ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The new international airport in Barbuda will be named after two Barbudans – the late Sir Eric Burton and Arthur Nibbs, both who, helped shape the political landscape and development of the twin island nation.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances which led to the death of a visitor to the island earlier this week at the Sangster International Airport in the western city of Montego Bay.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Luxury Hotel brand, Hilton, has announced its plans to construct two new hotels in Guyana.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The operator of Sangster International Airport in the western city of Montego Bay, has secured an ambulance that will be permanently based at the airport to respond to emergencies.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has selected Antigua and Barbuda as the host destination for the 43rd Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM). Scheduled for May 18-22, 2025, the event will attract major global buyers and regional suppliers, showcasing Antigua and Barbuda’s growing status as a key player in Caribbean hospitality and tourism. 

ROSEAU, Dominica – The Dominica government has welcomed the decision of the Antigua-based regional airline, LIAT 2020, to include the island among its new routes as the inaugural flight to Douglas Charles airport, north of here took place on Thursday.

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Keyana Warner, the Junior Minister of Tourism from Nevis, has been crowned the winner of the 20th Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Tropical Shipping Regional Tourism Youth Congress. Warner, a student from Charlestown Secondary School, secured the victory following an outstanding presentation on Thursday at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa.

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – The Barbados Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), which is holding its State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) here.

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Grenada has welcomed more than 119, 000  stayover visitors to the country for the first six months  of this year, as compared with 102, 519 last year, according to figures released by the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA).

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Grenadian luxury boutique hotel owner, Janelle Hopkin, shared her vision for elevating Caribbean hospitality to deliver unforgettable guest experiences. Her blueprint outlines strategies to create immersive and personalized journeys for the guests of the future.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – A weekly, direct flight between Guyana and Grenada is scheduled to begin in September.

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent –  The JF Mitchell Airport in Bequia, which has been closed since July 1 following the passing of Hurricane Beryl, is slated to reopen on Monday, August 26. Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves provided this update to Parliament on Thursday, outlining the challenges and efforts that have delayed the airport’s reopening.