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Ports, the first and last line of defence

The role and function of ports cannot be viewed simply ... Even before the end of June, the Summer of 2019 was already...

Cruise lines hit by government decision. Cuba no longer on US cruise itineraries

US-based cruise lines hit by government decision Cuba no longer on US cruise itineraries 2019, July 1: On Tuesday June 4 the US Department of the...

DISEASE ALERT: Beware! Cruise ships can be measles carriers

Beware! Cruise ships can be measles carriers By Mike Jarrett 2019, July 1: Measles, one of the most contagious diseases on planet Earth, can kill human...

Panama: Manzanillo abreast of technology, focuses on people

Abreast of technology, Manzanillo focuses on people 2019, March 1: Having recently completed a massive expansion programme that effectively doubled container capacity at the end...

Sir Arthur Lewis Community College needs a stitch in time

Sir Arthur Lewis Community College needs a stitch in time By Mike Jarrett 2018, November 1: On the ridge of a hill overlooking the Castries harbour...

ONLY WOMEN ON DECK

ONLY WOMEN ON DECK All women crew ‘mans’ Monte Cristi 2018, November 1: It was a moment in history that was bound to be, when superstition...

Carnival commits to music in US Virgin Islands

Carnival commits to music in US Virgin Islands 2018, November 1: Carnival Corporation has reportedly committed to a music programme in the US Virgin Islands...

Sargassum Invasion: What are the answers

 Sargassum Invasion: What are the answers? By Mike Jarrett 2018, November 1: The sun was high and barely a cloud in the sky. But, vendors who...

CIP Building capacity for risk management, assessment

CIP building capacity for risk management, assessment 2018, June 1: It is vital that the Caribbean consider the many risks that could impact its ports...

Caribbean Port Management Workshop 2018 – The Final Report

Caribbean Port Management Workshop 2018 - The Final Report Click on this link for the 25-page final report including images and list of participants. CaribbeanPortManagementWorkshop-2018-FINAL REPORT CaribbeanPortManagementWorkshop-2018-FINAL...

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...

SEA LEVEL RISE: 80% of Caribbean ports could be under water

The sea is rising, fast By Mike Jarrett 2017, June 1: The fear that sea levels will rise and wipe out whole communities and industries has...