Category: Tourism
Republican Split on H-1B Skilled Workers?
The BBC reports that Vivek Ramaswamy, tapped by President-Elect Trump to slash government spending, claimed American culture is to blame for employers hiring skilled foreign workers through the H-1B temporary worker visas. “Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence,” Ramaswamy wrote in a long X post that argued that foreign workers improve the US economy. …
A visa-free travel agreement between Russia and Zimbabwe can be signed in November
A visa-free travel agreement between Russia and Zimbabwe, aiming at boosting passenger traffic between the two countries, is being considered, with a potential signing on the sidelines of the fifth meeting of the bilateral Intergovernmental Commission in Moscow on November 5-7, Russian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Nikolay Krasilnikov told Russian media. Currently, a single entry visa…
Colombia’s congress considers ban on Pablo Escobar souvenirs
Souvenirs depicting the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar could be banned in Colombia if legislators approve a bill introduced this week in the nation’s congress. The proposal is criticized by vendors who sell his merchandise to tourists from around the world, but backed by those who believe the country should shed its image of…
Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Line: Egis Rail’s Franco-Moroccan Trio Win Contract
France’s Egis Rail has won the tender for the project to extend the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line, a landmark initiative set to revolutionize rail transport in Morocco. Project Scope and Significance The Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail extension represents a significant advancement in Morocco’s infrastructure development, aimed at enhancing connectivity and economic growth. The project will see…
Police find the bodies of 4 men, including a policeman, shot to death near resort outside Cancun
Police on Mexico’s Caribbean coast said Friday they have found the bodies of four men, including a policeman, shot to death near a resort just south of Cancun. The victims all had apparently been shot in the head and were found dumped near the highway leading out of Cancun. A former Cancun police officer was…
New Visa Requirements Announced For Botswana, South Africa
Nationals from Botswana and South Africa must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland starting Wednesday, as stated by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee. The Department of Justice has announced that a transit visa will also be necessary for individuals from these countries planning to transit through Ireland to another destination. This measure aims to…
NIGERIANS TO PAY N688,000 DOCUMENT VERIFICATION FEE AS CONDITION FOR UAE VISA
Travellers from Nigeria heading to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must now pay a non-refundable document verification fee of N688,000. Paying the document verification fee is a requirement set by the Arab country to lift the visa ban on Nigerians. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, declared on Monday that the ban…
NIRA explains adding iris biometrics to Uganda ID
Will enable IDs for the 1M citizens without readable fingerprints Uganda is making iris biometrics part of its new national digital ID card not just as an added layer of security but also as an alternative for people who do not have fingerprints that can be matched. This is the information disclosed recently by the…
EXPERIENCE AFRICA 2024 OPENS ITS DOORS TO RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDANCE
Experience Africa, the premier trade event for the African travel industry, kicked off in London today with unprecedented attendance and engagement. The event has drawn 602 attendees from 37 countries, showcasing the growing global interest in African tourism. The show saw a notable surge in international buyers, signalling strong interest in the continent’s diverse tourism…
Bahamas to regulate banks to offer cbank digital currency
The Bahamas, the first country in the world to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC), is now preparing regulations that will require commercial banks to provide access to the e-money in a bid to stimulate adoption. John Rolle, the islands’ central bank governor, who oversaw the Sand Dollar’s launch nearly four years ago, said…
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