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Travel Daily News
23-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Sunrise Airways appoints Gary Stone as CEO
Sunrise Airways appoints Gary Stone as CEO and Jean-Sébastien Bayard as Deputy CEO to strengthen regional integration and drive strategic growth. PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI – Sunrise Airways announced that it has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of Gary Stone as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Stone joins Sunrise Airways from Sabre Corporation where he served most recently as Vice President and Regional General Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean overseeing operations with revenues exceeding US$110 million. With this leadership transition, Philippe Bayard, Sunrise's founder and principal shareholder, will now serve as Chairman. In this role, he will provide strategic oversight, support executive leadership, and champion Sunrise Airways' long-term vision, positioning the airline as a driving force for regional partnerships, Caribbean integration, and sustainable growth. Additionally, Jean-Sébastien Bayard has been appointed Deputy CEO. In this capacity, he will support Mr. Stone in implementing the company's strategic initiatives and operational objectives, with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and regional integration. 'We are confident that Gary's leadership, experience, and passion for the Caribbean, alongside Jean-Sébastien's dedication and forward-thinking approach, will play a critical role in strengthening Sunrise Airways' position as a catalyst for Caribbean integration and growth,' noted Philippe Bayard. Gary Stone brings more than 30 years of global aviation experience to his new position leading Sunrise's next chapter of growth. Mr. Stone began his aviation career at American Airlines in 1988. From there, he went on to hold key leadership positions with Radixx International, a prominent airline software provider, as well as several other aviation industry companies based in Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The bulk of Mr. Stone's career (20+ years), though, was spent with Sabre. A native of Connecticut raised in Puerto Rico, Mr. Stone possesses a deep affinity for the Caribbean and a strong commitment to advancing regional connectivity within the Americas and Europe. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from St. Thomas University. With eight years of experience at Sunrise Airways, a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and a diploma in Entrepreneurship from McGill University and HEC Montréal, Jean-Sébastien Bayard brings deep knowledge of the Haitian market and strong financial management skills that complement Gary's extensive background in the airline industry. A key contributor to the airline's growth, Jean-Sébastien has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to operational efficiency and financial discipline. His appointment reflects Sunrise Airways' dedication to developing internal leadership and ensuring strategic continuity. Sunrise Airways currently operates under three distinct Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) – one each in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Eastern Caribbean – offering a strategic platform for robust regional expansion. The new executive appointments align with the airline's mission to deliver a unified and efficient 'One Caribbean' travel network.
Travel Weekly
22-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Sunrise Airways to fly new routes in the eastern Caribbean
Haitian regional carrier Sunrise Airways will add eastern Caribbean routes this July. A new operating certificate will enable Sunrise to fly Barbados-Tortola, plus new routes from Santo Domingo to Tortola, St. Kitts, and St. Maarten/St. Martin. "The new extended reach we have now under the new air operator's certificate, combined with a series of new interline agreements we entered into in recent weeks, creates a host of new multi-destination flight options, added convenience, and more choice for our customers based in the region, as well as international travelers keen on experiencing multiple destinations when visiting the Caribbean," he said. Sunrise currently has interline agreements with Winair, Bahamas Air, and Air Caraibes. The airline expects to add interlining with LIAT 2020, Caribbean Airlines and French Bee. Also, Sunrise has named Gary Stone as its new CEO. Stone had been Sabre's vice president and regional general manager for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Bargain supermarket beats out big name brands in blind sausages taste test just in time for BBQ season
