The ALTA Flight Safety and Operations Committee serves as a vital platform for the exchange of best practices among air operators, and industry experts.
Rum Renaissance Festival Returns to Miami November 8-9 2025
Explore rum’s rich stories in seminars, then savor a grand tasting featuring exceptional rums from around the globe.
Insight Crime: What’s Behind Record Marijuana Seizures in the Dominican Republic?
Official data shows a clear upward trend in marijuana seizures over the last five years.
Arajet Launches Direct Flights Between Orlando, Florida and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The Open Skies agreement lets Arajet offer competitive rates and expand its reach across the region to more travelers.
Dominican Republic Showcases Luxury Tourism Leadership at Miami 2025 TradeShow
Celebrating its third edition, the event promotes investment and continued growth of the destination.
Arajet Expands Caribbean-Based Network With Direct Chicago–Punta Cana Route
Arajet is creating a low cost international airline hub based in The Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic & Colombia Hold Bilateral Talks To Forge Closer Trade and Investment Ties
In the first quarter of this year, exports of non-mining goods from Colombia to the Dominican Republic totaled $92.3 million USD and increased 9% compared to the same period in 2024.
Two US Virgin Islands Beaches Named Among Caribbean’s Top 10 in 2025 TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards
US Virgin Islands beaches have gained recognition for clear waters and soft sands.
US Virgin Islands: Kes, Shabba Ranks to Headline 2025 St. Thomas Carnival
“This year’s St. Thomas Carnival is at another level,” says Commissioner Boschulte, celebrating global and local talent.
Dominican Republic Solidifies Position as a Preferred Destination for Colombians at ANATO 2025
Colombian tourism to the Dominican Republic surged in 2024, with 335,819 visitors and over 3,600 flights. Punta Cana remains a top destination.
Arajet Certified as Having Newest Airline Fleet in North America
CH-Aviation's certification highlights airlines committed to passenger safety and comfort, fleet modernization, CO2 reduction, and fuel efficiency.
Dominican Republic Showcases Luxury Destinations at Miami Investor Gala
The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Tourism showcased its latest luxury destinations at an exclusive event held at the Vizcaya Museum in Miami.
PriceSmart Reports Fiscal 2024 Q4 Earnings Growth, Plans New Guatemala Location
Headquartered in San Diego, California, PriceSmart operates 54 warehouse clubs across 12 countries and one U.S. territory.
Rum’s Most Important International Event Returns To Miami November 9-11 2024
Advance tickets are available online for $49 to $59 before Friday, November 1.
US DFC Opens Regional Office in Dominican Republic to Strengthen Private Sector Development
The move underscores the collaborative relationship between the United States and Dominican Republic's governments.
Arajet Receives its Tenth Aircraft “Los Haitises” With a Big Event
“Los Haitises” is a Boeing 737 Max 8 with a 185-seat configuration, which landed on Dominican soil directly from the Boeing factory in Seattle, US.
Belize Hosts Discussion on AML/CFT Compliance Challenges and Strategies for Caribbean Nations
The debate aimed to raise awareness, foster collaboration, and propose actionable solutions to mitigate the impact of AML/CFT.
14th Anniversary Rum Renaissance Returns To Miami November 11-12, 2023
Rum Renaissance is the most important rum event for industry professionals and rum aficionados alike.
Arajet Executing on Plan to Make Dominican Republic an International Low-Cost Airline Hub
Santo Domingo based low cost airline Arajet has announced 42 connections across 9 countries in Central, South America and The Caribbean, demonstrating rapid progress and growth while 2023 has already seen the collapse of two Colombian low cost carriers. Arajet ...
Jamaica Based Itel Highlighted in Everest Group Peak Matrix Analysis of Top CX Outsourcers
Itel received its first-ever placement in the report as an "Aspirant" next to 36 other competitors, including long-standing global players.
Outsourcer Glowtouch Bets Big On The Dominican Republic – Not Just For CX, But IT Talent As Well
...So our goal is to have an additional…at least two more locations in other nearshore geographies and we are continuing to evaluate other nearshore locations.
Indotel’s Julissa Cruz Is Raising The Dominican Republic’s Level of IT Competitiveness
Finance Americas Executive Editor Loren Moss was recently in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where he was able to speak with Julissa Cruz, the Executive Director of Indotel, the Dominican Republic’s telecommunications regulatory commission. The island nation has been accelerating its ...
Miami Rum Renaissance Announces November Academic Sessions
Sign up for informative, entertaining, and illuminating rum seminars and expert classes taught by some of the leading experts in the world.
Miami Rum Festival Returns For 2022, Featuring The Best Spirts From The Caribbean & Latin America
Miami Rum Renaissance Festival has always been a place where rum reputations are made, new products are released, and the love of old favorites is rekindled.
Tropical Storm Warning For Southern, Western Caribbean
Heavy rainfall is expected for the ABC Islands, Coastal Colombia & Venezuela, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Colombia's Caribbean Islands.
Dominican Airline Orders 20 737 Max Aircraft From Boeing
Tourism makes up 8.4% of the Dominican Republic's GDP.
PriceSmart Announces “Stellar” Results For Quarter Ending November 30, 2021
In many markets PriceSmart is the only reliable source for high quality grocery imports from the US, such as whole turkeys or authentic bacon, ham, cheeses & condiments.
2021 Annual Report Covering Caribbean & Latam VC / PE Deals & Investment Available Here, Thanks To Tracxn
Tracxn also publishes annual reports and sector specific reports for other geographies, including India, North America, Singapore, EMEA region,etc.
