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Bahamas Eyes Partner to Operate, Update Airports on Seven Islands

The Bahamas is looking for a private partner to update, operate and maintain a portfolio of eight airports across the country. The country is set to launch a Request for Pre-Qualifications for The Bahamas Airport PPP Program. This story …

Puerto Rico Just Reopened Two Airports

After nearly a year of using San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marin Airport as its only port of entry, Puerto Rico has reopened two more major airports on the island. Puerto Rico has just relaunched two more international airports: Rafael …

Op-Ed: The Future of Caribbean Air Transport

Living in the time of COVID-19 has underscored how difficult it is to maintain our distance. Many of us are longing for a time when we can feel comfortable to reconnect with our family and friends and restart regular …

STR: March Data Shows Extent of Pandemic’s Impact on Caribbean Hotels

By Rico Louw Client Account Manager, STR HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Showing the harsh impact of COVID-19 travel limitations and mitigation efforts, Caribbean hotels reported double-digit declines in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) during March, according to data from STR. …

Demand for Caribbean Private Island Real Estate Is Surging

By Alexander Britell Over the last few months, Robert Greenwood has gotten hundreds of calls from clients in the United States. They’ve called from country estates, from $10 million penthouses in New York City. And they’ve all wanted the …

Martinique Implements “Aggressive” Coronavirus Measures

The French Caribbean island of Martinique has implemented what its government is calling “aggressive” measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. Martinique has shut down all inbound flights to the island, having canceled all international flights to …

Guadeloupe, Cayman Lead Caribbean Push Against Coronavirus

A pair of Caribbean destinations are leading the way with aggressive measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. That includes the French Caribbean department of Guadeloupe and the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands. In what …

Tropic Ocean Airways to Continue Caribbean Expansion in BVI

Tropic Ocean Airways has received government approval to operate flights into the British Virgin Islands, the regional carrier told Caribbean Journal this week. In a statement, Tropic Ocean Airways said its offering would begin with private charter service into …

Mobile Passport Is Expanding to San Juan

By the Caribbean Journal staff Mobile Passport, the program behind the expedited immigration processing app, is expanding in the Caribbean. The company will launch in San Juan, Puerto Rico by the end of this month, according to a spokesperson. …

Jamaica’s Airports Are Adding More Immigration Kiosks

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is looking to reduce waiting time for travelers at its two main airports in Montego Bay and Kingston. The country’s government is planning to add more automated border-crossing kiosks to both Sangster and …

The Latest Update on US Virgin Islands Recovery

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The U.S. Virgin Islands continues to report progress with its hurricane recovery efforts as normal activities continue to resume across the territory. Speaking to reporters at his Friday press conference, US Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth …

Bahamas “Back to Business” After Irma

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is “back to business” after the passage of Hurricane Irma, officials said Wednesday. All airports in The Bahamas are now open and operating, with international and domestic service having resumed. Major properties in …

Bahamas Planning Major Modernization of Airports

The Bahamas will work to improve airport infrastructure with a $35 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank. The loan will enhance connectivity between the four airports– Exuma, North Eleuthera, Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay–in the Out Islands. The project …