CJ Politics
Ruling Party Wins Aruba Election
Above: PM Mike Eman celebrates victory By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba Prime Minister Mike Eman’s ruling Aruban People’s Party claimed victory in the Dutch island’s elections on Friday. The AVP won 13 seats in the Estates of Aruba, with […]
Hiking the Trails of Dominica
Above: the Waitukubuli National Trail By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica has long been known as the Caribbean’s “Nature Island,” and it’s easy to see why. It is the most mountainous island in the region — but also one of […]
Grenada Planning to Purchase Majority Stake in GRENLEC Utility
Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government is planning to purchase a majority stake in the GRENLEC electric utility. The government said Friday it had advised Grenada Private Power of its intentions. Grenada Private Power had issued a […]
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"A New Haiti Emerges"
Above: Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe at the UN on Thursday (UN Photo/Sarah Fretwell) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has seen its share of significant setbacks since the 2010 earthquake, but a new country is starting to emerge, Haiti Prime […]
Barbados: "We Have to Strengthen Our Brand in Europe"
Above: Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados is looking to increase the number of tourism arrivals it receives from Europe, according to Tourism Minister Richard Sealy. The Minister, who met this week with Belgium’s Ambassador to Barbados, […]
Grenada Says Egyptian Billionaire Planning Major Hotel Investment
Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government said billionaire Egyptian investor Naguib Sawiris could build three five-star resorts on Grand Anse Beach. Sawiris, one of the most prominent businessmen in Egypt, built his fortune in the telecommunications industry. […]
7 Great Caribbean Restaurants in Miami
What’s the capital of the Caribbean? Is it Port of Spain? Is it Kingston? For many, the answer has long been Miami. Miami is a hub of Caribbean culture, thought and food, meaning you can find the world of the […]
Bahamas Eyes Private Management For Marsh Harbour Airport
Above: Abaco By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamian Ministry of Transport is pursuing the option of “private management” for the Marsh Harbour Airport in Abaco, according to the government. So far, three companies have responded to a Request For […]