Caribbean Tourism official calls for ‘Open Skies’ airline policy
By Brian Major From Travel Pulse Several major U.S. airlines have added new Caribbean flights this year, but the region’s tourism stakeholders are looking for more. Regional government authorities should institute an “open skies” policy wherever possible to eliminate secondary…
FBI arrests 10 Puerto Rico police officers amid corruption crackdown
From FOX NEWS SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The FBI on Tuesday arrested 10 Puerto Rico police officers accused of stealing drugs and cash, planting evidence and taking bribes, prompting the U.S. territory’s police chief to pledge a widespread restructuring…
Cruise ship fire leaves guests stranded on Caribbean island
By Greg Roumeliotis – Reuters From Trade Arabia The Carnival Liberty leaving Miami in 2013. An engine fire on board the ship has left passengers stranded on a Caribbean island. An engine fire on board a cruise ship operated by…
What’s new in the Caribbean [and Cayman gets a mention, too]
By Ryan Ver Berkmoes From Lonely Planet When our authors hit the road they’re on a mission to hunt down the fresh, the transformed, the hot and the happening. Here are a few of our favorites that sparked their interest…
8 Caribbean cruise ports you’ll love the most [+1 not in article]
By Carmen Fifield From dreamplango Winter cruise season is approaching and if you are yearning for warm weather, gorgeous beaches and exciting waterfront towns, your winter cruise cannot come fast enough. While you are dreaming and scheming for your next…
Schindler’s PORT technology installed at San Juan’s Union Plaza is the first in Caribbean
First building in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to benefit from this innovative destination-dispatch elevator system Transforms the way occupants navigate and move around the building Modernization of building has kept tenants and customer happy Increases efficiency and energy savings…
In Puerto Rico, cocaine gains access to U.S.
By Lizette Alvarez From New York Times SAN JUAN, P.R. — With its navigation lights off, the 35-foot speedboat raced north toward Puerto Rico one night this month, its two large engines at full throttle. Above, a Coast Guard helicopter…
Puerto Rico eyes becoming regional air transportation hub
Jet Blue, Air Europa, Southwest, Cape Air, Avianca and LIAT are among the carriers said to be planning to expand service to and from San Juan. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Officials in Puerto Rico say the US island territory aims…
Resort for a Day expands, launches new website
Resort for a Day, a distributor of resort day-pass shore excursions, reports the launch of a new website and the expansion of its product offerings for travel agents, their clients and consumers. Resort for a Day gives cruisers the opportunity…
Strong earthquake strikes north of Puerto Rico
(CNN) — A strong magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit north of Puerto Rico just after midnight early Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The epicenter for the quake was in the Atlantic about 60 miles (96 km) northwest of San…
