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These Caribbean Beach Bars Come With Their Own Hotels

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Some people book a hotel for the pool, others for the spa. But for a certain kind of traveler, it’s all about the bar — and not just any bar, but one that’s right on the sand, where the sound of the surf mixes with music and cocktails. These are the beach bars that became […]

Caribbean Eats: Trinidad's Best Roti?

PORT OF SPAIN — IT IS not a science, this. Searching for the best roti in a country like Trinidad and Tobago seems an ultimately futile quest; everyone has his or her preferred place, just as there are multitudes of “go-to” doubles stands and corn soup carts. So it took some digging, some clandestine chats […]

Rum Journal: A New Recipe From Barbados' Mount Gay Rum

MOUNT GAY’s new Black Barrel rum officially launched last year, and you can count Rum Journal as a fan (for more, see here). The rum is a new angle on the traditional quality for which Mount Gay is known, and it’s equally at home on the rocks or in a cocktail. It’s the latter that’s […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Morning in St Hilaire Point, Bequia

The latest Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jacques Thevenot, who sent in this snapshot from St Hilaire Point in Bequia, St Vincent and the Grenadines. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, and it could be the next […]


Rum Journal: A New Recipe From Barbados' Mount Gay Rum

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Data reveals that the Eastern Caribbean is increasingly struggling to compete with other emerging tourism destinations in the world. That was the finding of Virginia Paul, head of Trade Policy Unit/Officer in Charge of the Economic Affairs Division in the OECS Secretariat, who was speaking at […]

In Miami, A World of Caribbean Art

Above: the opening procession by Trinidadian performance artist Akuzuru (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — Caribbean art is on display in Miami, but it’s not what you may think. On Thursday, the Perez Art Museum Miami debuted its first major Caribbean exhibition, the Caribbean: Crossroads of the World, a look at regional art […]

OAS to Observe Antigua Elections

Above: the signing ceremony in Washington, DC (OAS Photo Maria Patricia Leiva) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of American States and the government of Antigua and Barbuda have signed an agreement on an electoral observation mission for the country’s upcoming national elections. The two sides signed an agreement this week on the privileges […]

Sandals Barbados Planning Reopening in January 2015

Above: the beach at Sandals Barbados By the Caribbean Journal staff Sandals Barbados is planning to reopen its doors on Jan. 28, 2015, the company announced. The property, which is located at the former Couples Barbados, is currently closed to undergo a “wide-ranging enhancement programme.” “The plans for Sandals Barbados are thrilling and our guests […]

Green Caribbean: Hatching Sea Turtles in Dominica in 8 Photos

“Hey! Could I get a hand here?” Caribbean Journal recently attended a green turtle hatching at the Rosalie Bay Resort in Dominica. Turtle nesting season in Dominica is April through October.

Dominican Republic President Appoints New Agriculture Minister

Above: the National Palace in Santo Domingo By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina has appointed agronomist Angel Estevez as the country’s new Minister of Agriculture, the National Palace announced on Thursday. Estevez replaces former Agriculture Minister Ramon Rodriguez, who had resigned the position. Medina also announced the appointment of Carlos Segura […]

Grenada, Netherlands Sign Agreements on Sustainable Development

Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada and the Netherlands have signed a pair of memoranda of understanding on sustainable development. The two agreements will see the provision of around $1.85 million USD to Grenada; the two countries will work together to attract an additional $1.85 million USD from Dutch private sector banks and […]

Four Seasons Coming to Eleuthera?

Above: Eleuthera By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is “well advanced” in negotiations to bring a Four Seasons resort to Exuma, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie. “We are well advanced in our negotiations with the Samiento and Four Seasons interests for a Four Seasons branded luxury resort also here in South Eleuthera,” Christie […]