St. Kitts recorded more than 116,000 air arrivals in the first eight months of 2026, while visitor spending through Visa transactions surpassed US$34.5 million, as the tourism sector prepares for another busy season. Minister of Tourism Marsha Henderson provided the latest figures during a Ministry of Tourism press conference on Thursday, October 1, marking the […]

Plans to extend and redevelop the Vance W. Amory International Airport began long before Patrick Drahi became involved. For decades, successive administrations have understood that the airport’s short runway limits Nevis’s tourism potential and its regional and international air connections. In the early 2000s, American Eagle indicated that it might phase out turboprop aircraft. That […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct. 11, CMC — Airline seat allocations for Jamaica’s January-April 2027 winter tourist season have risen 23.5 per cent from a year earlier, signalling renewed confidence as the island’s tourism industry recovers from Hurricane Melissa. The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) said airlines have committed 1.32 million seats, approximately 252,000 more than for the […]

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Oct. 11, CMC — Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended increased charter fees that have drawn complaints from operators in the neighbouring US Virgin Islands, saying the charges apply to commercial activity and are not aimed specifically at USVI vessels. Speaking on the government’s Virgin Islands Voice programme, Wheatley said recreational […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Oct. 11, CMC — Guyana’s accommodation capacity is projected to reach nearly 6,000 rooms by the end of 2026, with another 15 hotels expected to open in subsequent years as investment expands the country’s tourism sector. Guyana Tourism Authority Director Kamrul Baksh told the State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026 that room […]

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Oct. 11, CMC — The government has approved approximately US$4.43 million in additional funding for mosquito control as depleted larvicide stocks and maintenance problems affecting two ageing aircraft hamper efforts to contain elevated mosquito numbers. Cabinet approved US$2.16 million for a replacement aircraft and approximately US$2.27 million for additional larvicide under […]

GEORGETOWN, , Guyana, Oct. 11, CMC — The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed solidarity with Panama following a destructive earthquake that damaged critical and historic infrastructure, disrupted travel and left people without shelter. In a statement, the regional grouping extended support to the Panamanian government and people and wished those injured a full and speedy […]

INDORE, India, Oct 11, CMC – India’s bowlers held their composure this time around to deny a gusty run chase by West Indies and take the third T20I by 14 runs at the Holkar Cricket Stadium here on Sunday in another high-scoring affair. For the first time in the series the team batting first prevailed, with […]

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Oct 10, CMC – Lendl Simmons and Chadwick Walton scored important knocks as West Indies Champions romped to a seven-wicket victory over England Champions in the World Championship of Legends tournament here on Wednesday. After electing to field at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, West Indies dismissed England for 154 in 19.1 overs with […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 10, CMC – Jamaica has stepped up preparedness and monitoring in response to international developments involving Ebola, while continuing efforts to maintain high measles vaccination coverage, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie says. Speaking at a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Bisasor-McKenzie said the Ministry of Health and Wellness […]