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Hilton Honors Is Getting a Major Overhaul for 2026

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Hilton is reshaping its Hilton Honors loyalty program for 2026, making it significantly easier for travelers to earn status — and adding an all-new top tier designed for the brand’s most dedicated guests. The changes arrive as Hilton continues to grow across the Caribbean, where the company now has more than 20 properties open or […]

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 comply with its treaty obligations. A treaty is not only a law but is also […]

Jamaican Government "Committed" to Policy of Low Interest Rates, Low Inflation

Above: the Bank of Jamaica By the Caribbean Journal staff There will be no return to a Jamaica of high interest rates, according to Industry Minister Anthony Hylton. The Jamaican government is committed to low inflation and low interest rates, the Minister said, responding to a concern by Omar Azan, a past president of the […]

St Vincent to Hold Women's Congress

By the Caribbean Journal staff A major congress in St Vincent and the Grenadines will look at the role of women in the country’s national development and how to provide for their voices to be heard. “Women Rising, Crisis and Response: Women as Agents of Change,” will look at the concerns of rural women, the […]


Jamaican Government "Committed" to Policy of Low Interest Rates, Low Inflation

Above: Industry Minister Anthony Hylton By the Caribbean Journal staff Manufacturing is a “major area of growth potential” for Jamaica, and it will regain its status as a critical driver of growth, according to Industry Minister Anthony Hylton. Manufacturing is a “key part of industry to attract investments, earn foreign exchange and generate employment,” said […]

Montserrat Probes Police Misconduct

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Royal Montserrat Police Service has been undertaking an internal investigation into alleged police misconduct by two officers in December, the government announced. Officers George Leonard and George Farrell were arrested Dec. 17, leading to the suspension of one officer and compulsory leave for another. The charges have led Governor […]

CARICOM, UK to Meet in Grenada

Above: St Kitts and Nevis Foreign Minister Sam Condor and British Foreign Secretary William Hague (Photos: CUOPM/FCO) By the Caribbean Journal staff Foreign Ministers from CARICOM will host United Kingdom Foreign Secretary William Hague and a number of business leaders at a meeting in Grenada beginning Friday. St Kitts and Nevis Foreign Minister Sam Condor […]

Guyanese Cricket Looks to Regroup

Above: Guyana’s national stadium (Photo: GINA) By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyanese Sports Minister Dr Frank Anthony is leading the effort to resolve the cricketing issue in the country, looking to bring in all stakeholders to help with the newly-formed Interim Management Committee and to address criticisms surrounding its formation. The IMC, which replaced the […]

Taiwan's President Gets Support in St Kitts

Above: Ma Ying-jeou By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas was reportedly the first world leader to congratulate Taiwanese President Dr Ma Ying-jeou on his re-election. It came as little surprise, as the two countries have forged a strong bond in recent years, working together on a number […]

Joint IMF-EU Mission in Antigua

By the Caribbean Journal staff A joint delegation from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund is in Antigua examining its public sector financial management needs. In December, the EU approved a grant of just under $4 million which aimed to strengthen Antigua’s revenue administration and public financial management. That grant is the subject […]

How the Press (and Politicians) Embraced Social Media in Jamaica's Election

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor The 2011 general election in Jamaica saw the use of traditional and social media in ways never before experienced on that island. This was the first such election in that country since the coming of age of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, three of the most popular social networks.  In […]

Cayman Tech District Plan Moves Forward

Above: Cayman Enterprise City By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands’ cabinet has approved an order naming Cayman Enterprise City Ltd as the developer of the islands’ first special economic zone, meaning CEC can now take advantage of developer benefits in the special economic zone law. Cayman Enterprise City is a large-scale project that […]