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How to level the playing field for women in Venezuelan politics
The level of women's participation in Venezuelan politics is discouraging. Although the recent political conflict, electoral mistrust, protracted economic, humanitarian and migration crises limit women's…
Migrant crossings at the US border increase for the 4th consecutive month | Policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. border officials stopped migrants at the southern border more often for a fourth…
Election-year inflation and politics overshadow Biden’s Latin America summit
LOS ANGELES— A three-day trip to rally Latin American and Caribbean leaders behind the president Joe BidenThe Western Hemisphere view left attendees disappointed as the President could not distract his attention from…
Full frame: climate policy
The impacts of climate change are already being felt around the world. However, political interests have blocked real climate policy reform.
"It's just amazing that how far politicians will go to deny something that is absolutely…
At the Summit of the Americas, the United States deploys measures to combat the migration crisis
The United States on Friday unveiled a long list of measures to address the migration crisis as President Joe Biden and his fellow leaders prepared to issue a joint statement at a stormy Summit of the Americas. The White House has touted…
Biden seeks consensus at fractured Summit of the Americas | Government and politics
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and JOSH BOAK - Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plunged into this week's Summit of the Americas in a bid to advance…
Summit of the Americas: Biden to address regional leaders and envoys | Political news
President Joe Biden is about to kick off the leaders-level party of the U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, as Washington seeks to reassert its leadership in the region through a series of initiatives aimed at…
Tackling migration, Harris backs investment in Latin America | National Policy
By AMY TAXIN, CHRIS MEGERIAN and JOSHUA GOODMAN - Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday that the Biden administration's…
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The latest in Latin American politics today: Brazil's election favorite Lula is considering a rollback on the privatization of Eletrobras, aides say
BRASILIA — Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the left-wing…
Hard blow for Biden, the Mexican president will skip the summit of the Americas | Politics and…
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Former Pence aide seeks Indiana election office that fired him | National policy
By TOM DAVIES - Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former aide to Mike Pence seeking to oust the Republican Indiana secretary of state is embracing Donald…
Former Pence aide seeks Indiana election office that fired him | Policy
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former aide to Mike Pence seeking to oust the Republican Indiana secretary of state is…
Political economy of sugar export restrictions
After the wheat export ban, the government decided to restrict sugar exports, setting a cap of 10 million tonnes (mt) for the current marketing year of the cane crop. India is the world's largest sugar producer and number two after Brazil.…
British Ambassador meets new Guatemalan Economy Minister
British Ambassador to Guatemala Nick Whittingham met Janio Rosales, Minister of Economy, to discuss the country's plans under the 'Guatemala Does Not Stop' strategy which aims to improve the business environment business and to attract…
food security: Analysis of the global economy: export limits worsen food security
India and Malaysia are among several Asian countries restricting exports of some key commodities as nations try to protect supplies out of concern for food security and inflation.
Thai sugar, chicken and rice producers are set to benefit as…
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The Arctic’s Delicate Quest for Sustainable Tourism
The Svalbard archipelago is home to polar bears, the midnight sun and the northern lights.
Home to polar bears, the midnight sun and the Northern Lights, a Norwegian archipelago perched high in the Arctic is trying to find a way…
Guatemalan president could still attend Summit of the Americas, minister says
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei could still attend the Summit of the Americas next month, his foreign minister said on Thursday, just a week after the leader announced he would not attend the…
Australians’ big message on climate change and politics as usual | Print only
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Mystery, politics and intrigue flourish in Latin American fiction
From the artistic world of Buenos Aires to political intrigue in Guatemala to an underwater treasure hunt off the Galapagos Islands, Latin American literature offers a window into diverse cultures. Three novels and a collection of short…
The National Autism Indicators Report on Income and Race in Autism Health Care
The National Autism Indicators Reporton how race and income affect the health status of people with autism was recently published in the United States.
To better understand income disparities between children with and without autism…
Zelenskyy calls for ‘maximum’ sanctions against Russia during interview in Davos |…
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the “maximum” sanctions…
Court ruling extends unequal treatment of asylum seekers | Policy
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — As the sun set over the Rio Grande, about 120 Cubans, Colombians and Venezuelans…
UNWTO meeting assesses the future of tourism in the Americas
US members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) assessed the current state of the sector and planned for its sustainable future at the recent 67th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas.For two days in Punta del…
Consumers defy inflation to support the economy. For how long? | New
WASHINGTON — With prices across the economy — from food, gas and rent to cars, plane tickets and hotel rooms…
Judge: COVID asylum restrictions must continue at border | American politics
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pandemic-related restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the southern border must…
Tornos news | UNWTO Benefits from High-Level Meetings with US Tourism Leaders
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met with key figures from the United States Member States of the Organization, to further strengthen international cooperation and advance a common vision for the future.
In the…
Mexico’s robust consumer emerges as a bright spot in a weak economy
All is not well for Mexico's economy as it faces high annual inflation and slow economic growth for two decades, but consumption levels have now reached pre-pandemic levels in the second Latin American economy.
