A local disaster mitigation agency officer in Bangka Belitung Islands blamed the managements of tourist destinations for the death of at least three tourists in different locations across the province, as the latter were deemed to not comply with safety standards in providing services. On Saturday, a tourist identified as 67-year-old Rozali died when a boat carrying dozens of passengers capsized upon traveling to Lengkuas Island in Belitung regency. Rescuers were able to save the life of other tourists, who immediately received medical attention. Another two tourists died on the same day while spending the Idul Fitri holiday in tourist destinations in the province. Alif, 8, drowned in a swimming pool in Pasir Padi Bay water park in Pangkal Pinang, while 25-year-old Shalian drowned after snorkeling in Ketawai Island, Central Bangka regency. Bangka Belitung Islands Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) head, Mikron Antariksa, said tourist attraction managements had not followed safety … [Read more...] about Tourist deaths caused by lack of safety standards: BPBD
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Rocketman is peppy, poppy and personal — but it’s no documentary
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By Peter Howell Movie Critic Thu., May 30, 2019 Rocketman Starring Taron Egerton, Richard Madden, Jamie Bell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Steven Mackintosh and Matthew Illesley. Written by Lee Hall. Directed by Dexter Fletcher. Opens Friday everywhere. 121 minutes. 14A Somewhere up there, Freddie Mercury is smiling at how Rocketman depicts Elton John, his great pal. Both rockers revelled in being riotous. But the recent Queen-authorized Bohemian Rhapsody treated the late Mercury as a sacred trust, soft-pedalling the band frontman’s sexuality and penchant for partying. Article Continued Below Rocketman celebrates without venerating. It makes merry with Elton’s enthusiasm for excess, with the full support of the man in the rose-tinted and heart-shaped specs. Freddie would undoubtedly be amused, maybe even jealous. Enthusiastically directed by Dexter Fletcher, who stepped in to complete Bohemian Rhapsody when original director Bryan Singer flamed out, … [Read more...] about Rocketman is peppy, poppy and personal — but it’s no documentary
Formula One: Hamilton fastest for mourning Mercedes in Monaco
MONACO (REUTERS) - Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was fastest for mourning Mercedes in both Monaco Grand Prix practice sessions on Thursday (May 23). The Briton, excused media duties following the death of Mercedes' non-executive chairman and triple world champion Niki Lauda, lapped the treacherous street circuit with a fastest time of one minute 11.118 seconds in the afternoon on soft tyres. The five times world champion, seven points clear of team mate Valtteri Bottas at the top of the standings after five races, had set the pace on a dry morning with a time of 1:12.106. Red Bull's Max Verstappen was second fastest in the first session, just 0.059 slower than Hamilton, but sat out much of the afternoon with a suspected water leak. Bottas ended the day in second place and 0.081 off the pace in a familiar Mercedes one-two. Between them, Hamilton and Bottas have won every race so far this year with five successive one-twos - the best ever start to a season - and are … [Read more...] about Formula One: Hamilton fastest for mourning Mercedes in Monaco
Hamilton leads the way in first Monaco practice
Sport Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton led the way for grieving Mercedes in first practice for the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday. 23 May 2019 07:35PM Bookmark MONACO: Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton led the way for grieving Mercedes in first practice for the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday.The Briton, excused media duties following the death of Mercedes' non-executive chairman and triple world champion Niki Lauda, lapped the treacherous street circuit with a best time of one minute 12.106 seconds.Red Bull's Max Verstappen was second fastest, just 0.059 behind Hamilton, with Valtteri Bottas third in the other Mercedes.Charles Leclerc, hoping to become the first Monegasque to stand on his home podium since Louis Chiron in 1950, was fourth fastest for Ferrari with four times champion team mate Sebastian Vettel fifth.Hamilton leads Bottas in the championship by seven points with the Mercedes drivers winning the first five races in one-two formation.Mercedes, Ferrari and … [Read more...] about Hamilton leads the way in first Monaco practice
Tourist survives after falling into active volcano in Hawaii
HAWAII (NYTIMES) - A man survived a 21m fall into one of the most active volcanoes on Earth on Wednesday (May 1) after he climbed over a metal guardrail at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, United States authorities said. The man, who was not publicly identified, was trying to get a better look at the cliff edge when he lost his footing. He fell into the caldera, or crater, of Kilauea, a destructive volcano whose months-long eruption last year spewed ash, gas and lava into the air and destroyed an estimated 700 homes on the island of Hawaii. Kilauea is not currently erupting, the US Geological Survey said in its weekly report from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. But it said in a statement that Kilauea "ranks among the world's most active volcanoes and may even top the list". The Geological Survey has ranked the volcano's threat potential as "very high". "Visitors should never cross safety barriers, especially around dangerous and destabilised cliff edges," Mr John Broward, chief … [Read more...] about Tourist survives after falling into active volcano in Hawaii