Quotable Caribbean
From The Dallas Weekly “Meeting with the industry’s leading cruise industry authorities is a key strategy to bringing more ships to our destination. As a result of this presentation, we were able to answer questions, change perceptions and spark important…
Donna Reid loses fight against cancer
Statement from the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism Statement from the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism on the passing of Mrs. Donna Reid It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague Mrs. Donna Reid,…
Caribbean Tourism Organization issues statement on UK Air Passenger Duty
From TN Global Travel Industry News The British Chancellor George Osborne will present his budget on 19 March in a speech to the British Parliament. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will be listening carefully to see if the Chancellor is…
LIAT threat to shrink Caribbean Airline Network
By Robert MacLellan From Spice Islander The board of LIAT airline is clearly feeling the pressure of mounting ongoing criticism of its consistent inability to achieve a stable business model and to provide a vital intra regional air service in…
American injured in Belize plane crash
From Caribbean360 While the pilot escaped unscathed, his female passenger sustained head injuries and was listed in critical but stable condition in hospital. BELMOPAN, Belize, Monday March 17, 2014 – Civil aviation officials were continuing investigations Saturday into the crash…
Waiting for Caribbean sunrise
By Madhu Jawali, Bangalore, From Deccan Herald As strong contenders West Indies begin their defence of World T20 title in Bangladesh, it is hard not to reflect on their triumph in Sri Lanka where they had dashed home hopes in…
Caribbean Digital Divas March 26
By Miss Mikelah From Style and Vibes If you are in New York on Wednesday March 26th and a woman you will not want to miss Caribbean Digital Divas. See attached flyer for full details. Caribbean Digital Divas is an…
Digicel Cayman Rebuttal to LIME’s comments
Tuesday March 18th – In response to LIME CEO Bill McCabe’s comments that there has never been an issue and that LIME has never received any complaints, Digicel can confirm that, on two separate occasions, letters of complaint were issued…
6 Finalists in running for Burt Award for Caribbean Literature
From Caribbean Book Blog The finalists for the inaugural Burt Award for Caribbean Literature have been announced. The Burt Award for Caribbean Literature was established by CODE – a Canadian charitable organization that has been advancing literacy and learning for…
Poetry of Derek Walcott’ showcases master’s legacy
By Arlice Davenport From The Wichita Eagle Derek Walcott remains a true literary treasure. “The Poetry of Derek Walcott 1948-2013” by Derek Walcott, selected by Glyn Maxwell (Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 617 pages, $35) Just as the sea surges relentlessly against…
