Passenger on Carnival Magic ship handled Ebola samples – Cayman Islands minister statement and ABC story
Ministry of Tourism Statement on Carnival Magic The Ministry of Tourism has today become aware that the Carnival Magic cruise ship which set sail from Galveston Texas is carrying a passenger who has been voluntarily quarantined due to possible exposure…
Cayman Islands customer service awareness – Red Sail Sports
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (15 October 2014) The Cayman Islands Ministry and Department of Tourism continues to promote customer service throughout the month of October as part of the ‘Say Yes To Excellence’ awareness initiative by recognizing industry partner- Red…
Cayman Airways launches enhanced airlift for Cayman Brac
Wednesday October 15, 2014 was a landmark day for Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) as its newly leased Embraer 120 aircraft completed its inaugural flight between Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Cayman Airways Express flight KX1003 left Grand Cayman at 8am…
Cayman Islands resort, undergo US$4 million refurbishment
Morritt’s Tortuga Club, Morritt’s Grand Resort, Cayman Islands, undergo US$4 million refurbishment From Hotel interactive Fresh on the heels of opening its newest property – The Londoner, David Morritt, owner of Morritt’s Resort, is refurbishing Morritt’s Tortuga Club and has…
US agencies launch traveler partnership with the Caribbean
From Antigua Observer ST THOMAS – A number of United States agencies have collaborated with Caribbean countries in launching a partnership aimed at raising public awareness about the risks associated with passengers potentially introducing pests and diseases into the US…
Speed through airport security with TSA PreCheck
By Jessica Plautz From Mashable If you’re a frequent flier, you should consider signing up for TSA PreCheck. The program “allows low-risk travelers to experience faster, more efficient screening at participating U.S. airport checkpoints for domestic and international travel,” according…
Tourist sues after contracting “life-threatening illness” at Caribbean resort
From Caribbean360 LONDON, England, Tuesday October 14, 2014 – British tourist Sarah Bowes-Phipps’ dream Caribbean holiday abruptly turned into a nightmare when she allegedly came down with such a severe case of food poisoning that she had to have her…
Five U.S. Airports are enacting new screening measures to protect against Ebola
By David Hudson From Whitehouse The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have announced that the following five U.S. airports will soon begin enhanced Ebola screening for all travelers coming from Ebola-affected…
U.S. removes names from no fly list for the first time
By Jessica Plautz From Mashable The U.S. government has removed seven people from the No Fly List following a decision by a U.S. district court that the procedures in place for challenging placement on the list was unconstitutional. The Department…
Ebola fears prompt Trinidad Carnival commission to contemplate postponing 2015 celebrations
From Caribbean360 TRINIDAD CARNIVAL COSTUME (CREDIT: FLICKR) PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Friday October 10, 2014, CMC – The National Carnival Commission (NCC) is contemplating postponing Carnival celebrations in 2015 due to fears associated with the Ebola virus that has claimed the lives…
