Month: February 2011

LIAT CEO, Brian Challenger: “Today marks an important chapter in the growth of regional air transport in the Eastern Caribbean as we witness the official launch of the LIAT Air freighter cargo service. While the transport of various forms of cargo is in fact nothing new to LIAT, todays ceremony nevertheless signals an important milestone in the evolution of the companys air cargo business as we move towards the formal introduction of an aircraft dedicated exclusively to the movement of air cargo throughout our islands as well as into Guyana in South America. …

The push toward more energy-efficient buildings has come with a side effect: poor indoor air quality. The same things that are good for energy bills, such as insulation and the sealing of leaky buildings, also reduce the quality of air inside homes and offices. …

With signs of economic recovery peeking out, Los Angeles Flower District California Flower Mall wholesalers petal up for Valentine’s Day with cautious optimism. Early forecasts predict Americans are expected to spend more on their significant others this Valentine’s Day. Los Angeles based retail consulting firm IBIS World, predicts a rise in Valentine’s spending of nearly 6 percent to $18.6 billion. The strongest growth will be in Valentine flowers, forecast to grow 16.8 percent. …