Curaçao

Recent studies of global broadband and mobile data pricing from United Kingdom-based telecommunications provider Cable.co.uk haven’t turned out well for the Virgin Islands, which has consistently shown to have some of the highest prices in the world for those services.

However, when it comes to electricity, the VI ranks near the middle of the pack regionally.

Just 11 out of 28 Caribbean countries have cheaper electricity than the VI, according to a study released last month from the company.

Get in the spirit with the charismatic and spirited Maurice Blair, bartender at Kingston's Spanish Court Hotel. Kingstonian by birth, Blair was raised in Kingston as well as St Elizabeth. I install myself at the Skybar around the recently renovated pool bar and immediately wonder how Blair first entered this wonderful world of mixology.

Santo Domingo.- The executive director of the Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM), Jean Luis Rodríguez, met with his counterparts from Puerto Rico, Joel PizáBatiz and from Curaçao, Humberto de Castro in the framework of the international fair Seatrade Cruise Global that took place in Miami, to establish inter-institutional relationships and foster strategic alliances that provide solutions to the sector.

A landmark meeting between top executives of American Airlines (AA) and Sandals Resorts International (SRI) took place at the American Airlines Headquarters in Dallas, Texas on 27 June, and comes at a time when the regional tourism and hospitality sector along with several Caricom governments are working hard to restore airlift to the Caribbean after the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hairouna Film Festival (HFF) in collaboration with Soho House proudly announces the return of Vincy’s premiere film festival. HFF is going online, March 19 – 27, 2021, with a special launch screening on March 13 featuring HFF’s new partner, actor/writer/director Aml Ameen (Yardie, The Maze Runner).

Last week Kooyman closed its first end of year raffle with the presentation of $20,000 worth of Kooyman cash prizes. Customers had to spend BDS $75 to enter and the competition ran from November 23 to December 31, 2020.

Grand prize winners gathered at the store to select their prizes from the magical boxes that had stood on display for the duration of the competition. Michelle Husbands-Browne won the $3000 Gift Card, Sophia Hercules won the $4500 Gift Card and Samuel Pyrtuh won the $7500 Gift Card.

Twenty customers also won a $250 gift card each.

MONTEGO BAY – Adam Stewart is the new executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International. He becomes just the second chairman in the company’s 40-year history. He was preceded by his late father and chairman, Gordon “Butch” Stewart, a pioneer in Caribbean tourism who broke the ceiling of all-inclusive luxury after founding the organization in 1981 and played a pivotal role in bolstering the region’s popularity.

Stewart assumes the role after working alongside his father for more than two decades, serving as chief executive officer and most recently deputy chairman.

Adam Stewart, the youngest son of late tourism pioneer and businessman Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, has succeeded his father as executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International.

He assumes the role after working alongside his father for more than two decades, during which time he served as chief executive officer and most recently deputy chairman.

Stewart, who becomes just the second chairman in the company’s 40-year history, said he was committed to honouring his father’s legacy of innovation.