Wis. reaches deal on military, overseas voting

Wisconsin election officials and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement on how the state will comply with a new law designed to ensure all military and overseas voters have their ballots counted.

Jekyll Island, Ga. developing conservation plan

Jekyll Island officials have begun gathering public comment for a plan to protect natural habitats on the state-owned island.

Steele stumps for Republicans halfway around the world

With less than two months to go before Election Day, Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele is focusing his energies on trying to elect Republicans in … Guam? The embattled RNC chair has spent the last several days on a distinctly unusual campaign tour--at least to judge by the way his predecessors have typically kicked [... ]

Wis. reaches deal with feds on military voting

Wisconsin election officials and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement over how the state will comply with a new law designed to make sure all military and overseas voters have their ballots counted.

Cuba mourns Pastors for Peace founder Lucius Walker

The Reverend Lucius Walker, who led an annual convoy of US solidarity activists to Cuba in defiance of Washington's nearly half-century-old blockade, has died of a heart attack at the age of 80.

Indy museum to present work at Venice exhibition

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Museum of Art will present the work of two Puerto Rico-based artists at the International Art Exhibition at the 2011 Venice Biennale in Italy. Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla are known for their art which is a mixture of sculpture, photography, video, sound and ...

Developing News: Submarine crews return for reunion

Although the U.S.S. Razorback last served in the U.S. Navy forty years ago, her former crewmembers have returned once again.

Calendar 9/9 to 9/19/10

On September 12, Gene Casey and The Lone Sharks perform at the Wade’s Beach Beach Blast on Shelter Island. Outdoors SAT SEP 11 Sag Harbor Cove Kayak with the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. Meet 10 a.m. on Cove Road West. Bring your own kayak/canoe and life vest (mandatory). 283-2638. Sag Harbor Walking Tour with the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. [...]

Ratings Roundup: Colonial Group, Flagstone Alliance, Hannover Re (debt)

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of 'A-' (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a-" of the life/health and property/casualty operating subsidiaries of ...

Thousands attend Onset Cape Verdean Festival

More than 17,000 took in Saturday's Onset Cape Verdean Festival, which was a peaceful jubilee of music, sun, heritage, and food until a stabbing marred the otherwise festive celebration late in the afternoon.

Rock Island School earns prestigious ‘Blue Ribbon’ award

ROCK ISLAND — The U.S. Secretary of Education named Rock Island Elementary a National Blue Ribbon School today, which is a designation reserved for top-performing schools. The local elementary was one of four Blue Ribbon schools in the state, and one of 304 nationwide.

Huge fire at Venezuelan fuel terminal in Bonaire

A huge fire caused by a lightning strike has halted operations at a Venezuelan fuel terminal on the Dutch island of Bonaire. Island Gov. Glenn Thode says crews have isolated the fire and should extinguish it by the end of Thursday. The fire is visible across... Bonaire - Caribbean - Netherlands Antilles - Travel and Tourism - Business and Economy

Big Island police search for missing man

Big Island Police are searching for a 57-year-old Kona man who was reported missing on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. William "Billy" Palea of Honalo, North Kona, was last seen on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, in the Captain Cook, South Kona area around 7:30 a.m.

Peter Island, British Virgin Islands: Liming in the Leewards

Caribbean resorts might all look similar but that doesn't mean they offer the same experience, as Liz Vercoe discovers in Antigua and the British Virgin Islands.

Peter Island, British Virgin Islands: Liming in the Leewards

Caribbean resorts might all look similar but that doesn't mean they offer the same experience, as Liz Vercoe discovers in Antigua and the British Virgin Islands.

Westerly boy schooled in NYC: Who pays?

PROVIDENCE - A boy with disabilities who attends private school in New York City is still considered a resident of Westerly, where he attended public schools until fifth grade, the Rhode Island education commissioner's office says in a recent ruling.

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.

Hawaii: Hotel tax revenue jumps 25 percent

(AP:HONOLULU) Hotel tax revenues in Hawaii have jumped nearly 25 percent in the first two months of the fiscal year. The increase follows both a 1 percentage point increase in the transient accommodations tax and a rebound in the number of tourists visiting the islands.

Rhode Island to receive a $33M education grant

Federal officials said Rhode Island will receive a $33 million grant to support state education jobs. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said in a statement released Wednesday that the money will "keep hundreds of teachers in the classroom" this academic year.

Island Road repairs hit another delay

HOUMA — Bids to rebuild the hurricane-damaged Island Road came in about $1 million over budget, but negotiations are under way to reduce the final price tag.

Island Road repairs hit another delay

HOUMA — Bids to rebuild the hurricane-damaged Island Road came in about $1 million over budget, but negotiations are under way to reduce the final price tag.

Island Boyz tops Labor Day softball

CNMI Island Boyz defeated Pac-Chain, 9-8, in seven innings to crown itself champion of the 6th Annual CNMI Labor Day Softball Tournament held this past Labor Day weekend at the Russell Road Sports Complex in Kent, Washington.

AT&T Invests More Than $9 Million in Its Hawaii Wireless Network

HONOLULU, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In just the first six months of this year, AT&T* invested more than $9 million in its wireless networks to continue improving customer service in Hawaii. The wireless investment in Hawaii is part of an overall capital investment of $11 million into AT&T's wireless and wireline networks in the state during the first half of 2010. Service enhancements ...

Westman Islands Ferry Herjólfur Sails to Thorlákshöfn

Herjólfur will be sailing between the Westman Islands and its former harbor Thorlákshöfn today and the coming days, visir.is reports. In the past few days, the ferry has not been able to sai l to its new harbor at Landeyjahöfn because of the tides.

