Bermudian hotelier John Jefferis has been named by the International Caribbean World Awards as “Entrepreneur of the Year,” for his exceptional contribution to the travel and tourism industry and for his innovative and creative business skills.

Hospitality industry veteran, Jeroen Quint joins Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina in St. Lucia and will oversee all aspects of hotel operations including staff development and training towards meeting Capella Hotel Group’s highest standards.

A report in El Universal newspaper says that German cruise line AIDA Cruises announced the suspension of its two next port calls on Margarita Island, Venezuela. Last week a 76-year-old passenger was shot and killed while ashore on an excursion from the Aida Luna cruise ship.

The Blue Flag officially flies over Bimini Sands Marina, making it one of only four marinas in The Bahamas – and the only marina on Bimini – to have earned this prestigious environmental emblem presented by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

The US embassy in Georgetown, Guyana, said on Sunday it has received unconfirmed threat information relating to Caribbean Airlines flights destined for the United States departing on Monday.