Year-long operation to refloat sunken cruise ship to cost at least $300 million
Vancouver Sun
The "unprecedented" operation to refloat and remove the sunken Costa Concordia cruise ship will be the most ambitious effort of its kind ever attempted and will cost at least $300 million, it was announced Friday. The operation is due to start in the …
Salvage company plans to have capsized cruise ship upright by winter and towed …Washington Post
Alarm delay 'critical' says Concordia probeFinancial Times
Italian cruise ship wreckage will be gone by early 2013, salvage firm saysFox News

all 456 news articles »

Dominican Republic's child politicians challenge corruption
BBC News
As the Dominican Republic chooses a new president on Sunday, child politicians elected by their peers are working to instil democratic values among the next generation of voters. Supporters of the youth programme hope it will help the nation's politics …

Fla. Puerto Ricans urged to vote in elections
MiamiHerald.com
By LAURA WIDES-MUNOZ AP Hispanic Affairs Writer ORLANDO — Pedro R. Pierluisi wants Puerto Ricans in Florida to register and vote with the same enthusiasm their families do back on the island. Pierluisi is Puerto Rico's resident commissioner in …
Florida's Puerto Ricans urged to register, voteOrlando Sentinel

all 15 news articles »

Former Puerto Rico Police Officer Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Drug …
7thSpace Interactive (press release)
SAN JUAN—David González-Pérez, a former Puerto Rico Police officer from Arecibo, Puerto Rico, was sentenced yesterday to 24 years in prison by United States District Judge Aida Delgado-Colón for conspiracy and attempt to possess with intent to …

AM Best Downgrades and Places Ratings of Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida de …
MarketWatch (press release)
OLDWICK, NJ, May 18, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to C++ (Marginal) from B- (Fair) and issuer credit rating to "b" from "bb-" of Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida de Puerto Rico (COSVI) (San Juan, PR).

and more »

Penfield's Leila Mantilla could compete for Puerto Rico
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Penfield senior Leila Mantilla may have the opportunity to run for Puerto Rico, where her father was born, this summer. / CARLOS ORTIZ 2011 file photo What: Six track and field league meets take place through Saturday.

and more »

St. Thomas moves to the good
Minneapolis Star Tribune
St. Thomas Academy senior Sean Hickey, in white, has 37 goals and 23 assists in 11 games this season. Hickey missed most of last season with a broken collarbone. Photo by Kyndell Harkness • kharkness@startribune.com Legacy is a common term thrown …

St Thomas are champions
Arbroath Herald
PRIMARY seven children from St Thomas Primary School who recently won the P7 Netball Tournament and were runners-up in the overall Arbroath Netball League. Pictured with their impressive trophy are, from left, back – Rachael McWatt, Jade Duncan, …

Stamps advance in OT
St. Thomas Times-Journal
By R. Mark Butterwick, St. Thomas Times-Journal Parkside's Michael Baltodono gets off a shot against the check of Central Elgin defender Kyle Gustin in TVRA South playoff socce action Friday at CECI. Parkside scored late in overtime to win 1-0.

Featured artists in Studio Tour 2012 talk about their work
St. Thomas Times-Journal
By Nick Lypaczewski, St. Thomas Times-Journal Sharon and Daniel Brassard in their 120 Wellington St. gallery. Sharon specializes in clay, paper and fibre, while Daniel works in watercolour, ink, pastels and digital media. They also offer classes for …