Verandah Resort and Spa — Antigua
It’s not often you find a large Caribbean resort that’s green, but the Verandah accomplishes just that. The Green Globe certified property has state-of-the-art water and energy management (and a carbon offset programme) and an emphasis on sustainability (from using local produce to emphasizing community engagement.
Above: a rendering of the quake (USGS) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 3.7-magnitude earthquake caused light shaking in western Puerto Rico on Wednesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred around 9:49 PM, struck about 25 kilometres west of Puerto Real and about 147 kilometres west-southwest of San Juan. […]
Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica’s plan to ramp up coffee production with a new processing plant is moving forward, according to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. Around 25 acres of coffee have already been established in the country, with more than 10,000 coffee seedlings prepared for distribution, he said this week. […]
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The China Harbour Engineering Company is planning to establish offices in Jamaica as a regional hub for its operations, according to Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. The state-owned company is carrying out a range of projects across the Caribbean region. It is a subsidiary of […]
