Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 10 - Dec 2020 - Feb 2021 i Cacique

At interCaribbean Airways, we work closely with destinations across the region, and we truly appreciate the support we receive. We’d like to extend our congratulations to Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, who has recently been nominated to serve as joint Development Committee Chair of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Development Committee from November 2020 to October 2021. We also congratulate Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves on his recent re-election in St Vincent & the Grenadines, Prime Minister Andrew Holness on his reelection in Jamaica, and the new government in Anguilla, headed by Premier Dr Ellis Webster – we look forward to opening air links with Anguilla soon.…

1 Heart disease claims the lives of many people every year – but, in nine out of ten cases, it’s preventable. 2 Cardiac disease affects both young and old – patients in their 30s and 40s are dying of heart problems. 3 Poor diet, especially eating too much fried food, is the biggest risk to your heart, along with smoking, hypertension and being overweight. 4 Having diabetes increases your chance of a heart attack by up to three times. 5 People of both Indian and African descent are at a greater risk of cardiac disease than other ethnic groups. 6 Typical signs of a heart attack in men include chest pain, which may radiate to the arm or jaw. 7 Women are often misdiagnosed because they don’t have the same…

BAGGAGE Every customer travelling on an interCaribbean flight is entitled to one piece of cabin baggage which must comply with the dimensions 14in x 16in x 9in and must weigh no more than 10lb. Free checked baggage is also available, but is determined by the fare class purchased. If free checked baggage is not included in your fare, it can be purchased separately. For checked baggage, the maximum dimensions are 62 linear inches (158cm) and 70lb. Any baggage larger than this may incur extra charges and might not be guaranteed on your flight. Any luggage heavier than 70lb will not be accepted as checked luggage. CHECK-IN Airport check-in opens two hours before scheduled flight time. Check-in and baggage acceptance closes 30 minutes before scheduled departure time for domestic flights and…

En marzo, pocos podrían haber imaginado el impacto que el 2020, y en particular la crisis del COVID-19, ha tenido en casi todos los habitantes del planeta, y por supuesto en los viajes. Si está leyendo esta revista en un vuelo, ¡bienvenido a bordo! Si está en casa, esperamos volver a verlo muy pronto en un vuelo de interCaribbean Airways. En aras de la comodidad y seguridad de los pasajeros, al comienzo de la pandemia dejamos de imprimir esta revista durante nueve meses. Como verán, aprovechamos la oportunidad para relanzar Cacique, con el objetivo de crear la mejor y más vibrante revista del Caribe, celebrando lo que hace que ésta región y su gente sean tan especiales. Las revistas ahora estarán disponibles en nuestros mostradores de check-in y oficinas para…

We know many of our customers are keen for us to start operating flights to Guyana. The good news is that plans are well underway, and we aim to be flying into Georgetown in early 2021. Check www.interCaribbean.com for updates. FOLLOW US: www.interCaribbean.com @interCaribbean_ interCaribbeanAirways interCaribbeanAirways interCaribbean Airways ON FACEBOOK Like us on Facebook to learn about our deals and hear our offers first. You can also sign up to receive emails from us with all the latest news. www.facebook.com/interCaribbeanAirways…

interCaribbean Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA). This sets up a mutual agreement for the coordinated movement of supplies and support teams in response to regional crises, and will strengthen the strategic airlift available when relief efforts need to be quickly mobilised. “We at interCaribbean are pleased to partner with CDEMA in supporting the region when regional disaster events necessitate early and quick responses,” stated Lyndon Gardiner, Chairman of interCaribbean. “With a Caribbean-wide network of destinations, we are uniquely able to quickly respond. This network and experience will be critical in the event of a need.”…

Don’t relegate your colourful crêpepaper creations to storage just yet… While the Bahamas’ awesome annual Junkanoo – which usually erupts on Boxing Day and New Year’s Morning – won’t be going ahead this year, we’re still plotting to celebrate, albeit remotely. The Stay Safe Virtual Parade Platform will preserve the spirit of the festival, creatively weaving rhythm, dance, goatskin drums, costumes and cowbells into a unique Junkanoo experience. GET THE LATEST DETAILS AT: WWW.BAHAMAS.COM…

