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Caribbean Association Support Jason Hayward
The Caribbean Public Services Association [CPSA] has voiced their support for BPSU President Jason Hayward in relation to the legal action taken against him by Finance Minister Bob Richards. The Finance Minister launched legal action against the BPSU President and People’s Campaign member after Mr Hayward made certain statements about the Minister... Read more of this article
Governor Expresses Condolences After Storm
The Governor, Mr George Fergusson, has added his condolences to the widespread feelings of sadness and concern in Bermuda for the devastation on Dominica following last week’s Tropical Storm Erika. The Royal Navy Fleet Auxiliary ship, RFA Lyme Bay, which visited Bermuda in July, and is equipped specifically for disaster recovery work, arrived in Dominica... Read more of this article
Premier Speaks With Island Leaders After Storm
“We must always help when and where we can,” Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said today [Sept 2] following a series of telephone calls with the Prime Minister of Dominica and the Premier of Montserrat in the wake of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Erika last week. The Premier said, “I spoke with Prime Minister Roosevelt... Read more of this article
Storm: PLP Extend Best Wishes To Dominica
“The PLP extends well wishes and prayers to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritt and the Government of Dominica and all the affected families and communities,” Shadow Minister of National Security Walter Roban said after the Caribbean island was slammed by Tropical Storm Erika. The BBC report that, “A tropical storm heading across the... Read more of this article
CARPHA Rep Dr. Lisa Indar Visits Bermuda
Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA] Programme Manager for Regional Tourism and Health, Dr. Lisa Indar visited Bermuda this week. The purpose of the visit was to build capacity and provide technical assistance and expertise on the prevention and rapid response to communicable diseases, food safety and health and safety in tourism. Dr Indar met with... Read more of this article
American Airlines Adds More Caribbean Flights
American Airlines plans to add eight new routes throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America later this year, saying it will be “further strengthening its position in these key regions and providing customers with increased options when traveling to these destinations.” Expanded service includes new flights to Mexico City International... Read more of this article
Famous To BTA: “Can’t Have Cake & Eat It Too”
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Dear Mr. Bill Hanbury head of the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” How many of us have heard that from our parents and or elders? I suspect just about all of us. On January 7, 2015, as the head of the BTA you proclaimed that Bermuda will be marketed as an Atlantic... Read more of this article
Carnival Granted U.S. Approval For Cuba Cruises
Carnival Corporation announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Commerce granted approval for the company to begin travel to Cuba. “Carnival Corporation intends to take travelers to Cuba beginning in May 2016 via its newly launched fathom brand – a new social impact travel brand providing purpose-oriented,... Read more of this article
Burchall Appointed Caribbean Association VP
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service today [July 2] announced that Chief Fire Officer Reginald Lloyd Burchall, having recently attended the Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs Conference [CAFC] in the Dominican Republic, was voted in as the Vice President of the Association. Fire Service spokesperson, Sergeant Jamal Albuoy said, “The annual event... Read more of this article
Tourism Authority Responds To Report On Cuba
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association [CHTA] released a position paper on the impact for the wider tourism industry due to the opening of travel to Cuba for United States citizens, calling it the “biggest and most disruptive pebble to be dropped into the Caribbean pool in fifty years,” . In response to the paper, the Bermuda Tourism... Read more of this article
“Caribbean Travel Landscape Changed Forever”
Calling it the “biggest and most disruptive pebble to be dropped into the Caribbean pool in fifty years,” the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association [CHTA] has released a position paper on the impact for the wider tourism industry due to the opening of travel to Cuba for United States citizens. The paper said, “The CHTA expects... Read more of this article
Minister Details Caribbean-US Citizen Security
Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy gave an overview yesterday [June 17] in the Senate of his recent trip to Nassau Bahamas to attend the Caribbean-United States High Level Citizen Security Dialogue as an observer. Minister Fahy said, “The aim of the meetings was to address issues of security in the region for Caribbean citizens by way of discussions... Read more of this article
