Cruise lines take stock of damage to Caribbean’s public and private islands
By Daniel McCarthy From Travel Market Report There’s good news for passengers on upcoming voyages, as the cruise lines are back on schedule after Hurricane Matthew. But some of their private ports in the Caribbean suffered damage. The exception is…
Americans choose Antigua and Barbuda as their Caribbean destination for 2016
Twin-Island Country Continues Double Digit Growth With Busiest Summer in Over a Decade NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – October 14, 2016) – The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority New York Office has been experiencing an unprecedented 2016 with continued and consistent…
Viking Star set to embark on inaugural Caribbean season, future plans revealed
From Cruise Critic Viking Star, Viking Ocean Cruises’ first ocean-going vessel, has arrived to the United States and is about to begin its inaugural Caribbean season. The ship arrived to Manhattan Cruise Terminal yesterday afternoon, where company chairman Torstein Hagen…
The Bahamas set to host 2017 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship
Sixteen teams to compete for the regional championship and two available spots in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Miami, FL (Friday, October 14, 2016) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) and…
Major Hurricane Nicole unleashes 120-mph winds in rare strike on Bermuda
By Renee Duff, From AccuWeather Hurricane Nicole lashed Bermuda with destructive winds and torrential rain through Thursday afternoon, leaving thousands without power. Nicole, currently a Category 2 hurricane, made a direct hit over Bermuda between 11 a.m. and noon local…
Cayman National Bank Sprint Meet
Stingray Swim Club’s domestic, short course season, started with a splash when swimmers stepped up on the blocks for the long distance Friday Night Lights and the fast and furious Cayman National Fall Sprint Meet. Cayman National — a committed…
Cayman Islands hosts 27th MAC Conference
The Museums Association of the Caribbean (MAC), 27th Annual General Meeting and Conference was held this week in Grand Cayman from 9 to 12 October 2016. The Ministry of Culture was the Platinum sponsor for the event. More than 70…
Cayman Islands cracking down on spearguns
By Chris Eger From Guns.com The Cayman Islands strictly regulates spearguns, requiring licenses and a heavy set of guidelines for their use. This is all subject to increased scrutiny. Despite noting that it is a traditional Caymanian method of fishing…
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Updated Information on Zika Virus as of 13 October 2016- Second pregnant woman tested positive in Cayman Islands The Public Health Department wishes to advise of a further update relating to the status of the Zika virus in the Cayman…
Here’s the latest on the federal investigation into Tesla’s first fatal Autopilot crash
By Danielle Muoio From Business Insider Tesla got some extra time to get its ducks in a row for a federal investigation into the first known fatality while a Tesla was driving in Autopilot. A Tesla Model S was involved in the…