St. Lucia

St. Lucia: Norwegian Cruise Lines Still Undecided About Cruises to St. Lucia

Date: February 10th, 2010 |

World Travel Watch reported last week that Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) had removed St. Lucia from its cruise itineraries in the 2011-12 season, but that is not the case. St. Lucia officials and NCL had discussions about including St. Lucia on those itineraries, but no decision was made. NCL expects to announce its 2011-12 itineraries [read more]

Caribbean: Risks at Cricket World Cup Venues

Date: February 28th, 2007 |

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There are no credible threats to the Cricket World Cup that begins March 5, but other risks in host countries can be generally classified. Islands with low to moderate crime threats are Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and St. Lucia. Countries with high crime threats include [read more]

St. Lucia: Officials to Increase Safety for Tourists, Engage Marginalized Communities

Date: February 3rd, 2010 |

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Tourism officials vowed to increase safety for tourists following a decision by Norwegian Cruise Lines to remove the island from its itineraries in the 2011-2012 season. The company dropped St. Lucia because of three attacks on cruise passengers in 2009. Tourism officials will work with police to reduce crime, including launching a public awareness campaign [read more]

Caribbean: Cricket World Cup

Date: February 14th, 2007 |

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The Cricket World Cup will be played March 5-April 28 on various Caribbean islands. Large numbers of fans from participating countries are likely to attend, putting a strain on basic services from hotel accommodations to transportation to medical assistance. Matches are scheduled in Antigua, Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, [read more]

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