News "We Want the World to See Haiti As a Success Story"
Above: an earthquake memorial in Haiti (Photo: OP Haiti) By Alexander Britell On Sunday, Haiti marked the fourth anniversary of the devastating 2010 earthquake that devastated the country, with solemn memorial services and deep reflection. Now, four years later, much […]
Vodka, Cayman Style
Above: Gun Bay Vodka By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Spirits Company has become well known for its featured offering, Seven Fathoms Rum. Now, it’s moving into an entirely different arena: vodka. The company has announced the launch of […]
News Puerto Rico: 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern Coast
Above: a graphic of the quake (United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s strongest earthquake in several years caused shaking in Puerto Rico and much of the northern Caribbean on Sunday evening, according to the United […]
Atlantis' George Markantonis Named Caribbean Hotelier of the Year
Above: George Markantonis (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MONTEGO BAY — George Markantonis has been named the Caribbean Hotelier of the Year, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association announced on Sunday evening. Markantonis, a native of Zimbabwe, is the president […]
Caribbean Travel Industry Gathers in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Above: the Montego Bay Convention Centre By Alexander Britell MONTEGO BAY — What’s ahead for Caribbean tourism in 2014? After a 2013 that saw increases in hotel occupancy and tourist arrival numbers, the Caribbean is now looking to keep up […]
News OAS: "Concrete Results" in Haiti
Above: OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza (OAS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Progress in Haiti since the devastating 2010 earthquake is “concrete” and “inspiring,” Organization of American States Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza said in a statement on […]
Bermuda to Use "Integrated Casino Resort" Model For Gaming
Above: Bermuda By the Caribbean Journal staff Casino gaming will be coming to Bermuda as announced late last year, the government said this week. The island’s government said it had decided to “proceed with the establishment of legalized casino gaming […]
Caribbean Style: Five Travel Musts in Montego Bay, Jamaica
By Myrtle Dwyer CJ Contributor Montego Bay — a Caribbean classic. The Jamaican tourism stronghold remains a major draw for travelers, with adventures to satisfy any area of travel desire. Here are five of my favourites. Spa Unwind Must You […]