caribbean News

Several Nicaraguan sites to be developed as Solamon announces intention to develop largest solar array in the area.

Specialists in long-haul travel, Tropical Sky has expanded its portfolio for 2012, adding resorts in Thailand, United Arab Emirates and throughout the Caribbean.

As Solamon expands into Latin America, upcoming Nicaragua meetings to unveil opportunites.

BookingBoom.com is pleased to announce that it has launched a new travel blog

BookingBoom.com is a one-stop shop for travelers to make reservations, obtain information on travel insurance and any other information that could benefit the potential traveler.

Tropical Sky has some fabulous Christmas and New Year offers still available to the Caribbean for couples and families. Festive packages to Grenada, Barbados, Tobago, Antigua and St Lucia start from £1,899 per adult and £1,259 per child.

Monroe College Admissions Counselor Krystle Dookoo is visiting Trinidad and Tobago high schools and community colleges, this week, to discuss Associate and Bachelors degree programs. A native of Trinidad & Tobago, she is a 2006 Monroe graduate.

Delegates from all over the world and every facet within the private and public sectors, along with roughly 100 cruise executives gathered for a memorable cruise conference.

K3designz, (www.k3designz.com ) , a wholly owned subsidiary of K3 GROUP LLC, (www.k3groupllc.com) has launched a new website, www.CSMEJobs.com, the website is aimed at connecting employers, recruiting agencies and job seekers in the Caribbean region.

Graeme Boyce will be joined by other 3 other Solamon executives at the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum

Damien Rivers from the Caribbean Island of Nevis receives the first COTC Scholarship in 2011. Damien attends Cameron University in Lawton, OK.

Opportunities for Solamon Energy are real as the potential for solar in Jamaica is tremendous.

Berkhamsted travel agent celebrates award for excellence

Hotel Caravelle, a boutique seaside hotel in the US Virgin Islands, is offering a special $99 Labor Day deal valid for the entire month of September 2011. The special deal offers a savings of more than $40 over the rack rate per night.

Horizon Yacht Charters has confirmed that charter rates for 2012 will be frozen at 2011 prices. This offers good news to their loyal customer base, hoping to spend their vacation aboard one of their yachts, across the Caribbean or on the Chesapeake.

The Offshore Aircraft Registration Summit will take place on October 26-27, 2011 in Oranjestad, Aruba. The Registry of Aruba is the Prime Sponsor of the Summit as well as the sponsor of the Networking Dinner.

Horizon Yacht Charters has launched details of its involvement in this year’s Carib 1500. Departing from Hampton, VA, sailing to the BVI, the yacht charter company has spaces available on board for crew members to join the rally.

London, UK – On the 31st August 2011 Caribbean Savouries launches 3 new products available in the Ethnic frozen section of ASDA stores across the nation. The products are Cassava also known as “Bammy”.

The International Alliance for Child Literacy a U.S.-based non-profit charity continued its Caribbean educational outreach efforts with a shipment of children’s books and supplies to Georgetown Secondary School in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The International Alliance for Child Literacy a U.S.-based non-profit charity continued its Caribbean literacy outreach efforts with a shipment of books and school supplies to children at the Child Development and Guidance Centre in Saint Lucia.

Fabulous properties for sale in on Pine Cay, North Caicos & Middle Caicos. In 2007 "House Hunters International" put Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands on the map - now it's time for lesser known islands in this Caribbean archipelego to shine!

This year, students from 19 destinations throughout the Caribbean and Latin American region participated in the FCCA's Essay Competition.

The Lots at Treasure Cove Belize, is now listed with REMAX Island Real Estate. 115 Prime Lots, beachfront property, for development of vacation homes, retirement villas or investment for business, facing Barrier Reef, premier property in all Belize.

Chef Michael’s 180 page; four color cookbook is rewritten with an emphasis on America’s newest dining trend. He has now revised these recipes to be 100 percent Gluten-Free.

Family Event to Highlight Young People Celebrating their Caribbean Heritage

The International Hydrographic Organization and the Meso American and Caribbean Sea Hydrographic Commission (MACHC) recently executed an Introduction to Hydrographic Surveying and Nautical Cartography training course in St. John’s, Antigua.

