… was imposed on Puerto Ricans without their consent, and supported Puerto Rican independence.
Luis … was born and raised in Puerto Rico, said Puerto Rico is a vibrant nation … on behalf of Puerto Rico and “empowering the Puerto Rican diaspora.” Protesters …

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By Melanius Alphonse Caribbean News Now associate editor melanius@caribbeannewsnow.com CASTRIES, St Lucia — Opposition member of parliament and former prime minister, Dr Kenny Anthony, has confirmed that his lawyers have filed a claim in the High Court against the government of Saint Lucia for entering into agreements with Desert Star Holdings Ltd, also known locally […]

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By Caribbean News Now contributor NASSAU, Bahamas — The first Waldorf-Astoria in the Caribbean is to be located in Antigua, and is one of 15 new hotels that have been approved for construction in Antigua and Barbuda, tourism minister Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez told reporters during a product update briefing at the State of the Tourism […]

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When it made its debut four years ago, Harbour Island’s Afrohead rum sent a shockwave through the industry.

Its superb design — and its drinkability — were a refreshing addition to the Caribbean’s rum offering.

It was bold, it was cool — and, unlike so many rum launches in recent years – it wasn’t trite or cheesy.

It was just what the rum industry needed — and still needs more of — a reminder to consumers that this is a sophisticated, premium spirit — not simply a mundane mixing partner for Coca-Cola.

Now, the man behind Afrohead, master blender Toby Tyler, has launched his newest project — and it’s another important new rum.

This is One Drop Rum, a rum hand-bottled in Harbour Island in The Bahamas that is a blend of 10- and 12-year-old Jamaican rum.

The design is totally different from Afrohead, but it’s equally cool, with a tall, round-edged flat bottle (one that reminds of some of our favorite bottlings of Martinique’s Rhum Saint James), with a simple, sleek black-and-white logo and a tall, pouring-friendly neck.

So what is it like?

The aroma is a delight, with notes of apricot, mango and candied tropical fruit (it’s a delicious aroma that almost, remarkably, reminds of a rhum agricole).

The flavor profile is marked by buttery apricot, pure vanilla bean and even a hint of stone fruit — with wonderful balance and a hint of a dried-fruit edge.

This is a medium-bodied, velvety rum — and the best part is the finish.

While too many rums from Jamaica simply punch you in the face with their over-the-top funkiness, One Drop is a welcome departure — its got real drinkability.

It’s funky, yes — but it’s also elegant and smooth, and the 43-degree bottling makes for an even smoother, rounder, controlled finish that almost reminds of a Whisky.

It’s that happiest of results for a new rum: it isn’t just a cool bottle — this is a terrific Caribbean rum, one of the best we’ve tried all year.

Rum Journal Review

93 Points

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Spirit Airlines has officially begun operating its newest route to Puerto Rico.

The carrier this week launched its new daily flights from Orlando to the Puerto Rican city of Aguadilla.

The daily service is a boon for destinations in northwestern Puerto Rico that have typically been underserved by major carriers.

The Puerto Rico Tourism Company estimates that the new service, which will bring 52,925 seats to the destination, will contribute approximately $6.6 million to the local economy.

“We thank Spirit Airlines for continuing to expand its operations in Puerto Rico, which represents great news that positively impacts the municipalities of the Northwest region,” said Carla Campos, the acting director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

The flights are being operated on Airbus A319 aircraft.

— CJ

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