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Month: May 2014

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Tobago's Magdalena Grand Resort Names New General Manager

Above: the Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort in Tobago By the Caribbean Journal staff The Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort in Tobago has named Bernard Sarme its new general manager, the property announced Wednesday. Sarme, a 40-year veteran […]

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John Kerry: Haiti "Taking Steps" to Hold Free, Fair Elections

Above: United States Secretary of State John Kerry (right) with Haiti President Michel Martelly earlier this year (Photo: OP Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti is “taking steps to hold free and fair parliamentary elections and to seat a […]

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Venezuela: United Nations Concerned Over Renewed Violence

By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations is expressing its concern over renewed violence in Venezuela, the world body said earlier this week. The UN’s Human Rights Office said it was concerned at the reported “excessive use” of force […]

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In Jamaica, Fighting Crime With an App

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff As Jamaica continues to work to tackle its severe crime problem, the country’s government is looking to a new tool: mobile phones. In the next few months, the government will be […]


Caribbean/Mexico Hotel Pipeline Rises to 26,795 Rooms: Report

Above: the Baha Mar project in New Providence By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean/Mexico hotel development pipeline is now up to 160 hotels totaling 26,795 rooms, according to a new report from hotel analytics firm STR. According to the […]


5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Causes Shaking in Panama, Costa Rica

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck early Wednesday morning off the coast of Panama, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred around […]

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Wyndham Names New VP, Managing Director for Latin America

Above: the Viva Wyndham Playa del Carmen in Mexico By the Caribbean Journal staff Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Paulo Pena as the company’s new vice president and managing director for Latin America. Pena will lead the […]


Was Columbus' Santa Maria Ship Found in the Caribbean Sea?

Above: the purported anchor of the Santa Maria at Haiti’s du Pantheon National Haitien (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff An underwater archaeologist believes he may have found the remains of one of Christopher Columbus’ ships. Archaeologist Barry Clifford […]


Montserrat Hosting Meeting of British, European Overseas Territories

Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff Montserrat is hosting a meeting this week of several political leaders from the British and European Overseas Territories. Montserrat Premier Reuben Meade is chairing the meeting, which will take place on Thursday and […]

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Antigua Readies For Security Exercises

Above: security officers in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda is readying for a major security exercise beginning on May 31, the government said Monday. The “Trade Winds” exercise, which will last through June 10. The country […]


Haiti Launches "Plan of Action" to Fight Extreme Poverty

Above: Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe (Photo: OPM Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe has launched a new measure aimed at fighting extreme poverty in the country, he announced on Tuesday. Lamothe, joined by Social […]


St Kitts Eyes "Dynamic" Foreign Policy

Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of St Kitts and Nevis’ federal Cabinet has approved a revised foreign policy proposed by Foreign Minister Patrice Nisbett, it announced this week. Nisbett’s proposal is for the […]


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