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How alleged Ponzi hedge funder Brenda Smith fell from grace — and her Rittenhouse Square penthouse — to a N.J. jail.

In 2017, Brenda Ann Smith was riding high. Trained as an accountant, Smith had spent three years raising $105 million for a hedge fund from 40 investors. She owned a seat on the New York Stock Exchange, where she rang the closing bell in June 2017, an event sponsored by her Conshohocken-based broker-dealer CV Brokerage.Continue reading “How alleged Ponzi hedge funder Brenda Smith fell from grace — and her Rittenhouse Square penthouse — to a N.J. jail.”

Viking Sun aims to break the record for ‘longest continuous passenger cruise’

The ‘world’s longest cruise’ will set sail from London on Sunday and embark on an epic 245-day journey spanning six continents, 51 countries, 111 ports and covering 55,700 nautical miles. The eight-month cruise will be operated by the 930-guest Viking Sun liner with tickets for the voyage, called the Ultimate World Cruise, starting from aContinue reading “Viking Sun aims to break the record for ‘longest continuous passenger cruise’”

Is it worth the risk to cruise during hurricane season? Yes, but preparation is key

Is it worth the risk to plan a cruise to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Mexican Riviera or even Canada/New England during hurricane season? Absolutely, with one major caveat: To paraphrase a cliche, prepare for the worst – and hope for the best. Statistically speaking, the chances that your particular voyage is going to be affectedContinue reading “Is it worth the risk to cruise during hurricane season? Yes, but preparation is key”

Sint Maarten is almost ready for mass tourism

After Hurricane Irma, everyone wondered how things should go on with Sint Maarten. Hotel manager Paul Boetekees and other entrepreneurs, however, seized the disaster to get out better. Tourists also find their way to the island again. We still know Paul Boetekees from radio broadcasts during the hurricane of almost two years ago. He sawContinue reading “Sint Maarten is almost ready for mass tourism”

€5 Million Euros In Damages for St Maarten Subsidiary Windward Road Owner Janssen de Jong in fraud case involving local government

Philipsburg – Corruption and fraud at contractor Windward Roads has cost Dutch parent company Janssen de Jong almost 5 million euros. Last year the Undermining Fight Team raided the Sint Maarten subsidiary. The company reportedly channeled 2.5 million euros in bribes to civil servants and politicians, including Theo Heyliger, via the Dutch building consultant RonaldContinue reading “€5 Million Euros In Damages for St Maarten Subsidiary Windward Road Owner Janssen de Jong in fraud case involving local government”

U.S. Health Dept. Thinks GEBE Water Is Not Safe For Drinking. This world map shows where you should not drink tap water

When traveling, it’s important to know where to drink the water from the line – and where to refrain. TRAVELBOOK has created two maps based on data from the US Department of Health. In Germany, the water that comes from the pipe, as a particularly clean and can be drunk according to the German consumerContinue reading “U.S. Health Dept. Thinks GEBE Water Is Not Safe For Drinking. This world map shows where you should not drink tap water”

Martin Wijnen Who Served in St Maarten And Antilles New Dutch Army Chief

BREDA / ENSCHEDE – Martin Wijnen was appointed Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army in a ceremonial command transfer on Wednesday afternoon. The lieutenant general of Enschede takes over from Leo Beulen. Wijnen is now the highest boss of the Dutch army. He was handed the position with traditional military ceremonial at the Castle ofContinue reading “Martin Wijnen Who Served in St Maarten And Antilles New Dutch Army Chief”

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