One Caribbean Island, 11 Rum Distilleries

By: - October 30th, 2014
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Rhum St James

It’s home to what must be the only Museum of Rum in the Caribbean, a fascinating collection of old distillery equipment and some seriously old bottles. St James, one of the favorite rums of Ernest Hemingway, has an excellent tasting room/shop and even an onsite restaurant.


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LIAT to Operate Fewer Aircraft in 2015

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Jamaica Finance Minister Visits New York

Above: Jamaica Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips began a three-day visit to New York City on Wednesday. The visit will include a meeting with 50 of “the most prominent members of the New York financial community,” according to a government statement. The visit was […]

Carnival Cruise Lines CEO to Retire

Above: a LIAT plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional carrier LIAT will be a smaller airline in 2015. The company announced this week that, as part of its “fleet transition programme,” LIAT will be operating nine aircraft as opposed to 11 in 2014. “Like any responsible business we have to examine our cost base […]

This Caribbean Island Is Getting a New 400-Room Golf Resort and Casino

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