News from category Caribbean
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) — Deeply concerned about the “unconscionable monopoly” on airfare increases, particularly by Caribbean Airlines on Guyana, the government may revert to a position of having a state-owned aircraft if the situation remains.
Guyana …
WASHINGTON, USA — The Caribbean Conference on Higher Education will take place in Paramaribo, Suriname, from 11 to 13 April, 2010, bringing together policy makers, educators, and experts, who will examine the current situation of …
Cunard Line has appointed senior officers who will be onboard the Queen Elizabeth when it enters service in October. Following the appointment of Capt. Christopher Wells as master, Robert Howie was named hotel manager.
Scottish-born Howie …
The Caribbean Tourism Industry is delighted to learn that effective immediately Canada has approved more flights to the region according to Canadian government officials.
Canada’s transport minister, John Baird, and minister of international trade, Peter Van …
The Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe, facing a half-mile of wide, sandy beach at the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, is one of several new resort developments in the area.
The 619-room, $85 million hotel, just …
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. reported its fourth quarter results, with a net loss of $18 million. Net revenue was $175 million for the fourth quarter 2009, down 3 percent (6 percent on a constant currency basis) …
By Pascal Fletcher
MIAMI, USA (Reuters) — Rebuilding Haiti after its catastrophic earthquake should generate major contracts for private companies specializing in construction, logistics, transport and security, but US executives say they need a clear reconstruction strategy …
ABU DHABI, Emirati (AFP) — Usain Bolt and Serena Williams won the 2010 Laureus sportsman and sportswoman awards on Wednesday at a ceremony in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi.
Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter and winner of …
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. EBITDA in the fourth quarter improved to $37.4 million from $6.6 million and to $324.1 million from $228.1 …
By Ivan Cairo
PARAMARIBO, Suriname — Health workers in Suriname returned to work on Thursday after they reached an agreement with hospitals and the government, union leaders confirmed. Strike action at several public hospitals, which crippled …
Hilton Trinidad & Conference Center reveals the latest phase of a multimillion-dollar makeover with the unveiling of all 418 renovated rooms, a new executive lounge, a coffeehouse, and 24-hour business center.
To celebrate, Hilton Trinidad & …
Travel agents can gain a competitive edge in the online travel business thanks to a partnership announced between truvle Ltd. and SkyLink Travel. Using the new truvle technology, SkyLink is launching a web-empowered email itinerary …
Starting March 29, Iberia will resume its service between Washington D.C. and Madrid. The carrier will operate three non-stop flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with an additional weekly flight on Sundays effective …
A chartered Boeing 747-400F flew to neighboring Santo Domingo from the United Arab Emirates last Friday (19 February) on behalf of the United Nations World Food Program. The aircraft carried 14 Land Cruiser pick-up vehicles, …
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. EBITDA in the fourth quarter improved to $37.4 million from $6.6 million and to $324.1 million from $228.1 …
Puerto Vallarta recently welcomed the Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa, a collection of 42 rooms, suites and penthouses. It is perched above a beach, with stunning views of the destination’s famous ocean arches and …
