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Punjabis falling prey to ‘human trafficking’: NAPA seeks scrutiny of ads by travel agents
The Indian Express
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July 20, 2025
Chandigarh: The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has called for stringent scrutiny of foreign job advertisements by travel agents in Punjab, claiming people from the state were falling prey to human trafficking and deceptive migration...
Panama Removed from EU High-Risk List, but Tax Haven Status Remains
Tico Times
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July 19, 2025
The film The Laundromat, starring Meryl Streep, damaged Panama’s reputation by drawing inspiration from a real-life story: the global scandal that erupted a decade ago over offshore companies based in this Central American country used to launder...
‘Promised high-paying jobs, but…’ American Punjabi organisation seeks probe into travel agency ads
Financial Express
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The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has urged authorities to impose strict scrutiny on foreign job advertisements issued by travel agencies in Punjab. This comes after individuals are promised high-paying jobs but are left abandoned in...
Los Cabos Seeks Tourists Beyond Traditional American Visitors
Puerto Vallarta Daily News
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July 18, 2025
Fiturca Los Cabos targets global tourism markets beyond the US with new flights and year‑round marketing to boost the local economy. Fiturca Los Cabos is shifting its focus beyond traditional American visitors by actively courting new traveler...
White House touts staggering decline in illegal migrant crossings at 'most dangerous' point in Panama
Daily Mail
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July 17, 2025
Activity at a deadly jungle choke point in Central America where hundreds of thousands of migrants bound for the U.S. routinely imperiled themselves has slowed to merely a trickle under President Trump's immigration crackdown. The Darien Gap is an...
Respected COLOMBIAN hotel franchise is re-opening locales in PANAMA.
Panama Now Online
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July 16, 2025
The Colombian hotel franchise GHL Hoteles announced its return to the Panamanian market with the start of the transition process to assume operation of the Radisson Hotel Panama Canal, located a few steps from the Convention Center and minutes...
China Threat to Block Panama Ports Deal, ‘Wants a Cosco Stake’
Asia Financial
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July 17, 2025
Beijing has said it will block the sale of more than 40 ports to a US-backed consortium if Chinese shipping company Cosco does not get a stake. China is unhappy with a $23-billion deal between Hong Kong-based ports owner CK Hutchison and a...
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Gwyneth Paltrow, 52, Looks 25 in This Ageless Vacation Outfit—Here’s How to Replicate It for Under $50
InStyle
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I’m overhauling my summer wardrobe for an upcoming Caribbean getaway, and I’m turning to my favorite It Girls for a little style inspiration. Lucky for me, Gwyneth Paltrow (my ultimate fashion blueprint) just took to Instagram in the chicest...
Panama Hats
The Portugal News
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What’s so special about Panama Hats? Hundreds of similar straw hats are available - different weaves, head sizes, brim widths, shapes, etc - all are light and designed for hot weather, and a significant portion of them are made in China. But the...
Costa Rica’s Tourism Faces Decline Amid Rising Crime and Costs
Tico Times
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July 16, 2025
Costa Rica’s flagship tourism industry, long a cornerstone of our nation’s economy, is dealing with a noticeable downturn in 2025 as rising crime, health concerns, infrastructure issues, and a strong local currency converge to challenge one of the...
The Canadian Government Just Slapped The World's Hottest Country With A Travel Advisory
The Travel
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July 15, 2025
The Canadian government's travel advisory comes in four levels: Level 1 (exercise normal security precautions), Level 2 (exercise a high degree of caution), Level 3 (avoid all non-essential travel), and Level 4 (avoid all travel). The U.S. is...
Cocktails With… Dr Karrian Hepburn Malcolm
Jamaica Observer
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July 20, 2025
Style Observer (SO): Describe Karrian in a few sentences. Dr Karrian Hepburn Malcolm (KHM): I am a woman of faith (Christian), a wife, a mother, a banker, and a singer. I am the head of wealth at the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited. I am...
The Highest Service Export Figure Since 2023 was achieved by Panama in the First Quarter
Newsroom Panama
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July 14, 2025
Panama accumulated $4.979 billion in services exports in the first quarter of 2025, the highest figure for that period since 2023, leveraged by the interoceanic Canal, the logistics hub, and the Central American country’s ports, the Ministry of...
U.S. Nonprofits Funnel Millions to Israeli Army Volunteers
The Intercept
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July 19, 2025
American volunteers for the Israeli army have partied with Ben Shapiro in Boca Raton, met with House Republicans Brian Mast and Mike Lawler in Washington, and joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams at Gracie Mansion. On a Manhattan rooftop late...
Panama urges Chiquita's return after shutdown
Fresh Plaza
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July 10, 2025
Panama's President, José Raúl Mulino, expressed commitment to persuading U.S.-based Chiquita Brands to restore its operations in Panama following the company's closure during protests that reportedly caused over $75 million in losses. In the...
Panama’s President Pushes for Chiquita’s Return After Massive Layoffs
Tico Times
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July 9, 2025
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino pledged on Wednesday to do everything possible to convince U.S. banana giant Chiquita Brands to resume operations in the country, after the company shut down during a strike and protests that caused it millions...
The new rules for men’s beach dressing? The more fun, the better
The Times
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Since we all work so hard, and holidays are now so expensive, the fewer rules we attach to dress codes for the beach, the better. The world is stressful enough without having to worry about what to wear on your vacation. So ignore all the holiday...
After Massive Layoffs in Bocas, Panama’s President Mulino Pushes for Chiquita’s Return
Newsroom Panama
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July 11, 2025
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino pledged on Wednesday to do everything possible to convince U.S. banana giant Chiquita Brands to resume operations in the country, after the company shut down during a strike and protests that caused it millions...
One Of The Country’s Best Urban Parks Is Less Than 3 Hours From L.A.—With 18 Museums And 65 Miles Of Hiking Trails
Secret Los Angeles - California
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July 11, 2025
Dancestrokes / Shutterstock San Diego’s Balboa Park attracts over 14 million visitors every single year who come to visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo, explore over 65 miles of hiking trails, and tap into a compelling history dating back to...
Tourism on the Brink: Costa Rica’s Pura Vida Under Siege as Crime Surge Sours Visitor Boom
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica’s reputation as a tropical haven is facing its toughest test in years. Once celebrated for its sloths, surf breaks and “pura vida” tranquility, the nation now wrestles with falling visitor numbers amid a spike in...