Category: Island Life

Two of the very last Puerto Ricans got power today. Now, work to build a stronger grid must begin.

… illuminate the house.  PREPA, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, announced last … will be even more expensive. Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló estimated it … mismanagement of the grid, many Puerto Ricans, Rosario included, are deeply skeptical …

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Puerto Rican Tourism Company Partners With ALICE

… to bolster Puerto Rico as a potential holiday destination.
“My Puerto Rico” lets hotel-goers … Hotels of the World. The Puerto Rican Tourism Company, founded in 1970 … :
Puerto Rico Tourism Industry Calls for Coverage of Positive Milestones
Discover Puerto Rico Will …

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Bahamas utility an unholy mess, say former board members

By Candia Dames NASSAU, Bahamas — Former executive chairman of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Darnell Osborne and two other former board members released a statement late last night refuting claims made by public works minister Desmond Bannister about Osborne submitting personal bills to BPL, and also addressed in great detail other matters that have […]

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Former Barbados minister pleads not guilty to US money laundering charges; new indictment unsealed

By Caribbean News Now contributor NEW YORK, USA — Former Barbados minister of commerce, Donville Inniss, on Thursday pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned on money laundering charges in the Eastern District of New York federal court. A new superseding indictment was also unsealed by the court as it relates to Inniss but redacted […]

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Caribbean Home: A Turks and Caicos Villa For Under $1 Million

 

By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

There’s a new villa on the market in Turks and Caicos, and it’s a great example of what’s available at the sub-$1 million price point.

Located close to Grace Bay, Villa Leonie is a newly renovated four-bedroom, three-bathroom home built on half an acre of Leeward, Providenciales land.

Its single story layer is an open concept living/dining area, featuring a center-island kitchen with breakfast nook, timber cabinets, quartz countertops and energy efficient appliances.

The villa features multiple indoor and outdoor lounging and dining areas for entertaining family and friends, including a private, fenced-in back garden and patio.

The master bedroom suite includes a spa-like bathroom with walk-in closet, seating and large screen TV.

Guests in each bedroom will enjoy the comfort of new bed linens and furniture.

The villa features the convenience and safety of a double car garage, hurricane shutters, remote gate entry and remote thermostats.

Villa Leonie is listed with Sotheby’s International Realty for $995,500.

— CJ

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