Spending surged as…
The outlook for technology-enabled personalized care in healthcare and life sciences
Over the next five years, healthcare and life sciences organizations will navigate unique disruptive forces presented by a digital world that will shape many aspects of the industry landscape, from value-based care to therapies.…
‘We’re not staying home’: Stephanie M. Jones talks about launching a tourism…
Black people are largely ignored by the travel and tourism industry.
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Tourism agents receive training in defensive tactics – Love FM
The Belize Tourism Board is leading the charge to improve safety in the industry through training in defensive tactics. Fifty officers from Belize City, Caye Caulker and San Pedro will undergo two-day training sessions with the House of…
Guatemalan president says he won’t attend US summit after political tensions
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei said on Tuesday he would not attend next month's Summit of the Americas, a day after the United States criticized the Central American country for appointing its attorney general for another term.…
Under political pressure, Biden officials toughen border message
US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas visited the US-Mexico border in South Texas on Tuesday as he pushes a tougher message of restoring consequences for people crossing illegally, countering criticism from Republicans and some…
Luxury tourism is promoted as one of the most sought-after experiences in Costa Rica – English…
Contact with nature has been promoted as one of the most sought-after experiences by luxury tourists post-pandemic. In this sense, Costa Rica's tourism offer, based on ecotourism and beaches,…
Medical Tourism Market 2022-2027: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Top Companies and Forecast…
Global medical tourism market
The medical tourism market size reached a value of US$81.1 billion in 2021. The market is expected to reach US$273.7 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 22.98% in 2022…
Editorial: Biden hands over health care to WHO
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I'm not on the side of Republicans or Democrats - I'm on the side of civil liberties. And a current or future pandemic should…
Worker shortage affects long-term care more than other health sectors, report finds
All health sectors have felt the sting of the current worker shortage, but none more so than long-term care, according to a report released this month by the Department of Health and Human Services' office of the Assistant…
Shanghai targets exit from COVID lockdown in June as Chinese economy slumps
By Brenda Goh and Kevin YaoSHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - Shanghai on Monday outlined plans for ending a painful COVID-19 lockdown that has lasted more than six weeks, which has badly battered China's economy, and for returning to a more…
Jamaican Minister of Tourism, Ed Bartlett, inducted into the Global Travel Hall of Fame –…
The Honorable Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, has become the first Caribbean tourism leader to be inducted into the prestigious Global Travel Hall of Fame.
It was presented…
The return of the local economy is a work in progress | Local News
CHEYENNE — Like many things in life, gauging the state of the economy in Wyoming and its capital is not…
Western GOP candidates talk economy and inflation | Policy
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The limits of asylum in the age of the pandemic in the hands of a federal judge | Policy
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A 24-state litigator on Friday urged a federal judge to block Biden administration…
The limits of asylum in the age of the pandemic were debated in front of a federal judge | Policy
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments Friday about whether the Biden administration could…
Business Banking – Life Sciences and Healthcare
Select transactions as of March 2022. All unnamed SVB companies listed are independent third parties and are not affiliated with SVB Financial Group.1 IPO statistics represent SVB's US commercial bank customers. IPOs are defined as all…
Is cruise tourism heading south? – Love FM
FECTAB president David Almendarez said the government was looking to develop cruise tourism in the south. This, he says, is concerning because it would mean Belize City will lose business.
David Almendarez, President, FECTAB: “I hear by…
Danish prosecutors seek to indict former defense minister | Government and politics
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark's top prosecuting authority said Thursday it would seek to have the parliamentary immunity of a former defense minister waived so he can be charged with unlawfully disclosing " highly…
Hawaii nurses aren’t the only healthcare workers in short supply | Local
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Finnish leaders call for ‘immediate’ NATO membership | Govt. & Policy
By JARI TANNER - Associated Press
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland's leaders said Thursday they favor an early application for NATO membership, paving the way for a…
winners of the Heart of Healthcare in Columbus |
Caring for the whole family unit by helping to bring the world to life is important to nurse Molly Cada.Originally from Schuyler, Cada attended and graduated from Schuyler High School. After graduating, she attended the College of Saint…
How the Conflict in Ukraine is Affecting India’s Economy – BRINK – Conversations and Insights…
As the price of these products soars to new heights, it opens up new markets for Indian farmers and traders.
India's trade with Russia is around $10 billion, or 1.3%…
Philippines Tourism Market to Surpass US$30.4 Billion with a CAGR of 10.9% by 2032
Philippines tourism market
NEWARK, NEWARK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 11, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a recent market analysis by…
Catholic Healthcare Collaboration Aims for Comprehensive Solutions to Advance the Response to the…
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Tourism off to a strong start to 2022 while facing new uncertainties – English version
International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is adding pressure to…
South Korea’s new leader offers support if North denuclearizes | Government and politics
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative political neophyte, took office as South Korea's new…
Saudi tourism sees 130% recovery in first quarter from pre-pandemic levels, authority CEO says
TRSDC is grooming a new breed of Saudi hospitality professionals to put the Kingdom firmly on the global tourism map
RIYADH: A few years ago, it was a bit inconceivable to see tourists in large numbers swimming in the Saudi Red Sea or…
Saudi Arabia targets 70 million tourist visits this year – official
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Mexican leader meets Salvadoran president amid crackdown
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador met his Salvadoran counterpart, Nayib Bukele, on Friday but did not mention rights complaints over El Salvador's massive roundup of suspected street gang members.
