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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.

The agreement establishes a framework for automated biometric data sharing, allowing participating countries to strengthen border security, immigration screening and the identification of potential security threats.

The additional flights, operating between July 16 and August 31, will add 7,656 seats to the domestic airbridge, helping meet increased demand during the Tobago Heritage Festival and The Great Race.

The limited-time promotion offers one-way Lite fares, including taxes, for travel between Barbados and Guyana in September, giving passengers more affordable options for business and leisure travel.

St. Kitts and Nevis remains among six Caribbean nations classified as high-income economies by the World Bank, based on its latest Gross National Income per capita assessment for 2025.

The five Eastern Caribbean countries operating CBI programmes will send a high-level delegation to Brussels to discuss the EU's proposal to phase out citizenship by investment programmes by 2028.

The Barbados-London flight was cancelled after several cabin crew members were allegedly found unfit for duty following a night of heavy drinking, prompting suspensions and an internal investigation.

Dominica will take over the rotating chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council during a ceremony that will also mark the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar's peg to the US dollar.

The government says the Citizenship by Investment Programme will remain in place, arguing it is a vital source of revenue while Antigua and Barbuda continues discussions with the European Union.

The additional daily service will operate from December 17, 2026, to April 5, 2027, increasing airlift during the peak winter travel season.

The latest fuel price adjustment took effect on June 29, increasing gasoline to EC$18.31 per gallon, while diesel and low-sulphur diesel prices also rose, adding pressure on transport and living costs.

Funds raised through the Investment Gateway Summit's charity silent auction will support Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School, strengthening educational resources for students with special needs.

The new daily service aims to boost travel demand between Canada and Guyana, improving connectivity for business, tourism and diaspora travel while increasing capacity on one of the airline’s fastest-growing routes.

The utility says fluctuating fuel prices have pushed up generation costs, forcing the return of a fuel surcharge for households and higher charges for commercial users from June 2026.

The new vessel, now under construction in France, will join Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class fleet, known for some of the world’s largest cruise ships and signature onboard experiences.