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The World Bank calls for urgent climate action in Latin America and the Caribbean to accelerate the transition to resilient and low-carbon economies

New report says agriculture and energy sectors offer opportunities to reduce emissions and boost productivity

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2022. A new World Bank report calls on countries in the region to take urgent action to help reduce the impacts of climate change and set a path for the transition to low-carbon economies.

According to the report, A Roadmap for Climate Action in Latin America and the Caribbean 2021-2025, climate-related disasters such as hurricanes, droughts, fires, and floods are becoming increasingly frequent and intense in the region and are the cause of enormous economic losses. Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is among the regions most vulnerable to the destructive power of such events, with annual costs due to disruptions in energy and transport infrastructure equivalent to 1 percent of regional GDP and up to 2 percent in some Central American countries.

Furthermore, climate change is expected to have negative impacts on productivity and harvests in several countries in the region. This could exacerbate acute food insecurity, which increased rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic to affect more than 16 million people across the region, with many families at risk in 2022 due to higher inflation and food prices. Without action, by 2030, up to 5.8 million people could fall into extreme poverty as a result of climate change, and by 2050 over 17 million people could be forced to leave their homes to escape climate impacts.

Countries in LAC have a unique opportunity to act swiftly and lead the change towards more resilient and low-carbon economies that foster a better future for their people, said Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean. The World Bank has long been a strong partner to the region and as part of our long-term commitment to achieving sustainable and inclusive development, we have stepped up our support, providing about $4.7 billion in climate-related financing during the last year.

The region is responsible for 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The agricultural sector, together with changes in land use and deforestation, accounts for 47 percent of emissions in LAC, well above the global average of 19 percent. Energy, electricity consumption and transportation account for another 43 percent of emissions. The report emphasizes opportunities in these areas for both economic growth and services with lower emissions as key to accelerating climate action and leading an urgent transition to low-carbon economies to avoid the irreversible effects of climate change.

This report offers an ambitious and urgent roadmap for transformative climate action in the region, building on country climate priorities and commitments and focusing on adaptation and resilience, while supporting countries to achieve their low carbon development goals, said Anna Wellenstein, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean in sustainable development.

The report highlights several priority areas in key sectors for new and accelerated climate action:

Managing landscapes, agriculture and food systems that include deforestation-free value chains

Decarbonizing power generation, transport systems and manufacturing while reducing infrastructure disruptions

Making cities more resilient to climate shocks and reducing urban emissions

While supporting cross-cutting actions that:

help vulnerable populations adapt to climate change and achieve just and equitable transitions to low carbon economies; and

promote green growth while reducing financial sector risks and anticipating market transitions.

In FY22, the World Bank provided US$4,691 million for climate action in the region, in projects such as:

Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture (Belize)

Resilient Connectivity and Urban Transport Accessibility (Haiti)

Enabling a Green and Resilient Development Policy Financing (Peru)

Second Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Credit (Honduras)

Belgrano Sur Passenger Railway Line Modernization Project (Argentina)

The targets of the Roadmap for Climate Action in Latin America and the Caribbean 2021-2025 are grounded in the World Bank Groups Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and fully integrate all parts of the World Bank Group to work with a broad range of partners in the development of multisectoral solutions.

Learn more about the work of the World Bank in Latin America and the Caribbean: http://www.worldbank.org/lac

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Good morning. Houston has one more week of exceptionally hot September weather before the pattern should change, with an increasing likelihood of a decent front pushing into the region. In this post well also discuss the potential for a tropical system to move into the Gulf of Mexico next week.

Temperatures maxed out in the low- to mid-90s across Houston on Monday, and conditions will be similar today under mostly sunny skies. But whereas about 20 percent of the region saw a passing shower or thunderstorm, that number is probably 10 percent today. And if you think that is low, wait until you see the precipitation forecast for the remainder of the week. Winds will be light, out of the east at about 5 mph. Lows tonight should drop into the low 70s.

Look for sunny conditions, and highs in the mid-90s. Rain chances will be near zero.

A ridge of high pressure will reach its peak toward the end of this week, and its going to push high temperatures to the upper 90s, and for some inland locations, possibly 100 degrees. This is very late in the year for such hot days. In nearly 150 years of records, the latest 100-degree day ever recorded during the calendar came on September 27, 2005. (Friday is September 23). Rain chances are zero each day, with sunny skies.