The home of St Lucia’s famous Friday Fish Fry – a feast of great freshly grilled seafood plus reggae and soca music – is getting a makeover thanks to a groundbreaking community tourism initiative. Village Tourism Incorporated is focused on encouraging tourists to immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of the destination. Following an agreement signed between the Government of Saint Lucia and the Caribbean Development Fund in September, Anse La Raye will receive a portion of over US$1.8m to fund upgrading of the Fish Fry vending stalls and the village square, and the creation of waterfront local seafood restaurants, bars and a café. The wider Village Tourism Project will boost tourism offers for the benefit of locals and visitors, showcasing the unique culture, heritage and history of…

home-grown Antiguan beauty goods are riding the worldwide trend in natural products, with innovator Chiniese Harrigan adding a Caribbean twist. Her veganfriendly Secret Garden oils, creams, bug sprays and soaps utilise herbs and plants nurtured in her own backyard. An alumnus of the Caribbean Academy of Cosmetology and Trichology, Chiniese travelled in China, Indonesia and Argentina for advanced training in wellness and beauty, returning home fired up with enthusiasm for making her own products. “I started blending massage and body oils, incorporating local herbs and bushes that have beneficial properties,” she says. Her range includes all-natural handmade body butters, lotions, scrubs, facial masks, hair oils and serums. Customer favourites include lemongrass soap and oil, Hairgrowth Oil and Neem Oil. •Available at Antigua Artisans Travelling Market, Zemi ART Gallery (Redcliffe Quay),…

1 THE FREQUENCY OF MAGIC (Peepal Tree Press) by Anthony Joseph Written in exactly 100 chapters of 1,000 words, this epic work of poetic prose by the Trini-born poet, novelist, academic and musician traverses an array of lives connected to the village of Million Hills, and reveals the gritty realism of hillside life. 2 CATEGORY FIVE (Tor Teen) by Ann Dávila Cardinal This new supernatural YA thriller is set against the backdrop of a post-hurricane Puerto Rico. In this sequel to Five Midnights, Cardinal’s sassy trio of characters – Lupe, Javier, and Marisol – are back to investigate a series of murders that follow in the wake of a storm and in the shadow of a new supernatural threat. 3 THE CONFESSIONS OF FRANNIE LANGTON: (HarperCollins) by Sara Collins In…

1 Bebe un Papa Doble con Hemingway El escritor estadounidense Ernest Hemingway amaba Cuba con pasión, y mucho más al tomar cócteles en el Bar de La Habana, Floridita. Su favorito era un daiquiri con un toque adicional, Papa Doble – doble ron, licor Maraschino, jugo de toronja, una pizca de lima y sin azúcar. El récord de Hemingway fue de 16 en una sola sesión. Haga cola para la apertura del mediodía, tome un taburete de la barra y tome una bebida, idealmente junto a la estatua de bronce del irascible forjador de palabras, apoyado en la larga barra. 2 Descubre los puros más famosos del mundo Castro prefería los Cohiba, Churchill prefería Romeo y Julieta y el Ché disfrutaba Montecristo. Aprenda sobre el terroir, el clima y los…

In October, interCaribbean Airways made a donation of almost RD$61,000 to the Friends Against Childhood Cancer Foundation (Fundación Amigos Contra el Cáncer Infantil; www.facci.org.do), which works to improve the quality of life of children with cancer in the Dominican Republic. This was the result of a corporate campaign during Cancer Awareness Month (October), with contributions and support from our teams across the Caribbean, including call-centre agents, reservation offices staff, customer service agents, checkin agents, handlers, personnel in offices, aircraft maintenance teams, and finance, accounting, human resources, operations and administrative departments. At interCaribbean we are proud to give back to communities in the countries where we fly. We’re especially proud of the size of this donation at this time, demonstrating the generosity of staff in the face of the COVID-19 shutdown,…

