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Cayman Islands News, Articles and InformationPacific Princess to Sail on World Cruise in 2008Princess Cruises will return to world cruising in 2008 with a full 102-day adventure aboard the intimate Pacific Princess. Traveling across six continents, visiting 31 countries, this journey of a lifetime offers passengers the opportunity to experience such iconic destinations as Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat and the Pyramids of Egypt.Departing January 10, 2008, the 670-passenger Pacific Princess' first round-the-world voyage sails from Ft. Lauderdale to Southampton, visiting 42 destinations along the way. Featuring a unique small-ship atmosphere, Pacific Princess takes passengers on a westbound trek from North America that encompasses South America, the South Pacific, Australia, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. "Princess passengers tend to be globetrotters by nature, so we are very happy to once again offer them the chance to explore on an extended voyage," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president of customer service and sales.
Canada: Looking For Offshore Investors? - Consider Listing Your Hedge Fund on The Irish Stock ExchangeThe Canadian hedge fund industry has grown dramatically over the past decade. Where previously there were only a few participants in the Canadian hedge fund space, today there are several highly skilled Canadian hedge fund managers - many of which are ready to export their expertise globally. To access foreign investment, a Canadian hedge fund manager will often establish an investment fund in an offshore jurisdiction, such as the Cayman Islands or British Virgin Islands.... .
Reconnect Seven Wonders Featuring 'Camp Cayman' at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand CaymanYoung guests at The Ritz- Carlton, Grand Cayman can immerse themselves in their passion this summer whether it's water, wind or racquets. Eco-excursions with Ambassadors of the Environment by Jean-Michel Cousteau, Caribbean sailing courses and tennis clinics conducted by Bollettieri pros comprise Camp Cayman. These programs are customized for ages eight - 18 and ensure that the phrase "I'm bored" never interrupts your family's Caribbean vacation."Our customers want their children to have meaningful, memorable experiences while on vacation," said Vice President and General Manager Jean Cohen. "Our innovative AOTE program and the Camp Cayman package fulfill their desire for enriching activities to keep the kids both busy and entertained." As an additional incentive for families making last minute summer plans, the cost of Camp Cayman is partially covered by the daily resort credit offered by The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Reconnect Seven Wonders package.
It's not just fireworks for the 4thSeveral Monmouth County towns will host Fourth of July celebrations this weekend and next week. They include:ALLENTOWN: Mill Pond at Pete Sensi Park; (609) 259-3151; 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 4; fishing contest, register on site; stocking demonstration by state Division of Fish and Game, 7:30 a.m.; sponsored by the Allentown Recreation Committee. ASBURY PARK: Bradley Park, Kingsley Street near Convention Hall; (732) 502-5721; noon Tuesday, July 4, festival; parade begins 2 p.m. on Cookman Avenue, continues on Main Street to Fifth Avenue, ends at the park; carnival rides, entertainment 3:30 p.m.; fireworks Fourth Avenue beach at 9 p.m. ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS: Marina, Simon Lake Drive; (732) 291-1444, ext. 613; Firemen's Fair, 6 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, through Saturday, July 8; fireworks after dark Friday, July 7.
Costs soar for Visitor Center ... Megan laws ... moreWASHINGTON - Another month, and Congress is pouring more money into the extravagant marble-lined Taj Mahal officially called the Capitol Visitor Center. The much-delayed three-story project is buried from public view under five acres of the Capitol's east front.Original 2001 cost estimate: $265 million. "Official" cost estimate in February 2005: $455 million. Latest price tag: $584 million. Original opening date: December 2005. Latest projected opening date: August 2007 - but don't bet on it.
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The hefty costs of the war on terror are taking a toll on the U.S. Navy, which has been relegated largely to a supporting role for the Army and Marines fighting land battles in Iraq and Afghanistan. Under the Reagan administration, the Navy was built up to almost 600 ships.
Dallas samples Cayman cuisineFifty of Texas top travel agents were given a sampling of the culinary splendours of the Cayman Islands at an exciting sales blitz for the Southwest Region of the US.The Department of Tourism held two VIP culinary events from 24 to 28 April in Dallas and Houston in Texas. Caribbean cooking demonstrations were staged at Central Markets cooking school to give travel agents a first-hand taste of true Caymanian cuisine. Chefs focused on cooking tips and tricks for preparing the recipes so those in attendance could easily replicate the savoury meals in their own home. Gladys Howard from Pirates Point Resort shared some of her own recipes for the cooking demonstrations. At the events, Ms Howard sold over 50 copies of her cookbook Cooking in Little Cayman with all proceeds going to the National Trust of the Cayman Islands. Tracking the storms with DigicelFollowing the start of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season on 1 June, Digicel said it is providing complimentary hurricane tracking maps at all its locations. The large scale tracking map also includes general hurricane information and tips on what to do before, during and after a hurricane.In order to track a hurricane on the map, customers should monitor local news for the latest weather advisories and look out for information on hurricane positions which are given by latitude and longitude. Customers should then record the storm centre position, date and time on the tracking map. As the storm proceeds the points should then be joined together to form the storm track. The firm said that to help its customers stay in touch during the hurricane season it is also offering a hurricane package throughout. World Cup planning getting down to nitty-gritty -some suites ...The overlay planning for temporary stadia improvements for Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007 and meetings on security, media management and accreditation were the focus of a summit recently in St Lucia.International Cricket Council CWC 2007 Inc Venue Development Director, Donald Lockerbie said in a press release that the ICC CWC 2007 would have also introduced the Venue Graphics Plan to the Local Organising Committees (LOCs), which would focus on stadium signage, venue dressing and sponsor branding of stadia. Temporary improvements include temporary grandstands and tent villages. More than 150 regional and international participants were expected at the summit and other related meetings in St Lucia. Participants included Chief Executive Officers and other officials from the nine LOC, ICC CWC West Indies 2007 Inc Heads of Departments (HODs); and teams responsible for venue development, corporate communications, design, commercial, cricket operations, medical directorate, event management, volunteers and other members of staff from ICC CWC WI 2007 Inc.
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