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Newspaper kiosks splash down in the Caribbean

March 26, 2002

CURACAO, Netherlands Antilles - PEPC Worldwide, continuing its drive to introduce newspaper kiosks at major tourist and business destinations, on March 27 added four PRESSPOiNT kiosks at locations on the Caribbean island resort of Netherlands Antilles.

The kiosks were launched at the island's HATO Airport, Lions Dive & Beach Resort, Sheraton Curacao Resort, and SuperClubs Breezes Curacao. PRESSPOiNT prints the latest edition of 69 newspapers from 37 countries -- including USA Today, the Los Angelss Times, the Atlanta Journal & Constitution, and the International Herald Tribune-- on 8 ½-by-11 inch paper.

Raoul Maphar, PEPC chief executive officer, said Netherlands Antilles fits the company's business strategy, which is to provide newspapers at major business/resort destinations.

"Tourism is the top priority for economic development and employment in Curacao," Maphar said in a news release. "By installing a PRESSPOiNT, Curacaoan hotels can provide their guests and visitors with Â… the latest edition of their local newspapers while away from home."

Maphar said his company plans to deploy 50 newspaper kiosks this year in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba.