Montserrat volcano shoots plume of ash 2 miles into the sky, coats island with dustOctober 5th, 2009 Montserrat volcano shoots plume of ash into skySAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat shot a plume of ash more than two miles (three kilometers) into the sky Monday, lightly dusting the small Caribbean island. The venting by the Soufriere Hills volcano has been accompanied by more than 30 tiny earthquakes since Sunday night, according to Paul Cole, director of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory.
13 US-bound Cuban migrants detained on Mexico's Caribbean coast after boat engine failsSeptember 30th, 2009 13 Cuban migrants caught off Mexico's coastCANCUN, Mexico — Mexican authorities have detained 13 U.S.-bound Cuban migrants whose makeshift boat reached the country's Caribbean coast after an engine failed. Cancun police spokesman Esteban Romero says hotel security guards spotted the group early Tuesday.
US arrests American Airlines workers on suspicion of drug smuggling at Puerto Rican airportSeptember 15th, 2009 US targets drug smugglers at Puerto Rican airportSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Several employees of American Airlines are among those under arrest in a U.S. raid targeting a drug-smuggling ring based out of Puerto Rico's largest airport.
Shutterfly buys mobile photo and video sharing startup Tiny Pictures for undisclosed amountSeptember 14th, 2009 Shutterfly acquires photo startup Tiny PicturesREDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Online photo service Shutterfly Inc.
Travel Channel's No. 2 'Hottest Caribbean Escape' in receivership, guests booked elsewhereSeptember 12th, 2009 Top 'Caribbean Escape' closes in Turks and CaicosSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — An exclusive resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands that catered to celebrities and offered personal butlers and a pillow menu has closed after less than two years of operation. The owner of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa — Leeward Resort Ltd.
Governments cancel all tropical storm watches as Ana's remnants move through CaribbeanAugust 17th, 2009 Governments cancel all Ana tropical storm watchesMIAMI — The National Hurricane Center in Miami says all tropical storm watches have been discontinued for Ana as the storm dissipates while it moves through the Caribbean. Several governments of Caribbean nations had issued watches as the storm approached.
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. appoints Eric Hausler senior VP for strategic initiativesAugust 17th, 2009 Isle of Capri Casinos names Hausler senior VPST. LOUIS — Casino operator Isle of Capri Casinos Inc.
Report: Caribbean hotel plans will stall due to visitor dropAugust 17th, 2009 Report: Caribbean hotel plans will stallSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A new report offers a bleak outlook for the Caribbean hotel industry. PKF Hospitality Research says the region's hotels had an average drop in profits of 16 percent in 2008 and there will be "further profit deterioration" this year.
Canada forgives debt of 2.3 million Canadian dollars owed by HaitiJuly 2nd, 2009 Canada forgives debt owed by HaitiOTTAWA — Canada has forgiven 2.3 million Canadian dollars ($2 million) in debt owed by Haiti as part of the federal government's plan to relieve impoverished and heavily indebted countries. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Thursday the debt relief will let Haiti spend its scarce resources on its priorities instead of its liabilities.
Amy Winehouse forced to cut short comeback gig in Caribbean amid stormsMay 9th, 2009 Amy Winehouse cuts short comeback gig in CaribbeanLONDON — Amy Winehouse was forced to cut short a comeback gig in St. Lucia because of heavy rain.
Royal Caribbean predicts better 2009 profit than expected, says bookings are stabilizingApril 23rd, 2009 Royal predicts better 2009 profit than expectedMIAMI — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. offered a brighter forecast than expected for its 2009 earnings on Thursday, saying its bookings are stabilizing and cost-cutting efforts are taking hold.
5 Caribbean countries report double-digit drop in tourist arrivals this yearApril 23rd, 2009 Caribbean islands report major drops in tourismSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Five Caribbean countries are reporting double-digit drops in tourist visits as the global economic slowdown wreaks havoc on the region's top industry. Statistics released this week by the Caribbean Tourism Organization show Anguilla taking the worst hit with a decline of 18.8 percent.
Jammu and Kashmir employees end strike, government to hike payFebruary 17th, 2009 SRINAGAR/JAMMU - The Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday accepted employees' demand for the implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations, ending a three-day strike in offices. The decision follows talks between a five-member team of cabinet ministers led by Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather and 30 members of the Joint Coordination Committee of employees in Jammu.
Government employees observe strike in KashmirJanuary 27th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Nearly 400,000 employees of the Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday observed a day-long strike demanding extension of the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations in the state. Work in various state government offices remained paralysed due to the strike call by the employees' joint co-ordination committee.
Government staff threaten stir in Jammu and KashmirJanuary 18th, 2009 JAMMU - Government employees in Jammu and Kashmir will strike work Jan 28 to press for the implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations in the state this month. About 400,000 government staff, banded under the Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC), will also launch an agitation if the announcement implementing the pay panel recommendations was not made by the month-end, said EJAC leader Ram Lal Sharma.
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