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Caribbean Airlines has added 1,200 seats between Trinidad and Tobago from August 14 to 17 as demand rises for travel to Tobago during the Great Race weekend.

Caribbean Airlines is offering one-way fares from US$214 between Orlando and Trinidad during a five-day Travel Tuesday promotion running from August 11 to 15.

Caribbean Airlines will add 2,856 seats to its Trinidad-Tobago domestic service from August 7 to 31 to meet increased demand during the peak summer travel period.

Demerara Distillers officials met Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew in Basseterre as the company prepares to expand its operations with a new facility in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Delta is contacting passengers booked after the September 5 final flight and offering alternative travel arrangements through its interline partners.

Associates Times sought clarification on land ownership, CBI funding and other allegations, but said Gregor Nassief did not provide direct answers or supporting documents to several key questions.

Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre said the IMF expects Dominica’s economy to expand by 3.1% in 2026, following an estimated 4.5% growth in 2025 driven by tourism, construction and trade.

Scheduled airline capacity across the Caribbean fell by 4.2% in July 2026, removing about 200,000 seats and raising concerns over regional connectivity, tourism and economic activity.

The new self-service kiosks allow departing passengers to print both boarding passes and baggage tags, reducing reliance on traditional check-in counters and improving the overall airport experience.

The Federation topped all Caribbean nations in the 2026 Rumavi Global Relocation Index, earning strong scores for tax policies, climate resilience and quality of life across six relocation categories.

The US$50 million airfield rehabilitation project at V.C. Bird International Airport has reached a major milestone with the completion of runway paving, while final works remain on track for September.

Major cruise lines are expanding Caribbean deployments for the upcoming winter season, with regional cruise capacity expected to increase by nearly 10%, bringing more visitors and stronger competition.

SCASPA advised vehicle owners to prepare all required documents before collection to help speed up the clearance process and ensure the smooth release of the imported vehicles.

The MV Golden Carrier successfully completed its first sea trial between Trinidad and Tobago and is preparing to enter service as the replacement for the MV Blue Wave Harmony during its maintenance period.

LIAT Air says it is absorbing much of the recent increase in jet fuel costs to limit fare hikes, while continuing to expand regional routes and improve connectivity across the Caribbean.

The cancellations followed severe thunderstorms across the U.S. Northeast, which triggered FAA ground stops and widespread flight disruptions, affecting JetBlue services between New York and St. Kitts.

JetBlue will end its New York-Antigua service later this year as part of a wider network restructuring, reallocating aircraft to support expanded operations from Fort Lauderdale while offering affected passengers rebooking or refund options.

The promotion offers discounted one-way fares between Trinidad and Orlando for bookings made from July 14 to 16, with travel valid between July 15 and August 31, subject to availability.

Industry experts say stronger regulation, enhanced due diligence and rising global demand are expected to reshape Citizenship by Investment programmes and support long-term growth rather than slow the sector.

Citizens of nine CARICOM countries, including St. Kitts and Nevis and Dominica, can now travel to Spain without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days for tourism, business and other approved visits.