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America's Rock Band, Filligar, arrives in Guyana
Demerarawaves
Georgetown, Guyana – U.S. Ambassador D. Brent Hardt introduced the American alternative rock band, Filligar at the launch of their eight day visit to Guyana.
Panama to Host Games Between Yankees, Marlins in March
Caribbean Journal
The New York Yankees and the Miami Marlins will play a two-game series of exhibition games in Panama City next month, the clubs announced Thursday.
Jamaica Meets Latest IMF Targets
Caribbean Journal
Jamaica met all of its quantitative performance targets and indicative targets for the end of December, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Australia Withdraws From New Grenada Parliament House Project
By the Caribbean Journal staff
The government of Australia is withdrawing from its commitment to fund the construction of the new Parliament House in Grenada.
Paradise Island Harbour Resort Planning “Complete Renovation”
By the Caribbean Journal staff
The Paradise Island Harbour Resort in the Bahamas is planning a “complete renovation,” the property announced.
Caribbean faces threat of biggest tsunami ever recorded
Caribbean360
LONDON, England – The Caribbean could be at risk from a mega-tsunami that scientists warn could devastate coastlines from Florida to Brazil following a volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands.
Haiti’s Sunrise Airways, BVI Airways Sign Operations Agreement
Caribbean Journal
The Port-au-Prince-based carrier announced that it had signed a Sub-service Flight Agreement with Tortola-based BVI Airways, meaning it will operate BVI Airways flights from Tortola to Dominica and St Maarten while a BVI Airways plane undergoes scheduled maintenance checks and refurbishment in the United States.
Small Earthquake Shakes Puerto Rico
Caribbean Journal
A small earthquake caused shaking in parts of Puerto Rico on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Caribbean Tourism Arrivals Projected to Grow 2 to 3 Percent in 2014
Caribbean Journal
Tourism arrivals to the Caribbean are projected to grow between two and three percent in 2014, according to a new report from the Caribbean Tourism Organization.
Nevis Launches Projecto Restore Waterfront in Charlestown
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Nevis is taking steps to restore the Charlestown Waterfront to “its former glory,” according to the Nevis Island Administration.