Keep reading to find out which huge major retailer's sausages were marked down as bland WHAT A BANGER Bargain supermarket beats out big name brands in blind sausages taste test just in time for BBQ season A BARGAIN banger has beaten big-name brands in a blind taste test, just in time for BBQ season. Consumer champion Which? put a variety of supermarket and branded sausages to the test, including premium labels Heck and The Jolly Hog. 4 A group of taste testers put a selection of sausages to the test Credit: Getty - Contributor The panel was made up of 65 people, and multiple factors were taken into consideration, including the texture, taste, and price. Of the 12 tested, three superior sausages stood out and were made Which? Best Buys. The testers crowned Lidl's Deluxe Pork Sausages the winner with a score of 77 percent after they ticked all the boxes. 4 Lidl's Deluxe Pork Sausages were the winner Credit: Gary Stone The juicy texture got people's taste buds tingling, and the flavour of the sausages was marked as "perfect" by an impressive 80 per cent. Lidl's sausages were also the cheapest of the 12 tested - so it's good news all round. The herb and spice seasoning also hit the spot with two-thirds of our tasters. Around three-quarters liked the salt levels and two thirds said the texture was good – neither too coarse nor too fine. The Which? team did point out that Lidl's sausages are pretty high in saturated fat. Two sausages contain 11.5g, which is more than half the recommended daily maximum for women and more than a third for men. Lidl Deluxe Pork Sausages are £2.49 for 400g, which works out as 62p per 100g. Save with secret codes Coming in second place was M&S Collection British Outdoor Bred Pork Sausages with a strong score of 75 percent. Almost double the price of Lidl's at £4.50 for 400g, the sausages are £1.13 per 100g. The flavour, juiciness and salt levels won three-quarters of the voters over. Two-thirds enjoyed the all-important texture, but while 58 Pper cent said seasoning was well-balanced, the remainder were divided on whether it was too much or too little. 4 The Black Farmer Premium Pork Sausages were in the top five Credit: The Black Farmer 4 Sainsbury's pork sausages are made from 93 per cent pork Credit: Sainsbury's These succulent sausages from M&S are a Best Buy, but note that they are also joint priciest on test. They are available in store only and at Ocado. In third place is Sainsbury's Taste the Difference British Pork Sausages, scooping 75 percent. These are £3 for 400g, which works out 75p per 100 - so they are an excellent all-rounder. The pork flavour was highly rated, while more than 70% said the juiciness, saltiness, and herb and spice seasoning were perfect. The texture was also enjoyed by two thirds. They lost a few marks on plate-appeal compared with the other Best Buys, and around a third said these sausages looked too pale. They are available in store and online. In fourth place is the first brand, The Black Farmer Premium Pork Sausages. Costing £3.50 for 400g (88p per 100g) they were well liked across the board. More than three-quarters liked their juiciness, while around two-thirds said the pork flavour and salt levels were good. A few points were lost on seasoning, as a third of our tasters wanted this to be punchier. These UK-based artisanal sausages are available on Amazon, Asda, Co-op, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury's and Tesco. Last but not least, in fifth place was Asda with its Exceptional Classic Pork Sausages. These are pretty good sausages at a pretty good price, third cheapest after Aldi and Lidl. More than 70 per cent enjoyed the pork flavour and pleasing texture. A similar proportion thought they looked the part and that the salt levels were right. Herb and spice seasoning didn't always hit the spot, though: nearly half felt this was lacking. So if you prefer a spicy sausage you might find these ones a bit bland. They cost £2.98 for 400g (75p per 100g) and are available in store and online at Asda. Here is how the rest of the supermarkets did: Morrisons The Best Thick Pork Sausages – 70 percent. Mostly well-liked sausages that scored well on flavour and aroma, though barely a half were fans of their somewhat coarse texture. £3.25 for 400g (81p per 100g). Aldi Specially Selected Pork Sausages – 69 percent. Worth considering with a satisfying texture, but somewhat bland compared with the higher-scoring sausages. £2.49 for 400g (62p per 100g). Co-op Irresistible Pork Sausages – 69 percent. These juicy bangers were reasonable all-rounders, though a bit on the pale side. £3.60 for 400g (90p per 100g). The Jolly Hog Proper Porker Sausages – 69 percent. Pretty good all-rounders, though no particular highlights. Around a third of our tasters wanted a stronger meaty flavour. £4 for 400g (£1 per 100g). Iceland Luxury The Ultimate Pork Sausages – 65 percent. Fairly juicy, but rather pale and bland compared to the higher scoring sausages. They come in eight-packs, rather than the standard six. £4 for 400g (£1 per 100g). Waitrose No.1 Free Range Pork Sausages – 62 percent. Juicy sausages, but they lost marks for looks and aroma. Less than half of our tasters found the texture and the seasoning worked for them. £4.50 for 400g (£1.13 per 100g). Heck 97 percent Pork Sausages – 54 percent. Low in saturated fat, but also low in enjoyment factor for our tasters. More than 60 percent said the pork flavour of these pale sausages was too weak while over half wanted more seasoning. Note that the casings of these sausages are made from beef collagen. £3.25 for 400g (81p per 100g). Natalie Hitchins, Which? Head of Home Products and Services, said: 'Sausages are a summer barbecue staple for many, so it's important to pick the right ones that will have your guests queuing up for more. 