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Hot Off The Press February 2010 Read updated news about Haiti after the horrific earthquake devastation regarding its rebuilding plans and how you can help. In an odd bit of tourism news, the Royal Caribbean returns to Haiti with controversial results and so far donations have reached the $355M mark. Meanwhile life in Venezuela's seems to be going downhill rapidly as the government has imposed rolling nationwide blackouts, its currency has been devalued for the first time in five years and tens of thousands of protesters march to overthrown South America’s last dictator. And, a peaceful accord has been reached in resolving the dilemma over former Honduras President Zelaya as the Dominican Republic steps in to help out. ---> read more. |
Sustainable Living February 2010 The UNEP will lead the massive environmental recovery efforts in Haiti… Small islands have launched an energy initiative, SIDS-DOCK, to help with the reduction of emissions and to pursue low carbon development… and, in news which impacts both the environment and a potential major shift in global oil trade dynamics, the Saudis have quit a long-held lease of Caribbean oil storage and China has stepped in to take it over. In addition, China now has its eyes on the Caribbean fuel oil market as well! ---> read more. |
Tourism Treats February 2010 The UN says that world tourism will rebound in 2010. In destination news, read about the travel picks selecting the Top 10 Off the Beaten Track Islands – many are in the Caribbean! And, Jamaica has been voted ‘Best Caribbean Destination.’ In cruise news, Royal Caribbean faces more scrutiny regarding its cruise ship calls in Haiti but resort workers say that without the business they won’t have money to eat. Caribbean Carnivals kick off with The Real Mas in Dominica and Trinidad still has some travel packages available for its annual world-renowned Carnival. In hotel and resort new the current trend among independent properties is to join up with big hotel brands' collections. ---> read more. |
Did You Know February 2010 Most people are totally unaware of Haiti’s remarkable history and the fact that it is the world’s first Black Republic, that this was the only successful slave rebellion in world history, and that Haiti was once the richest colony in the world, with the most productive plantation system in the West Indies. Read about its early history and the revolution which brought about independence over 200 years ago. Also, if you have ever wondered where all the scrumptious French Creole recipes came from, we take a look at the origins of that unique brand of cooking with roots to four continents. ---> read more. |
Haiti: Beyond Mountains, More Mountains A Haitian proverb states, “Beyond the mountains, more mountains.” One wonders how many more mountains the poor Haitians must struggle over in order just to live, much less progress. As the Haiti Education Foundation (HEF) approaches the disaster and the role we feel called to play, we first will center our efforts on the people. When HEF began this mission many years ago, the focus was to bring HOPE to the children of Haiti through education. Today, HEF’s resolve is the same. Yes, Beyond the Mountains, there are More Mountains, but we at HEF are willing to climb back on top with our brothers and sisters in Haiti. After all, Frances Landers, its founder, has always said that HEF is God’s mission and we are merely the laborers in His fields. ---> read more. |
Pirates: The Original Rock Stars? Part 1 of 2 Stirring tales of adventure, romance, and danger seem to surround the facts as well as the legends of the pirates from the Golden Era of Piracy. Movies have perhaps provided a myth made to romanticize these cutthroats as a form of escapism for the viewing audience. Captain Jack Sparrow’s alter ego, Johnny Depp, said he sees, "Pirates as the rock stars of their time." Notably, he based his unique interpretation of Captain Jack on the mannerisms a notorious rock guitarist. While Privateers were lauded as heroes by their host nations, most true pirates were feared as deadly cutthroats, indeed, many of the more notorious pirates would be labeled anti-social psychopaths by today’s standards. Rock stars may be hedonistic and occasionally depraved, but so far none has been labeled as a deadly cutthroat psychopath. ---> read more. |
How To Build Back Better in Haiti In Haiti, Western-style construction standards virtually do not exist, this due primarily to lack of training, especially of the small contractors. The majority of the small contractors do not know why they build the way they do, and the poor people hire the small untrained contractors to build for them as there is always the overall quality/cost dilemma to deal with; the poor must always choose the lower cost, and therefore get dubious quality and materials. Sand and gravel are cheap; cement and steel are expensive. As sad as it is, people saved - because they had no choice, and did not understand the ultimate implications of building without proper knowledge and materials. ---> read more. |
Why My Mother Moved to Nicaragua In the coming years, thousands of baby-boomers will start to consider retirement. Perhaps retirement in your own cities or local towns, or perhaps in a slower and more prosperous part of America in order to maximize your retirement income. My mom had that dilemma and found that she would not be able to afford a great quality life in the States. Drawn by its natural beauty, the warmth of its people and the financial advantages of living in a true emerging nation full of promise, she made a decision most of us only dream of – she moved to Nicaragua to retire. The dream to retire in a tropical paradise while at the same time taking control of her financial future. How is my mom's life in Nicaragua? It is simply terrific as her quality of life has improved immensely. ---> read more. |
