for her film role in “Battleship” which probably can explain [...]

Bahamas judge halts extortion retrial in Travolta case

A Bahamas judge dismissed charges Monday against two alleged extortionists, halting a planned retrial in a case involving the death of Hollywood star John Travolta's son, court sources said.

Man gored to death at Spanish bull run

A 41-year-old carpenter has died after being gored in a running-of-the-bulls event in central Spain. read more

Undeterred by Earl, tourists flock to region for holiday weekend

If the lack of parking and the heavy traffic at Wrightsville Beach on Monday afternoon are any indication, the looming hurricane that ended up missing the Cape Fear region didn’t keep the tourists inland this Labor Day weekend.

Missing Camano Island man found safe

CAMANO ISLAND, Wash. - A Camano Island man reported missing since Friday was found safe on Monday. Friends and family had distributed flyers on Sunday in their attempt to find Brandon Honold. Thy had become concerned when he did not come home Friday and did not show up for work on Saturday.

West Indian parade fetes Caribbean culture in NYC

NEW YORK -- It's a holiday twice over for New Yorkers and others with ties to the Caribbean. Labor Day also is the day for the annual West Indian American Day Carnival. The Brooklyn parade is one of the...

Juanma heading to Vegas

World champion Juan Manuel Lopez of Puerto Rico will be at ringside when Yuriorkis Gamboa and Orlando Salido rumble in Top Rank’s ‘Battle of the Champions’ at the Palms Resort Casino on Saturday, Sept. 11. Gamboa and Salido are world featherweight champions.

US Coast Guard in Puerto Rico calls off search for missing Ukrainian sailor

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The U.S. Coast Guard has called off its search for a Ukrainian sailor who disappeared from a cargo ship off the west coast of Puerto Rico, ending a two-day effort.

Week in Cuba: 8/30

Cuban government desperate for cash tell foreign investors they can build resorts for golf lovers / One of six recently released Cuban dissidents arrives in Madrid / U.S.-Cuba embargo doesn't stop pirated U.S. Cuba - Madrid - United States embargo against Cuba - Caribbean - Sanctions

Local News

KAHULUI - The University of Hawaii Center Maui is offering community "drop-in" hours and hosting several degree-preparation workshops for prospective students.

Garmin Unveils nüLink 1695, nüvi 2200 and 2300 series GPS Units

Garmin's nüLink 1695 GPS features a 5-inch screen and loads of interactive services, while the 2200 and 2300 series aim at more budget-minded users.

Saudi legal system a bane for businesses

RIYADH: Turki AlBallaa wants to bring foreign investment to Saudi Arabia but judicial system stands in his way.

Whidbey Island preservation effort has 1 week left

EVERETT, Wash. - A group gathering money to preserve a piece of land on Whidbey Island have until Friday to raise the last $525,000. The deadline is one established by the banks that own the property. The Herald newspaper reports more than 1,000 groups and individuals have donated to save the last large contiguous woods on Whidbey Island. Donations are coming from around the world. If the land ...

Bahamas judge dismisses Travolta extortion case

A judge in the Bahamas on Monday dismissed the charges against two people accused of trying to extort $25 million from John Travolta over his son's death after the Hollywood actor requested the case be dropped.

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case

NASSAU, Bahamas - A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the actor decided he no longer wanted another trial stemming from the death of his son.

South Padre Island braces for Tropical Storm Hermine

South Padre Island officials are bracing for Tropical Storm Hermine, which is now expected to make landfall sooner than previously forecast.

Valley to avoid Earlâs big blow

Emergency response officials with Halifax and Northampton counties conferred with state leaders this morning, estimating the eye of Hurricane Earl will pass around 60 miles off the coast of North Carolina.

Heavy rain forces road closures in North Island

Slips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.Police this afternoon urged motorists to drive carefully with dipped headlights after slips...

Corporate/Company Law

The recent Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal decision in Trade and Commerce Bank v. Island Point Properties S.A. has important implications for insolvency law within the British Virgin Islands, as well as for other jurisdictions which share a similar statutory framework to the BVI's Insolvency Act 2003 (the "Act").

Corporate/Company Law

The recent Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal decision in Trade and Commerce Bank v. Island Point Properties S.A. has important implications for insolvency law within the British Virgin Islands, as well as for other jurisdictions which share a similar statutory framework to the BVI's Insolvency Act 2003 (the "Act").

Caribbean Association of North Alabama gives locals a dose of island fun

Soulful sounds of soca, calypso and even the rhythmic tunes of reggae consumed Stoner Field Park Sunday afternoon to transform the area into an island paradise.

Bahamas drops charges in John Travolta extortion case

NASSAU, Bahamas â€” A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges today against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the prosecutor said the actor no longer wanted to pursue a case stemming from the death of his teenage son.

Bahamas judge has dismissed charges in John Travolta extortion case at request of actor

Bahamas judge has dismissed charges in John Travolta extortion case at request of actor.

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case

A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the prosecutor said the actor no longer wanted to pursue a case stemming from the death of his teenage son. Bahamas - John Travolta - Actor - Caribbean - Extortion

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case

NASSAU, BAHAMAS (AP) - A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the actor decided he no longer wanted to face the pain of a new trial stemming from the death of his teenage son on the ...

