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Caribbean start-up AVA Airways secures $60mn funding
From CH Aviation Pan-Caribbean start-up hopefuls AVA Airways have signed a USD65million strategic partnership agreement with US-based private equity firm Capital Partners, Inc. Under the terms of the deal, USD20 million will be made available immediately to the start-up to…
Caribbean hoteliers stress importance of tourism in US-Caribbean relations
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life Caribbean hoteliers meeting in Miami are stressing the importance of tourism in United States-Caribbean relations, saying it is key to both sides’ interests. Karolin Troubetzkoy, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association…
Royal Caribbean awarded ‘Best Cruise Line Overall’ for record 14th year
By MI News Network From Marine Insight For the fourteenth consecutive year, Royal Caribbean International was named “Best Cruise Line Overall” in the 2016 Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards. At a ceremony last night, the most coveted travel awards, recognizing…
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Heading to zero landfill: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd’s new Sustainability Report highlights 10-year save the waves goals
Improvements in emissions and waste handling underscore company’s commitment to sustainability NEWS PROVIDED BY Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Dec 19, 2016, 09:00 ET MIAMI, Dec. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s (NYSE: RCL) latest Sustainability Report, released today, documents…
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Booby found on UK beach flown back to Caribbean [Cayman Islands] home
From The Cortez Journal LONDON (AP) — Norman the booby bird may have clocked up the most unlikely air miles in aviation history. The red-footed booby, a native of tropical zones, was discovered on a southern English beach Sept. 4,…
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Celebrating the holidays at Cayman Islands ORIA
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (17 December, 2016) Passengers travelling through the Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) were in for a holiday treat on Saturday, 17 December as the Cayman Islands Airports Authority’s (CIAA) mascot, “Calypso” flew in for a special…
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How China rescued — then ruined — the Caribbean’s largest resort project
By Muhammad Cohen From Forbes As an American living overseas, I often hear gripes about U.S. influence in the world. Over the years I’ve learned that the best response is to acknowledge that U.S. stewardship of the post-World War II…
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Proposed safety rule would require cars be able to “Talk” to each 0ther
By Mary Beth Quirk From Consumerist The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed a new rule that would mandate vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) on all new cars, saying the technology has enormous potential to reduce crashes and possibly save lives. “We are…
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Former JetBlue flight attendant to plead guilty to smuggling cocaine at LAX
From Caribbean News Service NEW YORK, Dec 12 2016 – A former JetBlue Airways flight attendant who is accused of smuggling nearly 60 pounds of cocaine into the Los Angeles International Airport is expected to plead guilty Monday afternoon in federal court…
Caribbean luxury real estate market sees hopeful signs
BY FANG BLOCK From MANSION GLOBAL Booming tourism, price stabilization foretell an investment opportunity Major markets in the Caribbean are looking attractive again for investors, as thriving tourism boosted consumer confidence in the region and average resale price of luxury…
