By Ray Chickrie Caribbean News Now contributor GEORGETOWN, Guyana — As Guyana continues to draw global attention as a result of massive oil and gas discovery, the country is set to see production start in 2020 and “as small countries, we need as many friends abroad as possible to survive,” the foreign minister of Guyana, […]

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By Dana Niland
CJ Contributor

It’s the place to eat, the place to be, the place to be seen in Dominica, and it just got even better.

The Palisades restaurant at Dominica’s Fort Young hotel has officially relaunched, with a newly designed, expanded eatery and a new menu by renowned Jamaican Chef Kevin Broderick.

The waterfront eatery, which relaunched this week, has an open design, with al fresco dining on a wrap-around balcony and another level under a canopied roof.

“We’re thrilled to open the new Palisades Restaurant and to continue connecting the community and visitors through culinary experiences,” said Marvlyn James, Fort Young Hotel’s general manager. “We’ve harnessed our landmark location and designed the space to feature a more open floor plan and indoor-outdoor setting to really capitalize on our treasured views. We’ve also created an inventive menu that showcases the natural bounty of the island, including locally-sourced ingredients straight from nearby farms and, of course, the Caribbean Sea.”

Broderick has taken the reins at the restaurant after having served as a guest chef in the middle of 2018.

“Sometimes the key ingredient to any successful restaurant is to stay true to its roots, so with this philosophy, The Palisades Restaurant’s menu pays great homage to a few components—our rich historical legacy, local ingredients and magnificent architectural features,” Broderick told Caribbean Journal. “Out of this amalgamated excellence comes a culinary artistry celebrating iconic island gastronomic flavors, highlighting each course as a conversational piece that breathes life into a new Caribbean contemporary cuisine and satisfies even the most discerning palette.”

It’s another big step for the Fort Young, which has emerged as the centerpiece of Dominica’s tourism recovery.

— CJ

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By Alexander Britell

It’s an issue at too many airports across the Caribbean — long immigration lines, meaning lengthy waits for travelers after they’ve just spent hours on an airplane.

And while some islands, like Aruba and Curacao, have come up with innovative ways to improve the experience, it remains a problem.

That’s where airport arrival services come in — pre-booked services that can often mean a breezy, seamless, ultra-short immigration experience that gets you where you want to be — out of the airport and on your way to your hotel.

One of our new favorites? Five Star Fast Track in Barbados, which gives travelers personalized, one-on-one assistance from the minute you get off the tarmac at Grantley Adams International Airport.

That means when you meet your greeter, you’ll be fast-tracked through a dedicated immigration line, helped to the baggage claim and then brought to a dedicated customs line.

On our recent trip, the greeter, Chad, even went ahead to begin our rental car process.

It’s a terrific experience, and if you’re planning a getaway to Barbados, the $59 is well worth it (kids 11 or younger are complimentary).

And yes, Five Star has other services like departure service and private transfers.

For more, visit Five Star Fast Track.

— CJ

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The board of directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a policy-based loan of US$75 million to the government of Barbados. The loan is part of wider coordinated assistance provided by international financial institutions to the government, to support the implementation of the Barbados Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT) Plan. […]

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