This year is turning out to be a 'hugely important' one for Jamaica, according to the local tourism agency. Elizabeth Fox pointed out that the country marked 50 years of independence in 2012.

The Caribbean can seriously advance local, regional and global action on sustainable energy development - especially if they worked together, says a senior regional tourism official. The tourism official called for a "renewable revolution".

The chance to save the world's coral reefs from damage caused by climate change is dwindling as man-made greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, scientists said in a study released Sunday.