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These Caribbean Beach Bars Come With Their Own Hotels

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Some people book a hotel for the pool, others for the spa. But for a certain kind of traveler, it’s all about the bar — and not just any bar, but one that’s right on the sand, where the sound of the surf mixes with music and cocktails. These are the beach bars that became […]

Caribbean Tourism Chief Warns Region Against "Political Stupidity"

By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean Tourism Organization Chief Richard Skerritt has warned the Caribbean against “political stupidity,” what he called the greatest eminent danger to regional tourism. “Our tourism must be protected from the partisan tribalism that often divides us in these islands,” said Skerritt, who is also the Minister of Tourism in St […]

Jamaica to Hold Elections Dec. 29

Above: PM Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica will hold national elections Dec. 29, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced Sunday night at a rally for his ruling Jamaica Labour Party in Mandeville. “Now is decision time,” he said. “I have a feeling that our future is going […]

Chinese Government Could Build Grenada Track and Field Stadium

Above: Sports Minister Patrick Simmons and Ambassador Xu Jianguo The government of China has indicated an interest in building a new track and field stadium in Grenada, something hinted at by Chinese Ambassador Xu Jianguo during the recent signing of a cooperation agreement for Grenada’s cricket stadium. Xu said that a Chinese technical team would […]

Jamaica to Hold Elections Dec. 29

 By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbadians are being urged to pay attention to labour laws as Christmas approaches, according to Labour Officer Yvette Walcott-Dennis. “The Labour Department has recognised that the holiday season is not only about good cheer but also lots of hard work, longer opening hours and, ultimately, overtime,” she said. “Therefore, we […]

Ramotar Gives Inauguration Statement

By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyanese President Donald Ramotar gave his inauguration statement, congratulating the country on what he called “the latest renewal of our democracy.” Ramotar also expressed his gratitude to former President Bharrat Jagdeo, who finished his 12-year run in office after the vote. “These results reflect the democratic will of the people, […]

Jamaica Must Increase Investment in Technology, Skill Sectors: UWI's Clayton

 Above: UWI Professor Anthony Clayton By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica must increase investment in technology and highly-skilled areas to ensure the employability of the country’s future generations, according to University of the West Indies Professor Anthony Clayton. “To a very considerable extent, our future depends on our ability to generate the skills that the […]

St Kitts and Nevis' Douglas Moves for More Productive Public Servants

 Above: Charlestown, Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Denzil Douglas has issued a warning to the country’s public servants, urging them to be more productive and cherish their employment opportunities. “We still have a lot of complaints of absenteeism, lateness and of persons who are not producing to […]

Barbados Has Caribbean's Lowest Corruption: Transparency International

 By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados has the lowest perceived level of public-sector corruption in CARICOM, according to a report released by Transparency International. Barbados has a corruption perception score of 7.8, which is higher than the United States, and tied for 16th in the world. The Bahamas is second in the Caribbean, according to […]

Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Meets in Venezuela

By the Caribbean Journal staff The new 33-nation Community of Latin American and Caribbean States began its inaugural conference in Caracas today. A host of Caribbean leaders are attending the Latin American and Caribbean Summit on Integration and Development, including Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Jamaican Prime Minster Andrew Holness. The organization includes all […]

St Kitts and Nevis Government Working on Debt Restructuring Plan

 Above: Charlestown, Nevis (CJ Photo) The government of St Kitts and Nevis is in advanced discussions with the Caribbean Development Bank on a comprehensive debt restructuring exercise. The two sides are discussing a partial guarantee from the CDB that would be attached to new instruments issued by the government to participating creditors. “The partial guarantee […]

Should Spanish Language Instruction Be Compulsory in Jamaican Schools?

 By the Caribbean Journal staff Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica Celsa Nuno has issued an appeal for Jamaica’s Ministry of Education to make Spanish compulsory at all levels of the education system. Nuno, who is also the president of the Spanish-Jamaica Foundation, said the Spanish Embassy would spare no effort to support the ministry in the […]