MIAMI - A tourism leader has lauded the coordination between many of the region's governments, the tourism industry and public health authorities, which used their experiences with natural and man-made disasters to minimize the effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to strengthen Caribbean resilience. 

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The governments of St. Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda plan to re-open their borders this month after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) shut down the Caribbean nations’ international travel industry.

NASSAU, Bahamas, – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation, along with the Tourism Readiness and Recovery Committee, a group comprised of public and private sector partners, announced today a collaborative plan for re-opening the country’s borders and tourism sector, as well as the resumption of international commercial travel starting July 1. A press conference provided details of the “Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan” to be used as an approved, comprehensive guide of health and safety protocol to be followed consistently across the country.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the Caribbean, with connections and relations spread across the region, intra-island travel is frequent.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - The borders of the Cayman Islands will remain officially closed, at least until Sept. 1.

Grenada, – Joyau des Caraibes Ltd, owner of Silversands Grenada, which is considered to be one of the top luxury resorts in the Caribbean, has announced the acquisition of Port Louis Maritime Village and the undeveloped lands at Mount Cinnamon resort – two iconic properties on the Caribbean island of Grenada.

NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Bahamas government says it is looking at the possibility of allowing commercial travel into the Caribbean archipelago by or before next month.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The government here is set to re-open the Jamaica’s ports of entry for international travelers on June 15.

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The U.S. Virgin Islands will reopen its doors to leisure travelers on Monday, June 1, 2020.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Jamaica has announced it will reopen its borders for international travelers on June 15.  The country is currently repatriating 8,000 Jamaican nationals who have been stranded overseas due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions. Additionally, an extensive set of operational protocols were announced, including health screening before entry and upon entry, which will be implemented to manage risks to workers, communities and travelers.  From planning the trip to enjoying the destination, the protocols address all stages of the visitors journey, incorporating the lifecycle of prevention, detection and response. 

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, –As countries around the world begin to open their borders up to international travelers, Sandals Grande Antigua Resort has opened its doorsand began welcoming guests back to the world’s most romantic resort.

ST.LUCIA - Bay Gardens Resorts in St. Lucia is offering resort credits on future stays to travelers who donate to a relief fund created to support its staff members during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic.