This new structure should eventually help regulate the movement of people and goods and to fight more effectively against drug trafficking in the territorial waters of the Southern Department.

Jay Rubenstein, a 25-year hospitality industry veteran in Hawaii, has been appointed to the position of general manager at the Royal Kona Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island. He replaces Lalo Fernandez, who transferred to his home state of California this month to join the Hogan Family Foundation and take over management of the Gardens of the World botanical gardens in Thousand Oaks.

A British Airways-operated Boeing 747 has been forced to return to London Heathrow Airport after developing a “minor” technical fault. BA0025 had departed Heathrow en route to Hong Kong at 18:20 on Monday with 298 passengers on board before returning at 21:15.

Royal Caribbean's Ocean Fund has made possible a new initiative by the Caribbean island of Roatan to become the first tourist destination in Honduras to complete a comprehensive 360-degree assessment and action plan for destination-level sustainability. The project aims to allow Roatan's thriving tourism industry to have a long-term support for the environment that draws so many tourists.

Xcaret, one of Cancun's ecological tour operators, is now bringing visitors on two new excursions: Xplor Fuego and Xenotes Oasis Maya. Both excursions launched in July. The Xenotes Oasis Maya Tour is now open at Xcaret Park and guides guests to four different cents in a day.

The Jamaica Tourist Board welcomes Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum as the new presenting sponsor of the 8th annual Jamaica Invitational Pro-Am "Annie's Revenge". IBEROSTAR Grand Rose Hall in Montego Bay will again serve as host hotel for tournament participants.