As the aforementioned ridge starts to retreat a bit, well see high temperatures back off slightly. But Id still anticipate highs in the mid-90s, with sunny skies, on Saturday and Sunday. A few scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible by Sunday, but at this point Id peg chances at 20 percent or less.

While the pattern is not yet set in stone, it now appears likely that a cold front will push through on Monday or so of next week, and this should bring some notably drier and cooler air. Dont expect miracles from the first front of the year, but we should see nighttime temperatures drop into the 60s for inland areas, with dewpoints comfortably in the 50s.

Fiona is now a major hurricane pulling northward of the Dominican Republic, and it will affect Turks and Caicos and the southeastern Bahamas today. In a few days, the storm could threaten Bermuda.

Of more interest to the continental United States is a tropical wave in the Atlantic Ocean, a day or two away from entering the Caribbean Sea. Global models have become more bullish on the development of this system during the last 24 hours, and it has a plausible path to reach the Gulf of Mexico in a week or ten days from now. Heres a map of the European ensembles for this system, one week from today:

There is good agreement here about a tropical system reaching the western Caribbean Sea early next week. Importantly, this is about as far as we can reasonably rely on model guidance. After five to seven days, the accuracy of such models breaks down. And indeed, when we run the forecast forward just two days, to Thursday September 29, there is an extremely wide variance of outcomes. Some of the models start to turn the storm northward toward Florida, and others continue to push it westward toward the Gulf of Mexico, where it could wind up anywhere from Mexico to the Florida peninsula.

So what does all this mean for Texas? We are fast reaching the time of year when it is less likely for storms to track into Texas, but that does not mean its impossible. In this case, the models are sending a strong signal that this system will develop in the Caribbean Sea, and become a tropical storm or a hurricane. After that time it may very well move into the Gulf of Mexico, but there are just too many variables to sort out before we can have any confidence in where it will go. Our best forecasting tools are just not up to the task of delineating a clear track for a tropical system that has not yet formed, nine or ten days from now.

Bottom line: If youre living near the Texas coast, this is not something I would lose too much sleep over. But its definitely worth watching, and well be doing just that.

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Houston to sizzle this week, and tracking a new tropical system headed to the Caribbean Sea - Space City Weather

The podcast Tracking the Tropics with Bryan Norcross is now available to stream.

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Updated at 9:00 a.m. Eastern

TheTropical Disturbancewe have been watching in the central tropical Atlantic quickly became better organized overnight. The atmosphere cools in the nighttime hours, which causes a larger temperature contrast with the warm tropical ocean than during the day. This contrast can make thunderstorms grow, which can tighten the system's circulation.

Dry air and hostile upper winds are still in the vicinity of the disturbance. But it appears the system has found a pocket of conducive enough conditions for the disturbance to organize.

The National Hurricane Center puts the odds at high that the disturbance will become at least a tropical depression.

Tracking an area to watch for possible development in the Atlantic

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According to the computer forecast models, the atmospheric environment will continue to be marginal as the system moves toward Puerto Rico and the surrounding islands in the northeast Caribbean. Whether it becomes a depression or not, it will arrive in the islands late in the week and affect the weather through the weekend.

Gusty winds and heavy rain are likely, regardless of development. The ground is saturated in Puerto Rico and other mountainous islands so additional heavy rain could cause mudslides and flooding. Everybody in the northeastern Caribbean islands should stay informed of developments with this system.

Looking further downstream, there is a high consensus the system will continue west as at least a strong moisture surge across the Dominican Republic and Haiti. At some point, the evidence suggests that the system will turn north, but there are too many moving parts to know when that might happen.

How much will the disturbance organize before it gets to the islands? What shape will it be in after interacting with the mountains of Puerto Rico, let alone the giant mountains in the Dominican Republic? The answers are unknown, of course. And the organization and strength of the system will affect how it is steered.

Forecasts for any system that interacts with the mountainous islands are always subject to higher-than-normal errors. And any turn to the north wouldn't likely happen until next week.

Otherwise, we'll watch as more systems come off Africa, though no quick development is expected due to the unusually dry air over the tropical Atlantic and bands of hostile upper winds.

FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross has a podcast, Tracking the Tropics with Bryan Norcross, available now on FOX News Audio. You can get it on your device by clicking here.

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Atlantic disturbance is showing signs of development as it heads toward the Caribbean islands - Fox Weather

The warm Caribbean islands are known for their natural beauty, unique histories and foodie cultures, but none more so than Barbados. Considered by many to be the culinary capital of the region, the welcoming island has several reasons why it deserves the title.

