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Coney Island businesses plan their comeback

Many of Coney Island's businesses and attractions plan to be open by the spring, but a full recovery of the popular seaside amusement area from superstorm Sandy's wallop may take longer to complete. Some changes, like fewer bumper [...]

Posted On : Dec, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Fogo Island ferry delays bad for business say residents

Fogo Island residents say it's taking too long for the ferry to get there – a problem they fear may harm local businesses and tourism. Some people are waiting up to eight hours to make the crossing to the island because regular [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2012 | Comments : 0

Back to business: Hamilton Island

HAMILTON Island was back open for business today (Friday), just days after evacuating most people from the island in the lead-up to Cyclone Yasi. The island reported only minor damage in the wake of the cyclone with some tree branches bl [...]

Posted On : Feb, 04 2011 | Comments : 0

Palm Jumeirah (dubai) is Open for Business

The first residents of the Palm Jumeirah, the massive palm-shaped island off the coast of Dubai, have moved in and as the AP reports they seem quite content so far. The ambitious project began four years ago and when completed will be hom [...]