Regional Air-Sea Push: LIAT Air CEO Hafsah Abdulsalam says the airline is already talking with ferry operator L’Express Des Iles to better link Caribbean islands—aiming for smoother multi-island trips as LIAT expands. New Direct Link: The big travel win is LIAT’s twice-weekly nonstop Antigua–Guadeloupe service, launched Friday, cutting out the usual detours and making weekend hops more realistic. Tourism Momentum: Antigua and Barbuda’s Tourism Authority says the route should lift visitor arrivals, pointing to strong ferry demand between the islands. Guadeloupe Angle: Antigua is also actively targeting Guadeloupe visitors for summer tourism and Carnival. Festival Buzz: Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival kept the spotlight on local talent while closing with Brandy and Monica. Elsewhere in the region: Moody’s upgraded The Bahamas’ rating outlook to positive, citing stronger fiscal performance—while LIAT continues calling for more airline unity across the Caribbean.