WASHINGTON, USA — On Wednesday, certain holders of Puerto Rico’s general obligation (GO) bonds filed suit in the US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico seeking to stop Puerto Rico’s violations of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA).

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Antigua’s Blue Waters Resort has named a new general manager.

The property has appointed Alistair Forrest as its general manager, marking a return to the role for Forrest, who had previously served at the resort in the role from 2008-2012.

Forrest was most recently the general manager at the Nisbet Plantation in Nevis, and has also served at Cobblers Cove in Barbados and hotels including the Royal Antiguan Resort and the St James’s Club.

“We look forward to a successful new chapter in Blue Waters’ evolution with Alistair Forrest returning as General Manager,” said R. L. Randall, Chairman of Blue Waters. “My commitment to Blue Waters remains as passionate as it has always been and I’m excited to announce further investments into Blue Waters this year under Alistair’s direction.”

The property has already unveiled renovations and enhancements to the resort, including the Bartley’s Restaurant, the reception area and the Pelican Bar.

Further improvements planned include the Cove Suites and the Cove Restaurant.

“It is an honor for me to be joining once again the distinguished team at Blue Waters Resort & Spa, which has an excellent reputation for its high levels of personal service and a loyal following of repeat guests,” Forrest said. “I look forward to helping the resort continue its service excellence and meet the ever-changing needs of the affluent traveller.”

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Travel demand to Barbados is surging, according to the latest numbers from the Expedia group.

Travel demand to Barbados on all Expedia sites grew by nearly 30 percent in the first quarter of 2016, according to the company.

Of that, about 20 percent of all travel demand to Barbados in the same period came on package bookings, the company said, meaning bookings that combine components like flight and hotel.

The United States was the top source market for Barbados, making up 40 percent of all travelers to the island.

The United Kingdom made up 25 percent of all travelers, with Canada at 15 percent.

“Barbados has always been an important Caribbean destination for the Expedia Group. Between our global reach, technology investments and our local market presence, we’ve been able to enhance our ability to effectively serve local partners and support the continued growth of this destination,” said Demetrius Canton, Director of Lodging Partner Services for the Caribbean at Expedia.

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Balearia has announced the launch of a new ferry serving the Fort Lauderdale-Grand Bahama route.

The new ship with larger capacity has replaced the existing fast ferry on the US-Bahamas route.

It’s called the Jaume 1, and it launched this week with some 500 passengers.

The ship has an overall capacity of 600, increasing daily capacity by two hundred.

— Caribbean Journal Staff

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Salsa and Puerto Rico — they’re practically inextricably tied.

And now, thanks to a surge in tourist interest, the island has officially launched a new “Ruta de la Salsa,” or Salsa Route, on the island.

The route aims to provide a look at the history, culture and influence of the musical medium on Puerto Rico and the World.

The route was designed by tour guide Clemente de Freitas, aiming to satisfy both locals and international tourists who love salsa.

“This route is the answer to the interest of the large number of visitors and salsa lovers, who come to Puerto Rico looking for information about the roots, history and trajectory of the proponents of this genre that so much glory have given to the Island,” said Ingrid Rivera Rocafort, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

Some of the sites range from La Placita de Santurce to Calle Cerra, home to Puerto Rico’s most famous salsa record shop.

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