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Hyatt Pushes Back Reopening of Seven Jamaica All-Inclusive Resorts as Delays Continue Into 2027

Hyatt’s return to Jamaica just moved again. The company is pushing back the reopening of several major all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay and Rose Hall to the first quarter of 2027, following continued recovery work after Hurricane Melissa. It’s the latest adjustment in a timeline that has already been extended, and it affects one of […]

UK to Provide Humanitarian Support For St Vincent, St Lucia

Above: St Vincent (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Kingdom will be providing around $370,370 USD in emergency support for humanitarian efforts in St Vincent and the Grenadines and St Lucia, according to the British High Commission Bridgetown. The suport will include essential drugs and medical supplies, along with water and sanitation […]

The Caribbean's Most Romantic All-Inclusive Resorts - 2014

A quiet beach, two glasses of champagne, a setting Caribbean sun. Sound enticing? With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not plan a romantic Caribbean getaway where you don’t have to think about anything at all? We thought we’d kick off 2014 with a list of the most romantic all-inclusive properties in the Caribbean, […]

Deals of the Week: From Boutique Anguilla to a Villa in St Barth

Our new Deals of the Week feature will bring you our favourite Caribbean travel deals and special packages, from free nights to all-encompassing luxury offers. Here’s the first edition. Boutique travel in Anguilla The Anacaona Boutique Hotel on Anguilla’s West End is offering a special “Winter Thaw in Sunny Anguilla,” meaning travelers can book six […]

The Caribbean's Most Romantic All-Inclusive Resorts - 2014

The LIAT Chairman on what’s in store for 2014 By Jean Holder Op-Ed Contributor I AM more of an optimist than a prophet, otherwise I could not do what I do every day. I have an abiding faith in the resilience of the tourism industry and why this is so I have dealt with at […]

St Vincent and the Grenadines Completes Construction of New Airport Terminal

Above: the new airport terminal (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Vincent and the Grenadines has completed construction on the terminal building for the Argyle International Airport, which is projected to open at the end of this year. The project was built at a cost of $28 million, according to Prime Minister Dr […]

Was Last Week's Christmas Storm As Serious As Hurricane Tomas?

Above: Hurricane Tomas in 2011 Was last weeks devastating trough system in the Eastern Caribbean cause more devastation than Hurricane Tomas? For now, the trough system, which caused serious damage in St Lucia, St Vincent and Dominica, is being considered by some to be at least on par with the 2010 hurricane, and possibly worse. […]

Haiti to Receive $40.5 Million Grant For Caracol Industrial Park

Above: the Caracol Industrial Park in Haiti (IDB Photo/Patricio Zambrano-Barragán) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti will soon receive a $40.5 million grant to help expand the country’s Caracol Industrial Park, following approval by the Inter-American Development Bank. The IDB said the resources would help the government’s efforts “to attract more job-generating investments in an […]

Haiti, Dominican Republic to Hold Talks in Ouanaminthe Next Week

Above: the National Palace in the Dominican Republic By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s government has appointed a commission to participate in talks with Haiti next week, it announced Thursday. The talks were agreed upon at a meeting in Caracas in November. They will focus on the controversial citizenship ruling by the Dominican […]

Guyana Approves Financial Support For St Lucia, St Vincent, Dominica

Above: Guyana President Donald Ramotar By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana’s Cabinet has approved financial support for the Eastern Caribbean islands impacted by last week’s serious storm. Guyana has approved $100,000 USD for both St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines, along with $75,000 for Dominica, according to Dr Roger Luncheon, head of the […]

Bahamas Plays Supporting Role in "The Wolf of Wall Street"

Above: the One & Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island By the Caribbean Journal staff Parts of director Martin Scorsese’s new film, “The World of Wall Street,” were filmed and set in the Bahamas. The film, which follows the rise and fall of former Wall Street money manager Jordan Belfort, shot several scenes in Nassau. […]

Expansion Planned at Mount Nevis Hotel

Above: the Mount Nevis hotel By the Caribbean Journal staff The owners of the Mount Nevis resort are planning a major expansion, according to Nevis Premier Vance Amory. The family-owned property currently has a total of 32 rooms. “I am assured by the owners of the Mount Nevis properties that they will have ground breaking […]

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