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Welcome to the latest issue of Cacique. We are extremely proud to announce that interCaribbean Airways received the accolade of World's Leading Regional Airline 2024 at the World Travel Awards; a recognition that shows the airline's growing prominence internationally and validates our commitment to connecting the people, places and culture of the Caribbean. This is not just a win for us, but a win for the entire region. Supporting the region's youth is part of our core values, and we are delighted to have extended this support into sailing. As well as sponsoring the recent Grenada Sailing Week, we have partnered with the St Vincent & the Grenadines Sailing Association to aid its mission of fostering fun, creating career pathways and supporting the competitive aspirations of SVG's children. In this…

interCaribbean Airways has announced a new partnership with the St Vincent & the Grenadines Sailing Association (SVGSA). The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Association's journey to introduce youth across SVG to the transformative power of sailing, while furthering their ambitions in education, vocation and competition. The SVGSA's core focus is to foster fun, create career pathways and support competitive aspirations. It has been at the forefront of developing sailing across the islands, having introduced more than 400 children to sailing across SVG since its inception in 2020. “Our journey has been filled with incredible stories of joy, perseverance, and achievement,” said Jenny Trumble, president, SVGSA. “From teaching young children to sail in remote villages to seeing our sailors represent SVG on the world stage, we've come so far.…

Imagine an entire year dedicated to celebration, reconnection and the pure joy of being part of something historic. We Gatherin’ 2025 is Barbados’ most exciting cultural and heritage experience yet – a year-long invitation for Bajans at home and abroad, as well as our Caribbean neighbours, to come together in the spirit of unity, culture and discovery. Who is Gatherin’? Everyone! Whether you have Bajan roots, Caribbean ties or simply love the warmth of Barbadian hospitality, We Gatherin’ is for you. Families, couples, solo travellers, foodies, history buffs and festival lovers, there's something for all. What is We Gatherin’? A 12-month celebration where each parish in Barbados takes centre stage, showcasing its heritage, food, music and unique experiences. Picture street festivals, rum tastings, live music, craft markets, historical explorations and…

My eyes widen at the sight of golden-fried fish cutters drizzled with sweet fiery Bajan pepper sauce and succulent grilled lobster fresh from the Atlantic. The mouth-watering aroma of a roasted breadfruit bowl covered in chopped barbecue pigtails tantilize my senses. I slowly wrap my fingers around a perfectly balanced rum cocktail that lingers on the palate like a sunset over the west coast. This is Barbados, where every bite and every sip tells a story of culture, heritage and world-class culinary and mixology craftsmanship. Crowned the Caribbean's Best Culinary Festival for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024, by the World Culinary Awards, the Barbados Food and Rum Festival is a must-experience for every foodie lover. For 2025, the celebration gets even bigger. As part of the We Gatherin’ initiative,…

How did you get into bonefishing? Bonefishing is what my grandfather did for a living. This was a way of life for him. He fished every day and did not have to answer to anyone. His wife, my grandmother, was known for baking the best bread in the islands. We grew up eating fish every day, seven days a week: fried fish, steamed fish, boil fish and bread from grammy. This is how we lived until the people from Middle [Caicos] started grinding the corn, then we ate fish and grits. Chicken is new to us, we have just started eating chicken. I was raised catching bonefish, so I would say it was just natural for me. That must have been exciting watching your grandfather growing up. When did you…

Whether dining out on your home island or as a visitor, do you ever wish you could take all that delicious food home with you? Well, schedule in a cookery class during your trip and you can. Learn local secret recipes from an expert and you'll soon be wowing family and friends. Here's a few of our favourite places to learn… GRENADA Home Hospitality Grenada Grenada's ambassador responsible for implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Chef Kennedy Roberts, and his wife Nikoyan, a key figure in Grenada tourism, always enjoyed entertaining friends and family at their food-laden table for any event or celebration. Full-bellied guests would insist the food was so delicious they should start a business. So, after years of dreaming and planning, in 2017 they did…

Starting on 14 April, interCaribbean Airways will fly non-stop between San Juan in Puerto Rico to Anguilla. The 75-minute flight will operate three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The new service strengthens connectivity between Puerto Rico and the northern Caribbean and also enables travellers to enjoy seamless connections from major US cities to one of the Caribbean's most exclusive destinations. Trevor Sadler, CEO of interCaribbean, said: “The launch of our San Juan-Anguilla service represents another step in our mission to enhance Caribbean connectivity. San Juan serves as a gateway from cities in the USA, Canada, Europe and South America, giving easy access to Anguilla from North America and beyond.” The Hon. Haydn Hughes, Anguilla's minister of tourism, added: “This new route… provides more options for visitors to…

Sky-high castles and half-millennia-old streets, steaming mountains and twin peaks are among the more than 20 irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage sites protected by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) across the Caribbean. Picked for their special significance to humanity, history or the planet's ecosystem, each site must meet a strict set of criteria for inclusion on the prestigious World Heritage list, including a commitment to preserve the place for future generations to explore and enjoy. From Cuban and Dominican cities to beauty spots in St Lucia and Dominica, the list essentially forms a set of preapproved treasures for travellers to seek out, with each guaranteed to impress. Un recorrido histórico mágico La región está repleta de lugares Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO. Sasha Wood…

