Category - Uncategorized

6
Nov

Italy – Transport strikes November 14th and December 15th – November 6, 2014

Transport strikes in Italy And so there is a transport strike in Italy… most Italians would comment: “Where is the news?”.  Strikes have nowadays become part of our culture and way of life.  Not that Italians are happy with strikes but, as with most other things “ci arrangiamo” (we do the best we can). For […]

5
Nov

Bahamas: crime

U.S. Issues Another Crime Warning for Nassau, Bahamas: Fourth Advisory this Year   Posted on November 4, 2014 Yesterday, the U.S. took the unprecedented step of issuing a fourth crime warning for the Bahamas in 2014. The latest advisory was issued by the U.S. Embassy in Nassau. No other cruise destination in the world is […]

3
Nov

Mexico: Pacific side:Cabo San Lucas: Hurrican Vance

Tropical storm Vance in the Pacific became a category 1 hurricane on Sunday, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, adding that although it was not currently headed for Mexico’s south-west coast, it was forecast to change course. On Sunday morning, Vance was about 535 miles (86km) south-south-west of the port of Manzanillo, blowing maximum […]

31
Oct

Chicago – Flight delays due to storm – October 31, 2014

Delays by Destination:  Due to WEATHER / WIND, departure traffic destined to Chicago OHare International Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD) is currently experiencing delays averaging 6 hours and 19 minutes. Due to WEATHER / WIND, departure traffic destined to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO) is currently experiencing delays averaging 1 hour and 5 […]

31
Oct

Costa Rica: Cartago Province: Turrialba Volcano.

The National Emergency Commission (CNE) recommended Thursday afternoon that the Education Ministry suspend classes in five cantons in Cartago province, including Turrialba, Jiménez, Alvarado, Oreamuno and Cartago. CNE also recommended that the National System of Conservation Areas close the Irazú Volcano National Park following the eruptions at the Turrialba Volcano on Wednesday evening. Authorities had already closed […]

29
Oct

France – Threat transportation strike set for Nov. 4th – October 29, 2014

The railway workers’ union CGT Cheminots has called for a nationwide strike on 4th November. The organisation is part of the Interfederal Transport Union, whose members are also set to walk out. As a result, in addition to train services, trams, metros, buses and air travel across the PACA region will be affected. CGT Cheminots […]