SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Financial Industry Regulatory Association (FINRA) Office of Dispute Resolution has published a record $18.5 million securities arbitration award on behalf of Puerto Rico investor Rafael Vizcarrondo against UBS Financial Services, Inc. (UBS) and its Puerto Rico affiliate…
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On Wednesday, Victor Ortiz-Díaz aka “Manolito”, the mayor of the municipality of Gurabo, Puerto Rico, was arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents on charges of extortion and soliciting a bribe. According to the indictment, on or about October 2012…
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Two of the Caribbean’s hottest destinations are now connected even better.
Caribbean Helicopters is resuming its winter schedule of service from Antigua to Anguilla this month, offering the chance for a special kind of multi-island vacation. (And a boon for UK travelers looking for an easier way to get to Anguilla).
Think a stay at Jumby Bay followed by a jaunt to Cap Juluca; or a luxury all-inclusive stay at Antigua’s Galley Bay followed by a foodie retreat to the CuisinArt in Anguilla.
Starting Tuesday, Dec. 20, the twice-weekly service will operate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with two flights daily between Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport to Anguilla’s Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport this month.
Basic fares begin at $215 and are bookable online and at the airport.
Premium fares begin at $239 and may be purchased online or through a participating travel agent.
— Dana Niland, CJ Contributor
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The Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbor in Grand Bahama is set to reopen later this month.
The planned debut on Dec. 19 comes after Hurricane Matthew caused devastation across parts of the island in October; the resort had been closed since Oct. 6.
“Old Bahama Bay was fortunate that no major damage was inflicted by wind, rain, or storm surge to the condos or Dockside Grille,” said John MacDonald, President of Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour. “Now that island power and water have been restored, we look forward to once again welcoming resort, hotel and marina guests.”
In the meantime, the hotel has completely renovated its pool, along with adding a new guest shopping deck that will house local vendors and a tourism booth.
The hotel has also completed minor renovations to the Dockside Grill restaurant.
The 72-room property has a 72-slip deep water port-of-entry marina with on-site customs.
— Caribbean Journal Staff
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One of the wonderful things about Martinique’s famous rhums agricoles is their sheer diversity.
While molasses-based rum brands may release a new expression in years-long intervals, Martinique’s rum producers are always thinking of new ideas. It doesn’t hurt that agricole rums vary by the quality of the harvest, meaning that every vintage will mean a different taste — just like great wine.
That’s why we were delighted to come upon the latest XO expression from one of the island’s legendary producers — Rhum Saint-James.
And the latest Saint James XO on the shelves in Martinique is a winner.
This expression is a blend of rums between six and 10 years of age, with a dark amber color typical of older Saint James varieties.
It has an aroma of bourbon and caramel, and a remarkably varied flavor profile of orange peel, spice, flowers and even a bit of chartreuse. The finish has notes of licorice and black pepper.
Typical of a Saint James, this has a luxurious, velvety texture and a wonderful balance of sweetness and strength.
It’s outstanding.
— CJ
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