International Speedway Corporation and KB Marine Holdings Announce Extension on the Closing of the Staten Island ...

International Speedway Corporation today announced that it executed a second amendment to its definitive agreement to sell its 676-acre parcel of property located in Staten Island, New York, to KB Marine Holdings LLC . Â The Second Amendment provides an extension to KB Holdings to close the transaction on or before November 30, 2010. Â The total sales price is $88.0 million, $32.6 million of ...

AXMIN Grants Consent Over Iron Rights on the Bambari I Permit to Ferrum Resources Ltd, CAR

TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - AXMIN Inc. is pleased to announce its agreement with Ferrum Resources Ltd. , a private British Virgin Islands registered company, whereby AXMIN has consented, as contemplated under the Laws of the Central African Republic , that Ferrum may lodge prospecting rights applications for Iron Ore over the same areas already held by AXMIN for gold mineralisation.

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case; actor says he didn't want to testify again

Luis Tiant Golf Classic to aid 'Eyes for Cuba'

Sunridge International , announced today that all proceeds from the Luis Tiant Annual Golf Tournament will benefit "Eyes for Cuba." Â This year's annual tournament will be held at the Ferncroft Country Club, in Middleton, MA on the 23rd of this month. Â

What's Your Tab for the National Debt?

Each citizen owes $43,507 for their share of the National debt. To whom should you make the check?

Receiver chooses Oregon State

By Brian McLaughlin Sporting News Thousand Oaks (Calif.) WR Richard Mullaney has committed to Oregon State, the Los Angeles Daily News reported. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound receiver also reported scholarship offers from schools like Colorado State, Hawaii, Washington and Wyoming. He is Oregon State's 12th commitment. As a junior, Mullaney caught 80 passes for 997 yards and 10 touchdowns. He said ...

Tax authority trails a trillion

Danish companies and wealthy individuals have carried out more than a trillion kroner’s worth of transactions between Denmark and the 55 countries tax authority Skat considers to be tax shelters, according to new data from the agency.

Travelers visiting the U.S. must now pay a fee to enter

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HedgeServ Upgrades its SunGard Front Arena Implementation for Trading and Risk Management

HedgeServ, a fund administrator recognized for providing innovative solutions to the alternative investment industry, has upgraded its global client base to the latest version of SunGard's Front Arena. Â A multi-asset solution providing trade capture, real-time P&L and desk-level risk, Front Arena helps hedge funds, traditional asset managers and other alternative investment managers identify ...

16th Annual Search Under Way for Hawaii's Top Youth Volunteers

HONOLULU----Over the past 15 years, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have been given to nearly 400 middle and high school students across Hawaii for helping the less fortunate, promoting health and safety, protecting the environment, and serving their communities through many other volunteer activities.

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Mexico, Cayman Islands Sign TIEA,

The Cayman Islands has signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Mexico.

Gessner gives U.S. team push in win over Caribbean Select

U-20 Women's National Team is the Bahamian heat. Led by Summit High alum Jozy Gessner, the Americans battled through 90-degree weather to top the Caribbean Select Side 30-7 on Wednesday in the North American Caribbean Rugby Association Championships.

New Paltz art fest marks 29th year - From the Poughkeepsie Journal

The Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair opened Saturday at the Ulster County Fairgrounds featuring music, food and -- of course -- crafts.

Caribbean Intensifies Lobbying Against UK Air Tax,

The Caribbean is intensify efforts to establish a 'fairer passenger tax system' in the UK during an official visit to the city of London, which will include a series of meetings between high-level officials and parliamentary bodies, the Caribbean Tourism Organization said.

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.

Parliamentary leader begins Cuba visit

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong was greeted by his Cuban counterpart, Ricardo Alarcon at the Jose Marti international airport in Havana on September 5 for an official visit to Cuba.

Chinese, Japan ships collide off disputed islands

A Chinese fishing boat collided with two Japanese patrol vessels Tuesday near a chain of disputed islands in the East China Sea claimed by both countries, after repeated warnings from Japan's coast guard to move out of the waters, officials said.

Long Island bicyclist killed

BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a Long Island man riding his bike was struck and killed by a vehicle that fled the scene. Police in Suffolk County say 45-year-old Paz Espinal was on his bike at 8:18 p.m. Monday when he was struck by a white car traveling southbound on Fifth Avenue in Brentwood.

Kremlin's bad bread day

MOSCOW - Runaway inflation and unemployment rates are the conventional killers of campaigns for reelection in the democracies such as the United States and the United Kingdom. But in the autocracies, the rising price of bread (or rice), leading to hoarding, usually does the trick.

