Daily Archives: July 24, 2011

Panama Canal expansion will have significant impact on New York ports and world trade

Posted on July 24, 2011 by admin

On May 4, 1904, Panama granted the United States the right to build and operate the canal and control the five miles of land on either side of the water passage in exchange for annual payments. President Theodore Roosevelt viewed building … Continue reading →

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Crime in the Virgin Islands is mainly by islanders on other islanders but keep your wits about you!

Posted on July 24, 2011 by admin

This link to the Virgin Islands Police Department press releases is a lot better indication of what the crime situation is on the islands following the murder of a cruise ship passenger in 2010 at Coki Beach on St. Thomas. The … Continue reading →

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Booking a trip on a pirate ship is better than pirates booking your ship

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From Naples News Sailing the high seas, swashbuckling with a merry band of buccaneers who pillage and plunder for treasure: It resembles a scene from “Pirates of the Caribbean.” But tell Johnny Depp to stay home. You can lead the … Continue reading →

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Cruise ship skips Norway after bombing, will resume visits next week

Posted on July 24, 2011 by admin

From USA Today A Costa Cruises ship is skipping a call in Oslo, Norway today in the wake of Friday’s bombing in the city. The 2,720-passenger Costa Magica instead will head to Kristiansand, Norway. “The safety of our guests and … Continue reading →

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