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Rum Journal: A Taste of Abaka Bay, Haiti
Above: Abaka Bay in Haiti IT’S ONE of the secret paradises of the Caribbean: the island of Ile a Vache, Haiti. And the island’s leading boutique resort, Abaka Bay, has been kind enough to share a taste with us, offering the […]
Rum Journal: A Special Lemonade From Haiti’s Barbancourt
Barbancourt. Five Star. Or perhaps the Estate Reserve. The famous rhum of Haiti is a classic sipping rum, whether neat or on the rocks. But what you might not realize is that Haiti’s signature spirit is also right at home […]
Rum Journal: How to Make a Ti’ Punch, Haitian Style
Above: a nice place to enjoy a Ti Punch Kreyol (Photo courtesy of Rhum Barbancourt) THE TI’ PUNCH is one of the world’s classic cocktails — and a must for any serious rum aficionado. A delectable fusion of lime […]
Rum Journal: Haiti’s Rhum Barbancourt
Above: Barbancourt’s distillery This week’s Rum Journal takes a look at the best-known rum out of Haiti, which is, in fact, a rhum. In the world of cane spirits, the letter “h” says a lot — signifying the difference between […]
On the Ground: Journalism Ethics in Haiti
By Kathie Klarreich A few months into my Knight International Journalism Fellowship in Haiti, I was conducting a training session in a radio newsroom in the capital when a reporter danced through the open door. He proudly announced that he’d […]
Spirit Airlines Launches Haiti, Dominican Republic Flights From Miami
Spirit Airlines has launched its first-ever Caribbean flights from Miami International Airport. The low-cost carrier kicked off its new slots in Miami with a pair of new Caribbean routes: nonstop service to both Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Port-au-Prince in […]
Caribbean Task Force to Help Revive Tourism in Haiti
An International task force has been established to help respond to the immediate and long-term needs of tourism in Haiti. The Jamaica-based Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Center will be coordinating the task force, led by Jamaica Tourism Minister […]
American Airlines Adding Capacity on Puerto Rico, Haiti Flights
American Airlines is expanding its capacity with widebody aircraft on several popular Caribbean routes this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned. This summer, American will be operating select flights from Miami to San Juan on Boeing 777-200 aircraft, according to a […]
American Airlines Is Adding More Flights to Haiti
American Airlines is adding more flights to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier will be launching an expansion to Haiti beginning in April, increasing its scheduled service from Miami to the country’s capital to five daily flights. That […]
Delta Launches New New York-Haiti Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Delta Air Lines has launched a new route to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier has officially begun a new service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture […]
Haiti’s Must-Visit Jazz Festival
By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s become one of the Caribbean’s leading music festivals — and now the Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival is at it again. The week-long PAPJAZZ is back for its 13th annual edition this year, with events from […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Mountain Pass in Haiti
By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Joel Isaac, who sent in this sweeping shot of the cliffside Pilboro pass in Haiti. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it […]
Haiti Shaken by 5.9-Magnitude Earthquake
By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti was shaken by a 5.9-magnitude earthquake on Saturday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake, one of the strongest to hit around Haiti since the devastating 2010 quake, was centered about […]
Delta Launching New Nonstop Flights to Jamaica, Bahamas and Haiti
By the Caribbean Journal staff Delta Air Lines is planning a major Caribbean expansion out of New York City. The carrier has announced plans to launch new flights to Nassau, The Bahamas, Kingston, Jamaica and Port-au-Prince, Haiti this year. Delta […]
Spirit Launches New Nonstop Flights to Cap-Haitien, Haiti
By the Caribbean Journal staff Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has added another new route in the Caribbean to its quickly-growing regional portfolio. Spirit has officially launched new nonstop flights to Cap Haitien, Haiti out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The […]
Where to Stay for Haiti Carnival
By the Caribbean Journal staff Looking to experience one of the Caribbean’s most energetic carnival celebrations? Think about Haiti, where the country’s national carnival is returning to the capital, Port-au-Prince, from Feb. 11 to Feb. 13. This year’s celebration is […]
Winair’s New Haiti Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional Caribbean air carrier Winair has launched new service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The new service between St Maarten and Haiti is begin operated by Sunrise Airways on Airbus A320 aircraft. While Sunrise is operating the […]
Spirit Launching Nonstop Flights to Cap-Haitien, Haiti
By the Caribbean Journal staff Florida-based Spirit Airlines is expanding its footprint in the Caribbean with another new destination: Cap-Haitien, Haiti. The carrier has announced plans to launch new nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale and Cap-Haitien, Haiti beginning April 12, […]
Curaçao Welcomes New Flights from Haiti’s Sunrise Airways
By Alexander Britell CURACAO — One of the Caribbean’s most forward-thinking airports has debuted another new route. Curaçao’s Hato International Airport officially welcomed a new nonstop route from Port-au-Prince, Haiti to Curaçao on Tuesday, complete with a water cannon salute. […]
A New Boutique Hotel in Haiti
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s another new addition to Haiti’s fast-expanding tourism product. The modern-contemporary Basilic Bed and Breakfast boutique hotel is the latest new property to debut in Haiti, following an official opening announced by the country’s Ministry […]
Haiti-Based Sunrise Airways Expands Fleet
By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-growing Haiti-based airline Sunrise Airways has continued its fleet expansion with a new Boeing 737. The 168-seat aircraft is being acquired through a wet lease agreement with Czech Republic-based Travel Service. Sunrise will deploy the […]
Bahamasair Launches New Cap-Haitien Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Bahamian national carrier Bahamasair has officially launched its new weekly service between Nassau and the Haitian city of Cap-Haitien. The flights were inaugurated with a ceremony at Cap Haitien’s Hugo Chavez International Airport. Haiti Tourism […]
Sunrise Airways Launching Nonstop Miami-Haiti Flights
By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-growing Haiti-based airline Sunrise Airways is launching new nonstop flights between Miami and Port-au-Prince. Sunrise will also be launching service between Orlando and Port-au-Prince, with both routes beginning service on Oct. 17. Flights from Miami […]
Winair Launches Flights to Curacao, Haiti
St. Maarten-based regional carrier Winair has launched what is a major expansion for the company, with new jet flights serving the destinations of Haiti and Curacao. The service will be operated twice weekly on Winair’s new MD-83 jets on Tuesdays […]
Op-Ed: Haiti: A Black and White Revolution
Each year, as January 1st comes, Haitians not only celebrate a new year, but also their Independence Day. For some, the Haitian independence is just a foot note in history, culminating in a simple cliché: The first black republic in […]
This Caribbean Airline’s New Miami-Haiti Nonstop Flights
Dutch Caribbean-based carrier InselAir has unveiled a new flight schedule to Haiti for the winter tourist season. The company will be offering nonstop flights between Miami and Port-au-Prince four times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. The flights […]
Rethinking Disaster Aid in Haiti
It’s time for a new way to think about aid By Ilio Durandis CJ Contributor When disaster strikes all masks come off. Every little problem gets magnified 10 fold. This is exactly the situation in Haiti post-Hurricane Matthew. Immediately after […]
Hurricane Matthew Devastates Parts of Haiti, Heads Toward Bahamas
Hurricane Matthew devastated Haiti on Tuesday after making landfall in the southwest of the country, causing massive flooding and heavy rains, particularly in the southern city of Les Cayes. Matthew has already led to the deaths of at least 11 […]
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