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Royal Caribbean’s new Icon of the Seas: What it’s like to stay on the largest cruise ship in the world – CNA: Breaking News, Singapore News, World and…

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At Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort, the Art of the Luxury All-Inclusive – Caribbean Journal

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Its raining in Grenada.When I open the car door, theres a surprise: the cover of an umbrella waiting for me, along with a smile. A staff member has rushed through the drops to ensure I get back to the lobby dry.

I cant think of a time thats ever happened to me at a hotel before, Caribbean or otherwise, but its a small symbol of the kind of service you get at the legendary Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada.

The resort, set on the sparkling sands of the islands stunning Grand Anse Beach, is one of the most celebrated places to stay in the Caribbean for a reason its just that good.

Carefully stewarded by Grenadas Hopkin family for more than a half century, first by hospitality icon Sir Royston Hopkin and then his daughter Janelle Hopkin, this 64-suite property has few peers in the region: its a timeless, grand, thoughtful resort that has for decades redefined the concept of the luxury all-inclusive resort.

Of course, as you sip Westerhall rum at the edge of the sand or dine on tempura frog legs, kingfish with black bean spaghetti or a callaloo souffl, its easy to forget that youre at an all-inclusive at all. Because even at the greatest all-inclusive resorts in the region, youd be hard pressed to find food quite like this, with a menu that changes every day and a three-week cycle to ensure culinary originality.

The capacious suites are a mix of toes-in-the-sand rooms right on the beach and garden suites, many with their own private plunge pools, along with Molton Brown amenities, minibars, Nespresso machines and Alexa voice remotes.

The feel is rarefied and serene, no matter whether youre lounging by the central pool, strolling through the gardens or sitting at the lovely beachside bar. Thats what we want at a luxury resort the endless delight of quiet and tranquility, of catered indulgence.

The calm is only strengthened at the resorts Janissa Spa, where youll find waterfalls, outdoor showers, a sauna and four treatment rooms perfect for an afternoon of rejuvenation.

At the Sea and Surf Bar, the counter quickly turns into your own private club when the sun goes down. Its the rare Caribbean bar where your cocktail is immediately joined by a multi-tiered tray of delicious, handmade snacks, the kinds of little, thoughtful touches that separate luxury resorts from great luxury resorts.

But one amenity towers above them all: Grand Anse itself. When the sun hits this sand just right (and it does so just about every day), its one of the best beaches the world, with that perfect alchemy that turns white sand and turquoise water into unbridled bliss.

And here at Grand Anse, even on a beach thats the most popular in Grenada, youll feel like its your own private slice of sand.

Its almost indescribably beautiful on this beach, as you wade in the water and look back at the charming, sun-covered roofs of Spice, as just about everyone on the island calls it.

For a moment, you almost dont know which way to look. But at a place like Spice, its a dilemma as easily solved as a missing umbrella.

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Director Malaury Eloi-Paisley on Her Debut Documentary ‘L’Homme Vertige,’ and the Unvarnished Reality of … – Yahoo Entertainment

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It took eight years for Guadeloupean native Malaury Eloi Paisley to complete her first feature, LHomme Vertige: Tales of a City, which premieres in Berlins Forum. In this debut documentary about her home city Point--Pitre, Paisley depicts the unvarnished and often harsh realities of isolated living in the French Carribean island.

In LHomme Vertige, Paisley follows the life of lonely and largely impoverished individuals who wander the city, interrogating them on their views on life, human connection and the island, with the backdrop of the concrete and contaminated landscape of the inner city. For Paisley, all the people in the film represent a shared unspoken human experience. No one is a stranger, we all embody a similar history. More importantly, I wanted to show that these people are not just victims of a system but have insight into the reality of society and what it means to be free. Its a simulation between the characters and the city. Throughout the documentary, Paisley also focuses on the barren and demolished infrastructure on the island, no beach in sight till the end, to demonstrate the isolation and confinement I felt growing up here.

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Paisley, who never thought of becoming a filmaker, originally trained in fine arts at Paris Sorbonne University. So making LHomme Vertige came as a form of salvation when she returned to Guadeloupe after three years of travel. As an artist, I felt I will never be able to make it on my own on the island, there was no art center, no conservatory, the idea of going back felt kind of melancholic, she says.

It was never in her plans to return to the island. However, when Paisley found that the French filmmaking workshop Ateliers Varan was being conducted in Guadeloupe in 2016, she decied to go back. It was at this workshop, with encouragemnt from directing mentors Alice Diop (Saint Omer) and Sylvaine Dampierre (Paroles de ngres), that she began experimenting with ideas of Guadeloupes complex colonial present, loneliness and how humans, the built environment and nature interact in the visual form.

After my travels to New Zealand, New Caledonia and South Asia, I became even more pessimissitic about the impacts of colonialism that I had seen growing up and realized I couldnt see the world from a lens where I didnt see that sense of domination, especially in Guadeloupe, where the French control is very strong, says Paisley. I wanted to explore the confinement this history created as well as reconcile the different versions of loneliness in the city, which I do in this film.

