Sunrise Airways has named Gary Stone as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing over 30 years of global aviation experience to the role. Stone previously served as Vice President and Regional GM for Latin America and the Caribbean at Sabre Corporation, where he oversaw revenues of over US$110 million. This appointment marks a broader leadership … Continued
The curtains have closed on one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated pageants, the Jaycees Queen Show, as organizers confirm the event will not return for Antigua and Barbuda’s 2025 Carnival. The decision, announced by Antigua and Barbuda Creative Industries Minister Daryll Matthew during a recent broadcast, comes amid financial constraints and changing regional participation patterns. … Continued
The Caribbean Community , in partnership with the World Food Programme , has launched the Real-Time Food Security Monitoring Dashboard a digital platform said to be a breakthrough tool in tracking and addressing food insecurity across the region. The new dashboard provides real-time and near real-time data to assist member states in budgeting, resource allocation, … Continued
Mrs. British Virgin Islands Globe 2024 and Women in Need, WINBVI Ambassador Rhonda Victor Pinnock is rallying the community for an awareness event to close out Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month on Wednesday, April 30th. During her reign in 2024, Victor Pinnock’s platform was Gender Based/Domestic Violence. And as April is being observed as … Continued
The 56th edition of Antigua Sailing Week will start next week in spectacular fashion, with strong tradewinds forecast to provide adrenaline-packed sailing across nine classes. Competitors range from family crews and long-term cruisers to some of the most successful sailors on the planet, including America’s Cup winner Dean Barker. “Whatever their background, every sailor will … Continued
Caribbean tourism officials are urging the U.S. government to exempt the region from proposed port service fees targeting Chinese-made or flagged vessels, warning the measures could significantly harm an industry vital to both economies. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association submitted recommendations to the U.S. Trade Representative regarding the proposed fees of up to $1.5 … Continued
The Caribbean is bracing for a heat season expected to begin as early as April, with the potential for heatwaves. According to the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum, while the heat is expected to ramp up in the coming months, it is unlikely to reach the extreme levels seen in 2023 and 2024. CariCOF’s latest Caribbean … Continued
Caribbean Airlines has proudly reintroduced its non-stop service between Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) and Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL), reaffirming its commitment to connecting Jamaicans with home. The airline on March 11, resumed daily flights on this route, offering 1,323 seats per week in each direction. The decision to restart this service is based directly on … Continued
As the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Legislature prepares for an emergency meeting today to discuss Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s proposal to impose a 25% tariff on imports from the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a legal opinion issued on Tuesday has confirmed that the governor does not have the authority to enforce such a measure. … Continued
Premier David Burt and his Progressive Labour Party (PLP) secured a historic third consecutive victory in Bermuda’s General Election on Tuesday, solidifying their dominance despite the opposition One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) making gains in the Parliament. The PLP, which held 30 seats following the last general election, won 25 seats this time, while the OBA … Continued