Greendub Records releases new single and music video by Dove Award and Marlin Award winning artist Stefan the Scientist – “Don’t Throw It All Away” featuring Tesia Onae.

Homemade Caribbean Hot Sauce wins coveted prize!

Solamon Energy Corp., with company symbol SSL assigned by Deutsche Börse, starts trading on Frankfurt Stock Exchange as of July 14.

Tuesday,July12th 2011 Noon – 2pm Official Launch for the Carnival at Nathan Phillips Square Provincial Minister of Tourism and Culture – Michael Chan Big Changes To The Big Parade to be Announced Mas Dancers,Calypso Performers,Soca Music and More

At CANTO, Redknee will address how the move to tiered pricing plans has helped operators to create new revenue streams, improve the customer experience, and drive profitability at a panel entitled “Creating VIP Services to Monetize Data”

It's time to relax and enjoy live Caribbean, reggae, surf, island and a bit of pirate music & entertainment at the 3rd Annual Tropical Daze Summer Music Festival, July 23 & 24 at the Thousand Oaks Community Park (2525 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks).

Windjammer Landing is offering a sizzlin' summer sale, save 40% through August 31. This is a great deal for families and couples who are looking for a great deal, but insist on gorgeous surrounding and top-notch service.

After an extremely long and quiet spell, this year five sales closed on North Caicos & one sale is under contract on Middle Caicos! Prices reflect 70% of the peak prices of 2007, sensibly within the necessary adjustment of the property market.

Solamon Energy to attend the upcoming Nova Scotia Feed-In Tariff Forum in September.

An ideal package for sailors who have chartered a few times previously but who want to reach out and break away from the comfort of their normal sailing area.

Thoughts on the recent Temenos Auction in Anguilla

Hotel Caravelle, a boutique seaside hotel in the US Virgin Islands, invites couples to discover St. Croix for rates starting at just $90 per night when booked through Travelocity.com in June, July and August 2011.

Guests can save up to 40% at Hotel Caravelle, a boutique seaside hotel in the US Virgin Islands, when they book with Orbitz.com.

The Grenada Board of Tourism is welcomes several new tourist attractions to the island

itiba, LLC, the Premier manufacturer of Caribbean skincare products, was selected on May 25th, 2011 to participate in the re-branded Design Caribbean Trade Show in September 2011 in the Dominican Republic.

Break Away Moments will present an outstanding 'Peek At Paradise' Caribbean Travel & Tourism Expo on Sun. Sept. 25, , 2011 at Hilton Orlando Hotel located at 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, Fl. 32819 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

The IACL (www.theiacl.org) donated 3,300 children’s books and 1,350 pounds of education materials to four organizations in Saint Lucia, including Fond St. Jacques Primary School.

The International Alliance for Child Literacy donated 3,300 children’s books and 1,350 pounds of education materials to three schools and one library in Saint Lucia, including Soufriere Public Library.

Golf Quests, Inc., the parent company to the golf travel brands of My Golf Concierge and Girlfriends’ Golf Getaway, has unveiled a new trademark to their list of already successful entities, Golf Trips Now: “the next level of golf travel”.

New Word City LLC announces the publication of The Real Pirates of the Caribbean, an eBook by award-winning journalist and author Colin Woodard.

Aerial photographer Jim Wark presents his collection of gorgeous images of his beloved Husky A-1 airplane, shot in numerous scenic locations from Alaska, Baja, Canada and the Caribbean. Shot on Velvia slide film, these images really pop!

Before the films, pirates roamed and plundered through the Caribbean as written about at Wordwaves.com.

St Lucia now has a number of stunning Fractional Ownership opportunities which allow your to benefit from the advantages of full property ownership while only paying a fraction of the whole cost for a private Caribbean villa.

Anse Chastanet Resort and Scuba St.Lucia have teamed up to let divers experience the best of St.Lucia’s diving. Book package no later than July 15 for travel July 15- Dec 19, 2011, a US 250 per person package credit will apply