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By Shermain Bique-Charles | Reporting from Grenada
The pride of the Caribbean, LIAT 20, was welcomed in grand style at the Maurice Bishop International Airport on Saturday afternoon as it made its inaugural call on the spice island of Grenada.
The arrival of the LIAT 20 flight, which brought top LIAT 20 officials and media personnel, marked a momentous occasion for both LIAT and the island of Grenada.
The aircraft touched down amidst great anticipation and excitement, signaling the strengthening of the airline’s commitment to provide exceptional service to the Caribbean region.
Grenada’s Minister of Tourism, Adrian Thomas expressed his delight at the inaugural flight, emphasizing the significance of this milestone for the island’s tourism industry.
He welcomed the LIAT 20 officials and media personnel, highlighting the importance of their presence in showcasing Grenada’s unique offerings to the wider Caribbean community.
The grand reception at the Maurice Bishop International Airport included a ceremonial welcome, featuring locals dignitaries from the government and tourism sector.
The atmosphere was filled with pride and enthusiasm as the first LIAT 20 flight touched down on Grenadian soil.
LIAT 20 officials conveyed their gratitude for the warm reception and reiterated their commitment to serving the Caribbean with excellence and dedication.
The airline’s expansion to include Grenada in its route network represents a significant step forward in enhancing regional connectivity and accessibility.
As the inaugural flight concluded, passengers and officials disembarked with a sense of excitement and anticipation for the opportunities that this new connection will bring to Grenada and the wider Caribbean region.
The successful arrival of LIAT 20’s inaugural flight in Grenada marks the beginning of a new chapter in the airline’s history, further solidifying its position as a vital link in the Caribbean’s aviation network.
Meanwhile, LIAT 2020 is set to expand its services by adding flights to St Vincent and the Grenadines and St Maarten next month.
The carrier also plans to introduce flights to Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Tortola in November.
LIAT 2020 is a partnership between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest private carrier, which has a majority stake.
Well done to the Gaston Browne Administration. This such a good initiative for Antigua and Barbuda, really out us on the map in the Airline Industry.
I would like for them to go destinations like Panama, Belize open up Central America to the Caribbean.
Shermain Bique is really good writer. I really miss her coming over the airwaves in the mornings. But I think politics had a part to play in her dismissal. I believe Antigua News have a gem. They can reach far with her professionalism.
Lovely piece shermain bique-charles. I am always amazed by the work you have done. Keep rising for the stars.
Oh this is where she is? I missed her voice over the airwaves. Best voice on radio. I Guess she couldn’t deal with the politics at observer. Anyway now to Liat. I surly hope they thrive.
Yeah it seemed that way. Rumour has it that, sometimes when stories are written they are squashed because of the politics. Remember it is owned by a UPP Minister.
But rally, who is the owner of the newspaper and who is its editor? Don’t the people have a right to know?
The owner is Dr. Dario Item. I believe he is a philanthropist and an ambassador to some countries in Europe. Rumor has it Bique Charles is the editor. I stand to be corrected about the editor part but I am certain about the ownership.
You are partly correct. I love what I seeing from them. It’s different and you can see the potential.it has. Happy to see them
Congratulations to the government for not giving up hope on LIAT 20. Travelling through the region became a nightmare. Another nightmare is that those who are owed severance may never get it. We got rid of one nightmare lets try and get rid of the other. Let us try to pay the severance to those owed.