“Cuba opening up is a fantastic thing for the Caribbean” – Chastanet
By Miami Herald From St Lucia News Online MIAMI HERALD – You might think other Caribbean tourism destinations would be ready to flip their sandals as Cuba’s tourism numbers continue to climb. International visitors to Cuba last year rose by…
Trump: ‘Brutal Dictator’ caused ‘Unimaginable Suffering’
From Newsmax U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that his administration, which takes office Jan. 20, would “do all it can” to help boost freedom and prosperity for Cuban people after the death of Fidel Castro. “Today, the world…
Obama says history will judge Castro’s impact on world
From Newsmax U.S. President Barack Obama in a statement on Saturday offered his condolences to Fidel Castro’s family and added that history would judge Castro’s impact on Cuba and around the world. “At this time of Fidel Castro’s passing, we…
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Cayman Islands U-20 to face Haiti, Bermuda, Anguilla in CFU Qualifiers The Cayman Islands U-20 National football team has been drawn in Group Three of first round action in the CFU Men’s U-20 Qualifiers where they will play Bermuda,…
Silver Airways files application to establish service to Cuba
From South Florida Caribbean News Silver Airways, Florida’s airline of choice applies for routes serving all 10 Cuban destinations from 5 Florida cities Fort Lauderdale – Silver Airways, which operates more routes within Florida and between Florida and the Bahamas…
Will Cuba’s gain cause the Caribbean pain?
By David Jessop From Jamaica Gleaner One of the Caribbean tourism industry’s greatest concerns may be about to materialise: American citizens being allowed to travel to Cuba on an individual basis. At present, it is only possible for most United…