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Cancun Is Getting a New Adults-Only, All-Inclusive Oceanfront Resort

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The Mexican Caribbean’s hottest destination is about to welcome a brand-new kind of adults-only all-inclusive resort. Next month, Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort and Spa will officially open in the heart of Cancun’s Hotel Zone, just eight miles from the airport. For travelers seeking the combination of oceanfront indulgence and easy access, this new Hyatt property […]

Secrets Aura Cozumel Opens in Mexico

Above: the Secrets Aura Cozumel By the Caribbean Journal staff The Secrets Aura Cozumel has opened its doors in Mexico, according to AMResorts, which provides brand management services for Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Sunscape Resorts and Secrets. It is AMResorts’ first entry into the Cozumel market and a major new addition to the country’s […]

Juliana O'Connor-Connolly Named New Premier of Cayman Islands

Above: The Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly By Alexander Britell Juliana O’Connor-Connolly has been named the new Premier of the Cayman Islands, according to a statement from Governor Duncan Taylor. Taylor said a majority of the elected members of the United Democratic Party supported her appointment, after lawmakers passed a no-confidence motion against former Premier McKeeva […]

Haiti Jumps 18 Spots to 39th in FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

Above: Haiti’s Grenadiers in action against Dartmouth earlier this year By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Grenadiers surged 18 spots in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, overtaking Jamaica as the top-ranked Caribbean side. Haiti is now ranked 39th in the world, ahead of Turkey and just behind Serbia. Jamaica fell six spots to 56th on […]


Juliana O'Connor-Connolly Named New Premier of Cayman Islands

Above: The Hyatt in Aruba By the Caribbean Journal staff The Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Casino & Spa will open its new Mexicado eatery as part of a series of ongoing renovations, the company announced. Mexicado, billed as Aruba’s first authentic Mexican restaurant, is part of the property’s ongoing multi-million renovations. Hyatt is also unveiling […]

Cayman Lawmakers Pass No-Confidence Motion Against Government

Above: the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Lawmakers in the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly voted 11-3 to pass a motion of no-confidence against the ruling United Democratic Party government of embattled Premier McKeeva Bush. Bush abstained from the vote. It’s not yet clear what the impact of the motion […]

Antigua PM: "The Future of the Caribbean Depends on How Haiti Will Play Its Role"

Above: Antigua PM Baldwin Spencer and Haiti Foreign Minister Pierre Richard Casimir (OP Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Dr Spencer’s visit to Haiti began with the signing of a series of Memoranda of Understanding on areas including tourism and education. The trip was the first to Haiti for […]

Rum Journal: At New York's Cienfuegos, the Spirit of Cuba

Above: Cienfuegos in New York City Cienfuegos, Cuba was once dubbed the “pearl of the south.” The Cuban port town was a centre for sugar cane and tobacco production — and a haven for rum, particularly in the early 19th century. But for the last few years, in a town whose namesake cocktail is made […]

Antigua's $253 Million Pearns Point Project to Begin Construction in 2013

Above: Pearns Point By the Caribbean Journal staff The Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority and Antigua’s Cabinet have approved a development at Pearns Point that will include a five-star boutique hotel, condominium units, a spa, health club and casino,the government announced. The Pearns Point Residences will be opened in three phases of 21, 22 and […]

Opposition One Bermuda Alliance Wins Election in Bermuda

Above: Craig Canonnier By the Caribbean Journal staff Bermuda’s One Bermuda Alliance has returned to power following a victory in Bermuda’s election, continuing a strong regional trend in favour of opposition parties. The OBA, led by Craig Cannonier, won 19 of 36 seats in the island’s House of Assembly, ousting the Progressive Labour Party after […]

Jamaica Looks to Singapore, Dubai as Models for Global Logistics Hub

Above: Jamaica Chamber of Commerce President Francis Kennedy and Jamaica Industry Minister Anthony Hylton (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has big expectations for its plan to develop Kingston into a global logistics hub, according to Industry Minister Anthony Hylton. The development of the hub, which is projected to cost between $8 billion […]

The Caribbean's Best Beach Bar 2012 - Martinique's Le Petibonum

Above: Le Petibonum in Martinique (All photos by CJ) THERE ARE more amazing beach bars in the Caribbean than CJ can count. But with our inaugural Best Caribbean Beach Bar award for 2012, we wanted to highlight something different — a classic beachfront bar (having a floor made of sand is a major requirement) that […]