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Air Travel Cost too Much? Blame the Feds 

on December 21st, 2023 by The Afro News

A significant portion of the air travel ticket price goes toward taxes and fees that are beyond the airline’s control  Flying in Canada is expensive.  The reasons are obvious when you consider that nearly a third of the price of a plane ticket is made up of taxes and fees outside of the airline’s control.

Filed under: Business, Canadian News, Opinion/Comment, Point of View, The Bridge, Travel Tagged as: Air Travel Cost, airport authorities

Book Synopsis of the Early Seafaring Years of Joe Marston, Sr.

on November 26th, 2023 by The Afro News

Living in Interesting Times: The Early Seafaring Years of Lt. Cdr. J.C. Marston, RCN, CD, DSC (Retired) 1930-1945 My father first went to sea in the early 1930’s as a 15-year old bridge messenger aboard the  Canadian Pacific Steamship Company’s ocean liner Empress of Canada. until the end of WW2 in 1945.  He spent almost 2 years

Filed under: Book Reviews, Canadian News, Familly Matters, International News, Local News, News, Opinion/Comment, Point of View, Travel Tagged as: Canadian Pacific Steamship Company’s, Empress of Canada, Lt. Cdr. J.C. Marston, Publisher Honore Gbedze, SAGE Foundation, The Afro News, The Early Seafaring Years, the u-boats

Why a University Degree May no Longer be The Path to Success 

on November 7th, 2023 by The Afro News

Cost, debt, cancel culture, and the rise of internet-based learning are diminishing the demand for a university degree  Going to university may no longer be the universal aspiration of ambitious youth planning careers. Although many parents still hope to see their offspring graduate from higher education, there are arguments for not heading to the ivy-covered

Filed under: Business, Canadian News, Education, Opinion/Comment, Point of View, Travel Tagged as: Boston Pizza franchisee, Manufacturing, online courses

Travelex Increases Presence in Zimbabwe Market

on January 29th, 2023 by Patrick Musira

United Kingdom-based global foreign currency solutions powerhouse company Travelex has displayed its commitment on the Zimbabwean financial market in a sign of confidence and endorsement of the country’s economic trajectory post-Covid-19. It is in this light that the internationally-acclaimed and well-networked forex  company has stepped in and engaged big financial institutions in offering complimentary in-country

Filed under: Business, Travel, World

Staying Safe in The Sun: Helpful Hacks for Motorists

on August 21st, 2022 by The Afro News

Experts are urging motorists to stay safe on the roads during the summer, with concerns the bright sun could cause issues for those in vehicles. Sadly many people die or are seriously injured from accidents arising from the brilliant rays of sunshine that can impair vision. The holiday car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have released

Filed under: Opinion/Comment, Point of View, Travel Tagged as: Staying safe in the sun

How To Vacation On A Budget

on August 10th, 2022 by Neville Adomi

(NC) What’s the best way to disconnect from the daily grind when you’re on a budget? For many, camping has become one of the most popular ways to travel in recent years. It’s inexpensive, offers quality time with friends and family and is the perfect way to connect with nature. Here’s what you need to

Filed under: Familly Matters, Point of View, Travel Tagged as: Vacation On A Budget

It’s Time to Scrap The ArriveCAN App

on July 25th, 2022 by The Afro News

This useless app has caused enormous stress at the border, only contributing to the chaotic situation at our major airports Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland thinks her government is too humble. At least that’s what she said when a reporter asked her why travellers are still forced to fill out the ArriveCAN app before entering

Filed under: Business, Business, Canadian News, Opinion/Comment, Point of View, The Bridge, Travel Tagged as: the chaotic situation at our major airports

Avoid Rude Rental Car Surprises

on May 16th, 2022 by The Afro News

I’m usually a pretty savvy traveler, but a recent car rental mishap reminded me that even when you take every precaution, things still can go awry. While planning a family vacation to Panama, I searched online for rental cars. One lower-cost rental car agency I’d never used before offered a significantly lower rate than the

Filed under: Business, Point of View, Travel Tagged as: A family vacation

The Urgent Need To End The Uncertainty Over Restrictions

on February 23rd, 2022 by The Afro News

The more time that passes, the more the restrictions on our lives seem to have run their course in the eyes of the population The more time that passes, the more the restrictions on our lives seem to have run their course in the eyes of the population. At least that’s what a February 1st

Filed under: Business, Canadian News, Health & Home, Opinion/Comment, Point of View, The Bridge, Travel Tagged as: Tourism and hospitality need a timetable for the end of lockdowns

Black History in Richmond, Virginia is Changing and the City Invites Travelers to Learn About It

on January 17th, 2022 by The Afro News

Black-Owned Businesses are Growing, Confederate Statues are Being Removed, Black Artists are Inspiring, and a National Slavery Museum is Just Announced in Richmond, Va.  The city of Richmond is inviting travelers to come visit this February, and throughout the year, to celebrate its strong Black History.  From slavery to today’s ongoing efforts for equality, Richmond’s Black

Filed under: Business, Events, The Bridge, Travel, World Tagged as: Eat Your Way Through Black History., Shop & Spend on Black – Owned Businesses.
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