'Lidl came out on top for our taste tests, impressing with their juicy texture and meaty flavour. While pricier than Lidl's, M&S and Sainsbury's also dished up impressively succulent sausages.' The sausages were tested in April 2025 at Which?'s specialist test lab. The sausages were cooked according to pack instructions. The taste test was blind, so the testers didn't know which brand they were trying. They tasted the sausages in a fully rotated order to avoid any bias. Each tester had a private tasting booth so they couldn't discuss what they were tasting or be influenced by others. The tasters rated the flavour, aroma, appearance, and texture of each sausage, and told Which? what they liked and disliked. The overall score was based on: 50 percent flavour, 20 percent appearance, 15 percent aroma and 15 percent texture. How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Small boat migrant's DOG looked after for four months costing YOU thousands in latest borders fiasco
The dog's owner is believed to be staying in a hotel for asylum seekers — also courtesy of the taxpayer BARKING MAD Small boat migrant's DOG looked after for four months costing YOU thousands in latest borders fiasco Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TAXPAYERS are to fork out thousands of pounds to put up a DOG that crossed the Channel in a packed dinghy. The German Shepherd made the perilous trip with its illegal immigrant owner. The fiasco is believed to be the first time a canine has been picked up in this way. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Taxpayers are to fork out thousands of pounds to put up a DOG that crossed the Channel in a packed dinghy 3 The dog's owner is believed to be staying in a hotel for asylum seekers Credit: AFP 3 Kent's only quarantine facility, The Animal Inn in Deal, is five miles from Dover Credit: Gary Stone The German Shepherd was taken ashore to spend at least four months in quarantine at taxpayers' expense. Discussions were under way about adopting the hound — whose breed is easily trained — as an official Border Force dog. But there was also anger at what was seen as the latest border fiasco. Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice said: 'This country's open borders policy is so porous even household pets are arriving.' The dog was among 1,183 human arrivals on 20 dinghies since Saturday last week. Thousands of pounds are now likely to be spent on the pet to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as rabies. Meanwhile, its owner is believed to be staying in a hotel for asylum seekers — also courtesy of the British taxpayer. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philip said: 'Labour have lost control of our borders. 'Their pledge to smash the gangs lies in tatters. 'Since taking office, we have seen nearly 36,000 illegal arrivals and now even dogs are making the crossing. The Sun watches as hundreds of illegal migrants arrive at Dover 'The cost of quarantining this dog will run into thousands, all paid for by the British taxpayer. 'It is barking mad.' In what is believed to be a first for Border Force, officials discovered the German Shepherd last week near the end of its perilous 21-mile trip at Dover, Kent. A source said: 'Search and rescue teams are always prepared for the worst, often helping newborn babies, and elderly pensioners requiring wheelchairs. 'But they were astounded after finding a pet dog nestled among a group of migrants packed into an unsuitable inflatable in the Dover Strait. 'It was a first. 'Border Force officials couldn't believe their eyes but treated the animal with the same humanity they show any individual. 'The dog will now need to spend up to 120 days in quarantine. 'It's unbelievable. 'No one truly knows where this animal has come from or its back story so every precaution has to be taken to protect the public. 'Vets will need to give it a full check-up with jabs and vaccinations to ensure it poses no risk before it can be allowed out of isolation. 'Asylum applications can take years so the pet may need months of further care in kennels until its owner is processed.' This country's open borders policy is so porous even household pets are arriving Richard Tice The dog is understood to have been taken to one of six Government-approved quarantine sites across the UK. Kent's only facility is The Animal Inn in Deal, five miles from Dover. Dogs were heard barking there yesterday but a worker did not think the cross-Channel canine was among them. Its arrival coincided with the PM's immigration White Paper to 'take back control' of UK borders. A Government spokesman said: 'The UK takes biosecurity very seriously. 'Where an animal comes from an unlisted country, it is placed in quarantine to prevent dangerous diseases like rabies coming into the country. 'We all want to see the end to dangerous boat crossings that undermine our border security and put lives at risk.'
