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Month: July 2013

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Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell Eyes 10,000 New Jobs

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell says nearly 10,000 people could find employment in the country within the near future. Mitchell’s government has embarked on what he called a “major offensive” […]

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Antigua Begins 2013 Carnival

Above: Carnival in Antigua (Photo: GA) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua has begun its 2013 carnival, with the revelry starting on the streets of St John’s on Saturday. With Mas bands, pageant contenders and steel bands, the twin-island country’s […]

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Five Great Places to Eat in Nevis

Above: the menu at Yachtsman Grill NEVIS is one of the smaller islands in the Caribbean. But, just as it has a thriving beach bar scene, so, too does it have a terrific selection of restaurants. You can find it […]

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Anguilla's Zemi Beach Project Completes First Four Residential Homes

Above: a rendering of Zemi Beach By the Caribbean Journal staff The Zemi Beach luxury residential project in Anguilla has now completed construction on its first four residential homes. The beachfront project, which is slated to open in the middle […]


Is Business Confidence Up in Jamaica?

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Business confidence is rising in Jamaica. At least that’s the verdict from Jamaican Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips. The Minister, who was speaking at a Chamber of Commerce forum in Mandeville […]


Panama Falls to US in Gold Cup Final

Above: Landon Donovan with the MVP trophy By the Caribbean Journal staff The lone remaining Caribbean Basin challenger in the Gold Cup didn’t quite have what it took to defeat the United States in the Gold Cup Final. The US […]

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Cuba's Fidel Castro Meets With Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro

Above: the meeting between Castro and Maduro (Photo: GC) By the Caribbean Journal staff Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met with former Cuban leader Fidel Casro this weekend during Cuba’s ceremonies to mark the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the […]


Six Fun Things to Do in Grenada

It’s time to discover Grenada if you haven’t already. One of the pearls of the Eastern Caribbean, this island of 110,000 people has it all: beaches, history and the charm of the unexplored. Here’s a list of six fun things […]


Rum Journal: A "Beach Bum" Cocktail From Guatemala's Ron Botran

Yes, Guatemala is in the Caribbean. with a relatively tiny but robust Caribbean coastline located within the Biotopo Punta del Manabique preserve. And yes, Guatemala is one of the world’s Meccas for rum production, led by well-known producers like Zacapa […]

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Haiti Begins Carnival of Flowers

Above: the opening ceremonies on Friday By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has officially begun its second-ever Carnival of Flowers in Port-au-Prince. The carnival, which is being held from Sunday to Tuesday, seeks to highlight the country’s flora. The hibiscus, […]


Auberge Resorts Names General Manager for Anguilla's Malliouhana Hotel

Above: the Malliouhana Hotel & Spa By the Caribbean Journal staff Auberge Resorts has named John Vasatka the general manager of the Malliouhana Hotel & Spa in Anguilla. The company is planning to open the resort as early as 2014. […]


Kirani James Wins 400M in London

Above: Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Kirani James’ trip to London this week was much like his previous one: it ended with a victory. James returned to the stadium where he made history in the summer of 2012, […]


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