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Dr. Yohl Williams, the chairman of a prominent university at St. Thomas University and founder of the Racial Justice Initiative, recently hosted by PBS documentary Great Migrations: Historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. Appeared in people on the move. The part series explores the migration experiences of African-Americans and explores how migration shaped the history of the US and black communities. The series examines key moments in the history of black migration, including major migration and the influx of immigrants in the Caribbean and Africa. Williams provides valuable insight into the historical and contemporary impacts of African-American migration, and gives his…

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The British in Mauritius were hit with urgent warnings as the Foreign Office warns against the harsh tropical storm Garance set up to abuse the island. Garance has urged weather warnings across Mauritius, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that turbulence conditions are expected to last throughout the week.Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport ir may close its doors from 7pm local time on February 26th until unspecified hours, causing travel plans to be disrupted. Travelers are being urged to reach out to the airline for the latest updates on their flights.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday: “Please stay in…

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British tourists were excited to enjoy her deserved holiday in a luxurious five-star hotel in Egypt.Setting the alarm at 6:30am, Mrs. May, who runs the Tiktok account @themrsmay, quickly grabbed the front row seat to the pool area.”If you can't beat them, join them,” she said.However, due to her shock, she arrived and found that almost all of the sunbeds were reserved with beach towels and no one was using them.”It's 6.30 in the morning and I've already seen it and most of these sunroungers have been filmed, and I'm literally not alone here.””There's absolutely no one,” Tiktker continues, walking…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The confidence of Americans tasked with maintaining Air Force travel and air force safety has slipped a bit since last year, according to a new poll. , most of the time, we believe that air transport is generally safe.A survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that 64% of US adults say that air travel is “very safe” or “somewhat safe.” That's a slight decline since last year when 71% said it. Currently, about two in 10 adults in the US say air transport is very or slightly unsafe from 12% in 2024.A…

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Budget airline Ryanair has increased its collaboration with travel giant TUI to provide more flights to holiday makers visiting Mallorca. “We are pleased to announce this partnership with TUI, which will allow TUI customers to book as part of their holiday packages, assuring full price transparency for their Ryanair products.” He added that TUI customers will receive flight information directly from Ryanair and can access bookings directly via their Myryanair account. Flights can also be combined with TUI hotel offers both at travel agents and online.The option to book Ryan Air Flights as part of the TUI Holiday will gradually…

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This article was written by National Geographic Traveler (UK).If urban legends were to be believed, on October 8, 1871, a cow called Daisy transformed the world forever into a dry, windy Chicago night. She knocked on a lantern and caused one of the biggest urban fires in modern history. Approximately 3.5 square miles of Illinois have burned out, destroying more than 17,000 buildings, leaving blank canvases for new architectural styles and groundbreaking engineering.The reconstruction began almost immediately, and by 1885 Chicago had enshrined itself in architectural history as the home base for the world's first high-rise building, the home insurance…

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 annual safety report, highlighting a mixed year of aviation safety. The long-term trends show continuous improvement, but 2024 recorded an increase in accidents and deaths compared to 2023.Important findings: Overall accident rate: 1.13 flights per 1.13 flights, slightly worse than 2023 (1.09), but better than the 5-year average (1.25). Fatal Accidents: Seven incidents resulted in 244 deaths. UP from one fatal accident and 72 deaths in 2023. Risks of conflict zones: The collapse of aircraft in Kazakhstan and Sudan has strengthened the urgency of international security measures. The most common…

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ATTA® Events (Africa Travel and Tourism Association) expanded its event team, with Angie Fuller quickly embracing the role of engagement manager. With over 24 years of renowned career in the travel industry, Angie brings rich expertise to event organizations, supplier relationships, training and sales support. Angie works extensively in a variety of sectors, working with airlines, luxury tour operators, tourism agencies and travel suppliers, with a focus on South Africa in particular. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in strengthening both buyer and supplier engagement, driving attendance at key industry events, and cultivating meaningful relationships between key…

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