Dominican Republic’s Danilo Medina Meets With President of IDB

By: - August 10th, 2014

Above: the talks at the National Palace in Santo Domingo (Photo: DICOM)

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina met last week with Luis Alberto Moreno, president of the Inter-American Development Bank, in Santo Domingo.

The meeting addressed some of the IDB’s ongoing projects in the Dominican REpublic, some of which have already been approved and some of which are at the stage for later signature, according to Moreno.

The talks covered issues including energy and road safety, addressed in part by Jean Todt, president of the International Automobile Federation, who joined Moreno at the visit to the National Palace.

The IDB president said it was the bank’s intention to accompany the government as it set out to address the challenges that exist in the Dominican Republic, particularly in the energy sector, according to a statement from Medina’s office.

Dominican Republic

New Governor-General For Antigua

Above: Antigua’s Parliament (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda will soon have a new Governor-General. Current Governor-General Dame Louise Lake-Tack will demit office on Aug. 13, as agreed upon with the country’s new government. Lake-Tack, who served in the role since her appointment in 2007, was the country’s first female Governor […]

Dominican Republic

Is This the Caribbean's Best Guacamole?

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor ISLA MUJERES — I’m in love with guacamole. Not just any old guacamole (I’m not that type of girl). I’m talking about the fresh, creamy deliciousness that is the green apple guacamole at Mango Café. Our affair started innocently enough, with a chance meeting at a neighborhood joint, in […]

Dominican Republic

Rum Journal: A Frozen Mojito From Anguilla's CuisinArt Resort

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Hooray, it’s National Rum Month! And to celebrate, we’re sharing the recipes for some rummy Caribbean refreshers. First up, this minty mouthful from Anguilla’s CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa (where the mint comes fresh from their hydroponic farm). Cheers! CuisinArt’s Fresh Frozen Mojito Ingredients 2 oz. white rum 1/2 oz fresh lime […]


For Cayman Islands, a Big Boost in Tourism Arrivals

Above: the Cayman Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands is reporting a significant increase in tourism numbers. The British Overseas Territory received 210,491 tourist stopover arrivals in the first half of 2014, a 9.4 percent improvement over the first six months of 2013, according to Caribbean Tourism Organization data. The territory reported […]

Dominican Republic Lightly Shaken By 4.5-Magnitude Earthquake

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic was shaken Saturday morning by a 4.5-magnitude earthquake, according to data from the United States Geological survey. The epicentre of the quake was about 3 kilometres south-southeast of Licey al Medio, and about 118 kilometres north-northwest […]

St Lucia to Require Immigration Cards For Yachters

Above: the Cayman Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands is reporting a significant increase in tourism numbers. The British Overseas Territory received 210,491 tourist stopover arrivals in the first half of 2014, a 9.4 percent improvement over the first six months of 2013, according to Caribbean Tourism Organization data. The territory reported […]

Blue Diamond Acquires St Lucia's Smuggler's Cove Resort

Above: the Smuggler’s Cove Resort and Spa in St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff Blue Diamond Resorts has acquired the Smuggler’s Cove Resort & Spa in St Lucia, the Canada-based company announced this week. The all-inclusive beachfront resort is the latest Caribbean property for Blue Diamond, whose portfolio includes the Royalton, Memories and Grand […]