One reason dates back to the early 1700s to 1703, to be exact. This year is when the Mount Gay distillery, believed to be one of the very first producers of rum in the world, first opened. Rum lovers and history buffs alike can still visit Barbados and its Mount Gay Rum is still produced on the island today.

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The spirit produced on the island is often considered some of the best in the world, and the island's history as the birthplace of rum certainly adds a personal significance to the its rum industry. Travelers can enjoy rum tastings and rum tours in Barbados.

Foodies can also delight in some incredible dining experiences in Barbados. From romantic dinners on the beach by candlelight to a more immersive experience enjoying freshly caught seafood at Oistins Fish Fry, the island offers something for everyones palate.

The island also produces a lot of its own staples, such as fresh seafood, plantains and many other types of tropical fruit, like grapefruit. Travelers can visit Coco Hill Farms and learn about their efforts to promote farm-to-table cuisine on the island, and even participate in a voluntourism experience planting hardy vegetables like cassava and sweet potatoes.

Barbados is also home to the annual Barbados Food and Rum Festival, held in autumn this year. Well-known international and local chefs participate in the four-day event, which includes fun events such as VIP dining experiences, food truck mashups, breakfast on the beach and much more.

This year, the festivals theme is Feed the Future, and will focus on empowering younger generations to participate in culinary careers, along with improving Barbados food security and empowering sustainable agriculture and food practices on the island.

Travel advisors whod like to learn more about the island and earn rewards for booking trips to Barbados can join the Barbados Elite Club for free. The Elite Club offers a specialist class for advisors and includes a points-earning system for trips booked in Barbados, which advisors can use to redeem rewards like FAM trips.

For more information about the Barbados Elite Club, please click here. Dont forget to check out Barbados official tourism website for all the best information on the island, its attractions and its entry requirements.

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Latin America and the Caribbean raised their voices to be seen as an opportunity and a relevant actor to contribute solutions to global problems that do not wait, such as climate change, inequality, poverty, and economic growth, among others, through the space offered by CAF - Development Bank of Latin America, in the event "Many voices, one region: Latin America and the Caribbean working together on the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development".

Nobel Peace Laureates Adolfo Prez Esquivel, Rigoberta Mench Tum, and Juan Manuel Santos, together with the Foreign Minister of Argentina, Santiago Cafiero, CAF's Executive President, Sergio Daz-Granados, and the Corporate Vice-President of Strategic Programming, Christian Asinelli, presented a comprehensive vision of Latin America and the Caribbean before the eyes of the world in the framework of the 77th UN General Assembly in New York.

"COVID made us realise that we are vulnerable and we have to be humble to move forward. We have to be optimistic about working with development and creativity to thrive in trade, knowledge, putting technology at the service of women and education and leadership. For me, being here today with CAF, the development bank of Latin America, is also a source of hope because there are millions of people, indigenous women, leaders, who are waiting for a community or family loan so that they can continue with their self-managed initiatives," said Rigoberta Mench Tum.

Adolfo Prez Esquivel emphasised the need to promote equality. "Democracy means the right to equality for all, these are the foundations of peace. And that is what we have to work on to make it a reality. Moving towards a participatory democracy where people have the legal and constitutional tools to be able to defend their rights and build coexistence in diversity".

Juan Manuel Santos said that Latin America has an opportunity to emerge with a strong voice, with greater relevance in the face of global problems than it has had, but for this to happen, dialogue is needed to find common denominators. "To fight climate change, poverty, inequality and peace with nature, we need financing and effectiveness that will allow us to make the leap to development, so I am pleased that CAF is refocusing its priorities where they should be and I urge countries to use CAF as a source of solutions to be more successful in the future," he added.

CAF commemorated the 10th anniversary of its entry into the United Nations as a permanent observer, during which it has signed at least 40 instruments (agreements, conventions and letters of cooperation) with more than 20 entities of the UN System, aimed at facing in a joint and articulated manner the great challenges facing our region in sectoral issues such as agriculture, finance, education, employment, health, gender, governance, environment, among others, with a panel in which Alberto Fernndez, President of Argentina and President pro tempore of CELAC, participated; Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and Enrique Garca, former President of CAF. At the close of the event, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between CAF and the UNDP to promote the Sustainable Development Goals in Latin America, signed by Sergio Daz-Granados and Luis Felipe Lpez Calva, regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean of the UNDP.

