According to new data released by the Central Bank, between January and August this year foreign tourists spent in Brazil 8.8 percent more than the same period last year, totaling US$4.935 billion in 2014 against US$4.537 billion in August 2013.

So far, the harvest of the Arabic coffee variety is being done at a good pace and, according to the latest report issued, over 170 mil cans of this type of bean have been stockpiled, a result that represents 11 per cent of the total harvest.

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Divi Resorts has created a new position to enhance the hospitality brand’s culinary offerings: a regional executive chef. The company has named Aruban Chef Matt Boland to fill the new post, which will oversee food and beverage operations for more than 20 restaurants at properties in Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St Croix and St Maarten.

The wealthy and prestigious Galicians that lived in Santiago wanted to be recognized by the high society of the city that had taken them as its own children. That’s the reason why they founded the Os Pinos Novos Art, Sport and Recreation Association.

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