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Heightened tensions in Caribbean & Venezuela explored
Tensions have been escalating in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues its operations against drug cartels, designated as foreign terrorist organisations earlier this year, including Venezuela’s street gang Tren de Aragua.
Since September, the Pentagon has confirmed 21 strikes across the Caribbean and Pacific.
Compass news journalist Lesli Tathum spoke with National Security Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, John Sitilides, about the developments and the implications for the region.
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Cayman Compass
Cruise tender dock in West Bay mulled for revived sector
Government is considering reviving plans for a landing dock for cruise passengers in West Bay in an effort to “spread the love” from tourism around the island, Deputy Premier Gary Rutty told members of Parliament during Finance Committee on Wednesday, 19 Nov.
The tourism minister acknowledged concerns about the future of the industry both from operators and from cruise lines following the referendum decision not to build berthing facilities.
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