The short Paisley produced at Atelier Varan, Chanzy Blues, led to one of the jurors ultimately helping her produce it into a full-length feature that became LHomme Vertige.

With the films selection at Berlin, Paisley says, its such a great honor to be able to show this piece of my island in the Caribbean, to filmmakers I admire but also expose it to some people that I feel dont even know that we are out of here. I hope they see the universal essence in the characters.

For her next project, Paisley hopes to continue exploring solitude in Guadeloupe, but in relation to local island artists. She also hopes to pursue a film on her paternal Indian heritage and the colonial story of Indian arrival in the island.

Paisley looks forward to her coming ventures. Now that I have a taste of filmmaking, I have more ideas for cinema with a poetic vision, she says.

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See Royal Caribbean’s newest giant cruise ship, Utopia of the Seas – Business Insider

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Preparing for Development of the Blue Economy in the U.S. Caribbean – NOAA Fisheries

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The workshopssought to improve coordination on marine spatial data between the federal government and its territorial partners and stakeholders in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These efforts provide foundational ecosystem-wide data generation that will help to support marine spatial planning in the region. This planning is vital to support the development of the blue economy, including industries like renewable energy and aquaculture.

The workshops had several key goals:

One key takeaway was the development of geospatial data layers for key ocean sectors. Other takeaways included identifying the need for:

Participants expressed that these improvements would help our collective ability to inform decision making. They emphasized the importance of involving local stakeholders early and consistently to improve planning efforts, and a focus on equity and environmental justice in data collection and planning.

These workshops were a huge step in promoting equity and collaboration in marine spatial planning, said John Walter, Deputy Director for Science and Council Services at NOAAs Southeast Fisheries Science Center. By working together, we are promoting the use of sound scientific data to make decisions about sustainable development of ocean industries in the U.S. Caribbean.

The discussions focused on six key ocean sectors:

Across many of these sectors, participants highlighted various data gaps and the need for enhanced, more accessible data. Some of the unique considerations raised included tourism, coral habitats, fishing, and social data. These critical pieces stemmed from the involvement of local stakeholders, who openly shared their knowledge and communities perspectives.

Besides data collection, the workshops helped us form this strong community of stakeholders in the region. said Jennifer Wright, regional spatial coordinator for NOAAs National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. These collaborations are critical to ensure we are considering diverse perspectives when planning for the future of U.S. Caribbean waters.

As a result of this workshop, NOAA will continue working with local stakeholders on science planning. We will develop a publicly available spatial planning database and toolbox for the region. This database will include all of the information sources from the workshops, as well as other data from local data leads. The outcomes and partnerships developed during these workshops are critical for preparing for future development of the blue economy throughout the United States Caribbean.

The events were led by the NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Marine Spatial Ecology Division and NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Workshop participants included:

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Latin America & The Caribbean Weekly Situation Update as of 16 February 2024 – Haiti – ReliefWeb

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PERU: DENGUE Perus Ministry of Health (MINSA) reports over 13,000 dengue cases so far in 2024, marking a 53.4 per cent increase from 2023, with 3,192 cases in the fifth week of 2024 alone. This surge coincides with prolonged El Nio-induced heatwaves. In the northern region of Piura, the region with the highest number of dengue cases, MINSA has reported more than 100 consecutive unusually warm days and over 200 warm nights, with the town of Mallares reaching a record summer temperature of 38.2 degrees Celsius on 8 January. The warm conditions, exacerbated by El Nio Costero, create favourable environments for dengue transmission, posing heightened risks to vulnerable groups. According to Perus National Centre for Epidemiology, Prevention, and Disease Control (CDC), the persistent El Nio conditions could result in up to 109,297 cases nationwide by June 2024.

HAITI: VIOLENCE Since 1 February, approximately 10,000 people in Port-au-Prince have been displaced due to ongoing violence, bringing the total number of people displaced since the start of the year to 20,000. Weeks of prolonged violence and insecurity have forced schools to close, halting associated school meal programs, and disrupted healthcare services, with some facilities being forced to suspend operations. Additionally, the violence has hindered the access of UN agencies and NGOs to carry out their programs in Port-au-Prince and other major cities. UNICEF has condemned the deaths of two children and expressed deep concern about the violences impact on children, while WFP has emphasized the urgent need for unimpeded access for aid agencies and the free flow of food supplies to prevent the already dire levels of hunger from becoming catastrophic.

COLOMBIA: ARMED STRIKE A critical humanitarian situation has unfolded in Choc, where from 10-14 February a non-state armed group (NSAG) initiated an armed strike in the municipalities of Medio San Juan, Nvita, Sipi, and Istimina, affecting 18,940 people. Communities faced restraints and restrictions in accessing essential goods, healthcare, education and basic sanitation. Since December 2023, indigenous groups have grappled with the persistent presence of NSAGs on their lands, resulting in the confinement of approximately 1,397 people (296 families) across various municipalities. The NSAGs directives have restricted movement in vital areas, notably those where food is sourced, exacerbating the growing humanitarian situation.

