Anguilla Chief Minister Hubert Hughes and Home Affairs Minister Jerome Roberts signed the memorandum on behalf of Anguilla, while Justice Minister Dennis Richardson and Tourism Minister Thadeus Richardson signed the agreement on behalf of St Maarten.

The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority has appointed Cherrie Osborne to the position of director of tourism UK and Europe. As incoming director she is charged with the responsibility of directing and managing the country’s efforts to market and promote the twin-island destination in the UK and Europe.

José Manuel Bisbé York, who served as Marketing Director with Cuba’s Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) in recent years, has been appointed as new president of the Havanatur S.A. International Group of Tour Operators and Travel Agencies.

Sandals Resorts has confirmed the appointment of Audrey Singh as business development manager for the south-east of England. Singh has extensive experience within the travel industry having worked for numerous travel agencies and distinguished holiday companies throughout her career, making her the perfect candidate for the position.

U.S. health authorities have issued a travel advisory for the French Caribbean dependency of St. Martin because of a mosquito-borne viral disease that is apparently being spread locally at the start of the winter tourist season.