The annual All Islands Football Tournament will take place this coming weekend September 11th and 12th in Bere island Co. Cork. The picturesque West Cork island will play host to the tournament for the first time in over 10 years.

Will Ravens catch Darrelle Revis slipping?

"Revis Island" is never a fun place to be for NFL receivers. But if there was ever a time to pay a visit, this is it. Darrelle Revis -- in my opinion the NFL's top cornerback -- has less than a week to polish his skills after missing all of training camp and the preseason due to an ugly and lengthy contract dispute. The time off could help the Baltimore Ravens , who travel to play Revis and the ...

Health insurance law at stake in R.I. governors race

Many elements of the measure approved earlier this year require action at the state level

Islands warn rich nations’ emissions pledges fall short

BONN—Rich nations’ emissions reductions pledges fall dramatically short of what is required to limit global warming to two degrees centigrade, a group of 43 small islands said on Tuesday at UN climate talks.

Travel Picks: 10 top romantic hotels

LONDON—In need of a romantic break, but don’t know where to go? Boutique hotel connoisseurs Mr & Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) play Cupid with a hand-picked selection of 10 of the most seductive stays worldwide.

Bahamas Drops Charges in Travolta Extortion Case

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Red Cross looks back at Katrina

The unprecedented disaster that was Hurricane Katrina was groundbreaking in many ways for many people, especially the American Red Cross.

Deer Island finally getting Katrina repairs

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — The job of repairing hurricane damage to Deer Island has begun. WLOX-TV reported today that a Louisiana company will spend the next five months filling in the gap Hurricane Katrina cut in the island, just off shore in Biloxi.

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MUG SHOT: Marco Island man arrested in Flagler County on robbery charges

A Marco Island man with a long history of arrests for battery, burglary and theft in Collier County was arrested last week in Flagler County, accused of attacking a man in a bar parking lot and stealing the man’s cash and iPhone .

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Bahamas Judge Has Dismissed Charges in John Travolta Extortion Case at Request of Actor

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Valley to avoid Earlâs big blow

Emergency response officials with Halifax and Northampton counties conferred with state leaders this morning, estimating the eye of Hurricane Earl will pass around 60 miles off the coast of North Carolina.

HedgeServ Upgrades its SunGard Front Arena Implementation for Trading and Risk Management

NEW YORK, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- HedgeServ, a fund administrator recognized for providing innovative solutions to the alternative investment industry, has upgraded its global client base to the latest version of SunGard's Front Arena. A multi-asset solution providing trade capture, real-time P&L and desk-level risk, Front Arena helps hedge funds, traditional asset managers and other ...

AXMIN Grants Consent Over Iron Rights on the Bambari I Permit to Ferrum Resources Ltd, CAR

TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - AXMIN Inc. is pleased to announce its agreement with Ferrum Resources Ltd. , a private British Virgin Islands registered company, whereby AXMIN has consented, as contemplated under the Laws of the Central African Republic , that Ferrum may lodge prospecting rights applications for Iron Ore over the same areas already held by AXMIN for gold mineralisation.

Lowest gas prices for Staten Island -- Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The lowest price for gas on Staten Island reported over the last 24 hours is $2.71 for a gallon of regular unleaded.That price can be found at the Liberty station at 2509 Victory Blvd., Willowbrook, the...

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case; actor says he didn't want to testify again

Luis Tiant Golf Classic to aid 'Eyes for Cuba'

Sunridge International , announced today that all proceeds from the Luis Tiant Annual Golf Tournament will benefit "Eyes for Cuba." Â This year's annual tournament will be held at the Ferncroft Country Club, in Middleton, MA on the 23rd of this month. Â

What's Your Tab for the National Debt?

Each citizen owes $43,507 for their share of the National debt. To whom should you make the check?

Receiver chooses Oregon State

By Brian McLaughlin Sporting News Thousand Oaks (Calif.) WR Richard Mullaney has committed to Oregon State, the Los Angeles Daily News reported. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound receiver also reported scholarship offers from schools like Colorado State, Hawaii, Washington and Wyoming. He is Oregon State's 12th commitment. As a junior, Mullaney caught 80 passes for 997 yards and 10 touchdowns. He said ...

Tax authority trails a trillion

Danish companies and wealthy individuals have carried out more than a trillion kroner’s worth of transactions between Denmark and the 55 countries tax authority Skat considers to be tax shelters, according to new data from the agency.

16th Annual Search Under Way for Hawaii's Top Youth Volunteers

HONOLULU----Over the past 15 years, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have been given to nearly 400 middle and high school students across Hawaii for helping the less fortunate, promoting health and safety, protecting the environment, and serving their communities through many other volunteer activities.

