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CARIBBEAN September 19, 2017   INSIGHT BY GAY NAGLE MYERS What's next for the Irma-battered Caribbean? Although some of these islands won't be tourism-ready anytime soon, we don't write them off, and we don't forget them. READ MORE NEWS Dominica prime minister: 'We will need help of all kinds' After Hurricane Maria raked Guadeloupe and pulverized mountainous Dominica overnight, the storm's winds and rain neared tiny Montserrat on Tuesday morning on a track to the Virgin Islands late Tuesday. READ MORE Hurricane Maria smashes Dominica, now menaces Puerto Rico The Category 5 storm battered Dominica with 160 mph winds, ripping the roof off the prime minister's residence and causing what he called "mind-boggling" devastation. READ MORE Norwegian Sky gave Irma victims hope More than 900 people stuck in the U.S. Virgin Islands because of Hurricane Irma, many grateful to be alive, arrived at PortMiami on Friday after being rescued in St. Thomas by the cruise ship. READ MORE St. Thomas' airport opening pushed back again The reopening of the Cyril King airport had tentatively planned on reopening Sept. 18 for limited commercial flights, but that was canceled due to the approach of Hurricane Maria. READ MORE In the British Virgin Islands, devastation The BVI took a beating from Hurricane Irma, particularly Tortola, the main island of the 50-island chain, as well as Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. READ MORE Baha Mar action reflects complexity of evacuation decisions Experts said the decision to remain open or evacuate is rarely clear-cut. READ MORE Tour operators working overtime this hurricane season As they worked to assist large numbers of customers, tour operators and wholesalers have had to deal with many logistical challenges in a very short amount of time. READ MORE   Advertisement FEATURED STORY U.S. Virgin Islands' Beverly Nicholson-Doty The destination's tourism commissioner discusses the distressing situation on St. John and St. Thomas in the aftermath of Irma. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY From the Window Seat: Get your clients involved in tourism recovery By Arnie Weissmann Do you have a way to help clients assist people and destinations hit by Harvey and Irma? READ MORE Complete coverage: Hurricane Irma Links to Travel Weekly articles relating to Hurricane Irma have been collected here. READ MORE CARIBBEAN Editor: Gay Nagle Myers Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly eNewsletters For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 100 Lighting Way, 2nd Floor, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving the TW Caribbean newsletter.