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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...

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...

JAMAICA: A cruise record

Cruise ship arrivals set Jamaican record On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Jamaica had a record nine cruise ships calling at its four main cruise ports....

Trinidad’s port expansion stalled

Trinidad and Tobago: Port of Spain port expansion stalled 2017, November 1: Trinidad and Tobago’s Trade Minister has gone public in stating that the planned...

Montego Bay expanding cruise facilities

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...

Two universities and PMAC collaborate

Joint Training and Certification initiative 2017, November 1: Lamar University Center for Advances in Port Management, the Caribbean Maritime University and Port Management Association of...

Saint Lucia: Pointe Seraphine upgrade plan

Saint Lucia plans USD15m. Pointe Seraphine upgrade 2017, June 1: The Breasting Dolphin Berth at Pointe Seraphine is to be extended at a cost ofUS$15...

San Juan pier slated for $2.8m. upgrade

San Juan pier slated for $2.8m. upgrade 2017, June 1: Royal Caribbean Cruises and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority will collaborate in a development project...

Jamaica: Dunn’s River upgrade to benefit Cruise Jamaica

Dunns River upgrade with theme park 2017, June 1: Recent upgrading of Jamaica's Dunn's River Falls attraction is expected to enhance the country's tourism product....

CRUISE: Belize making strides; Havana on top

Belize making strides; Havana on top 2017, June 1: Belize was named in the 'Top 5 Summer Cruise Destinations" by Cruise Lines International Association (CUA)....

BVI: Plans to expand cruise facilities at Road Town

BVI expanding cruise facilities at Road Town 2017, June 1: Tortola Pier Park making a positive difference in 2014 the government of the British Virgin...

Jamaica: Kingston receives cruise ship

.. the first in three years 2017, March 1: Jamaica received a cruise ship call to its capital city Kingston on December 6 last, the...