Back in January 2020, interCaribbean participated at the annual FITUR Tourism Trade Show in Madrid, Spain, for the first time. With the launch of our Embraer 145 Jet services connecting Havana to Kingston and Santo Domingo, and also our EMB 120 services from Santiago de Cuba to Santo Domingo and to Kingston, interCaribbean now provides the ideal opportunity for European travellers to make multidestination and multi-island trips once in the Caribbean. Travellers to the region could make a variety of trips combining both Havana or Santiago de Cuba with Jamaica and Dominican Republic, flying into one island and back home from another.…

Young would-be soccer stars can hone their skills at a new year-round football camp at Casa De Campo Resort and Villas in the Dominican Republic. The camp, a partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation, offers kids with ambitions to be the next Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric or Karim Benzema the chance to master their skills on a FIFA-sized football field laid with high quality turf, within the five-star resort. The camps are designed for aspiring footballers from seven to 17 years old, and coaching sessions are overseen by coaches from the Real Madrid Foundation, using the club’s methodological systems. www.casadecampo.com.do…

Tell us about DJ Captain John… I’m a producer, DJ and medical student, born in Jamaica but raised in St Vincent & the Grenadines – that’s where I call home now. Do you remember your first DJ gig? Vividly. It was for my high school, and I was the only DJ for the entire night. Watching classmates enjoy themselves to my music cemented my love for DJing. How do you create your mixes? I always try to tell a story. Some ideas come spontaneously, while with others I try to depict a specific storyline. I’m an eclectic creative and find inspiration from a broad list of genres. Who are some of your favourite DJs? DJ Puffy, Chromatic Sound, Selecta Kerry, DJ Craze, Avicii, Martin Garrix and Diplo to name a…

In October 1492, Christopher Columbus encountered the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean for the first time – and set in motion a chain of events that redrew the cultural and social landscape of the western hemisphere. But who were the Taíno people Columbus met, who lived in the Bahamas and Antilles before European colonisation? And what can the art of the region tell us about how ideas were shared and dispersed on the islands and across neighbouring lands in Central and South America? We spoke to James Doyle, Assistant Curator for the Art of the Ancient Americas at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, about the exhibition Arte del Mar: Artistic Exchange in the Caribbean, and particularly about what the beautiful artefacts and artworks on display can teach us…

Hunte’s Gardens, Barbados Tucked into the island’s lush central hills, a natural gully has been transformed into an extraordinary slice of blooming beauty. The gardens created by visionary horticulturist Anthony Hunte are a visual and olfactory delight, with towering palms, peaceful ponds and abundant birds to admire. CASTLE GRANT, ST JOSEPH; HUNTESGARDENSBARBADOS.COM Government House, Antigua The Office of the Governor-General in St John’s is a handsome colonial building from the 18th century. Explore the gorgeous grounds on a Government House Garden Tour. Walk amid the romantically overgrown space, admiring mature West Indian mahogany and red cedar trees as well as the historic outbuildings. GOVERNMENT HOUSE, ST JOHN’S; +1 268 462 0003 Montreal Estate Gardens, St Vincent & the Grenadines Blooming high in St Vincent’s mountains, the Montreal Estate comprises three…

What is your earliest childhood memory? Climbing trees and having fun with my cousins at my grandmother’s house. Tell us a secret about your home country St Vincent has 32 beautiful islands around it. It also has some of the kindest people in the world. Which is your favourite place in the Caribbean? Apart from St Vincent & the Grenadines – my homeland (and my number one) – I love Jamaica. Where would you most like to be right now? At the most beautiful all-inclusive resort playing beautiful music on pan. How do you like to lime? With family and friends, playing games and having meaningful conversations. What would you choose to eat for your last supper? A big, steaming serving of pelau made with green pigeon peas, and coleslaw…