Caribbean Travel Updates And Deals

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Jan. 4, 2024: Here are the top Caribbean travel news and deals this week in 60 seconds.

Canada is warning its nationals to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to or in Trinidad and Tobago due to violent crime there.

Neil Patrick Harris was among the Celebs helping to ring in the New Year at AtlantisParadise Island on December 31, 2023 in Nassau, Bahamas.

A Florida teen traveling alone on Frontier Airlines from Tampa to Cleveland “mistakenly boarded a different flight” and wound up in Puerto Rico. Logan Lose, 16, waved goodbye to his family at Tampa International Airport on Dec. 22 and headed toward his first solo flight to visit his mom in Ohio for the holidays, WFLA reported. The teen saw other passengers boarding and got in line, but the flight to Cleveland and another to San Juan departed from the same gate — and the one to the Caribbean island took off first, Frontier rep Jennifer de la Cruz told the outlet.

Plan to be in Anguilla this year for the Anguilla Culinary Experience in May. Online ticketing is now open for the annual epicurean festival that is set from Thursday, May 23rd through Sunday, May 26th, 2024 at the island’s top resorts, restaurants and villas. Get tickets at AnguillaCulinaryExperience.

JetBlue airlines has a winter a Caribbean escape to Aruba at the super affordableprice of just $124 one-way from New York and New Ark. Book at https://www.jetblue.com/destinations/aruba-flights.

And the Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort in St. Croix is offering an exclusive post-holiday deal this January. Travelers will receive a $250 resort credit. The offer is valid for stays of five (5) nights or more in a Great House Ocean View category or higher. The credit can be applied toward enhancing experiences at The Buccaneer, including dining, golf, tennis or spa services but travelers must book between Jan. 1 and 30, 2024, for travel between Jan. 4 and Dec. 21, 2024. Use code JAN250 when making reservations.

Soca Artist Ricardo Drue’s Funeral Set for January 9th

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Jan. 3, 2023: The funeral for renowned soca artist Ricardo Drue is scheduled for January 9th. Nicola Barriteau, Drue’s mother, announced the arrangements in a statement yesterday.

The ceremony will begin at 1 pm at the Holy Family Cathedral in Antigua, Drue’s birthplace.

Ricardo Drue is no more.

In her first public statement since Drue’s unexpected passing last month, Barriteau expressed gratitude for the public’s support and love towards her family during this challenging time.

“There are no words at this time to express the overwhelming love and support given as the family continues to process and come to terms with the passing of our beloved son Ricardo Robert Barriteau Drue,” she said.

She acknowledged the difficulty of this period, stating, “We are thankful for the respect shown during this extremely difficult time. Whilst we all wish the hands of time could be rewound, the harshest reality of life is unfortunately death and as much as the family would give anything to have him with us in the physical, the ultimate acknowledgement is the Almighty is in full control.”

Drue, known for hits like “Vagabond” and “Toxic Love,” passed away on December 12th, 2023, at the age of 38. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.

Virgin Islander Now Vice Mayor Of South Florida City

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News Americas, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Weds, Jan 3, 2024: A Virgin Islander City of Tamarac Commissioner has been unanimously voted into the post of vice mayor of the South Florida City.

Morey-Wright is the new Vice Mayor of Tamarac.

The Tamarac District 2 Commissioner, Morey Wright, born in the Virgin Islands to a Virgin Islander mother and a Jamaican father, will serve as vice mayor for a one-year term, with the responsibility of acting as mayor in the mayor’s absence. 

Wright is a University of Florida alumnus who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He also earned two master’s degrees in business and government from Johns Hopkins University.

He was elected to the Tamarac City Commission in November 2022. During his time in office, he has represented the City of Tamarac as a voting delegate for the 97th Annual Florida League of Cities Conference. Wright also served as chair of the auditor selection committee.

“I’m honored to be appointed as Tamarac’s Vice Mayor,” said Wright. “I am excited to continue to work with the Commission, residents and community members to develop meaningful programs and initiatives that will positively impact Tamarac and ensure that our City remains a vibrant and thriving community for all.”

Professionally, Wright is an executive at a South Florida-based e-commerce company. He also owns a small business that consults on digital technology and marketing.

Virgin Islander Now Vice Mayor Of South Florida City

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News Americas, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Weds, Jan 3, 2024: A Virgin Islander City of Tamarac Commissioner has been unanimously voted into the post of vice mayor of the South Florida City.

Morey-Wright is the new Vice Mayor of Tamarac.

The Tamarac District 2 Commissioner, Morey Wright, born in the Virgin Islands to a Virgin Islander mother and a Jamaican father, will serve as vice mayor for a one-year term, with the responsibility of acting as mayor in the mayor’s absence. 

Wright is a University of Florida alumnus who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He also earned two master’s degrees in business and government from Johns Hopkins University.

He was elected to the Tamarac City Commission in November 2022. During his time in office, he has represented the City of Tamarac as a voting delegate for the 97th Annual Florida League of Cities Conference. Wright also served as chair of the auditor selection committee.

“I’m honored to be appointed as Tamarac’s Vice Mayor,” said Wright. “I am excited to continue to work with the Commission, residents and community members to develop meaningful programs and initiatives that will positively impact Tamarac and ensure that our City remains a vibrant and thriving community for all.”

Professionally, Wright is an executive at a South Florida-based e-commerce company. He also owns a small business that consults on digital technology and marketing.