QXM Receives Proposal From its Parent Company XING Regarding Purchase of Minority Shareholdings

Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. , a manufacturer of mobile handsets in the People's Republic of China , today announced that it has received a proposal from its parent company, Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc. , regarding the acquisition of all outstanding ordinary shares of QXM that XING does not currently own, by way of a Scheme of Arrangement under British Virgin Islands law.

Md. police: Pilots facing more danger from lasers

Police in Maryland say this summer's boardwalk novelty, the laser pointer, is becoming a menace to pilots around the region.

Archipelago Learning Enhances Study Island High School Product for Increased Career and College Readiness

DALLAS -- Archipelago Learning Inc. , a leading subscription-based online education company, today announced the release of the latest version of The Island, part of Archipelago Learning's leading subscription-based Study Island product offering for high school students and teachers.

JetBlue to add new Caribbean flights

NEW YORK — JetBlue Airways Corp. said yesterday that it will begin offering service from New York and Boston to the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean in February. Caribbean - JetBlue Airways - Turks and Caicos Islands - New York City - Turks Caicos

Tiny Pest Threatens Hawaii's Coffee Crop

A beetle known asthe coffee berry borer that threatens the health of Hawaii’scoffee industry has been found on several farms in Kona on the Big Island.

Pen pals have shared news for 50 years between Ohio, Hawaii

BRUNSWICK— Twenty years is a long time for faraway friends to go between visits, especially over a relationship that has spanned 50 years and nearly 5,000 miles. Longtime pen pals Karen Harrison and Irene Matsumoto, both 61, have met five times during their friendship, which began at age 12 in 1960 through a world friendship club [...]

Fidel latest to say Cuba's communism doesn't work

Cuba's communist economic model has come in for criticism from an unlikely source: Fidel Castro. The revolutionary leader told a visiting American journalist and a U.S.-Cuba policy expert that the island's state-dominated system is in need of change.

GSME And Plastec International To Present At The Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference On September 14 ...

GSME Acquisition Partners I ("GSME"), a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of acquiring an operating business having its primary business operations in the People's Republic of China, and privately-held Plastec International Holdings Limited ("Plastec" or the "Company"), a plastic injection molding and finishing business, today announced that management of the two are ...

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.

New version of ATI Catalyst drivers appear

THE INQUIRER 10.8 reveals new cards on the way

Cuba's communist system gets panned by unlikely source _ revolutionary leader Fidel Castro

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba's communist economic model has come in for criticism from an unlikely source: Fidel Castro.

Cuba's Soviet-style economic model no longer workable: Castro

London, Sept.9 : Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has said that Cuba's Soviet-style economic model 'doesn't even work for us anymore'.

Pine women helping others find hidden treasure through consignment sales

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Fidel Latest to Say Cuba's Communism Doesn't Work

Cuba's communist system gets panned by unlikely source _ revolutionary leader Fidel Castro Cuba - Fidel Castro - Communism - United States - Caribbean

US sex offenders see sanctuary in Caribbean sun

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Jeffrey Allen Weathers moved from Alaska to an oceanfront apartment in the Caribbean, but his new neighbors soon suspected the heavyset American hadn't come for the sun.

Indian Court Upholds $2.6 Billion Tax Bill for Vodafone

In a landmark ruling Wednesday, the Bombay High Court said Vodafone Group is liable for an estimated $2.6 billion in taxes for its 2007 acquisition of one of India's largest mobile phone companies. The decision sets a precedent that could impact hundreds of foreign transactions and have a chilling effect on foreign investment, tax experts say. "We will very seriously consider an appeal," a ...

Life of an  islander: Sense of community, relaxation in abundance on Pistakee Bay perch

Before buying their home on Coon Island, Don and Carol Sanders had camped all over the United States.

Vincent 'Vinny' Ippolito

Age: 51 Residence: Wakefield. Education: BS, pharmacy, Long Island University. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Travel and Tourism - United States - Los Angeles - President

Gerba Lifts Impact at Puerto Rico

BAYAMON, Puerto Rico - Another pair of goals by striker Ali Gerba (60th and 75th minute) led the Montreal Impact (9-10-7) to a 2-1 victory against the Puerto Rico Islanders (8-9-9), Wednesday, at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium, in Bayamon.

US-Cuba relations in 'positive phase:' US governor

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, who visited Cuba last month, said Wednesday US-Cuban relations were in a "positive phase" after goodwill gestures from both sides.

Diaoyu Islands

To avoid further escalation of tension and head-on confrontation, Japan should immediately release the Chinese fishing boat and its captain, illegally held in detention off the Diaoyu Islands in the E .....

Island property owners challenge DHEC

Island property owners challenge DHEC.

Cuba: Communist Economic Model Loses a Stalwart Defender

Fidel Castro said Cuba’s economic model no longer worked, an American journalist reported Wednesday.

Police: Pilots Face More Danger From Lasers

Police in Maryland said this summer's boardwalk novelty, the laser pointer, is becoming a menace to pilots around the region.

International: Faroe Islands MP refuses to dine with Iceland's lesbian PM

An MP from the Faroe Islands has refused to attend a state banquet held in honour of Icelandic prime minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir's official visit.

A $6 Billion Tax Subsidy To a British Company in Exchange for 40 Jobs? Deposada Comments on The latest chapter in ...

The U.S. Virgin Islands , aided and abetted by Congressman Charlie Rangel, has awarded the wealthy British liquor conglomerate, Diageo, a $6 billion deal to produce rum in their territory. Â This is one of the most outrageous gifts to a foreign company at the expense of US taxpayers. Â "This sweetheart deal is nothing more than a 'kick-back' program that gives Diageo a huge financial payday in ...