DEA agents in Puerto Rico claim discrimination

Ten Puerto Rican agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration have filed suit against their employer, claiming they receive less pay and more dangerous assignments than agents hired in the U.S. and sent to the island.

PBT: Iverson in discussions to play in Puerto Rico

Practicar? Hablamos de practicar? Iverson’s business manger Gary Moore has talked with Puerto Rico officials, and the league’s teams are discussing a bidding process to woo Iverson.

Andaman Islands abuse: new videos reveal Indian police role

Jarawa girls told to dance semi-naked for the camera as two videos offer fresh proof of official involvement in 'human safaris' Two videos obtained by the Observer offer fresh proof of official involvement in "human safaris" to see the protected Jarawa tribe of the Andaman Islands. A three minutes and 19 seconds clip, shot on a mobile phone, shows half-naked girls from the tribe dancing for a ...

Puerto Rico fisherman survives 20 days adrift

A Puerto Rican fisherman spent nearly three weeks adrift in the Caribbean, surviving on raw fish and trapped rainwater, before reaching the Colombian island of San Andres.

Puerto Rico Plans To Slaughter Millions Of Iguanas And Sell Their Meat In The US

Ever had to call an exterminator because a couple annoying pests invaded your house? What if, instead of a few varmints, there were millions of them?

Come Party in the Bay - Island Bay Festival 2012

In its 28th year, Island Bay will again explode with events in its annual festival celebrating the unique Island Bay community. Island Bay Festival features over 30 fabulous events with something to appeal to everyone, and most of the events are free.

Joel Osteen Addresses Accusations of Teaching 'Watered-Down Christianity'

Joel Osteen, pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, held a service for the first time in Hawaii, at the "Night of Hope" worship event on Feb. 3. During his visit, Osteen was asked by local media to address accusations that he preaches a "watered-down" Gospel.

Bahamas goes back to basics

A?e Jurvanen, a.k.a. Bahamas, calls his new album Barchords, and says that the straightforward guitar technique could also be used as a metaphor for his sound

Allen Iverson Might Be Going To Puerto Rico, Which Is Sad/Great

From Yahoo! Sports : Allen Iverson and Puerto Rico’s professional basketball league are engaged in exploratory talks about a possible deal for the 11-time NBA All-Star, sources told Yahoo! Sports. [...] The Puerto Rican league sees Iverson as a potential ticket seller and iconic addition. In recent years, the league has been a landing place for players trying to return to the NBA. The Caciques ...

Fisherman from Puerto Rico survives 20 days at sea

Jose Luis Mendez, a Puerto Rican fisherman, survived 20 days lost at sea, the Associated Press reported. read more

2 Staten Island pols sponsor bill for significant Port Authority reforms

Lanza, Cusick measure would institute specific procedures to dispose of agency property, mandate specific info be included in annual reports

U.S. Travel To Cuba Grows As Restrictions Are Eased

The Obama administration has relaxed travel restrictions to Cuba, reinstating Bill Clinton's policy of allowing people-to-people travel. But that's drawing criticism from some Republican lawmakers in the U.S., who say the tourist packages come with a heavy dose of Cuban propaganda.

U.S. Travel To Cuba Grows As Restrictions Are Eased

The Obama administration has relaxed travel restrictions to Cuba, reinstating Bill Clinton's policy of allowing people-to-people travel. But that's drawing criticism from some Republican lawmakers in the U.S., who say the tourist packages come with a heavy dose of Cuban propaganda.

Philippines searches swamps for kidnapped Europeans

Philippine troops were scouring mangroves on remote southern islands Monday as the search for two kidnapped Europeans intensified, security officials said.

Report: Allen Iverson Being Recruited By League in Puerto Rico

Allen Iverson’s NBA prospects have been rendered virtually non-existent, but there’s a report out today via Yahoo! Sports indicating that The Answer could possibly end up taking his talents to Puerto Rico : “Iverson’s business manger Gary Moore has talked with Puerto Rico officials, and the league’s teams are discussing a bidding process to woo Iverson.

DEA agents hired in Puerto Rico say agency discriminates against them on pay, assignments

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Ten Puerto Rican agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration have filed suit against their employer, claiming they receive less pay and more dangerous assignments than agents hired in the U.S. and sent to the island.

Patriots are "Going to Aruba?"

The Caribbean nation of Aruba has offered the New England Patriots free vacations after their loss in Super Bowl 46.

Aruba Offers Free Vacations To Patriots After Super Bowl Loss

Losing the Super Bowl can be stressful, so the Aruba Tourism Authority wants to help.

Royal Caribbean International Goes Underground to Bring the Royal Experience to Commuters

New Global Brand Campaign Targets Tri-state Area Residents in Series of Subway Activations (PRWeb February 06, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9170261.htm

Adapting to the island's quirky ways

THREE weeks after being transferred from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, I have found some peculiarities about island people.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Beats Analyst Estimates on EPS

Just the facts, Fool.

The Creole Choir Of Cuba: Tiny Desk Concert

With a musical history that dates back to the late 18th century, the group has revitalized a long-lost culture through music performed largely a cappella and entirely in Haitian Creole. Watch The Creole Choir of Cuba mash up Cuban and Haitian cultures in this spirited set at the NPR Music offices.

Porthole Cruise Magazine Names Tortuga Rum Cakes "Best Cruise Souvenir" for 8th Consecutive Year

MIAMI and GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Porthole Cruise Magazine, the nation's leading cruise and travel publication has recognized Tortuga Caribbean Rum Cakes with a 2012 ...

