EE.UU. After killing 75 in Haiti and Cuba and seriously damaging the bigger Caribbean islands, hurricane Ike has reached the Mexican Gulf, moving at a velocity of 115km/h to the north-west. According tot eh National Hurricane Centre in Miami, Ike will reach the coasts of Texas on Saturday. The bigger cities, like Corpus Christi and Galveston, are already carrying out the evacuation plan and all oil and gas platforms are preparing to close down, with possible repercussions for the economy.

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is open for business as usual following Hurricane Gustav. The hotel incurred no damage and is fully operational. Recovery teams have surveyed the property and reported fallen trees, limbs and debris, which have been removed to ensure returning guests can enjoy the hotel’s celebrated brand partnerships, amenities and service.

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa announced that all guests remained safely on the resort property during the passing of Hurricane Hanna. “We are happy to report that all guests are well, safe and comfortable,” said Kevin Froemming, president of Unique Vacations Inc., the worldwide representatives for Beaches Resorts. “There is however, heavy debris throughout the property as a result of the storm and so, for the safety of our guests, Beaches Turks & Caicos will be closed until Sept. 26.”

Hurricane Ike weakened on Monday as it raged through Cuba, where it blew off roofs, toppled trees and flattened sugar cane fields like a giant lawn mower on a path toward the U.S. oil hub in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sunset Resorts, operators of Sunset Beach Resort & Spa in Montego Bay, Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa in Ocho Rios and Sunset at the Palms in Negril, has made assessments of all three of the company’s North Coast Jamaica properties. Sunset Jamaica Grande, Ocho Rios, sustained no damage.

Several cruise lines have altered itineraries for ships sailing in the Caribbean near the path of Hurricane Gustav or Tropical Storm Hanna. Carnival Cruise Lines said the Carnival Ecstasy, which departed Galveston on Aug. 28, will spend an extra two days at sea because the port is closed.