China’s visa-free policy for designated cities is being given a shot in the arm with the announcement that from 1 December, the number of cities will be significantly increased to 23 destinations across 18 provinces. Since its introduction in 2013, almost half a million foreign visitors have taken advantage of the policy; it greatly simplifying […] Read more
Diwali “Festival of the Lights” will be celebrated in a free family event on the Bankhead Plaza on Sunday, October 20. The event is a joint project of the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center and the Youth and Education Hindu Cultural Community Center in Livermore. An ancient Hindu festival in Nepal and India, Diwali, the […] Read more
The government’s reinstating of the parent visa category for migrants has been criticised for only catering to the rich. The income criteria changes mean a single person wanting to sponsor one parent to settle in New Zealand will now need to be earning $106,000 a year. Photo: 123rf.com The visa category was suspended by National […] Read more
As the former capital of the Kingdom of Sicily, Palermo has long been regarded as one of the most important and dynamic cities in the Mediterranean. The Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Greeks, Arabs and Normans all left their mark on the city making it a fascinating place to discover. And with United Airlines announcement of a […] Read more
The online retail boom in China is fueling demand for storage spaces — and real estate investors should start thinking about putting their money in warehouses, said the founder and CEO of Baring Private Equity Asia, Jean Eric Salata. “If you look at the e-commerce logistics and warehouse space in China, it’s still very, very […] Read more
The Zambian government has approved 156 dual citizenship applications as a move to support and encourage Zambians living in the diaspora. Government says the diaspora are a great partner in economic development whose relocation from Zambia should cease to be seen as a brain drain or loss. Zambia’s ambassador to the USA, Dr Ngosa Simbyakula […] Read more
ATLANTA and OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the world renowned and only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, as well as support services for industries that prioritize service excellence, and Jet Linx, the preeminent private jet management and Jet Card membership company in the U.S., today […] Read more
A Border Patrol chief testified Thursday that a U.S. citizen who was improperly detained in a migrant holding facility never disclosed his citizenship, despite Department of Homeland Security documents accusing him of falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen. Brian Hastings, chief of Law Enforcement at the U.S. Border Patrol, said at a House Judiciary […] Read more
With your American citizenship on the line, could you answer the following question? Take a moment. Because, according to a 2011 study, this is the hardest of the 100 possible questions asked on the United States citizenship test. 1 of 10 How many amendments does the Constitution have? 14 21 25 27 In the weeks […] Read more
The Los Angeles International Airport is leading the nation in massive infrastructure improvements. In parts of the airport there are “happy face” machines that let you register your satisfaction. The airport is leading the nation in massive infrastructure improvements. By 2023, a people mover will whisk people from a parking location/rental car facility in 10 […] Read more
