Monthly Archives: July 2017

Le Babaorum, The Place to Eat in Fort de France

 

The moment you walk into the colorful Le Babaorum on the outskirts of Fort de France, you see a who’s who of Martinique, from bankers and businessmen to members of the French navy to lovers of all things rhum.

Everyone is here.

And it’s no surprise — this is the quirky, wonderful place that brings in everyone drawn to quality food and quality drink.

Le Babaorum

You order from a chalk menu at the table here, choosing magret de canard or entrecote as you sip on a ti’ punch.

The food is classic Martinique, meaning a mix of traditional French dishes with a Caribbean spin, from accras to tuna tartare. (And yes, the selection of rhums agricoles is first-rate, too).

Le Babaorum

At night, things change, and great lunches turn into even better dinners, with the energy and music turned up.

Le Babaorum

A plate of magret de canard.

And if the personality feels familiar here, it’s because it’s the sister restaurant to the now world-famous Le Petibonum beach bar a bit further north in the town of Le Carbet, helmed by talented Chef Guy Ferdinand, Martinique’s de facto tourism ambassador.

In any case, it’s a must-visit eatery in Martinique.

— Alexander Britell

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American Airlines Names SVP for Network Strategy

 

American Airlines has announced a major new appointment for its network growth.

The carrier has tapped Devon May as its new senior vice president of network strategy, a role in which he will assume leadership over American’s network strategy including network planning, alliances and partnerships with regional carriers.

As part of the move, Kenji Hashimoto will be assuming May’s financial responsibilities.

“Our network strategy consists of three key areas: our domestic and international network, our regional partners that feed the mainline system, and our relationships with other carriers through alliances and partnerships,” said American Airlines President Robert Isom. “Devon’s extensive background in fleet planning and flight profitability, his experience in finance, and his prior work in route and capacity planning provide a great foundation for strategic leadership of our overall network strategy.”

May will oversee all regional flights services under the American Eagle Brand, along with seven regional affiliates.

— CJ Staff

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5 Caribbean Resorts With Unlimited Golf

 

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor

Between the greens fees, club membership, cart rental and the clubs themselves, golfing can be an expensive sport. So it’s no surprise that when golfers go to the Caribbean they’re not just looking for challenging courses – duffers want deals, too! So if you’re searching for a resort when you can “play through” without paying through the nose, here are five Caribbean resorts that offer unlimited golf (and amenities to satisfy non-players, too.)

Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort A stay at this Punta Cana retreat includes all-you-can-golf green fees at the José Pepe Gancedo-designed Cocotal Golf Course & Country Club, as well as complimentary transportation to and from the resort.

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How the Caribbean Court of Justice Is Going Digital

 

By GERARD BEST
CJ Contributor

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad—The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is hoping that a set of technological upgrades it recently adopted will trigger a digital revolution in courts across the region, and transform how justice is delivered.

CCJ President Sir Dennis Byron, who spearheaded the Court’s adoption of the new digital platform for document-filing, case management and performance measurement, described the switchover as “a major development for lawyers and courts in the region,” with significant potential to make the delivery of justice more efficient and timely.

Byron explained that the electronic filing of case documents, in particular, would save both time and money for all parties.

“The new system will allow judges direct access to case information from any location, including via their mobile phones. It eliminates the risk of misplaced files and enables lawyers to commence proceedings by filing actions over the Internet,” he said in an interview at the CCJ headquarters in Port of Spain.

For the venture, the senior judge enlisted the help of colleagues, lawyers, governments and even one of the region’s leading technology experts. He credited the work of Bevil Wooding, a name well known on the Caribbean technology scene, as being integral to the design of the digital systems over the last two years.

“Beyond overseeing the development of the software, Mr. Wooding has played a vital role in establishing the strategic framework to ensure that justice stakeholders across the region can have an ongoing say in the evolution of our technology-driven approaches to court administration,” Byron said.

Their partnership is already bearing fruit. Courts in Belize, Jamaica and Guyana are preparing to launch pilots of the e-filing and case management systems. Meanwhile, lawyers in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, St Kitts and Nevis and St Lucia are preparing to trial a version of case management systems for law offices.

Wooding now heads the non-profit agency, called APEX, which was established in 2016 to support implementation of the new technology in courts across the region.

“The idea of digital courts, electronic filing and automated case management has been on the table in many of our jurisdictions for several years now. With APEX, Caribbean courts will not only have more affordable access to innovative software, they will also benefit from a Caribbean-based support structure that is much more responsive to Caribbean needs,” said Wooding, a longstanding evangelist for regional development and digital innovation.

“The CCJ has had many significant milestones in its 10-year history, but this is one that I am particularly proud of,” Byron said.

“One of the main criticisms of the judiciaries in the Caribbean is the fact that justice seems to move too slowly. These new tools provide a tangible, Caribbean-led approach to improving the efficiency and timeliness of litigation in the region.”

Sir Dennis now hopes that other national courts within and beyond the region will follow the example.

“By championing the use of technology in this way, the CCJ is a working model for judiciaries to emulate. A number of court officials from the Caribbean and further afield have visited our court to see what we do here and this is another one of the ways that we believe the CCJ can add value to the improvement of justice in the region.”

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JetBlue’s Latest Traffic Growth

 

JetBlue saw a 3.2 percent increase in traffic in June, according to the company’s latest data report.

JetBlue reported 4.078 billion revenue passenger miles last month, up from 3.953 billion in June 2016.

Available seat miles grew by 4 percent to 4.77 billion, while load factor decreased by 0.7 percentage points in the same period.

The carrier reported 30,213 departures, up 5.3 percent from the same month in 2016.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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