Viva Air Launches Flights Between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic And Colombia
Viva will initially fly between Medellín (MDE) and Punta Cana (PUJ) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Digicel Builds Subsea Cable, Improving Connectivity In Southern Caribbean
The cable will connect French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago, with the capability to connect offshore oil and gas rigs in the area.
Full Vaccination Now Mandatory For Visitors To The US
Airlines must deny boarding to passengers who do not meet these requirements or those who test positive for COVID-19.
Costa Rica To Host In-Person Refriamericas Expo & Congress November 10,11
The event will be held jointly with SolarTec Americas, the expo for the integration of solar energy systems and TecnoEdificios, the expo for the Facility Management industry.
itel Grows Its Caribbean Base With 1,750 New Employees
Even during the pandemic, Itel expanded through new locations, launching its Work from Home operations in Canada and continuing to grow in the Caribbean.
US Trade Department Releases IT Industry Opportunity Guide For Central America & The Caribbean
The resource guide profiles critical information for the 17 activities, including implementation timelines, costs and financing, export opportunities for U.S. firms, and contact information for the project sponsors.
Jamaica To Receive New Ambassador From Colombia
"You will also have the task of putting Colombia, which is a Caribbean country, on that agenda," said Duque, after taking Clopatosky’s oath, who had served since 2018 as Presidential Advisor for the Participation of People with Disabilities.
Teleperformance Named 2021 Latin American Company of the Year
Teleperformance Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for its Strong Growth, Vison and Operational Practices in the Latin American Nearshore Customer Experience Outsourcing Market
itel Acquires Emerge BPO, Expanding its Geographic Footprint into Guyana and Honduras
itel is acquiring Emerge BPO, marking the 2nd acquisition in the last 5-years for the Caribbean customer experience delivery partner. Through the acquisition, itel will gain new operations in Guyana, Honduras and a work-at-home network in the US
Punta Cana Wins Twice-Weekly Flights From Medellín, Colombia Via Wingo
Saturday, Copa Airline’s low-cost subsidiary Wingo began operating flights between Medellín Colombia and the resort destination of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with rates starting at $199 round trip, and including one penalty-free date change.
5G Americas, GSMA & CANTO to co-host Virtual 5G Caribbean Summit During MWC 2021
The global scope of digital transformation is influencing and shaping the pathways for technological innovation in the Caribbean,” said José Otero
Newly Rebranded, Jamaica-based itel Expanding Into Honduras, Guyana, Colombia
itel's latest investment in Jamaica, a 90,000 sq. ft. facility located in Kingston will be home to 1,500 on-site employees and manage a network of work-at-home agents, once it opens this fall.
The First Human Inhabitants of the Bahamas Radically Altered the Environment
Clues in sediments show that once humans arrived on Great Abaco Island, they hunted large reptiles to extinction and burned the old hardwoods and palms, leading to new pine- and mangrove-dominated lands. This article has been republished here thanks to generous permission from Eos, the journal of the American Geophysical Union.
RBC Sells Off Eastern Caribbean Banking Operations
The sale includes RBC's 11 branches in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Montserrat Launches Tax-Free Remote Worker Visa For Digital Nomads Craving A COVID-Safe Caribbean
The stamp is valid for 12 months but may be renewed. Applicants taking advantage of the program will be exempt from any Montserrat Income Tax.
itelbpo To Inaugurate First Two COVID-Designed BPO Facilities In The Caribbean
The modern building will open in Kingston in June of this year while itelbpo’s facility in Saint Lucia will be upgraded this month with a second building and outdoor dining and recreation area, both designed and built around COVID safety protocols and requirements.
Insight Crime: Jamaica Has Highest Homicide Rate In The Americas
Breaking from an overall decrease in “serious” crimes last year, shootings across the nation rose. Gangs in Jamaica and Haiti have reportedly been engaged in a deadly trade where marijuana is exchanged for guns. Boats loaded with up to 3,000 pounds of cannabis have been heading from Jamaica to nearby Haiti, where drugs are swapped for handguns and high-powered assault weapons, according to an investigative report by the Jamaica Gleaner.
New Firm Launched With $100 Million USD To Develop Renewable Energy With Projects In Jamaica, El Salvador, Colombia
The company website lists 5 projects under development in Colombia, plus one each in El Salvador and Jamaica, and says all projects will start construction in the second half of this year, and begin energy production at the end of 2022.
Attend The 3rd Annual Desalination Latin America Conference & Exhibition, March 24-25
Join key industrial desalination companies, regulatory authorities, government, technology & equipment suppliers, and investors across Latin America, the US, Canada and Europe at the 3rd International investment conference and exhibition “Desalination Latin America” which will be held on 24-25 March 2021
Free Report Available: Current Status Of The Latin American Lithium Industry 2020
Get the free report about Current Status of the Lithium Industry in Latin America 2020 prepared as a prologue to the 2nd Online Business Congress and 1-2-1 meetings “Lithium Latin America” (24-26 November), during which key industrial lithium producing enterprises, regulatory authorities, technology and equipment suppliers, and investors across Latin America, the US, Canada and Europe will discuss the issues of greatest impact for the development of the industry.
Visa To Acquire YellowPepper, Strengthening Latin American / Caribbean Fintech Capabilities
YellowPepper will facilitate an easier integration to Visa Direct, Visa’s real-time push payments platform, Visa B2B Connect, Visa’s non-card-based payment cross-border B2B network, and value-added services.
Join Finance Americas at The Online Hydropower Latin America 2020 Congress
The Online Business Congress and 1-2-1 meetings "Hydropower Latin America 2020" is an international, professional platform, bringing together over 250 C-level executives of hydropower plants, LatAm Ministries of Energy, hydropower companies, investors, EPCs, equipment and service providers from all over Latin America.