The two leaders'…
Women and the informal economy. The challenges of precariousness
Some subjects require time for reflection in order to absorb the information received, to understand it and to put it into dialogue with our knowledge. This was the case for this panel composed of six speakers from different countries…
April unemployment rate drops to new low as economy adds 1,000 jobs in April: StatCan
By Stephanie Taylor in Ottawa
Acting Federal Conservative Leader Candice Bergen said the party would not lure disgruntled Liberals into the fold by being a "light Liberal" version of their main rivals.
"We're not giving them a place in our…
Scooters will offer free drinks to healthcare workers
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A national cafe celebrates nurses and healthcare workers on Friday.
Scooter's Coffee has announced that it will celebrate nurses and healthcare workers and help fuel their day with a free drink of any size…
Wall Street continues to sway amid fears over rates and economy: AP
NEW YORK: Stocks swing sharply on Friday, despite a strong U.S. jobs report, as Wall Street's main concern remains whether the Federal Reserve's zeal to halt inflation will force the economy to enter a recession, according to AP.…
Rita McClenny, Richmond Raceway honored for her contribution to tourism and the economy of the…
The Asian American Society of Central Virginia (AASoCV) will host a local author and artist this weekend to showcase his new book, Portraits of immigrant voicesat its 24th annual Asian America Celebration tomorrow.Author Joe Kutchera and…
Mexican president slams US on Central America tour | Policy
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador kicked off a five-day tour of four…
The “Big Four” hotel groups are more powerful than ever
Go your way, there is nothing to see? Despite two years of pandemic which have seen a drop in hotel occupancy, announcements of the development of new establishments are going well on the continent.
In the first quarter of 2022 alone,…
Mexican president slams US on Central America tour | Government and politics
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GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador kicked off a five-day tour of four Central American countries and Cuba on Thursday lashing…
SALTER: Title 42 and Immigration Policy: What the Issue Means for Mississippi and the South |…
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The latest skirmish in the nation's highly partisan and often logically erratic fight over the broad subject of immigration is unfolding…
Culinary Tourism Market to Hit US$4,530.9 Billion by 2032 – Comprehensive IMF Research Report
Culinary tourism market
NEWARK, NEWARK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 4, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to Future Market Insights (IMF), the…
Affordability, access to key health care of top states, cities for retirees in 2022
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Affordability, access to health care and quality of life weighed heavily in two recent reports on the best cities and states to retire in 2022.
Florida once again beat out the rest in Tulsa,…
The future of zero waste lies in the circular economy
Zero waste is on the rise, and while many people still associate the movement with the mason jar challenge popularized by Instagram influencers and social media gurus, there's a lot more behind its growing popularity. In fact, it is…
Mexican officials clean up a migrant camp on the Texas border
Mexican authorities have evacuated a makeshift migrant encampment in the northern border town of Reynosa, which had expanded over the past year to accommodate some 2,000 people, the Mexican Institute of Human Rights said on Tuesday.…
What Ads on Netflix Could Mean for Healthcare Marketers
Last month, Netflix announced that it was exploring options to implement ad-supported plans. The move would be revolutionary for the streaming giant and provide healthcare marketers with significant advertising…
Western Canadian cities see gondolas as part of transit and tourism plans – Aldergrove Star
Residents and visitors could one day use cable cars to cross rivers in two central Alberta towns.
A 350-meter urban cable car, also known as the gondola, has been proposed to connect Red Deer's business district to the Bower Ponds…
State Chamber to Bring New Georgia Economic Tour to Albany | Local
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Global Tourism Awards Announce Global Winners for 2022
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The Global Tourism Awards announce the global winners for the year 2022. Entrants come from over 50 countries and nominees and winners come from all regions…
Fighting ransomware in healthcare – BankInfoSecurity
Third-party risk management, critical…
Why so few master the data economy
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The data economy is still in its infancy. There are big gaps between the types of data access and sharing activities that companies would like to do, what they actually do. This was evident in this week's…
Celebrating Minority Health Month, Supporting Certified Community Health Workers – WISH-TV |…
During the month of April, Indiana celebrates Minority Health Month.
Margarita Hart, Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW), Board-Certified Chaplain and Executive Director of the Indiana Community Health Workers…
Financing for development is crucial to get the global economy back on track
Officially recorded remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are expected to increase by 4.2% this year to $630 billion. This follows a near-record recovery of 8.6% in 2021, according to the latest World…
UN World Tourism Organization suspends Russia
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has suspended the membership of the Russian Federation, thus depriving the country of its rights and privileges as a member of the specialized agency of the United Nations with immediate effect.
In a…
BTB director confident cruise tourism will make a comeback – Love FM
While the Belize Tourism Board has focused on tourists coming to Belize by air, it is also channeling some of its efforts to address the challenges faced in cruise ship tourism. BTB's Evan Tillett conceded that cruises have been affected…