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Caribbean maritime institute get university status

… to start construction of FACT Centre 2017, March 1: On Tuesday January 24, 2017 Jamaica’s House of Representatives approved the ‘Caribbean Maritime University Bill...

Marine protected areas for Guyana, Suriname

EU earmarks €1.25 million to protect areas off Guyana and Suriname 2017, March 1: The European Union has earmarked 1.25 Million Euros to assist the...

St. Kitts to build new cruise pier

Canadian firm wins bid for construction at Port Zante 2017, March 1: The government of St. Kitts announced plans to construct a new cruise pier...

Suriname’s main port renamed

Nieuwe Haven terminal is now Dr. Jules Sedney Port of Paramaribo 2017, March 1: Suriname’s Nieuwe Haven Terminal was renamed the Dr. Jules Sedney -...

Jamaica: Kingston showing improved productivity

Number of units handled up 200,000 2017, March 1: Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) announced an upturn in the number of containers handled in since...

Cuba gets more cruise calls

Cuba gets more cruise calls 2017, March 1: Cuba appears to be moving towards being a dominant Caribbean cruise destination, as many had speculated for...

AAPA proposes investment in ports, cargo movement

Federal investment in ports, freight movement proposed 2017, March 1: The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is advocating strategic investments in seaports and related...

IMO plans for the Caribbean

IMO plans for Caribbean in 2017 2017, March 1: In order to assist Caribbean states to meet their obligations under the instruments to which they...

Antigua port wins top PMAC award in 2016

Antigua wins PMAC 2016 Top Port Award 2016, November 1: Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority was awarded the Novaport Cup for most improved performance at...

OECS Port Management Committee launched

OECS Port Management Committee inaugural meeting a success 2016, June 1: The inaugural meeting of Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Port Management Committee...

New business in Port of Port of Spain

2016, February 1: April 2015 may be remembered in the history of the Port of Port of Spain for the inaugural visit of the...

JAMAICA Logistics Hub Planned Development

JAMAICA Logistics Hub Planned Development 2015 February 1: The Jamaica Logistics Hub Initiative is in an advance state of preparation. As planned and projected, it...