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Month: February 2012

News

Grenada Doing "Whatever Is Necessary" to Keep Airport Open in Taiwan Dispute

Above: downtown St Georges, Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Grenada “will do whatever is necessary” to ensure that Maurice Bishop International Airport remains open as the government of Taiwan seeks to collect on a […]

News

UN Security Council Delegation Arrives in Haiti for Talks with Martelly, Conille

Above: UN peacekeepers in Haiti (MINUSTAH Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Port-au-Prince today to begin a four-day visit to Haiti. The group met first Monday afternoon with Prime Minister Garry Conille. […]

News

St Lucia Prepares "Robust Plan" to Combat Black Sigatoka Disease

By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of St Lucia is preparing to unveil a “robust plan” to fight the Black Sigatoka disease, which has been ravaging the country’s agriculture sector, particularly the banana industry. The plan includes cabinet-approved aid […]

News

St Kitts Seeks Home for National Archives

Above: some contents of the National Archives (Photo: Erasmus Williams) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis is looking for a property to refurbish and then house the country’s National Archives, according to Chief Secretary Joseph Edmeade. The […]


The Future of British Virgin Islands Agriculture "Must Continue"

By the Caribbean Journal staff Despite challenges ahead, the future of agriculture in the British Virgin Islands “must continue,” Natural Resources Minister Dr Kedrick Pickering said at the opening of the territory’s Farmers’ Week. In order to develop, however, the […]


Jamaica Aims to Be Logistics Hub

Above: Investment Minister Anthony Hylton By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is looking to become a Caribbean logistics hub, according to Investment Minister Anthony Hylton. “There is tremendous benefit in Jamaica moving as quickly as possible to seize the opportunity […]

News

Russia, Barbados Talk Cultural Ties

Above: St Nicholas Abbey in Barbados (Photo: BT) By the Caribbean Journal staff Russian Ambassador to Barbados Nikolay Smirnov met recently with Barbados Culture Minister Stephen Lashley to discuss potential linkages between the two countries. The talks focused on several […]


Dominican Republic President to Open $100 Million Highway Project

Above: the new highway from Casabito to Jarabacoa (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez will open the new highway between the towns of Constanza and Jarabacoa on Tuesday, the culmination of a more than […]


UN: Give Emerging Economies Increased Role in Global Governance

Above: UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro (UN Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The international community should give emerging economies a greater role in global governance mechanisms, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro said today. “We need to ensure both […]

CJ Politics

Taiwan-Grenada Loan Dispute Threatens Payments to Airports Authority

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Grenadian Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation is working to find a solution to current financial issues at the Grenada Airports Authority relating to a lawsuit by the Taiwanese government. […]


Nevis Urges Farmers on Crop Schedule

Above: a produce market in Charlestown, Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis Agriculture Director Keithley Amory is urging local farmers to adhere to the department’s planting schedule to avoid a glut on the market and ensure year-round […]


OECS Endorses Common Tourism Policy

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The heads of government of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States endorsed a common tourism policy at the recent 54th Meeting of the OECS Authority. The policy will serve as a […]


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