WASHINGTON, USA — As part of the ongoing attempts to resolve the dire financial crisis in Puerto Rico, House Republicans on Tuesday released compromise legislation that would create a tough new seven-member financial control board for the territory.
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WASHINGTON, USA — The US Census Bureau has announced that it plans to conduct a test census in selected areas within Puerto Rico beginning February 2017. The Census Bureau will test new technologies, operations and procedures for the 2020 Census of Puerto Rico.
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It’s the most luxurious shopping destination in the Caribbean: St Barth, the French Caribbean island paradise home to boutiques from around the world.
But now there’s another way to shop in St Barth, courtesy of the island’s Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France hotel.
The property has launched a new “shopping concierge” program.
Above: the Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France
The program sees guests hop into a Cheval Blanc-branded Mini Moke, led by driver Udo.
Udo, who formerly owned an Hermes boutique in France, knows all of the store managers on the island, meaning he’ll pinpoint exactly what you’re looking for and make suggestions of where to go.
He’ll also collect all of your bags and purchases so you can stroll through Gustavia unimpeded.
The program concludes with a rejuvenating foot ritual at the hotel’s spa.
And now’s the best time to plan your trip, as the French government mandates sales twice a year, including this year from May 7 to June 22.
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By Alexander Britell
LIAT CEO David Evans has resigned.
The British aviation executive’s resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors of LIAT on Wednesday, the company announced in a statement.
“The Board of Directors thanks Mr. Evans for his service and wishes him every success in his future endeavours,” the company said.
Evans had joined the company in April 2014, succeeding former CEO Captain Ian Brunton.
Brunton had joined the company as CEO in August 2012, following the resignation of former CEO Brian Challenger the previous June.
As a regional carrier in a part of the world with often stifling governmental air taxes, LIAT has been struggling for some time.
It had been hoped that Evans, with decades of experience in the British aviation industry, could provide a boost.
But it has become increasingly clear that LIAT’s entrenched corporate environment is not one in which CEOs can last very long.
Julie Reifer-Jones, Director Finance and ICT for LIAT, will serve as interim CEO.
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WASHINGTON, USA — According to US public health officials, the zika virus situation for Puerto Rico and other US territories looks particularly grim, with 354 confirmed cases and 37 pregnant women affected. “We are quite concerned about Puerto Rico, where the virus is spreading…
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