Weakened Earl swings to New England

CHATHAM, Mass. A weakening but still dangerous Hurricane Earl steamed toward the gray-shingled cottages and fishing villages of Cape Cod on Friday night, disrupting people's vacations on the unofficial final weekend of the short New England summer.

Brooklyn's Caribbean see

Brooklyn was packed with throngs and thongs yesterday as nearly 3 million revelers -- including many women in brightly colored bikinis -- came out to celebrate the 43rd annual West Indian Day parade. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly kept up with the beat at the parade, trading a nightstick for some...

Red Cross looks back at Katrina

The unprecedented disaster that was Hurricane Katrina was groundbreaking in many ways for many people, especially the American Red Cross.

Mormon Island given new lease on life

CREDITSTARTWorld-Herald News ServiceThe rebirth of Mormon Island's west lake begins when a new fish population is stocked this fall.

Mormon Island given new lease on life

CREDITSTARTWorld-Herald News ServiceThe rebirth of Mormon Island's west lake begins when a new fish population is stocked this fall.

Island School first, but Kapa‘a boys, Kaua‘i girls top Waimea Invitational

WAIMEA — Pierce Murphy (16:10.30) and Lauren Spears (22:14.90)were first to finish for Island School, crossing first in both theboys and girls races, Saturday at the Waimea High SchoolInvitational cross country meet.

Garmin announces two new entry level GPS series

Garmin has announced two new lines of its Nuvi GPS devices, the 2200 series and the 2300 series, aimed at the entry level GPS market.

Garmin announces two new entry level GPS series

Garmin has announced two new lines of its Nuvi GPS devices, the 2200 series and the 2300 series, aimed at the entry level GPS market.

Island schools set to answer the bell

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New schools, new superintendents, new classroom facilities and new standards will greet students as they take their seats on the first day back at school tomorrow. Despite one of the most severe budget cutbacks in recent history,...

Seedy side of Greek islands exposed

A TABOO-breaking documentary has exposed the seedier side of vacations in Greece.

Health insurance law at stake in R.I. governor's race

Are you wondering how the federal health-care overhaul will affect you here in Rhode Island? To a large degree, the answer depends on who becomes the next governor.

Health insurance law at stake in R.I. governors race

Many elements of the measure approved earlier this year require action at the state level

Islands to get wilderness protection

THE Nuyts Archipelago and the Investigator Group of Islands off South Australia will be named wilderness protection areas.

Big Island fire leaves family of 7 without home

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PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) - A Big Island family of seven is without a home after a fire engulfed their single-story house in the Nawawale subdivision of Pahoa.

Big Island fire leaves family of 7 without home

A Big Island family of seven is without a home after a fire engulfed their single-story house in the Nawawale subdivision of Pahoa.

New Yorkers celebrate Labor Day with Caribbean taste

The U.S. Labor Day festive mood was in the air in New York City with Caribbean cheers, as the West Indian Day Parade hit the streets on Monday. The West Indian Day Parade 2010 is a complete Caribbean celebration and people rejoices in everything that is of West Indies culture and heritage.

New Zealand's North Island hit by 5.2 quake

NEW Zealand's North Island has been rocked by a magnitude-5.2 earthquake, the US Geological Survey says.

SA islands now eco protected zones

The Nuyts Archipelago and the Investigator Group of Islands will be named wilderness protection areas.

[News] Volleyball team jumps to third

CHAMPAIGN – The Illinois volleyball team's rise in the national rankings continued Monday – to its highest level in 22 years. Three days after sweeping then-No. 2 Texas on the Longhorns' court, the Illini (5-0) attained the No. 3 spot in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association Top 25 poll.

For Canadian banks, tourism hot spots turn cold

Delinquent loans are on the rise, including those held by corporate and commercial clients

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 th...

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case

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

Caribbean culture feted at West Indian parade

NEW YORK -- The sights, sounds and aromas of the West Indies came alive on the streets of New York City on Monday, as marchers decked in elaborate feather headdresses and costumes made their way past flag-waving onlookers standing in front of food stalls selling every Caribbean food imaginable.

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With its palm fronds and white sandy beaches, the West Indies has a reputation for being laid back. But the region’s economy may be just a bit too laid back these days for the Canadian banks that operate in markets such as Jamaica and the Bahamas.

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.

Undeterred by Earl, tourists flock to region for holiday weekend

If the lack of parking and the heavy traffic at Wrightsville Beach are any indication, the hurricane that missed the Cape Fear region didn't keep the tourists inland this Labor Day weekend.

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 prosecutor said the actor no longer wanted to pursue a case stemming from the death of his teenage son.

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...