REGIONAL: EL NIO El Nio and Coastal El Nio conditions are driving climatic crises across the region. Chile and Peru have experienced persistent heatwaves in early 2024, with devastating wildfires affecting nearly 10,000 people in Chile, and extreme temperatures, reminiscent of previous El Nio years, spiking disease rates and heatstroke in Peru. The eastern region of Guatemala saw temperatures reach 40 degrees Celsius in February, despite it being the cold season. In Colombia, 515 El Nio-related events, including forest fires and flooding, have affected 97,000 people, while Ecuador, where half of the population live in floodable areas, faces intense rainfall, particularly in coastal regions. On 14 February, the Start Fund allocated US$265,082 in anticipation of El Nio-related flooding in the Santa Elena province of Ecuador. El Nio conditions are forecast to persist until at least March, with a 79 per cent chance of transitioning to ENSO-neutral by April-June 2024.

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Europe and Latin America & the Caribbean step up cooperation on cybersecurity – EEAS

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Royal Caribbean Confirms 9-Month Cruise Will Not Go Through Red Sea and Suez Canal Due to Middle East Unrest – PEOPLE

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Royal Caribbean has confirmed that the Ultimate World Cruise is making a significant itinerary change due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East.

The cruise line confirmed to PEOPLE that it has decided to cancel the nine-month voyage's original itinerary through the Red Sea and Suez Canal in May to keep its passengers and crew members safe. Instead, the cruise is presenting passengers with two alternative itineraries to gauge which route change is preferred among cruisers for the third leg of the voyage.

Royal Caribbean did not confirm the details of the two potential new routes.

Popular TikToker on the cruise,drjennytravels, shared footage from the cruise's town hall meeting on Friday and revealed that the ship will still travel to Dubai and then make its way around Africa in its third leg. However, she said that cruisers have the option to vote on what type of route they want to go on.

She explains in the social media clip: "We are going to Dubai. We also are going to Africa. We are gonna go all the way around the tip of South Africa. The itinerary is not finalized; we actually have two options. One, they're calling the 'Scenic Route' it does more of Africa. And the other is what they call the 'Highway,' which is a lot of sea days and does less stops in Africa."

"We learned that there will be compensation for both options," she continues.

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Royal Caribbean previously told PEOPLE that it was reviewing alternative routes for the Serenade of the Seas.

"The safety of our guests and crew is our top priority, and we are monitoring what is taking place in and around the Red Sea," a spokesperson for the company said in a statement on Feb. 9. "In looking ahead at potential itinerary adjustments, we are currently reviewing alternatives forSerenade of the Seas, which is currently scheduled to transit the Suez Canal in May. Our guests and travel partners will receive an update from us in mid-February."

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Captain Stig, who guided the journey on its first leg around South America, shared an update with passengers about the possibility of major itinerary changes during a send-off ceremony on Feb. 7. According todrjennytravels,the captain said Royal Caribbean would be making an announcement on Feb. 16 regarding the changes.

Rumors that the Ultimate World Cruise could reroute or end early began circulating in January. Royal Caribbean stated to PEOPLE at the time that it would finish its tour of the Americas in February and embark on the second leg to Asia as planned.

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"The Ultimate World Cruise has given guests the opportunity to see the world in a unique way, and we have loved watching their reactions to this incredible experience," Royal Caribbean's statement said. "This adventure will complete its first segment in February, and we can't wait to kick off the next part of the journey shortly after and begin exploring Asia."

The statement did not mention the third leg of the trip, which was scheduled to start in May and include stops in the Middle East and Mediterranean.

The Ultimate World Cruise is divided into four segments with 160 total destinations. The cruise departed from Miami on Dec. 10, 2023, to weave through the Caribbean and sail down the east coast of South America. The cruise then traveled around Cape Horn and braved the tempestuous Drake Passage near Antarctica; it then made its way up the Americas' west coast and concluded its first segment in Los Angeles on Feb. 11. The Asia portion started the same day and is scheduled to end on May 9.

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Where is Death in Paradise set? The Caribbean island behind the BBC show – The Independent

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Trinidad and Tobago: overturned barge leaks oil into Caribbean Sea video report – The Guardian

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An overturned barge has been leaking oil into the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago, prompting authorities on the island nation to declare a state of emergency. Satellite imagery showed parts of the Trinidadian coast dyed black from the spill, and the leak began reaching nearby Venezuela and Grenada. Farley Augustine, chief secretary of Tobagos House of Assembly, said: 'We need those responsible to come clean and we need those responsible to know that they have to pay for this mess, that they are culpable as part of this mess'

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