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Antigua Launches Solar Project at Shirley Heights Lookout

Above: the solar panel project By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s government has launched a solar panel project at the Nelsons Dockyard Shirley Heights Lookout in Antigua. The six-kilowatt photovoltaic power system is the product of a partnership […]

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Caribbean Cigar: The Cohiba 1966 Limited Edition 2011

By Federico Broedner CJ Contributor Welcome to Caribbean Cigar, a new CJ feature dedicated to the world of fine cigars. 1966 was the year Cohiba debuted as a commercial brand. This limited edition, the Cohiba 1966, was created as an […]

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UNICEF Launches $11.5 Million Appeal for Children in Haiti

Above: a girl walks through flooded streets in Cap-Haitien during Hurricane Sandy in Haiti (UN Photo/Logan Abassi) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations Children’s Fund is launching an appeal for $11.5 million in Haiti as part of a […]

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Martelly: Haiti Has "Strong Assets Just Waiting to be Uncovered"

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly (centre) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has “strong potential just waiting to be uncovered,” in areas like agriculture, tourism and construction, President Michel Martelly told attendees this weekend at the CELAC-EU Summit in Chile. […]


France Names New Prefect of Guadeloupe

Above: Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Marcelle Pierrot has been appointed the new Prefect of Guadeloupe, according to a communique from the French Cabinet. Pierrot was formerly the Prefect of the department of Vosges […]


In Jamaica, Tourism Hopes for a Rastafarian Village

Above: Jamaica Tourism Minister Wykeham McNeill (right) on a tour of the village (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Rastafarian Indigenous Village in Jamaica’s Portobello could bring “tremendous benefits to Jamaica,” according to Tourism Minister Dr Wykeham McNeill. […]

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European Union Ambassador to Visit Montserrat for Budget Talks

Above: Little Bay in Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff European Union Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Mikael Barfod will visit Montserrat on Tuesday to be part of budget discussions with the UK’s Department for International Development. In […]


Haiti's Lamothe Congratulates Czech Republic's Zeman on Victory

Above: Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe (Photo: OPM Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe is extending “warm congratulations” to newly-elected Czech Republic President Milos Zeman. Zeman, who served as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic from […]


Bahamas' One & Only Ocean Club Names New General Manager

Above: the One & Only Ocean Club By the Caribbean Journal staff The One & Only Ocean Club resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas has named John Conway as general manager. Conway was formerly senior vice president and general […]

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Haiti's President, in Santiago, Vows Commitment to Regional Integration

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly (Photo: OP Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly continued his visit to Chile this week vowing Haiti’s commitment to regional integration. The Haitian leader is in Santiago this week for the […]


Trinidad and Tobago Leads Caribbean in Exports of Goods to EU

Above: Port of Spain By the Caribbean Journal staff The European Union imports more goods from Trinidad and Tobago than any other country in the Caribbean, according to data released by the EU. The numbers were released to coincide with […]


CARICOM Heads to Santiago

Above: Santiago, Chile By the Caribbean Journal staff A CARICOM delegation including Heads of Government, foreign ministers and CARICOM Secretary General Irwin LaRocque will be on hand in Santiago this weekend for the second CELAC Summit. The meetings, which will […]


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