Mike Jarrett - Portside Caribbean

Barbados adding 300 metres of berthing

Bridgetown new berth under construction 2018, February 1: Barbados is in the process of constructing an additional 300 metres of berthing capacity at its main port. When the new Berth 6, is brought in

Dominica back in business

Recovered from hurricane Maria Dominica back in business 2018, February 1: Battered and bruised during the 2017 hurricane season, Dominica welcomed its first cruise ship at the end of January, mv Mein

Antigua and Barbuda: A Maritime Single Window in the making

Antigua and Barbuda: A Maritime Single Window in the making By Mike Jarrett 2018, February 1: In about a year from now, importers and exporters in the nation-state of Antigua and Barbuda will experien

St. Maarten: Yachting and marinas outlook bright

Yachting and marinas outlook bright 2018, November 1: St. Maarten is a haven for yachts of all sizes and classifications. And, the St. Maarten Marine Trades Association says the outlook for the coming

SURINAME: Security tops plans for upgrades at Paramaribo

Security tops plans for upgrades at Paramaribo 2018, February 1: Suriname Ports Management Company (SPMC) has approved plans for wide-ranging improvements at Suriname’s main port. Plans include upgrad

Curaçao: Tula now receiving ships

Tula receiving ships 2018, February 1: Curaçao’s new cruise pier officially began operations on November 13, 2017, as scheduled, with the docking of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines’ mv Adventure of the S

Disaster management and seaports

When it gets rough the port facility manager is the key By Steve Cosham * 2018, February 1: With Hurricane Season only a few months away, there are many lessons from last year’s disastrous events that

Caribbean Port Management Workshop a unique regional event

Caribbean Port Management Workshop a unique regional event The cover of the 11th edition (February 2018) of Portside Caribbean magazine screamed success. It is our assessment of the recent Caribbean P

Climate change response must be cooperative not competitive

Climate change response must be cooperative not competitive By Julie-Anne Burrowes * 2018, February 1: Cruise destinations across the Caribbean are still grappling, half-a-year and more later, with th

First Caribbean Port Management Workshop rated a success

2018, February 1: The inaugural Caribbean Port Management Workshop promoted by Portside Caribbean in collaboration with the Port Managemebt Association of the Caribbean and the Caribbean Maritime Univ

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