Search Result for: mulls
20 results found.
Cayman Islands Mulls Relaunching Global Citizen Program
The Cayman Islands’ Global Citizen Concierge Program, which allowed for remote work residency in the territory, could be coming back. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or […]
Saint Lucia Mulls Second Cruise Port
By the Caribbean Journal staff Saint Lucia is planning to build a second cruise port on the island, according to Prime Minister Allen Chastanet. The plan for the “southern” cruise port would be near the Hewanorra International Airport in Vieux […]
Dominican Republic Mulls New Cruise Port
By the Caribbean Journal staff Another new cruise port in the Dominican Republic? Dominican Republic tourism officials are mulling exactly that, according to a statement from the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. Officials this week broached the idea of establishing […]
Grenada Mulls Geothermal Energy
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Following moves by several nearby Caribbean islands, Grenada is exploring the potential of geothermal energy on the island. Last year, the government signed a “support partnership framework” with the government of […]
St Lucia Mulls Citizenship By Investment
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff Could St Lucia become the latest Eastern Caribbean country to establish a citizenship by investment programme? St Lucia Governor General Dame Pearlette Louisy said in her Throne Speech that the country’s Cabinet […]
St Maarten Mulls Membership in Caribbean Development Bank
Above: talks between St Maarten and CDB officials By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten is considering an application to become a member of the Caribbean Development Bank. A delegation led by CDB President Dr Warren Smith arrived in Philipsburg […]
Grenada Mulls 15-Year Development Plan
Above: Grenada (Caribbean Journal photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith MItchell has announced plans for a 15-year “National Development Plan.” The proposal was revealed following a visit to several cities in North Americ including New […]
Cayman Mulls Expansion of Sports, Culinary Tourism
Above: the CONCACAF U-15 championship in Cayman By the Caribbean Journal staff Sports tourism is an area “ripe for further expansion,” according to Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin. The Premier, who delivered his 2013 policy statement on Monday, said recent […]
Bahamasair Mulls “Adjustments” to Business Model as Struggles Continue
Above: a Bahamasair plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Bahamasair, the Bahamas’ national air carrier, is suffering from high labour costs, escalating fuel costs and a “commitment to unprofitable domestic routes,” according to Deputy Prime Minister and Works Minister Philip […]
Japan Mulls Increased Caribbean Aid
Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Japan’s government and its Japan International Cooperation Agency is reportedly considering increasing its foreign aid to the region. Japanese officials recently met with Caribbean fisheries ministers in St Lucia to discuss […]
St Kitts and Nevis Mulls Establishing Embassy in Cuba
Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis will consider the possibility of establishing an embassy in Cuba in 2014, according to Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas. Douglas revealed the plan during a courtesy call with Cuban […]
Jamaica Mulls Hosting Diamond League Track and Field Meet
Above: a Diamond League event in Birmingham (Photo: Samsung Diamond League) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has begun exploring the possibility of hosting a Diamond League Track and Field meet, according to Sports Minister Natalie Neita-Headley. The Jamaica Athletics […]
Guyana Mulls Relationship With George Washington University Hospital
Above: George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana is reportedly looking to establish a relationship with the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. The country is currently hosting a medical delegation from the […]
Belize Mulls Decriminalizing Marijuana
Above: Parliament in Belmopan By the Caribbean Journal staff Belize’s Ministry of National Security has appointed a committee to evaluate and make proposals for the decriminalization of small portions of marijuana. The move, which was announced this week, was driven […]
Montserrat Air Carrier Launches Nevis Flights, Mulls St Kitts Route
Above: Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Air carrier Fly Montserrat made its inaugural flight between Nevis and Montserrat Monday in what Montserrat’s tourist board hopes will increase travel between the islands. The daily flights will spend a […]
Bahamas to Focus on Urban Renewal Programme, Mulls National Lottery
Above: Perry Christie (centre) and other MPs head to Parliament ahead of the Budget Communication (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamian government is planning to revive the country’s Urban Renewal programme and is considering a national […]
St Lucia Mulls Tax Reform
Above: St Lucia Governor General Dame Pearlette Louisy (Photo: GIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government is committed to ensuring greater tax equitability, and a better forecast of incoming government revenue, according to Governor General Dame Pearlette Louisy. […]
Barbados Mulls Film Commission
By the Caribbean Journal staff Establishing a film commission could help Barbados evolve as a mecca for audiovisual production by attracting global film producers, according to Tourism Minister Richard Sealy. Sealy, who was speaking at the Caribbean Tales symposium, said […]
US Virgin Islands Mulls Post-HOVENSA Energy Options With Federal Officials
Above: the discussions in Washington (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff With the closure of the HOVENSA refinery in February, the US Virgin Islands lost its main source of gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and propane. The change led the […]
Barbados Mulls Agriculture Overhaul
By the Caribbean Journal staff An overhaul to Barbados’ agriculture sector is long overdue, according to prominent agriculturalist Dr Chelston Brathwaite. Brathwaite said Barbados is still operating a model inherited from the pre-independence period. “That model has run its course,” […]
SUBSCRIBE!
Sign up for Caribbean Journal's free newsletter for a daily dose of beaches, hotels, rum and the best Caribbean travel information on the net.