With the iconic Pitons – two majestic volcanic peaks declared the island's first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site – the vibrant capital of Castries with its cruise terminal, and genteel Caribbean waters kissing the sands of quintessential tropical beaches for much of its length, it's perhaps understandable that the old adage ‘west is best’ has dominated thinking on St Lucia to such an extent that turn on the radio and you'll more than likely hear country and western, the island's most popular music genre, coming through the speakers. As little as an hour away by road from the west coast resorts, St Lucia's east coast remains largely undiscovered, and that's not for a lack of worthwhile attractions. Full of eastern promise, it shares much of the west's natural beauty.…

in the early 20th century, an age when offshore travel was largely the privilege of the elite, the parish of Portland in Jamaica emerged as a favoured exclusive retreat. It was American entrepreneur Lorenzo Dow Baker, the man behind the banana trade between Jamaica and the US, who opened the door to the Portland coast, as travellers hopped aboard the Banana King's boats. That initial exodus left its mark on the area, with the construction of grand hotels, such as the Titchfield, and hideaway villas serving as winter retreats in the hills and along the shore. While World War I put an end to this early chapter of travel, the parish re-emerged as a tourist destination in the years following World War II when adventurous Australian-American actor Errol Flynn made…

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interCaribbean Airways scooped the World's Leading Regional Airline 2024 accolade at the prestigious World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held in Madeira, Portugal. Accepting the award on behalf of interCaribbean was chair and founder Lyndon Gardiner. This global recognition follows the airline's earlier triumph as the Caribbean's Leading Cabin Crew 2024, demonstrating its growing prominence in international aviation. “Being named World's Leading Regional Airline fills us with pride – it's not just our win, but a win for the entire Caribbean,” said Trevor Sadler, CEO, interCaribbean. “This global recognition validates our commitment to connecting the people, places and cultures of our Caribbean while delivering worldclass service. We are proud to have progressed from regional recognition to competing on a world stage.” The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, stands…

On the island of Barbados, history speaks, roots run deep and visitors can uncover profound connections to a storied past. With a renewed focus on heritage tourism, Barbados invites Caribbean travellers to explore their shared ancestry and cultural bonds. As part of the We Gatherin’ celebrations, the island has introduced genealogy workshops and heritage centres, providing an opportunity for visitors to trace their lineage and discover their family histories. “We are more connected than we are different in the Caribbean,” says Madge Dalrymple, destination manager at Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. “It is important for our brothers and sisters across the region to come to Barbados and uncover some of the amazing familial and historical connections that we share.” At the heart of Bridgetown, Golden Square Freedom Park features the Builders’…

Barbados is more than just an island paradise, it is a thriving hub of investment opportunities. With a stable economy, investor-friendly policies and a government committed to fostering business growth, the island is an attractive choice for regional entrepreneurs looking to expand. From luxury tourism developments and renewable energy projects to fintech and manufacturing, Barbados offers a diverse range of sectors ripe for investment. The government actively supports foreign investors with a suite of incentives, including duty-free concessions, tax credits, double taxation treaties and streamlined business registration processes. “Barbados is the hub for sustainable industrial development and growth in the Caribbean,” says Mark Hill, CEO of Export Barbados. “We are building a life economy, where investors benefit from the wise use of capital.” “We have created a seamless pathway for…

the exhilarating pursuit of the elusive Albula vulpes, more commonly known as bonefish, has deep roots in the Caribbean; in particular, in The Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos Islands. Not only was bonefishing a popular pastime for many men on the islands, but it was also the sole source of sustenance for communities. Utilising handmade nets, primitive spears and fly rods, local fishers relied on their knowledge of the flats, fish and tides to perfect their skills long before it became the thrilling sport it is today. It was in the mid-20th century when anglers from North America discovered the unrivalled excitement of recreational fishing on the pristine flats in The Bahamas. With their lightening-like speed (up to 40mph/64kmh), remarkable strength and an ability to camouflage themselves like ghosts…

¿Cómo te iniciaste en la pesca de macabí? La pesca de macabí era lo que mi abuelo hacía para ganarse la vida. Esto era una forma de vida para él. Pescaba todos los días y no tenía que rendir cuentas a nadie. Su esposa, mi abuela, era conocida por hornear el mejor pan de las islas. Crecimos comiendo pescado todos los días, los siete días de la semana. Pescado frito, pescado al vapor, pescado hervido y pan de grammy. Así vivíamos hasta que la gente de Middle [Caicos] empezó a moler el maíz, entonces comíamos pescado con sémola. El pollo es nuevo para nosotros; recién hemos empezado a comer pollo. Yo crecí pescando macabí, así que diría que fue algo natural para mí. ¿Eso debió ser emocionante al ver a…

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