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Small boat migrant's DOG looked after for four months costing YOU thousands in latest borders fiasco
TAXPAYERS are to fork out thousands of pounds to put up a DOG that crossed the Channel in a packed dinghy. The German Shepherd made the perilous trip with its illegal immigrant owner. The fiasco is believed to be the first time a canine has been picked up in this way. 3 Taxpayers are to fork out thousands of pounds to put up a DOG that crossed the Channel in a packed dinghy 3 The dog's owner is believed to be staying in a hotel for asylum seekers Credit: AFP 3 Kent's only quarantine facility, The Animal Inn in Deal, is five miles from Dover Credit: Gary Stone The German Shepherd was taken ashore to spend at least four months in quarantine at taxpayers' expense. Discussions were under way about adopting the hound — whose breed is easily trained — as an official Border Force dog. But there was also anger at what was seen as the latest border fiasco. Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice said: 'This country's open borders policy is so porous even household pets are arriving.' READ MORE UK NEWS The dog was among 1,183 human arrivals on 20 dinghies since Saturday last week. Thousands of pounds are now likely to be spent on the pet to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as rabies. Meanwhile, its owner is believed to be staying in a hotel for asylum seekers — also courtesy of the British taxpayer. Shadow Home Secretary Most read in The Sun 'Their pledge to smash the gangs lies in tatters. 'Since taking office, we have seen nearly 36,000 illegal arrivals and now even dogs are making the crossing. The Sun watches as hundreds of illegal migrants arrive at Dover 'The cost of quarantining this dog will run into thousands, all paid for by the British taxpayer. 'It is barking mad.' In what is believed to be a first for Border Force, officials discovered the German Shepherd last week near the end of its perilous 21-mile trip at Dover, Kent. A source said: 'Search and rescue teams are always prepared for the worst, often helping newborn babies, and elderly pensioners requiring wheelchairs. 'But they were astounded after finding a pet dog nestled among a group of migrants packed into an unsuitable inflatable in the Dover Strait. 'It was a first. 'Border Force officials couldn't believe their eyes but treated the animal with the same humanity they show any individual. 'The dog will now need to spend up to 120 days in quarantine. 'It's unbelievable. 'No one truly knows where this animal has come from or its back story so every precaution has to be taken to protect the public. 'Vets will need to give it a full check-up with jabs and vaccinations to ensure it poses no risk before it can be allowed out of isolation. 'Asylum applications can take years so the pet may need months of further care in kennels until its owner is processed.' This country's open borders policy is so porous even household pets are arriving Richard Tice The dog is understood to have been taken to one of six Government-approved quarantine sites across the UK. Kent's only facility is The Animal Inn in Deal, five miles from Dover. Dogs were heard barking there yesterday but a worker did not think the cross- Its arrival coincided with the PM's immigration White Paper to 'take back control' of UK borders. A Government spokesman said: 'The UK takes biosecurity very seriously. 'Where an animal comes from an unlisted country, it is placed in quarantine to prevent dangerous diseases like rabies coming into the country. 'We all want to see the end to
