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They want their dictionaries to spread the word about Cape Verdean Kriolu: Taking a cue from Haitian success
Two Boston-based educators are leading the charge to standardize the Cape Verdean Kriolu by authoring a dictionary that they hope can be used to teach the language more broadly. Manuel Da Luz Goncalves of Roxbury and Djofa Tavares of Dorchester...

GAMBIA PREPARES TO HOST FIRST U-18 AFRICAN BEACH VOLLEYBALL CUP–Morocco confirms participation
- Advertisement - As The Gambia prepares to host the first African U-18 beach volleyball cup, Morocco has confirmed it will take part in the competition which starts from September 2-7 in Banjul. The championship is being organised the African...

Idyllic islands 26C in October and with direct flights from the UK
The Cape Verde islands, a volcanic archipelago situated in the central Atlantic Ocean off the West African coast, represent the perfect embodiment of tranquil island living. Featuring consistently warm temperatures throughout the year, pristine...

Cape Verde: Africa’s Hidden Island Escape You Have Been Overlooking
Santiago Island, rolling green valleys and mountain ridges, perfect for nature lovers and hikers. Photo by Sam74100 via iStock Cape Verde is a stunning island with a captivating blend of volcanic landscapes, green valleys of flowers and sugarcane,...
Morocco to Take Part in First U-18 African Beach Volleyball Cup in Gambia
Tuesday 26 August 2025 The Moroccan U-18 national beach volleyball team will take part, on September 2-7 in Banjul, in the first edition of the Africa Cup of Nations held at the initiative of the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB). This...

British holidaymakers abroad splurge more than double what foreign tourists spend in the UK
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Record bank holiday temperatures for parts of UK ahead of rain and wind from Hurricane Erin
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What are Cape Verde hurricanes? The longest and most powerful storms of the season
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Hurricane aftermath heading for NI... but only after record bank holiday temperatures
While Northern Ireland is set to enjoy a sun-splashed day, forecasters have warned change is on the way by late evening. Hurricane Erin has sustained winds of up to 160mph as it ripped through the Atlantic Sea, leading to at least nine fatalities...

This giant all-inclusive in Cape Verde provides first-class entertainment
Sahelian-style low-rise architecture and a setting on a stretch of pristine, soft sand give this hotel a desert island vibe. Adding to the relaxation is an easy-breezy beach bar, fully stocked complimentary minibars and staff who go above and...

Rough surf, strong rip currents continue at Mass. beaches as Erin weakens to post-tropical cyclone
RODANTHE, N.C. (AP/Boston 25) — Strong winds and waves battered Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and dangerous rip currents threatened from the Carolinas to New England as Hurricane Erin made its way farther out to sea. The storm was forecast to...

Beaches close across the East Coast as Hurricane Erin moves north, two waves follow
Beaches across the U.S. East Coast were closed Wednesday as Hurricane Erin's outer bands threatened to bring tropical storm conditions to North Carolina and two other disturbances showed potential for development. While Erin remained a Category 2...

Humiliation for Biden's former Secretary of State Antony Blinken as he's ordered OFF East Hampton beach
By JOE HUTCHISON, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:59 EDT, 22 August 2025 | Updated: 21:59 EDT, 22 August 2025 Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken was ordered to leave a beach in the Hamptons after violating closures put in place for Hurricane...

Hurricane Erin moves on, but NC beaches still dangerous…
Hurricane Erin is transitioning to a post-tropical storm but will remain a powerful system. Erin caused fatalities in Cape Verde and the Dominican Republic. Dangerous surf and rip currents are expected along the East Coast. The 2025 hurricane...
FORECAST: Hurricane Erin creates dangerous beach conditions for our area
The storm is continuing to gain latitude, moving north-northeast. This will bring it close enough to the Outer Banks and Bermuda, where tropical storm warnings and storm surge warnings are in effect. While there will be no direct wind or weather...

TROPICS: Hurricane Erin creates dangerous beach conditions for our area
As of the 5 a.m. advisory, Hurricane Erin has max sustained winds at 105 mph, located 205 miles east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The storm is continuing to gain latitude, moving north-northeast. This will bring it close enough to...

Hurricane Erin picking up steam along East Coast; NYC closes beaches
RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin began strengthening again Wednesday as it crept closer to the mid-Atlantic coast, its outer bands brushing North Carolina’s Outer Banks as beaches closed across much of the U.S. East Coast. Forecasters expect...
Westport beaches closed due to dangerous surf from Hurricane Erin
Although Hurricane Erin is not predicted to hit Massachusetts, the storm will bring dangerous surf and rip tides to the coastline. The National Weather Service has issued a warning of rip currents that have the potential to pull swimmers out to...

45 Countries Nigerians Can Travel To Without A Visa In 2025
The Nigerian passport, ranked 94th globally and 43rd in Africa by the 2025 Henley Passport Index, now gives citizens access to 45 destinations worldwide. While mobility still lags behind European and North American counterparts, Nigerians can...

Hurricane Erin shuts down East Coast beaches: NYC, Jersey, and more brace for coastal flooding
Hurricane Erin began strengthening again on Wednesday as it crept closer to the mid-Atlantic coast, its outer bands brushing North Carolina’s Outer Banks as beaches closed across much of the U.S. East Coast. A fisherman walks on a pier as large...