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Guyana President Irfaan Ali to Keynote Caribbean Tourism Conference in Georgetown

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Guyana President Irfaan Ali will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference, which is heading to Georgetown in October. The regional tourism conference will be held from Oct. 5-9 under the theme “Tourism Futures: Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive.” It will be the first time Guyana has hosted […]

Jamaica to Drill for Oil, Gas in 2013, Considering Nuclear in Future

Above: Minister Philip Paulwell By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Energy Ministry is moving forward with plans to drill for gas and oil in its offshore waters next year, according to Minister Philip Paulwell. The country has already drilled 11 wells, 10 of which have shown oil, Paulwell said, although not in commercial quantities. “We […]

Mexico's Felipe Calderon, in Barbados, Forges Closer Ties With Caribbean

Above: Mexico President Felipe Calderon and Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell BRIDGETOWN — Mexico is “a proudly Caribbean country,” even if it is not a formal part of CARICOM, President Felipe Calderon said Monday as he sought to forge closer ties with his country’s neighbours along the Caribbean Sea. Calderon […]

Grenada's Government Holds Rally After PM Survives No-Confidence Vote

Above: the rally in Grenada (Photo: OPM) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s ruling NDC government held a rally Sunday after Prime Minister Tillman Thomas’ survival of a no-confidence motion brought by the opposition NNP last week. The rally, which police said was attended by 2,000 people, was headed by Thomas. “Many of you were […]

Mexico's Felipe Calderon, in Barbados, Forges Closer Ties With Caribbean

 By Carlos Cabrera Op-Ed Contributor When asked about Hyatt’s strategy to enhance its distribution during the company’s Q1 earnings call in May, Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, specified that expanding the Hyatt Resort presence was one of three key areas in the future growth strategy of the global company. When looking […]

Cayman Seeks Cuban Refugees After Escape from Detention Centre

Above: the boat that landed in Cayman Brac April 18 (Photo: GIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff Cayman Islands law enforcement and immigration officers are looking for two Cuban refugees who escaped from the territory’s Immigration Detention Centre Saturday night. Four Cubans escaped from the centre, while two were recaptured, according to the government on […]

Forbes: Jamaica, Women and ICT

 By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor ICT for Women & Girls – Why? World Telecommunication and Information Society Day was May 17. This year’s theme focused on Achieving Equality in ICT for Women and Girls. The State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining in Jamaica, Mr Julian Robinson, was honest when […]

Bahamas Completes Senate Appointments

 Above: Prime Minister Perry Christie By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamian cabinet has made its final three appointments to round out the country’s new Senate. Former Senate President Sharon Wilson, former diplomat Joseph Curry and attorney Cheryl Bazard have all been named senators under Article 39(4) of the Constitution. The three new senators will […]

Panama Launching New Solar Project

 Above: Hector Aparicio By the Caribbean Journal staff Panama’s government is launching a new solar panel project that could help provide power for 600 families in the Rodeo Viejo de Sona district in the Veraguas province. The project, which is being conducted by the President of Panama’s National Assembly, Hector Aparicio, aims to provide electricity […]

Haiti's First Free Secondary School to Expand, With Hollywood Support

Above: the Academy for Peace and Justice By the Caribbean Journal staff Construction at Haiti’s first free secondary school is now slated to begin, thanks to an $800,000 grant from Artists for Haiti. The organization, which was founded by actor Ben Stiller and art dealer David Zwirner, has given the grant to Artists for Peace […]

Mexico and CARICOM Sign Agreement on Haiti's Reconstruction

Above: Mexico and CARICOM begin talks in Barbados Monday (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell BRIDGETOWN — Haiti’s reconstruction efforts will receive support following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Mexico and the Caribbean Community. Mexico signed the MoU with CARICOM’s Foreign Ministers Sunday, ahead of Monday’s second CARICOM-Mexico Summit in Bridgetown. “We know […]

Haiti's Martelly Calls for Unity as Country Celebrates Flag Day

Above: a celebration in Arcahaie (Photos: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly urged citizens Friday on the necessity of living united, with a “sincere” collaboration that goes beyond individual differences. Martelly’s call came in Arcahaie as Haiti celebrated Flag Day, the celebration of the creation of the country’s flag. The President […]