Month: January 2013

Dominica’s Carissa Etienne Sworn in as New PAHO Director
Above: Carissa Etienne By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica native Dr Carissa Etienne has been sworn in as the new director of the Pan American Health Organization, following a ceremony in Washington Thursday. She succeeds outgoing PAHO Director Dr Mirta …
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Hyatt “Continuing to Pursue” Claims Over Curacao Resort
Above: the property in Curacao By Alexander Britell Hyatt is continuing its legal actions over the property it managed in Curacao, the company told Caribbean Journal in a statement. Hyatt had managed the Hyatt Regency Curacao Golf Resort, Spa and …
Haiti Holds Talks on Food Vouchers
Above: Haiti First Lady Sophia Martelly By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti First Lady Sophia Martelly led a meeting this week to discuss the United States Agency for International Development’s food voucher progarmme in the country. The programme, which was …
Haiti Begins Recruiting Students for Hotel School in Les Cayes
Above: the hotel school in Les Cayes (Photo: MT Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has begun the admission process for the new Hotel and Tourism Training Institute in Les Cayes, according to the departmental directorate of tourism in …
Jamaica Tops Western Hemisphere for Press Freedom: Report
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has the highest ranking for press freedom in the Western Hemisphere, according to the 2013 World Press Freedom Index from Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The country was ranked 13th overall …
OAS Looking Forward to “Timely” Legislative, Local Elections in Haiti
Above: OAS SG Jose Miguel Insulza (OAS Photo/Patricia Leiva) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of American States says it is looking forward “to the holding of timely legislative and local elections in Haiti,” according to a statement issued …
St Kitts and Nevis Foreign Minister Sam Condor Resigns
Above: Sam Condor at the UK Caribbean Forum in Grenada last year (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell St Kitts and Nevis Foreign Minister Sam Condor has tendered his resignation. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the …
Curacao’s Santa Barbara Resort, Formerly Hyatt, Officially Launches
Above: the former Hyatt resort in Curacao By the Caribbean Journal staff The former Hyatt Regency Curacao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina has officially launched as the Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, the property announced in a release Wednesday. …
Jamaica Appoints New Contractor General
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica Governor General Sir Patrick Allen has appointed Dirk Harrison as the country’s new Contractor General, King’s House announced in a statement. Harrison’s appointment will be effective March 1. He currently …
Patterson: “Decisive Steps Urgently Required to Rescue CARICOM”
Above: former Jamaica PM PJ Patterson (UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras) By the Caribbean Journal staff As the voices who question CARICOM’s relevance become “increasingly strident and vociferous,” action needs to be taken to prevent a “coma” for the regional integration system, …
CHTA Says Activity Increased at 2013 Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Above: the Grotto Pool at the Atlantis resort By the Caribbean Journal staff This year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace showed increased activity and interest, according to the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association. This year’s event, held at the Atlantis resort in …
IMF: Tourism Uptick, New Construction to Lead St Kitts and Nevis Recovery
Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The International Monetary Fund lowered its growth estimate for St Kitts and Nevis in 2012 from -0.7 percent to -0.9 percent, but an economic recovery is reportedly on the way …
IFC to Help Provide Disaster Insurance for Micro-Entrepreneurs in Haiti
Above: flooding after Sandy (UN Photo/Logan Abassi) By the Caribbean Journal staff The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, is partnering with donors on a programme to help provide disaster insurance for micro-entrepreneurs in Haiti. The …
Barbados Calls Elections for Feb. 21
Above: Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has officially “rung the bell,” calling new national elections for Feb. 21. Freundel Stuart, the leader of the ruling Democratic Labour Party, is seeking …
Grenada’s Agriculture Sector Gets a Boost From China
Above: Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas tries out one of the new tractors (Photo: OPM Grenada) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s agriculture sector received a boost Tuesday thanks to the contribution of $555,555 in agricultural equipment from China. …
Misick Extradition Request Formally Lodged with Brazilian Government
Above: Former Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick By Alexander Britell The formal request to extradite former Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick to the TCI was lodged with the Brazilian government on Tuesday, according to a statement issued on …