Author: overtheborders

st. LEWS – US Immigration and Customs Enforcement completed the removal of Prince Solomonknox, a Sierra Leonean citizen, to its country on March 1st. He has been previously convicted of visa fraud and domestic assault after lying about his previous affiliation with an armed terrorist group.Knox entered the United States on April 14, 2004 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, attracting ICE's attention in 2006 through an investigation that included allegations of fraud by unqualified combatants or fraudsters. The investigation revealed witnesses who testified about their involvement with several groups of combatants in West Africa, including the revolutionary United Front. This…

The US Lender Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) expects to deliver immediately out of its Free Flower (P2F) jets from passengers on the 29 Airbus A330-300 on orders. New York-based ATSG said it expects to deliver the first four A330P2FS this year from Dresden-based Elbe Furgögwerke (EFW), a joint venture between St. Engineering and Airbus. “The conversion of the cargo ships for the first two aircraft is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025,” ATSG says. According to Airbus, the A330-200P2F can carry a 62T payload, with a maximum range of 3,699Nm (6,850km). According to ATSG, the…

North Atlantic Airways has increased the London Gatwick Cape Town Service frequency from 1st to 27th April 2024 to 3 to 4 times per week. Flights depart Cape Town at 11:00 on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and arrive at London Gatwick at 21:40. Gatwick, departing from London, will be open at 8:00pm on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and will land in Cape Town at 8:30am the following day. In the second season, which continues from October 28th to November 2024, Nordic will return to three flights a week, and four flights a week from December 1st to April…

In California, summer may be on the chopping block.Almost 4,000 campsites across many of California's 18 national forests could be closed for some or all of the summer season, according to a U.S. Internal Forest Service spreadsheet viewed by the New York Times on Friday. These potential closures followed a wave of federal layoffs and budget freezes last month, stalling contracts for basic services, including understaffing and toilet pumps.National forests are sometimes less well known than national parks, but they are often more accessible due to more diverse uses, lower appearance fees and lower camping. They attract motorcyclists, day hikers,…

Tourism in South Africa is bolstering efforts to attract Indian travelers with major visa reforms, expansion of the mouse sector and debate on direct flight routes. These initiatives will be announced at the 2025 India Roadshow and will be held in Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai from March 18th to 20th. India remains a priority market for South Africa, with India's arrivals of 75,541 in 2024, indicating a strong post-pandemic recovery. The introduction of an electronic travel approval (ETA) system and a reliable tour operator scheme (TTO) streamlines visa applications, while ongoing consultations on direct flights aim to improve connectivity. Mouse…

GAMA Aviation highlights its commitment to providing best-in-class business aviation services by introducing new fixed base operation (FBO) facilities at Sharjah International Airport this week at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore in 2025. Sharjah FBO of Gama Aviation, scheduled to open in 2025, presents a strategic alternative to business aviation operators that will reduce the availability of slots for business jet traffic, particularly at Dubai International Airport. Offering 24-hour work with zero slot limits, the facility provides efficient turnaround times of 30-40 minutes and several minutes of taxi time. Interestingly, for many Baafex participants, Sharjah FBO is the best…

Centre Parks has announced plans for a brand new village between the towns of Howick and Selkirk on the Scottish border. And with the first zoning blueprint released yesterday (March 4), the company is setting the stage for the first phase of development. The company “admired the “pictorial places” of the rolling hills and open countryside, providing fantastic views on every turn. The plan remains tentative and opens revisions, but marks the launch of a project aimed at providing an idyllic, family-friendly escape in the area. “The announcement of this zoning plan is an important first step towards realizing the…

British tourists driving in Spain were urged to look for new signs on the country's roads, namely the continuous red line. In its commitment to improving road safety, the Spanish Transportation Authority (DGT) has introduced this new type of sign (complete the traditional white lines) to reduce the number of accidents, particularly in dangerous areas. Redline is looking to tighten its ban on passing in key sections. The striking colours are expected to serve as an additional warning element intended to more effectively capture the attention of drivers in areas where overtaking is strictly prohibited. The implementation of this new…

The joint partnership moves white rhinos from South Africa to Tanzania March 4, 2025 An innovative collaboration between South African Wildlife Refuge, its safari industry members and partner communities has supported the introduction of white rhinoceros from South Africa to Tanzania through a partnership with Tanzania's Ministry of Natural Resources (MNRT) and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA). The project, promoted by the Luxury Safari Company & Beyond, aims to move Southern white rhinoceros donated from the Muniwana Reserve to the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania from the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Munywana Conservancy is a collaboration between private…

The “unique” community pub was captivated by the minds of participants in the pub and won praise for being one of the best watering holes in the UK. Located along the Leeds and Liverpool Canals, Bootle's locks and quay have been cheering for more than a decade with rain and glow.Journalist Dan Hagers discovered a lively venue filled with sunny, life-filled life on Friday afternoon. Workers from nearby industrial parks were busy to taste pints under the golden rays. This local treasure boasts everything you want to have a blissful day under the sun. It features an extensive beer garden…