CDC concludes Zika causes microcephaly and other birth defects
From CDC Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have concluded, after careful review of existing evidence, that Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects. In the report published in the…
CSI helps cruisers assess risk of crimes at ports of call in Caribbean
From Sail World The Caribbean Security Index (CSI) helps cruisers assess risk of crime at ports of call in the Caribbean. It provides a straightforward means of assessing the odds in a given area and tracking changes in probability. The…
Cayman Islands Tourism positioned for growth with the Modernization of Cayman Airways Fleet
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (14 April 2016) Over the next five years the tourism industry is set to grow in available tourism services particularly in accommodation and the national flag carrier, Cayman Airways, has positioned itself to meet that need…
More tourist arrivals brighten the hope of economic recovery for Caribbean countries
By Narayan Ammachchi From Nearshore Americas Nearly 29 million tourists visited the Caribbean in 2015, a 7.2% jump over the previous year and encouraging sign for future growth. Caribbean islands welcomed a huge number of tourists last year, with an…
Barbados seeking to break into Cuban market
By Theresa Blackman From BGIS Media With the formal re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States (US), Barbados and other CARICOM countries are now seeking to further partner with that country in an effort to take advantage…
Caribbean Journal’s 10 Best Airports in the Caribbean – 2016 [Cayman Brac makes list]
From Caribbean Journal These days, flying can be so stressful and soul-destroying that by the time you’ve navigated check-in, security and all the chaos of the concourse you’re desperate for a vacation – even if you didn’t need one before….
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LIAT CEO reported to have resigned
From Caribbean News Now ST JOHN’S, Antigua — David Evans, the CEO of the regional air carrier LIAT, has reportedly resigned after “a heated meeting with the board of directors last Thursday”. LIAT’s head of corporate communications, Desmond Brown, said…
Tourists almost decapitated by planes landing in the Caribbean
From stuff.co.nz You have to keep your head down near these airports in the Caribbean – or you just might lose it. A photographer has captured incredible footage of a tourist who was lucky to escape with his noggin intact…
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NZherald lists world’s most beautiful tax havens [Cayman is second]
From New Zealand Herald The Panama Papers have put the spotlight on the world’s tax havens. Photo / iStock It can’t be just a coincidence that many of the world’s tax havens are in stunningly beautiful locations. As the Panama…
Cuba will present new tourism opportunities for Jamaica, Caribbean
From Caribflame Jamaica’s tourism minister says heightened interest in Cuba will bring opportunities for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. Addressing the newly appointed directors of the boards of key agencies of the tourism ministry on the weekend at the Montego…