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from actor John Travolta after the prosecutor said Mr. Travolta no longer wanted to pursue a case stemming from the death of his teenage son. Prosecutor Neil Braithwaite submitted a motion ...

Bahamas Drops Charges in Travolta Extortion Case

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case at request of actor Extortion - Caribbean - Bahamas - Travel and Tourism - Business and Economy

Sailing the Galapagos Islands in style

(CNN) -- With its Giant Tortoises, fearless Sea Lions, colorful crabs and endless other vivid and unusual species, the Galapagos Islands maintain an almost mythical status among the world's must-see natural wonders.

Faroe Islands Coach Brian Kerr Warns Side Against Italy's Antonio Cassano

Faroe Islands players have been warned not to lose sight of Antonio Cassano when they take on Italy on Tuesday night. Coach Brian Kerr has underlined the task at hand for his players as they cling onto slim hopes of causing an upset in the Euro 2012 qualifier at Artemio Franchi.

Man gored to death in bull run

A man has been gored to death during a running of the bulls festival at a town in central Spain. Related Stories China pilots faked CVs - report Fishermen 'looted sinking boat' Two die as Spanish train hits truck Adultery case woman to be flogged Travolta extortion case dropped

Bahamas judge has dismissed charges in John Travolta extortion case at request of actor

NASSAU, Bahamas - Bahamas judge has dismissed charges in John Travolta extortion case at request of actor. This killer is strangely bloodless - Aiming for more sophisticated thrills, "The American" drains the charisma from George Clooney.

Islands warn rich nations’ emissions pledges fall short

BONN—Rich nations’ emissions reductions pledges fall dramatically short of what is required to limit global warming to two degrees centigrade, a group of 43 small islands said on Tuesday at UN climate talks.

Travel Picks: 10 top romantic hotels

LONDON—In need of a romantic break, but don’t know where to go? Boutique hotel connoisseurs Mr & Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) play Cupid with a hand-picked selection of 10 of the most seductive stays worldwide.

Transgender Woman Battles Sexism in Cuba

In a documentary that premiered in mid-August, a transexual who was the first to undergo gender reassignment surgery in Cuba in 1988, highlights how, more than 20 years later and after a lot of struggle, there has been a positive change for trans people in the country but how she now feels trapped and must battle against the ingrained sexism that still lurks in Cuban society, thus providing a ...

The Hawaii of China

Pearl River Garden Hotel, right above the boardwalk on Dadong Hai beach, is a Chinese-style four-star hotel. Writer Tony Atherton says that means the beds are about as comfortable as a sheet of plywood.

Is Offshore Investing For You?

There are benefits with offshore investments, but you need to balance the risk and reward.

Is Offshore Investing For You?

There are benefits with offshore investments, but you need to balance the risk and reward.

Athletics: Lagat scores double win at Continental Cup

INDIANAPOLIS - Familiar with completing doubles at major Championship meets, Bernard Lagat did it once again, winning the men's 3,000 and 5,000m at the 2010 IAAF Continental Cup at Poljud Stadium in Split, Croatia.

Latin America & Caribbean

A 70cm (27-inch) tall Colombian has been named the world's shortest living man by Guinness World Records. Edward Nino Hernandez, 24, weighs only 10kg (22lbs). His mother said he had not grown since he was two years old.

Colombia, Portugal Sign DTA,

A double taxation agreement signed between Colombia and Portugal adds to those already concluded by Colombia with Spain, Switzerland, Chile, Canada, Mexico and South Korea.

Utah Jazz: Kids benefit from C.J. Miles' working vacation

SALT LAKE CITY — Despite having wide-open summers and oodles of cash, C.J. Miles isn't one to spend his millions or his spare time going on cruises, safaris or soaking up the sun on pristine beaches.

UN body forecasts Caribbean trade surge

SANTIAGO, Chile (CMC) â€” A new United Nations study says that regional exports will grow by 21.4 per cent this year primarily because of purchases from Asia and increased demands from the United States.

The Faroe Islands Slam Italy Over Training Ground Facilities

The Faroe Islands , the next opponents of Italy in the Euro 2012 qualifiers on Tuesday evening, were in disbelief with the facilities they had been given in Florence to prepare for the encounter with the Azzurri.

Sayonara, shoobies: Locals reclaim the Shore

With Hurricane Earl now history at the Jersey Shore, another storm also is winding down. Labor Day ends the frenzied peak tourism season, and locals up and down the coast will tell you it's the moment they've waited for all summer.

Weapons inspection at Christmas Island

LAWYERS and a Perth magistrate will visit Christmas Island to view the detention centre and weapons allegedly used in a riot last year.

More road closures in North Island

Slips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.

Lawyers visit detention centre for trial

Lawyers and a Perth magistrate will travel to Christmas Island to view the detention centre and weapons allegedly used in a riot there last year.

Kuveyt Turk's debut sukuk to open door for Turkey

Magistrate to inspect detention centre

A magistrate will travel to Christmas Island this week to inspect the detention centre where eight Sri Lankan asylum seekers are alleged to have taken part in a riot.

Group warns Cuba trade embargo could hurt a spill response

The trade embargo against Cuba could undermine efforts to prevent or respond to an oil spill threatening the U.S. coast after Cuba launches a drilling program in the Straits of Florida next year, a Houston-based industry group said.