Canaan Man Who Fled to Virgin Islands Pleads Guilty in Court to Sexual Assault

LITCHFIELD — Frederick Pickering’s legal saga has taken the Canaan man from the Virgin Islands to prison. Pickering pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual assault against a physically helpless victim and second-degree burglary in Litchfield Superior Court on Friday.

Royal Caribbean Exceeds Estimate - Analyst Blog

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ( RCL ) has reported fourth-quarter 2011 earnings of 17 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents. Earnings showed a modest

Naval Shipyard — Mare Island

Part of Rancho Suscol deeded to General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo in 1844, Mare Island became the first Pacific Coast naval installation. The “island” was not an island at all, rather it is a peninsula surrounded by marshes.

Royal Caribbean Exceeds Estimate

Royal Caribbean Cruises' fourth-quarter 2011 earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

Wanted: Mock Astronauts for Mission to Mars ... in Hawaii

If you've ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut and have four months to spare, you might have the "right stuff" to fly to Mars … well, sort of.

'Bahamas Day' Returns To Opa Locka

Pilots, Public Invited To Hospitality Event If it's cold where you are, here's a warm thought. The Third Annual Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism and Aviation Bahamas Day aviation and cultural event will take place February 25th at Miami Executive Aviation, Opa Locka Executive Airport, Opa Locka Florida, from 1000-1500. The event offers general information on The Bahamas as well as information on ...

This Day in History - February 6

Today is the 37th day of 2012. There are 329 days left in the year. 1952: Britain's King George VI dies and is succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth II.

Hilton HHonors Reveals Top 10 Happiest Winter Travel Destinations in Europe

With more than 2 million Brits1 expected to book holidays this month, it’s clear that many are eager to escape the dreary winter days ahead; and with good reason. According to Happiness Expert Alexandra Watson, traveling during the winter months can provide more than just a suntan; it can also increase personal happiness during the most depressing time of the year.

Cuba producing sugar with new technology

Havana, Feb 6 (IANS/EFE) Cuba has begun to employ a new technology to produce white sugar, a measure that improves its quality, avoids the refining process and reduces the cost of manufacture, a media report said Sunday.

Tybee Island Bomb Sparks Interest in History

It's a mystery that boggled the minds of government officials and scientists for decades, but two young Mineral Wells girls accepted the challenge. They set out to discover the true story behind the Tybee Island bomb.

Falkland Islands: Venezuela threatens Britain as Hugo Chavez vows to side with Argentina

The inflammatory promise from Hugo Chavez (pictured) came in the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the April 1982 invasion of the islands by Argentina.

Staten Island pols doing the Albany budget shuffle

Lanza, Cusick navigate 'process'; Savino says state director, commissioners not providing answers

17 dead, 13 rescued after migrant boat capsizes

Boat carrying about 70 migrants from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico capsized before dawn Saturday morning

Liriano, Dirks lift Escogido in Caribbean Series

Francisco Liriano walked four and struck out five while Andy Dirks drove in the game-winning run to lead the Dominican Republic's Escogido Leones to a 2-0 win over Mexico's Ciudad Obregon Yaquis in the Caribbean Series Sunday night.

Island nation of Vanuatu jolted by several quakes

The South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu continues to be jolted by several moderate to strong earthquakes after a magnitude 7.1 temblor hit last week.

Travel challenge: Turtle-hatching holidays

EACH week we invite competing companies to give us their best deals for a particular holiday, with great results for our readers.

Mayor fears voluntary administration for Palm Island council

Palm Island Mayor Alf Lacey says he fears the island's council, off Townsville in north Queensland, could go into voluntary administration if any more members resign.

With Hawaii Tourism Rebound, the New and Notable

Tourism in Hawaii is back up to 2007 levels, good news for the island chain.

Five Long Island High School Basketball Games to Watch This Week (Feb. 6-10): A Fan's View

When the calendar turns to February, it only means one thing- Long Island high school playoff basketball is back. For many local teams still alive in the postseason hunt, it all comes down to the final stretch run of the regular season and hundreds of Long Island players will be...

Five Long Island High School Basketball Games to Watch This Week (Feb. 6-10): A Fan's View

When the calendar turns to February, it only means one thing- Long Island high school playoff basketball is back. For many local teams still alive in the postseason hunt, it all comes down to the final stretch run of the regular season and hundreds of Long Island players will be...

Photo: Bahamas - In Infrared - As Seen From Orbit

This infrared view shows the Bahamas' Long Island (left) and parts of Little and Great Exuma (right). It was photographed as part of an experiment by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station.

Island ambassadors to empower women and girls

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) has selected two Islanders as 2012 youth ambassadors under the theme Empowerment of Women and Girls.

Anna Maria Island: Low-key pleasures rule on this slice of Old Florida - The Boston Globe

Even by Sunshine State standards, Anna Maria is one mellow joint.

Argentines seek resolution to Falkland Islands

BUENOS AIRES, argentina — London's tabloids and British leaders are depicting Argentina as dangerous and belligerent 30 years after its invasion of the Falkland Islands.

Cuba Denies Exit to Pro-Democracy Blogger Invited by Brazil

Cuba’s best-known pro-democracy blogger said she was denied permission to leave her country after Brazil granted her a visa ahead of President Dilma Rousseff’s state visit to the communist island last week.

US tourist dies while diving in Cayman Islands

Police in the Cayman Islands say a 47-year-old U.S. tourist has died while scuba diving off popular North West Point in Grand Cayman.

Falkland Islands -- British or Argentine?

The Falkland Islands are back in the news with the six-week deployment of the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, to the south Atlantic island group. The Telegraph reported William will conduct search and rescue training while deployed. Political tensions between Argentina and the United Kingdom have increased in recent months, inviting speculation over whether the countries would settle an ...