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Royal Caribbean Kicks Off Construction on New LNG-Powered Ship 

Royal Caribbean has launched construction on its newest ship, the first Oasis-class vessel to be powered by liquefied natural gas.  The new Utopia of the Seas, which began construction this month in Saint-Nazaire, France, is slated for completion in the […]

Princess Cruises to Build Two LNG-Powered Cruise Ships

By the Caribbean Journal staff Princess Cruises is getting greener. Princess Cruises has signed an agreement to build two new ships, both of which will be powered primarily by liquefied natural gas, the company said this week. Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri […]

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s Caribbean Hotel Moving Forward

Leonardo DiCaprio’s highly-anticipated Caribbean hotel project is moving forward. Blackadore Caye, set on a private island off the coast of Belize, will aim to set a new standard for green hospitality and local ecosystem restoration. For the last six months, […]

China-Funded Carib Housing Project Moves Forward in Dominica

Above: the Carib territory in Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica is moving forward with a housing project in the Carib Territory, the government announced. The project has completed 10 of 40 planned homes in the Kalinago […]

Premier: Nevis Moving Forward on Geothermal Project

Above: Nevis Peak (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis’ government says it is moving ahead with the planned geothermal project on Nevis Peak, Premier Joseph Parry said in his New Year’s address. The project, first launched by West […]

OAS Calls Confirmation of Lamothe “A Step Forward” for Haiti’s Stability

Above: OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza By the Caribbean Journal staff The confirmation of Haiti Foreign Minister Laurent Lamothe as the country’s next Prime Minister represented a “step forward for the political process and the stability of Haiti,” according […]

Op-Ed: Kingston, Washington and the Way Forward for Jamaica

By David P Rowe Op-Ed Contributor The first priority for Jamaica’s Portia Simpson-Miller administration should be to consolidate and improve its bilateral relationship with the United States. It should be made clear at the highest levels that Jamaica intends to […]

The Power of the Caribbean Diaspora

Above: Executive Producer Dr Keith Nurse By the Caribbean Journal staff “Forward Home,” a documentary which takes a look at the way the Caribbean diaspora travels, and its significant economic impact on the region, has been released on DVD following […]

Bahamas Looks to Solar Power

Above: Solar panels in Andros, Bahamas The Bahamas is starting a large-scale initiative to install solar water heaters across the country, as part of the country’s National Energy Policy. The turn to solar power is part of an effort to […]

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Rum Journal: Karl Malone’s New Rum From the Dominican Republic

It began with cigars.  NBA Hall of Fame Karl Malone’s love affair with the Dominican Republic kicked off when he crafted his own line of cigars with one of the country’s most prominent cigarmarkers: La Aurora, whose operations in Santiago […]

Tim Duncan, Son of St Croix, Wins Fifth NBA Championship

Above: Tim Duncan By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s not even really a question anymore — Tim Duncan is the greatest power forward of all time — and the best Caribbean NBA player ever. It took him an extra year, […]

French Guiana’s Livio Jean-Charles Taken By Spurs in NBA Draft

Above: Livio Jean-Charles By the Caribbean Journal staff The first round of this year’s NBA draft was not without a player from the wider Caribbean region. Livio Jean-Charles, a 6’9” power forward from French Guiana, was taken by the San […]

Tim Duncan, St Croix Native, Makes Final Push For Fifth Championship Ring

Above: Tim Duncan and his four championship banners By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — For a while on Tuesday night, it seemed that Tim Duncan would finally win his fifth NBA championship. But a miraculous Ray Allen three pointer […]

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San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Cruise Port Is Getting a Makeover

It’s one of the busiest ports in the Caribbean: the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where cruise passengers flock for the city’s mix of historic charm, towering colonial forts and vibrant culture.  Following a major new investment, a new […]

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Cayman Airways Just Launched Nonstop Flights to Barbados 

Cayman Airways has launched service to its newest destination: the island of Barbados, with weekly scheduled service now directly linking the Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman with the Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados.   The inaugural service is […]

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Grenada to Host Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference 

Grenada will play host to the return of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Development conference next spring.  The Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will be held from April 22-24, 2024 in Grenada, the first time the conference will have […]

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Fortress’ $425 Million Hotel Rebuild in St Thomas

The iconic Frenchman’s Reef resort complex in the U.S. Virgin Islands was built in 1973 and was a beloved Caribbean resort before it was shuttered in 2017 due to the massive devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria. This story […]

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Christie’s International Real Estate Expands to Aruba 

Christie’s International Real Estate has expanded to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, […]

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The 25 Most Romantic Resorts in the Caribbean

There are necessary ingredients to the perfect romantic retreat: a degree of privacy, a hint of seclusion, the right amounts of design and service. But these are not always sufficient. The most romantic getaways in the Caribbean have an extra […]

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Kingston, Jamaica and Nassau, The Bahamas Are Buzzing

A pair of Caribbean cities are seeing sizzling growth this summer even in an increasingly competitive market, according to a new report from analytics firm Forward Keys.  Kingston, Jamaica and Nassau, The Bahamas are way ahead of where they were […]

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Hyatt Is Opening Two New All-Inclusive Resorts in Cancun 

Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection is the fastest-growing all-inclusive portfolio in the Caribbean right now, and now it is is adding another 1,000 rooms to its collection in Cancun. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate will be opening two […]

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What’s Next for Nevis Tourism in 2023?

Tiny Nevis has long been beloved by Caribbean aficionados, drawn to the island for its historic charm, beautiful natural environment and enviable collection of boutique hotels and inns. As the island’s tourism sector emerges from the pandemic, Caribbean Journal caught […]

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There’s a New Baseball Stadium in The Bahamas 

Miami Marlins star Jazz Chisholm just might be the most famous baseball player ever from The Bahamas.  But the reality is that Chisholm is part of a growing wave of high-level baseball talent coming from The Bahamas, a growing baseball […]

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The Bahamas Has a New Superyacht Marina

The highly-anticipated new subperyacht marina on The Bahamas’ Paradise Island is here.  The new Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina held its grand opening this week, following a dramatic redesign and transformation of the deepwater marina.  The project is developed by Sterling […]

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Caribbean Set for Surge in Travel From Canada

Canada’s government just lifted all of its border and travel health measures, a move that will likely lead to a surge in tourism to the Caribbean this winter.  And Sunwing, the country’s largest travel company, says it’s seeing a “strong […]

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Corcoran Expands to Turks and Caicos 

Corcoran Group has added another new office in the Caribbean, this time in Turks and Caicos.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and […]

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More Details Revealed on InterContinental Grenada Project

IHG Hotels and Resorts has revealed more details on the new InterContinental Grenada Resort project, which just broke ground.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to […]

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Grenada’s Spicemas Carnival Is Coming Back 

Another top Caribbean carnival is making its long-awaited return.  Grenada’s Spicemas is back this summer, with the festivities launching on Aug. 8 and 9.  “We are thrilled by the return of Spicemas this summer. It is undoubtedly a highlight of […]

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