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DILI, June 23 (Reuters) - Thousands of demonstrators thronged East Timor's capital on Friday to support President Xanana Gusmao in his confrontation with the young nation's prime minister, who has refused the president's demand to step down.In an impassioned speech late on Thursday after talks failed to persuade Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri to quit, the popular Gusmao had said he would resign himself if Alkatiri did not take responsibility for weeks of arson attacks and killings.
That prompted several prominent East Timor leaders to visit the president on Friday and urge him to stay in office, while 2,000 young Gusmao supporters demonstrated in front of parliament and Alkatiri's office saying the prime minister should go.
They blame Alkatiri for weeks of violence marked by the deaths of least 20 people and widespread looting.
Mintel Menu Insights Identifies Some of the Summer's Hottest ...
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 6, 2006--Grilling is a popular summer tradition, and restaurants around the nation have set the stage for the hottest grilling trends. Innovations in smoked wood flavoring, sauces, and rubs are all heating up restaurant grills. According to Mintel Menu Insights, a resource that tracks national restaurant trends, these innovations can be seen across dining types from fast food to fine dining."Brighter tastes and innovative grilling flavors are providing more versatility on national menus," said Maria Caranfa, director of Mintel Menu Insights. "As more woods and flavors are introduced into the grilling mix, chefs are able to experiment with new combinations and accents. This evolution of new tastes makes grilling one of the most popular flavor preparations on restaurant menus."
Woods are becoming more important in the total grilling scheme for restaurants.
BTC preparing to increase capacity of its network
The Bahamas Telecommun-ication Corporation (BTC) is poised to broaden customer service and triple its capacity through its partnership with Nortel.Nortel, one the foremost wireless operators in the U.S., was awarded the GSM expansion contract from BTC earlier in the week.
The announcement of the new agreement came over the weekend during the 22nd Annual Telecommunications Conference and Trade Exhibition at the Barcelo Bavaro Convention Centre, Punta Cana, Dominican.
Hundreds of telecommunication and communication operators from throughout the Caribbean and United States attended the event hosted by the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organizations (CANTO).
The contract will also allow the operator to triple the capacity of its wireless network, extending service from Abaco and Bimini to include all of the Family Islands by the end of September 2006.
Exclusive destinations to be featured at THETRADESHOW
More than 40 exclusive destinations will be featured at THETRADESHOW in Orlando, Sept. 10-12, 2006. The wide variety of destinations to be present will give attendees the unique opportunity to become better educated and familiar with the culture of each region. A recent pre-show study conducted by Harris Interactive indicated that overall, travel agents want to meet with a greater number of destinations and that the number of destinations attending THETRADESHOW is exceeding their expectations."The number of destinations attending THETRADESHOW will help to make it the most diverse travel show in North America," said ASTA Executive Vice President and COO William A. Maloney, CTC. "Travel agents strive to discover more knowledge on new destinations and to get the buzz out to their clients."
"The Turkish Culture and Tourism Office is thrilled to be part of THETRADESHOW," said its Director, Meltem Onhon.
A win-wind proposition
Seven-day cruises for $500 to $600 in September. Fifty percent off a companion's room at an inclusive club on a Caribbean island. A fourth night free at a luxurious resort in the Bahamas.That's good.
But many travelers will jump on these deals without giving a thought to why prices are discounted.
That's bad.
The reason? IT'S HURRICANE SEASON.
But don't automatically shy away from that cruise to Mexico, that all-inclusive on Jamaica, that diving expedition in the Cayman Islands.
Just be aware that nature has a habit of disrupting agendas during summer and fall. If your vacation plans include areas susceptible to hurricanes, purchase travel insurance when booking a trip.
It's important, however, to know what kind of insurance you are buying.