Antigua and Barbuda captured one of the Caribbean’s most prestigious awards on the opening day of the World Travel Market in London. Antigua and Barbuda received the Caribbean World Awards 2007, after it was voted as the Sailing and Yachting Island of the Year. The award is sponsored by www.caribbeanworld.tv.

Antigua and Barbuda picked up a total of 4 awards. Others were for ‘Selling Long Haul Awards for 2007′, ‘Most Delightful’ in the Natural Paradises category and ‘Best Caribbean Sponsor for tours out of Italy’. A week ago Antigua and Barbuda was tops of the Swiss Tourism Awards in Switzerland.

It’s pretty awful the efforts the Japanese go to get whale meat on the restaurant menu. After all we have done for the Japanese car industry! Whale watching is an industry that needs protection from these thugs. Comments welcome.

What do you think? Will the 33rd America’s Cup take place on time? Is this conflict going to lead to the death of the America’s Cup event? Your comments are welcome.