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Mexico, Cayman Islands Sign TIEA,

The Cayman Islands has signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Mexico.

Mexico, Cayman Islands Sign TIEA,

The Cayman Islands has signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Mexico.

Mass honors Staten Island hero Fr. Capodanno

Staten Island Advance/Anthony DePrimoMembers of the Tamburri Post salute the statue depicting Father Vincent Capodanno at a ceremony at Fort Wadsworth on Sunday honoring the life of the priest who was awarded the Medal of Honor. The Island native lost...

Gessner gives U.S. team push in win over Caribbean Select

U-20 Women's National Team is the Bahamian heat. Led by Summit High alum Jozy Gessner, the Americans battled through 90-degree weather to top the Caribbean Select Side 30-7 on Wednesday in the North American Caribbean Rugby Association Championships.

New Paltz art fest marks 29th year - From the Poughkeepsie Journal

The Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair opened Saturday at the Ulster County Fairgrounds featuring music, food and -- of course -- crafts.

Caribbean Intensifies Lobbying Against UK Air Tax,

The Caribbean is intensify efforts to establish a 'fairer passenger tax system' in the UK during an official visit to the city of London, which will include a series of meetings between high-level officials and parliamentary bodies, the Caribbean Tourism Organization said.

Parliamentary leader begins Cuba visit

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong was greeted by his Cuban counterpart, Ricardo Alarcon at the Jose Marti international airport in Havana on September 5 for an official visit to Cuba.

Long Island bicyclist killed

BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a Long Island man riding his bike was struck and killed by a vehicle that fled the scene. Police in Suffolk County say 45-year-old Paz Espinal was on his bike at 8:18 p.m. Monday when he was struck by a white car traveling southbound on Fifth Avenue in Brentwood.

Weakened Earl swings to New England

CHATHAM, Mass. A weakening but still dangerous Hurricane Earl steamed toward the gray-shingled cottages and fishing villages of Cape Cod on Friday night, disrupting people's vacations on the unofficial final weekend of the short New England summer.

Brooklyn's Caribbean see

Brooklyn was packed with throngs and thongs yesterday as nearly 3 million revelers -- including many women in brightly colored bikinis -- came out to celebrate the 43rd annual West Indian Day parade. PHOTOS: BROOKLYN'S WEST INDIAN PARADE Police Commissioner Ray Kelly kept up with the beat at the...

Mormon Island given new lease on life

CREDITSTARTWorld-Herald News ServiceThe rebirth of Mormon Island's west lake begins when a new fish population is stocked this fall.

Island School first, but Kapa‘a boys, Kaua‘i girls top Waimea Invitational

WAIMEA — Pierce Murphy (16:10.30) and Lauren Spears (22:14.90)were first to finish for Island School, crossing first in both theboys and girls races, Saturday at the Waimea High SchoolInvitational cross country meet.

Garmin announces two new entry level GPS series

Garmin has announced two new lines of its Nuvi GPS devices, the 2200 series and the 2300 series, aimed at the entry-level GPS market.

Garmin announces two new entry level GPS series

Garmin has announced two new lines of its Nuvi GPS devices, the 2200 series and the 2300 series, aimed at the entry level GPS market.

Island schools set to answer the bell

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New schools, new superintendents, new classroom facilities and new standards will greet students as they take their seats on the first day back at school tomorrow. Despite one of the most severe budget cutbacks in recent history,...

Seedy side of Greek islands exposed

A TABOO-breaking documentary has exposed the seedier side of vacations in Greece.

Health insurance law at stake in R.I. governor's race

Are you wondering how the federal health-care overhaul will affect you here in Rhode Island? To a large degree, the answer depends on who becomes the next governor.

Islands to get wilderness protection

THE Nuyts Archipelago and the Investigator Group of Islands off South Australia will be named wilderness protection areas.

Big Island fire leaves family of 7 without home

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PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) - A Big Island family of seven is without a home after a fire engulfed their single-story house in the Nawawale subdivision of Pahoa.

Big Island fire leaves family of 7 without home

A Big Island family of seven is without a home after a fire engulfed their single-story house in the Nawawale subdivision of Pahoa.

New Yorkers celebrate Labor Day with Caribbean taste

The U.S. Labor Day festive mood was in the air in New York City with Caribbean cheers, as the West Indian Day Parade hit the streets on Monday. The West Indian Day Parade 2010 is a complete Caribbean celebration and people rejoices in everything that is of West Indies culture and heritage.

New Zealand's North Island hit by 5.2 quake

NEW Zealand's North Island has been rocked by a magnitude-5.2 earthquake, the US Geological Survey says.

SA islands now eco protected zones

The Nuyts Archipelago and the Investigator Group of Islands will be named wilderness protection areas.