Retiring to the Dominican Republic There are many pro’s to retiring to gorgeous Dominican Republic, recently ranked the second happiest country in the world. Let’s start with the DR’s zero capital gains taxes for tourism real estate; the special advantage law created just for retirees; the quick air travel to the USA and beyond; its great communications systems and infrastructure; its top notch medical and personal care services; its low cost of living; the non-stop entertainment possibilities and DR’s size and diversity – a place where you can spend 365 days involved with activities, golf and exploring and never get bored! ---> read more. |
Losing Your Heart To Belize As we all know by now (unless you’ve been hiding under a rock the past few years) the ‘first world’ economy, and with it a chance at a continuing nice quality lifestyle and/or quality retirement, have about vanished. Nothing is affordable anymore. At this rate, you may have to work until age 78 before you can afford to retire somewhere in the good ole USA, Canada or points west. So I’m wondering – was one of your 2010 New Year resolutions to relocate overseas so that you could not only enjoy a quality lifestyle, but save loads of your hard-earned money while doing so. If so – I again tempt you with Belize, a land where it is very easy to lose your heart. ---> read more. |
Panama: The Expat and Retiree Paradise? Panama is consistently ranked as one of the top two or three destinations to retire to. With its stability and many attractions, it tops the list for those baby boomers and expat’s who are seeking a country with a long reputation as the place to comfortably settle in with far less challenges than many of the as newer retirement havens present. Panama is the ‘it’ place for those who have less of a pioneering spirit, preferring a country offering many of the “known elements” that they are comfortable with back home. ---> read more. |
Tales of a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Caribbean Ever thought of joining the U.S. Peace Corps? Or, are you just wondering what it is they “really do?” The highly informative personal account by one volunteer, placed in the relatively unknown island of Dominica, will provide you with plenty of information on the high’s, low’s and reality of volunteering in another country, with any organization. The reality in joining the Peace Corps means living life 24/7, for two years, in a destination that you did not select. And, it means giving up being ‘you’ while also losing your normal comfort zone to become an effective Peace Corps Volunteer. “Tales” is part one in a four-part series. ---> read more. |
Investment Corner February 2010 Over the past year the Miami condo market has seen a huge surge of buyers scooping up all the deals from the bursting of the real estate bubble. For about a year before that, buying was very low, but even then the deals were being discussed and constructed, even as the world panicked and worried about an major and extended economic depression….Ah, that was the time to be contrarian. ---> read more. |
Mortgage Matters February 2010 Ask most people to choose their ultimate holiday destination during the winter months, and it's likely that the Caribbean will come out a winner. Quite simply, it offers the full package in terms of sunshine, beaches and charm. But it also offers a whole lot more - many traditional cultures have been preserved, and the ecological treasures of the islands are among their most eminent features. The area’s rich history is also gaining a more appreciative audience among holidaymakers and investors alike. ---> read more. |
Investors and Funding February 2010 In Part 2 last month using a Question and Answer method drawn from actual questions asked from existing clients, we reviewed how the bank instrument exchanges takes place. Through the issuance of coded messages from bank to bank the funding process is fast and secure. ---> read more. |
Offshore Matters February 2010 Business relations with a financial institution in a offshore jurisdictions are a further point of attack by the new legislation. The ordinance expects that the tax authorities lodge a claim for information directly against the offshore bank. On request the tax payer is obliged to grant a power of attorney to the tax authorities for all such judicial and extrajudicial measures. ---> read more. |
Caribbean Investors and Owners Notes February 2010 Caribbean Investors and Owners Notes February 2010 ---> read more. |
Clews Views February 2010 It is impossible to overstate the tragedy that has unfolded in Haiti since the devastating earthquake in mid-January. “Haiti,” popular misconception to the contrary, is not French Creole for “Hell on Earth.” When God created the heavens and the earth, he did not designate Haiti as Dante’s Central Zone. Haiti was once known as the Pearl of the Antilles – and without political interference and a proper plan of action, Haiti can raise like a shining Phoenix from its ruin. ---> read more. |
Property Pick Of The Month February 2010 February 2010, features three exciting sales, 100 acres of land for sale ... Albatros Charters for sale - MEXICO and An executive styled beach front home - BELIZE ... enjoy the peek through! ---> read more. |
Off Plan Pre Development Offers February 2010 This issue features three properties which are most undoubtedly a "must have investment", located in the "place to be" countries of Central America; NICARAGUA, lots from $32,00 - MEXICO, $345,00 two bed and bath apartments - HONDURAS, Condos from $364,00... Take a Peek! ---> read more. |
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