Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.7-magnitude earthquake caused weak to light shaking across parts of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Thursday afternoon, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which struck at around 4:56 PM local time, […]
Above: the Citadelle Laferriere near Milot By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has announced plans to construct a multimillion-dollar “Craft Village” in Milot the north of the country. Milot is the town located near Haiti’s world famous National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near the city of Cap-Haitien. The plan, which was announced […]
Above: the soon-to-be Zoetry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun By the Caribbean Journal staff US-based AMResorts is adding a pair of new hotels in the Caribbean region. The company will be taking over sales, marketing and brand management to the Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres in Cancun, which will be rebranded as the Zoetry Villa Rolandi […]