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Harmony of the Seas Has New Thrills, a Brazilian Steakhouse, and a Bar Called “Pesky Parrot”

 lime and coconut bar on harmony of the seas

Royal Caribbean has unveiled the newly Amplified Harmony of the Seas, a ship reimagined for summer 2026 with bold new dining, nightlife, and family attractions. The 1,188-foot Oasis-class vessel, already one of the world’s largest cruise ships, is set to debut its upgrades in Barcelona next May before homeporting in Port Canaveral later in the […]

Puerto Rico Breaks Ground on "Sciences Boulevard" Project

Above: a graphic of the planned Sciences Boulevard and City of Sciences project (Photo: OG Puerto Rico) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sciences Boulevard project began construction on Saturday in Puerto Rico. The project, which includes $16 million in public investment, aims to improve traffic conditions and access on Puerto Rico’s PR-21 road, which […]

At Haiti's National Museum, Finding a Bond With Louisiana

Above: United States Ambassador to Haiti Pamela White at the new exhibit By the Caribbean Journal staff A new exhibition at Haiti’s Musée du Panthéon National Haïtien (MUPANAH) explores the relationship between the US state of Louisiana and Haiti. The exhibit, “The Ties That Bind” will be open to the public through June 6. It […]

Another New Hotel Debuts in Haiti

Above: the lobby of the new Monte Cristo Hotel and Suites (photos: MT Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff A new boutique hotel has opened its doors in Haiti. The Monte Cristo Hotel and Suites, which is located on the road to Tabarre, is the latest in a string of either new construction or newly […]

At Haiti's National Museum, Finding a Bond With Louisiana

Above: Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow By the Caribbean Journal staff Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow visited Washington this week and met with officials at the Inter-American Development Bank. Barrow held talks with IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno to discuss “Belize’s relationship with the bank and priority areas of collaboration,” according to a statement from […]

What Would Be the Cost of Not Having CARICOM in the Caribbean?

By the Caribbean Journal staff How much does regional integration mean to the Caribbean? It might be time to explore the opportunity costs of not having the Caribbean Community in place, according to Ewout Sandker, head of cooperation at the delegation of the European Union to Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and the Dutch Caribbean. […]

Spain, St Lucia to Deepen Ties

 Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff Spain has appointed Jose Maria Fernandez Lopex de Turiso as its new Ambassador to St Lucia. The Ambassador, who presented his letters of credence at Government House on Thursday, said he would work to deepen relations between the two countries. “Saint Lucia will find in Spain a […]

Bahamas Planning to Introduce 7.5 Percent Value Added Tax in 2015

 Above: Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is planning to introduce a new 7.5 percent value added tax, the government announced this week. The tax will be a single VAT rate across the board, although that is lower than an initially proposed 15 percent tax. The country’s Ministry of […]

VIDEO: Nevis Gets "Happy"

 Above: the Nevis “Happy” video By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Nevis has gotten in on the continued momentum of Pharrell Williams’ famous “Happy” video. Regional telecom giant Digicel’s local office in St Kitts and Nevis has released a video highlighting the island and set to Williams’ now-famous track from the soundtrack to […]

The 10 Best Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts For Food - 2014

 Some all-inclusive resorts are true destinations for food. And it’s now quite easy to find high-level gourmet food at an increasing number of Caribbean all-inclusives. But some are true standouts — with fine dining, famous chefs, a blend of cuisines and, in many cases, a new emphasis on local sourcing. These are our favorite all-inclusives […]

Bimini Tourism Grows 93 Percent

Above: Bimini (Caribbean Journal photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Bimini saw a substantial increase in tourism in 2013, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie. The island located about 50 miles off the coast of Florida received 104,347 tourists in 2013, a 93 percent increase over the number of tourist arrivals in 2012, when 54,036 […]

Jamaica Finance Minister Peter Phillips to Visit United States, Europe

 Above: Jamaica Finance Minister Peter Phillips (left) and Bank of Jamaica Governor Brian Wynter (right) will both be on the trip By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips will be heading to Europe and the United States next month for a series of meetings with financial institutions. Jamaica’s Cabinet has approved […]