"We need a development bank because Latin America needs to finance a lot of structure to be able to consolidate the path of growth," said the President, while affirming: "As President pro tempore of CELAC, I guarantee that there is, above and beyond any government ideology, a certain decision by Latin America and the Caribbean to join forces to face the future," said the President of Argentina, Alberto Fernndez.

Sergio Daz-Granados said: "The essence of CAF is multilateralism. The institution was born as the fruit of a shared regional vision, and continues to grow stronger thanks to the courageous and innovative spirit that characterises us as Latin Americans and Caribbeans. Today, after 10 years as permanent observers at the UN, we renew our institutional commitment to support actions aimed at environmental protection, job creation, women's empowerment, and attention to the most vulnerable, hand in hand with the UNDP and the UN System".

During the panel "The genesis of the SDGs: redefining development" leaders such as the former Presidents of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos; of the Government of Spain and member of the Club de Madrid, Jos Mara Aznar; and of Panama, Martn Torrijos; together with the authors of the book "Redefining Development: The Extraordinary Genesis of the Sustainable Development Goals", Paula Caballero and Patti Londoo; the Director of the Institute of the Americas at Georgetown University, Alejandro Werner; Mastercard's Senior Vice President of Government Relations for Latin America and the Caribbean, Darren Ware; President Barack Obama's former Senior Advisor on Latin America, Dan Restrepo; gave a chronology on the relevance of the SDGs and the challenges to achieve the goals by 2030.

Parallel to the event's sessions, CAF also signed strategic alliances with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to promote education, energy transition and social inclusion; with Mastercard with the purpose of attracting more people from the region to the digital economy; and finally with Georgetown University to promote research and academic cooperation.

On Monday morning, CAF participated in a working breakfast between the foreign ministers of CELAC and the Association of Caribbean States and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the latter to strengthen cooperation and joint work in green and blue economy, transport, logistics and climate change, among others. CAF highlighted the recent creation of its Regional Management for Caribbean countries as part of the bank's strategy to strengthen its relationship with the region.

Tuesday, September 20 will be full of debate in the following panels: "Sport as a key investment for inclusion", "Sustainability of coffee growers in Latin America and the Caribbean", "How to transform education from an innovative perspective", "Food Security in Latin America and the Caribbean" and "Sustainability and the new youth agenda". All sessions can be followed live on CAF.com.

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Island-hopping in the Caribbean is set to get a whole lot more eco-friendly.

Electric plane developer Eviation says it has inked a deal with GlobalX, a regional flight company that operates in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

Following on from news in July that it joined forces with Parker Aerospace to develop Alice, its nine-seater electric aircraft, Eviation has now put pen to paper with GlobalX in a letter of intent that will see it provide 50 Alice planes to the company.

Due to be delivered by 2027, the 50 Alice planes will allow GlobalX to offer zero-emissions flights to passengers on short haul routes.

Specifications for the electric plane described by the company as targets include a flight range of 440 nautical miles (814km), and a maximum cruising speed of 250 knots (463km/hr). A payload of 1.133 tonnes, and take-off needs of approximately 800 metres are also specified.

Designed on a clean sheet platform powered by mangi650 propulsion units from Australias magniX, Eviations Alice is currently also being evaluated in a cargo format by GlobalX.

Ed Wegel, chair and CEO of GlobalX said in a statement that the flight operator plans to use the Alice aircraft for a range of uses.

Eviations Alice aircraft is setting the standard in sustainable aviation, and we plan to offer the aircraft to our cruise line, tour operators, leisure travel providers, and business clients with a need for short-haul charter flights across Florida, he said.

The Alice aircraft will allow us to offer sustainable, regional flights to and from major markets, and is the first step in our initiative to be a zero-carbon emissions airline by 2050.

Though details such as charter costs are unsurprisingly not yet nutted out, there is some promise for cheaper island-hopping as well.

As The Driven reported in 2018, flying via an Eviation Alice could be a lot cheaper due to the much-reduced maintenance and power costs of electric motors compared to conventional aircraft engines.

That this could become reality was also hinted at in comments made by Eviation president Gregory Davis.

We are delighted to enter this agreement with GlobalX, whose investment in zero-emissions flight demonstrates the airlines commitment to cleaner skies, lower operational costs, and the provision of the most innovative options for air travel, he said via a statement.

Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.

