Ban on smoking in public in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Friday August 6, 2010 – A ban on smoking in public in Barbados takes effect on October 1st, with fines and imprisonment chosen as punishment for illegal smokers. Proprietors of buildings who allow people to smoke won’t be getting off the hook, either, because they too will be prosecuted. |
We are pleased to inform you that, as of yesterday, the Galápagos Islands are officially off the list of World Heritage Sites in danger.
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee voted 14-5, with one abstention, to take the islands off the list. The committee took its decision "after analyzing reports on the state of conservation in the Galápagos Islands and confirming that Ecuador's government is committed to continuing to improve the state of the archipelago."
Metropolitan Touring is delighted the efforts of all the actors in Galápagos – whether public or private – have been recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. We are confident that the initiatives regarding conservation, immigration, fishing and tourism initiated over the last two years will set the archipelago on a more sustainable course. We think particular credit is due to the Director and staff of the Galápagos National Park service.
We will, of course, continue to work on making our contribution to the Islands’ sustainability, working hand-in-hand with the National Park authorities, the Municipal governments, the community and our valued guests to preserve the Galápagos’s wonders for future generations. |
