Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas and TomTom collaborate on a Proof of Concept for developing next-gen smart navigation solution
Silicon Valley, California, January 7, 2020 – Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. and TomTom (TOM2), the location technology specialist, today announced that they are collaborating on a proof of concept for the development of a new real-time hazard service for navigation and Advanced…
2020 Carib Travel Awards
OECS Member States excel at 2020 Caribbean Travel Awards Tuesday, January 7, 2020 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States extends heartiest congratulations to the OECS Member States that topped the Caribbean Journal’s 2020 ‘Caribbean Travel Awards’ – winning 8 of the 21…
Japanese shipper MOL issues new safety advisory for Strait of Hormuz transit
From SPGlobal Author Takeo Kumagai Editor Geetha Narayanasamy Commodity Shipping Topic US-Iran tensions Tokyo — Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, one of the country’s largest shipowners, issued a new safety advisory for its vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the key chokepoint…
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Jamaica: Bartlett admits decline in cruise visitors but blames previous Gov’t
By Balford Henry From Jamaica Observer MINISTER of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has said that the 25 per cent reduction in cruise visitors to the island in 2019 was due partly to the effects of the 2017 hurricane season, agreements reached…
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Venezuela, PetroCaribe, and the “Orgy of Corruption”
By INGRID ARNESEN, JIM CLANCY, DALE ELLIOTT and KIMONE FRANCI From CIJN How An Oil Alliance Founded by then-Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to Confront U.S. Influence in the Caribbean Collapsed into Broken Deals, Dashed Hopes and Rampant Corruption. Hugo Chavez, then the Venezuelan President, sat…
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The Caribbean engages the belt and road initiative
By CIJN STAFF WRITERS AND CONTRIBUTORS China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative was first raised by President Xi Jinping in the last quarter of 2013. Six years later, China had signed 173 cooperation agreements with 125 countries and 29 international organizations. …
Destinations of the week
It’s not too late to welcome in the New Year in These Off-The-Grid Destinations It’s not too late to welcome in the New Year the best way possible and discover destinations that offer both peace and adventure for all kinds…
Antique maps: Cuba (with early appearance of the Cayman Islands)
From Rare Maps Interesting late example of Porcacchi’s map of Cuba. One of the earliest obtainable maps of Cuba and one of the few published in the 16th Century. Also shows Jamaica and part of Hispaniola. Excellent topographical detail, if…
Cayman: Holiday traffic enforcement leads to 51 arrests for DUI
From RCIPS Jan 2 2020 The RCIPS carried out Operation Azurite Two (2) during the month of December which allowed for high visibility patrols and provide a focused approach to persons driving under the influence of alcohol as well as…
Genesis 1st SUV, GV80
GENESIS SHARES IMAGES OF ITS FIRST SUV, GV80 Based on a new rear-wheel-drive platform, GV80 will bring added versatility to the Genesis lineup Signature Athletic Elegance exterior design elements will be refined to fit the first Genesis SUV Technology-focused interior…