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Pearns Bay House, nestled within the private Pearns Point peninsular in Antigua, offers a secluded Caribbean hideaway this winter. Guests can say goodbye to snow and hello to sun, sand and sea from the private ultra-luxury villa, taking full advantage of the winter sunshine from the panoramic location. With its own team of staff, including a private chef, the villa provides up to 12 guests with an unforgettable tailor-made holiday packed with winter vitamin D.

With direct beach access and away from the throngs at Jumby Bay, Pearns Bay House is perfectly set up for letting go of the wintertime blues and embracing outdoor living in privacy. Snorkeling, paddleboarding and outdoor yoga are available to all guests at no extra cost. An infinity pool overlooking the bright turquoise Caribbean Sea, vast terraces with 180-degree views and outdoor lounge areas all provide plenty of options to make the most of the winter sun, ensuring guests can unwind in the tropical clime. The fully-equipped outdoor kitchen offers a chance for plenty of winter BBQs beneath the Antiguan sun, freshly prepared using local ingredients and produce from the garden, by the villas private chef.

Designed by Dutch architect Piet Boon, the house accommodates up to 12 people and draws inspiration from the sloping forms surrounding Pearns Bay. With expansive, open-plan living spaces on the top floor, complete views over the Caribbean Sea and doors straight out onto the large wraparound terrace, Pearns Bay House blends the indoors with the beautiful, balmy outdoors. All of the six super king-size en-suite bedrooms have their own private terrace that leads directly onto the beach, perfect for those who fancy sunrise swims and beach walks.

A team of dedicated, attentive staff make sure that guests neednt lift a finger and can spend their time enjoying this peaceful winter retreat. Meals are prepared by the resident house chef, drinks are always served ice-cold on the beach and the House Director makes sure that every little detail is taken care of, from arrival details, excursions to private experiences within the villa.

Pearns Bay House is available to book directly via the website: pearnsbayhouse.com. Prices start from $5,800 per night with a minimum of five nights per stay (transfers and food included).

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The highly-anticipated new Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort and Spa has officially opened its doors, Caribbean Journal has learned.

The newest all-inclusive resort on the beloved island off the Caribbean coast of Mexico welcomed its first guests this weekend.

Dreams Cozumel Cape is the AMR Collections third resort property in Cozumel.AMR Collection is the centerpiece of Hyatts global all-inclusive offering.

The resort is home to 154 suites, ranging from swim-out suites to larger connecting units for families.

So what about dining?

The resort has five dining concepts: two a la carte eateries, a pizzeria, a cafe and an international buffet.

Cocktail spots include the ocean-view Aperitifs; the Marlin pool bar; the Preferred Club Lounge bar and the thatched-roof, toes-in-the-sand Sugar Reef beach bar.

The family-friendly resort has beach and pool volleyball, ping pong, a kids club, and a pair of pools: one main pool and another for scuba diving lessons.

Daily entertainment includes big-screen movies, theme nights, yoga classes, mixology workshops and even Spanish lessons (and, naturally, tequila tastings).

Theres also a full slate of tour operations for exploring both Cozumel and the broader Mexican Caribbean, including a focus on local culture and Mayan history.

While there isnt a spa directly on property, guests can head to the adjacent Secrets Aura Cozumel and enjoy that resorts 14,000-square-foot wellness destination, the Secrets Spa by Pevonia.

And adult guests at the Dreams Cozumel Cape get full access to the amenities at the Secrets Aura Cozumel, while all guests have access to the Sunscape Sabor Cozumel.

Its yet another new addition to Apple Leisure Groups rapidly-expanding portfolio of all-inclusive resorts in the wider Caribbean, both in the Mexican Caribbean and island destinations like Saint Lucia (home to two resorts in the pipeline).

Cozumel has been seeing rapid growth during the pandemic, with new flights from major carriers and continue hotel growth.

So far this year, passenger traffic at Cozumels airport stands at just over 464,000, a number that is more than 12 percent higher than the same period in 2019, before the pandemic. Thats one of the highest post-pandemic growth rates of any airport in Mexico, and nearly as strong as Cancun.

For more, visit Dreams Cozumel Cape.

