Turks and Caicos-based InterCaribbean Airways is expanding its network in the Eastern Caribbean. 

The company announced new connecting services between Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 

“The demand for our flights across the Caribbean continues to grow, with the introduction of jet aircraft into our fleet with more coming soon.  We truly look forward to offering an optimal interCaribbean experience to the satisfaction of all customers. Never has it been easier to get around the Caribbean,” said Trevor Sadler, CEO of the airline. 

Beginning Aug. 1, the airline will be offering connecting services fro mBarbados to Grenada, Dominica, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines. 

It’s a major step for the airline, which has traditionally operated in the western Caribbean and Turks and Caicos. 

“Building interCaribbean into what it is today has taken the full dedication of my entire team. The direction of the last 10 years culminates in introducing these new services to deliver a Caribbean-born and grown airline and become a leader in the region,” said Lyndon Gardiner, chairman of InterCaribbean. 

For more, visit InterCaribbean Airways. 

— CJ

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The island of Jamaica first reopened its borders for tourism on June 15, and now the destination has put in place some revised measures for travelers. 

Most notably, Jamaica is now requiring all travelers from what it deems “high-risk” areas, including Arizona, Florida, New York and Texas, need to upload proof of negative COVID-19 PCR tests taken no more than 10 days prior to arrival in Jamaica. 

The results are required for visitors to receive a Travel Authorization certification. 

Jamaica is screening all visitors to Jamaica with thermal temperature checks, symptom observation and a brief interview with a health officer. 

“Health and safety are paramount as we reopen our tourist industry on a phased basis,” said Donovan White, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “Risk assessment is an important part of preventing further spread of COVID-19 and ensuring that our visitors and residents stay safe. We have developed and are implementing procedures throughout the visitor journey that ensure a seamless process so they are able to enjoy what our island and its people have to offer.”

Jamaica says leisure visitors from non-high-risk areas “may be subject to swab testing based on symptoms or responses to the risk assessment.”

But as the pandemic continues, all travelers should take a COVID-19 test before they travel anywhere in the Caribbean, both to protect themselves and the residents of the countries they are visiting. 

Jamaica has implemented what it calls a “Stay in Zone” order, which requires all travelers to remain either at their hotel or resort within its “Resilient Corridor,” meaning the popular north coast of the country, and destinations like Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril. 

All travelers need to complete Jamaica’s “Travel Authorization” (you can find it here), between two and five days before their planned arrival in Jamaica. 

That includes a digital immigration form. 

Once travelers are approved, they will receive a travel certificate (which they can either print or present electronically). 

To be safe, make sure you complete your form between two and five days of arrival. 

Jamaica tourism officials say the current system will be in effect through at least July 31. 

— CJ

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The island of Anguilla has a new tourism minister, following the election of its new government led by Premier Dr Ellis Lorenzo Webster. 

Haydn Hughes has been appointed to the role.

“With Minister Hughes’ appointment, Anguilla is poised to bring much-needed advancement in tourism to meet the evolving demands in the industry,” Webster said. “Now, more than ever, we must be at the forefront of change for tourism in this tumultuous time. I am confident that Haydn Hughes is the best person to ensure our tourism industry will soon thrive again, once our borders reopen.”

Anguilla has not yet announced a definitive date for the reopening of its borders. 

The island’s aggressive measures against COVID-19 have made it one of the few places in the world with no active cases of the virus. 

“The island of Anguilla, and her people, are my passion and absolute priority,” declared the Hon. Haydn Hughes.  “It is an incredible honor and privilege to be appointed as the new Minister of Tourism,” Hughes said in a statement. “The tourism industry is the greatest driver of growth and opportunity for Anguillians, and I look forward to working closely with the public and private sectors to ensure that Anguilla remains the leading destination in the region. Working together, I am confident we will usher in a new day in tourism for Anguilla, to ensure her success for generations to come.”

— CJ

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