The city of Santiago de Cuba will live unforgettable moments on July 9-11 as its dwellers will share moments of happiness and celebration on the eve of the burg’s 500th anniversary and next to Santiago’s Friend Cities.
Prevailing seasonal high winds continue to affect some LIAT flights, particularly in Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The current conditions are likely to continue through until mid-June. Customers traveling to/from both countries are advised of the possibility of cancelled flights and delayed baggage.
Baha Mar executives and the mega-resort’s contractor, China Construction America, are trying to reach a deal to finish Baha Mar before the end of the year, but they are unlikely to meet that deadline, a source in the administration of Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie told the Bahamas Tribune.
Spanish maritime transport company Balearia has requested a license to operate ferry service between the U.S. and Cuba. The shipping company is awaiting an official response from the U.S. and Cuba governments. Balearia has operated in the Caribbean since late 2011 under the brand name Bahamas Express.
A musical play was premiered at the Hero City’s Dolores Hall, dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the foundation of Santiago de Cuba Village and the 62nd of the assault to barracks Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes.
St Lucia’s government is planning to allow its Hewanorra International Airport to be managed independently. The country announced this week that a bill would be laid in Parliament to allow the airport to be run by an “independent entity” on the basis of competitive bidding.