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WATCH: Warming up this week, Fiona lashes the Caribbean

Updated: 6:27 AM EDT Sep 19, 2022

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THAT WAS FASCINATING. ID LIKE TO SEE SEE MORE ABOUT THAT FORECAST TODAY. YEAH, ITS GETTING INTERESTING. EVEN THOUGH WERE CLOSING OUT THE SUMMER THIS WEEK IN THE FIRST DAY OF FALL, OFFICIALLY BEGINNING ON THURSDAY DAY, OUR TEMPERATURES ARE ACTUALLY GONNA GET HOTTER BEFORE THE WEEK IS OVER. STILL WILL BE A NICE MONDAY. TEMPERATURES ARE ON THE UPSWING THOUGH WE NOTICED THAT YESTERDAY TEMPERATURES CLIMBED A LITTLE CLIMB A LITTLE BIT MORE TODAY BY MIDWEEK, WE COULD SEE 90 DEGREES AGAIN. FIONA A HURRICANE AND GETTING STRONGER. IT SEEMS STORM BECAUSE CURRENTLY HAS MOVED PAST PUERTO AT THIS POINT NOW LASHING ISLE OF HISPANIOLA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. WERE ALSO GOING TO START FEEL THE EFFECTS OF THIS IN HAITI AS THE STORM IS MOVING TO THE NORTHWEST AT ABOUT EIGHT MILES PER HOUR. AS OF THE 5:00 ADVISORY, WINDS ARE UP TO 90. IT WILL GET STRONGER AS IT MOVES NORTH. THIS STORM IS EXPECTED TO ACCELERATE, TURN NORTH AND EVENTUALLY MORE NORTH EAST. MODELS ARE REALLY GOOD AGREEMENT ABOUT THIS PART OF THE PATH AND SO THIS WILL STAY FAR AWAY FROM THE US. UNFORTUNATELY, BERMUDA MIGHT BE HIT DIRECTLY WITH A MAJOR HURRICANE LATER THIS WEEK AS THAT STORM CONTINUES TO RAMP UP. SO WE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED ON THAT. OUR TEMPERATURES MID TO UPPER FIFTIES AND FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE AREA THIS MORNING, A LITTLE MILDER IN THE HEAT. THE URBAN HEAT AREAS HEAT ISLAND AREAS, I SHOULD SAY WINSTON-SALEM 63, GREENSBORO AND 64 AND CLOSE TO 60 OVER MUCH THE TRIAD. PATCHY DENSE FOG NORTH AND WEST NORTH WILKESBORO ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAVE FOG WHEN THERE IS FOG VISIBILITY THERE LESS THAN A MILE AND THEN REALLY WEST OF 77. AT THIS POINT WEVE GOT SOME CLOUDS FROM A STORM SYSTEM THAT IS BEGINNING TO COLLAPSE OVER THE MIDWEST. I DONT THINK WELL SEE MUCH MORE THAN A FEW EXTRA AFTERNOON CLOUDS FROM THIS. OUR HIGH TEMPERATURES MID EIGHTIES THIS AFTERNOON AROUND, 85 OR 86 DEGREES. TEMPERATURES WARMING IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE HIGH OF AROUND 84 THIS AFTERNOON. LIGHT BREEZES SUNSHINE GIVES WAY TO A FEW MORE CLOUDS AND A HIGH OF AROUND 77. AND MANY OF OUR MOUNTAIN SPOTS LATER ON TODAY 78 FOR CAS TEMPERATURES NICE STEAMY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY THE FIRST DAY OF FALL THEN ABRUPTLY TO COOL BEHIND A COLD FRONT THAT COULD DRIVE TEMPERATUR

WATCH: Warming up this week, Fiona lashes the Caribbean

Updated: 6:27 AM EDT Sep 19, 2022

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 Monday, September 19, 2022 

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On Tuesday, the Cayman Islands Minister of Tourism, Kenneth Bryan, was selected as the new chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization at the annual general meeting of the group in Grand Cayman.

Bryan as part of his new responsibilities assumes the chairmanship of the Council of Ministers of CTO for the coming two years by putting back Lisa Cummins, outgoing chairman and Barbados minister of tourism.

He said that he feels honored and thrilled at the same time to take over the responsibility of the CTO chairmanship. Bryan also said that he recognize, just like other members that there is an urgency to have some improvement and restructuring, mainly in terms of air travel and marketing.

Bryan also mentioned that he is all prepared to take on the challenge, in partnership with his regional colleagues, of discovering new ways for addressing any problem they have within the organization to get competence and focus better.

Long the primary group marketing and promoting Caribbean destinations for travel, CTO in 2019, shut down New York and London regional offices. Conventionally, the organization has played a major role in gathering data and research on Caribbean travel.

Besides, the office closures, the leaders of CTO launched a comprehensive audit of its Barbados headquarters to considerably decrease operational spending. Bryan commended Cummins for looking into CTOs chairmanship during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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