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Sunrise postpones flights to Turks and Caicos

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4 years ago

December 16, 2019

Port-au-Prince, December 16, 2019, Haiti – Sunrise Airways wants to inform press and the general public serving the city of Providenciales in the British Isles of Turks and Caicos, initially scheduled for December 16, is now postponed.

The Haitian economic crisis is weakening all sectors and it is important in this context to strengthen acquired and capitalize on the company’s quality objectives.

“Sunrise Airways, who had one sustained growth since 2012, focusing at the end of 2019 on its current commitments to it the Haitian, Dominican and Cuban communities that it serves on a regular or daily basis, but it does not lose sight of its Caribbean goals”, says Philippe Bayard, the company’s president.

“Our vision is based on the ambition to better connect the Caribbean region, to develop and strengthen.

There are many points between the different countries that make it up, and despite their differences they have a lot in common. But the 2019 highlights require us to review our priorities, and they are human and social first of all.

As of the end of 2019, the company has more than 130 employees and contractors, 11 different nationalities and in 3 countries. Two new routes have been opened since 2018, from Port-au-Prince to Holguìn in Cuba, and from Santo Domingo to Havana. These reliable and regular connections increased the number of flights to 110 weekly provided by the company, which connects Haiti several times a week with cities Havana and Camaguey, and several times a day, Port-au-Prince to the Haitian Cape and Santo Domingo.

Sunrise also expanded its fleet with 2 Boeing 737s (photo) reserved for connections to Cuba, in addition to the 4 aircraft serving PAP-CAP and PAP-SDQ (Santo Domingo). The company will soon expand its network Caribbean from the Dominican Republic. With nearly 250,000 passengers carried this year on. More than 5,000 flights, Sunrise Airways is aiming higher and higher.

Sunrise Airways is committed to delivering safe, timely and affordable air services for users. A true user-friendly and environmentally friendly Caribbean network is at the center of its efforts. In particular, the company wishes to become more and more committed to protecting the environment and the environment biodiversity, not only by supporting projects in these areas, but also by adopting them.

Release: Sunrise Airways

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Barbados recognizes Palestine as sovereign

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11 hours ago

April 23, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

Barbados has made a huge diplomatic move, recognizing Palestine as a sovereign state, as announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kerrie Symmonds, according to a report from CBC News Barbados on Saturday April 20. This now aligns Barbados with other UN Member states which also recognise Palestine.

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Haiti death toll rises

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11 hours ago

April 23, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

Haiti’s death toll is now up 53 percent with more than 2,500 people killed from January through March 2024, compared to the same time last year. This was reported by the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), on Friday April 19. The organization expressed that gangs have changed their tactics, now targeting public institutions and important infrastructure such as the main Airport. Most of the violence is reportedly in the Capital Port Au Prince.

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS SHINES AS A PREMIER DESTINATION AT THE 2024 SEATRADE CRUISE GLOBAL CONFERENCE

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1 day ago

April 22, 2024

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St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) –April 11, 2024—The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, led by Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, Assistant Commissioner Alani Henneman, and Deputy Commissioner RoseAnne Farrington, traveled to Miami, Florida, to support Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and other local partners agencies for the 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global Conference.

To kick off the week-long event, the Department of Tourism sponsored the highly anticipated Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) barbecue, which was hosted by Governor Bryan.

Revered as a steady leader in the Caribbean tourism industry, the USVI delegation, which also included the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Port Authority, West Indian Company Limited, Magens Bay Authority, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Government Employee Retirement System, showcased the territory and its growing accessibility around the cruise industry to key operators and businesses.

“Cruise has been and continues to be a leading entryway for visitors into the territory, and Seatrade allows representatives from the USVI to interface with and share pertinent updates needed to continue fostering positive relationships throughout the industry,” explains Commissioner Boschulte.

Commissioner Boschulte was featured on the Caribbean Spotlight panel moderated by renowned industry leader and FCCA CEO Michelle Paige, who referenced the Commissioner being named the 2023 Caribbean Tourism Executive of the Year by Caribbean Journal and shared how exceptional the publication’s acknowledgment of his accolades are. Paige referenced Caribbean Journal’s spotlight paragraph reading, “No Caribbean destination has seen more growth in the last three years than the U.S. Virgin Islands, which kicked off a full-fledged tourism renaissance just after the onset of the pandemic and hasn’t looked back. And so much of that growth can be directly tied to the expert stewardship of Boschulte, who helped craft an innovative, flexible response to the challenges of the pandemic and has continued to drive the USVI’s performance with a data-driven, creative approach to modern tourism.”

Commissioner Boschulte and Deputy Commissioner Farrington joined Governor Bryan for meetings with leading cruise lines, including Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Carnival Corporation & plc, amongst others, to discuss continued partnerships, expansion opportunities, and industry updates.

As the global cruise industry continues to restabilize following challenges incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Thomas and St. Croix experienced a 13% growth in 2023 over 2019, with West Indian Company Dock, Crown Bay Dock, and E. Abramson Marine Facility welcoming more than 1,600,000 passengers from 495 total calls for the year. With a 58% year-over-year passenger increase from 2022 to 2023, the USVI continues to grow and is projected to experience another 5% increase in cruise passenger arrivals in 2024.

Commissioner Boschulte also highlighted the remarkable success of the USVI and Caribbean region, stating, “I am proud to see the Caribbean’s appeal continue to captivate travelers. Our collaborative efforts with partners like FCCA and the Caribbean Tourism Organization underscore the unity of our region, ensuring unforgettable experiences for visitors while highlighting the unique strengths of the U.S. Virgin Islands. With a safe, welcoming destination and a shared commitment to tourism, we embrace our role as an integral part of the Caribbean community.”

For more information about the U.S. Virgin Islands, please visit https://www.visitusvi.com/.