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Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026 Set for Antigua and Barbuda in May

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The Caribbean’s largest travel trade conference is returning to Antigua and Barbuda next year, with registration now open for Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026, scheduled for May 12–15. Presented by the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association, Caribbean Travel Marketplace is the region’s largest tourism trade forum and a year-round business platform that brings together hospitality and […]

US Virgin Islands and HOVENSA Reach Interim Agreement

Above: the HOVENSA refinery By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands and HOVENSA have reached an agreement in principle regarding the process for the sale of the refinery, Government House announced this weekend. The deal, which was announced by USVI Governor John de Jongh, covers the sale process and HOVENSA’s operations during […]

Grenada Prime Minister Vows Budget Before April 30 Deadline

Above: St George’s Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government will deliver its budget in the next two to three weeks ahead of the April 30 deadline, according to Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell. The Prime Minister recently led a consultation last week involving Members of Parliament, financial officials and Cabinet Secretary […]

Earthquake Off Coast of Venezuela Lightly Shakes Trinidad

Above: a map of the quake (Graphic: USGS) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.0-magnitude earthquake off the northern coast of Venezuela on Sunday morning caused light shaking in Trinidad, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred about 29 kilometres north-northeast of Gueiria in Venezuela, and about 70 kilometres west-north-west of Port […]


Grenada Prime Minister Vows Budget Before April 30 Deadline

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government is working to deliver 351 homes built by China to the public, according to Housing Minister Delma Thomas. The houses were handed over to the government last year, but could not be handed out because they were not fitted with sewage amenities and electricity. […]

Haiti: IDB Approves $4 Million in Loans for Garment Company Expansion

Above: Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff South Korean firm Willbes Co, Ltd will be expanding its facility in Haiti’s Port-au-Prince with up to $4 million in loans approved by the Inter-American Development Bank. The facility at the Parc Industriel Metropolitain in Haiti’s capital could lead to jobs and training for 918 […]

Trinidad Moves to Restore Power After Nationwide Blackout

Above: Trinidad PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar at the Phoenix Park plant on Friday (Photo: OPM Trinidad) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago suffered a nationwide blackout on Friday morning following a malfunction at the Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited, the government said Friday. It was caused as a result of an emergency shutdown system […]

Tourism Minister: Barbados "Prides Itself" on Safety, Security

Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados “prides itself” on safety and security, Tourism Minister Richard Sealy said this week, in the wake of the shooting attack on two tourists on March 17. United Kingdom natives Philip and Ann Prior received gunshot wounds while sightseeing in Barbados’ capital, Bridgetown. Two arrests have […]

Haiti and Cote d'Ivoire Sign Pair of Cooperation Agreements

Above: Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and Cote d’Ivoire Prime Minister Daniel Kablan Duncan (Photo: OPM Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti and Cote d’Ivoire have signed a pair of cooperation agreements, according to the office of Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe, who visited the African country this week. The agreements include a cooperation […]

Jamaican House of Representatives Passes Lottery Scam Bill

Above: Parliament in Jamaica By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s House of Representatives has passed a bill to prosecute individuals involved in the widespread lottery scam targeting elderly residents of the United States. The vote now paves the way for the bill to be signed into law by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. Among the […]

The Caribbean's Top 10 Hotel Bars - 2013

Above: Yara Bar at the Amanyara Turks and Caicos (Photo: Aman Resorts) WE KNOW the Caribbean has the world’s best beach bars, but it’s also home to some exceptional hotel bars — some are well-known, and others are well-kept secrets. Some are on the water themselves, while others are wood-paneled hideaways. While we wish we […]

Antigua National Security Minister Calls for Regional Coast Guard, Police

Above: Antigua National Security Minister Dr Errol Cort (Photo: ABG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Should the Eastern Caribbean have its own regional coast guard and police force? That’s the proposal being put forth by Antigua and Barbuda National Security Minister Dr Errol Cort, who made the call during a meeting of the Regional Security […]

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