Judge voids Puerto Rico pension law, delays effective date due to coronavirus

… on Wednesday that bankrupt Puerto Rico cannot fund more than … ongoing coronavirus health crisis.
Puerto Rico’s federally created financial … The board estimated that Puerto Rico’s government would spend … as restructuring plans for Puerto Rico’s core government …

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Caribbean Moment: The Most Iconic Beach in St Croix

 

Buck Island. Protestant Cay. Shoys. The gorgeous island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands has no shortage of jaw-dropping beaches. 

But ask locals and they’ll almost universally say that Sandy Point, on the far southwestern tip of the island, is their favorite. 

Focused in the eponymous Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, and extending all the way to West Beach on the outskirts of Frederiksted, it’s nothing short of stunning, with mesmerizingly beautiful white-gold sand, clear turquoise waters. 

It’s the sort of captivating, dreamy beach we all want to be at right now — and St Croix is the kind of place we’re all dreaming about.

So take a minute from your day and go beach-hopping with the latest Caribbean Moment. 

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Holland America Extends Cruise Pause to June 30

 

Cruise company Holland America Line has extended its pause of global cruise operations to June 30, the company announced. 

The moves comes amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with all sailings scheduled to depart through June 30 having been canceled. 

The company said it was assessing the future impact of the recent U.S. Centers for Disease Control “no sail order” which covered cruises through mid-July. 

“These are unprecedented times,” said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line. “We know this decision impacts our loyal guests, travel advisor partners, staff members and local businesses who rely on summer tourism for their economies.”

The company said guests whose cruises had been impacted would have a pair of options: one, to defer a refund and get a future cruise credit for 125 percent of the base cruise fare — along with an onboard credit of $250 per person. 

The other option is a 100 percent refund, with all monies paid to the company reimbursed. 

— CJ

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Puerto Rico governor slammed for coronavirus ‘propaganda’ as health official resigns after expletive-filled leaked audio

… government-owned and taxpayer-funded Puerto Rico Corporation for Public Broadcasting, … audio was published online featuring Puerto Rico Health Department’s communications … societies and collective well-being.”
Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez (pictured …

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Turks and Caicos’ Long Bay Beach Club Lists for $12.9 Million

 

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