US$100 million to upgrade Terminals 1 and 6 2017, November 1: A project US$100 million to upgrade Montego Bay’s cruise port’s Terminal 1 and 6 as the cruise port moves to re-position itself as a cruis
Read MoreIt's an old story As the story goes, in 1851 a schooner came out of the afternoon mist and swiftly sailed past the Royal Yacht stationed in the Solent, between the Isle of Wight and the south coast of
Read MorePleasure boating – prosperity for Caribbean ports By Jesper Goodley Dannisøe 2017, November 1: Pleasure boats are and have been a toy for many Caribbean residents, including notables, like Ernest Hemm
Read MoreSt. Maarten claims the most pleasant and enjoyable yachting Sint Maarten has developed into a highly successful multi-purpose destination mainly because it listens to its stakeholders and thoroughly u
Read MoreOn a path of death and destruction By Mike Jarrett 2017, November 1: This was not a particularly hot summer. Certainly nothing like the previous year, 2016 which, as the US Government’s National Ocean
Read MoreYachting providing new opportunities for the Caribbean Fritz Pinnock* and Ibrahim Ajagunna** The popularity of the Caribbean as a cruising and yachting destination is global. Experts point out that th
Read MoreIn case of extreme events By Ibrahim Ajagunna and Fritz Pinnock 2017, November 1: Cruising is, by far, the fastest growing sub-sector of the global tourism industry. However – unlike accommodation, fo
Read MoreJoint Training and Certification initiative 2017, November 1: Lamar University Center for Advances in Port Management, the Caribbean Maritime University and Port Management Association of the Caribbea
Read MoreAnother piece of Caribbean paradise ... ideal for yachts and boutique cruise lines 2017, November 1: Across a narrow channel on the north side of St. Martin is another piece of paradise, the island of
Read MoreVenezuela in crisis By Canute James * 2017, November 1: Venezuela’s deepening political and economic crisis has made a mockery of the unity of policy and action that is supposed to be the strength of
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