Dr. Gene Leon encourages region to maximize benefits from one of its most abundant resources BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President Dr. Hyginus “Gene” Leon highlighted the potential economic benefits the region stands to gain by embracing the various direct and indirect employment that encompass the blue economy. In a recent round table…
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Celebrity Equinox call at Port Zante signals possible return of thousands of jobs
Tourism Authority CEO says a successful first visit of Celebrity Cruises ship could entice other ships to return too BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS & NEVIS — The Celebrity Equinox’s recent call at Port Zante signified the light at the end of the tunnel for thousands of cruise industry jobs that have been stunted for nearly two…
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Tourism in Dominica persists despite pandemic’s impact
The country is balancing health protocols with keeping the economy afloat, says PM Skerrit ROSEAU, DOMINICA — Tourism workers in Dominica are seeing steady business every week despite the undeniable ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism-dependent nations like many in the Caribbean. This is according to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, who expressed some measure…
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Tourist arrival uptick on the horizon for Cayman Islands; flag carrier airline to increase flights accordingly
GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS — Cayman Airways is just about to ramp up its flight offerings this month alongside an anticipated increase in tourist arrivals throughout the remainder of the year, according to Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan. He noted that between September 9, when the Cayman Islands will begin easing quarantine requirements for some travelers,…
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