Opening Lines

Southwest Airlines has published its initial flight schedule of nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, beginning November 5, 2017, subject to requisite governmental approvals. Southwest…

The governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, was one of many leaders from the region and around the world that have condemned the announcement by President Donald Trump that the…

The prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Keith Rowley, recently visited the central headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago, Chile, where…

Thirty-one participants from the disciplined forces, including police, military, and fire services took part in the annual Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Disaster Relief Unit (CDRU) training, held at the Caribbean Disaster…

The Antigua and Barbuda filmmaking team of Howard and Mitzi Allen has received the LIVE UP: Loyalty and Support Award for their work to help reduce stigma and discrimination for…

Many tourists visit the Caribbean to enjoy the sun, beaches, and scenery, and there’s nothing wrong with that. However, some visit the islands to experience the sense of history..

The 33rd Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition, affectionately referred to as CANTO 2017 is the Caribbean’s premier telecommunications event for industry professionals, academics and regional governments. The event will be…

On April 25-27, United States Customs and Border Protection hosted a border security professional exchange with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) member states and regional partners focused…

The month of May is Child Month in Jamaica -- an official designation that has been embraced over the years by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the public in general. In…

Large, well-funded, and highly organized crime syndicates are behind many of the cyber-crimes taking place in the Caribbean. And regional governments and security agencies are challenged to respond. “Today's cyber-criminal…

With tropical rainforest covering two-thirds of the island, fascinating geothermal activity, and some of the best diving sites in the world, it is unsurprising that Dominica has become known as…

The grand awards ceremony for Antigua Sailing Week was held in Nelson's Dockyard and the UNESCO World Heritage Site was a fitting venue for the 50th edition of this historic…

The ability of the sugar industry in the region to survive after the removal of production quotas in the European Union (EU) on 30 September, 2017, will depend on improved…

In order to build a competitive economy, Caribbean countries must engage in economic restructuring and diversification practices in several areas, including agriculture, transportation, and telecommunications. This, according to the latest…

Forward-thinking network operators in Latin America and the Caribbean are using the Internet’s next-generation protocol, called IPv6, to gain a business edge over their competitors. The upside for customers is…