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Month: November 2014

News

Does Marriott Have More Plans in Haiti?

Above: a rendering of the planned Marriott in Haiti By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott has a new hotel on the way in Haiti — its first-ever property in the country slated to open in Port-au-Prince in February. But does […]

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Strong Summer Boosts Tourism to United States Virgin Islands

Above: St John (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A strong summer season boosted tourism numbers for the United States Virgin Islands, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. After a sluggish winter tourist season, the US territory […]

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Barbados Looks to "Recapture" Canadian Tourism Market

Above: Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados is looking to take back the Canadian tourism market, according to Prime Minister Freundel Stuart. The Prime Minister was speaking during a reception for Canadians at Ilaro Court, his residence, […]

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Grand Velas Riviera Maya Names New Director of Sales

Above: the Grand Velas Riviera Maya By the Caribbean Journal staff The Grand Velas Riviera Maya has named a new director of sales. The resort announced this week that it had named Georgina Godoy to the position, effective immediately. Godoy […]


Medical Tourism in the Caribbean

By Paul Hay CJ Contributor The fifth “Global Ministerial Summit” was held in Washington, DC on Sept. 21. Ministers of health, tourism and economic development, trade commissioners, and health attachés from 25 nations gathered to discuss medical tourism challenges and […]


The New Caribbean in Condado

Above: The Condado neighbourhood of Puerto Rico (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell SAN JUAN — I didn’t plan on being here, with the Buddha and the duck croquetas. I’m having dinner joined by a small Buddha statue, eating duck croquettes […]

Reader Photos

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Morning in Cartagena, Colombia

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Chris Roberts, who sent in this snapshot of morning in the Caribbean city of Cartagena, Colombia. Did you take a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW […]


At One Tortola Coffee Shop, The Old Is New Again

Above: the entrance to Island Roots (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ROAD TOWN — The Virgin Gorda ferry was leaving soon, which meant about 15 minutes to spare on the narrow back streets of Road Town. So it […]


Dominican Republic to Receive $250M Loan to Boost Productivity

Above: the Dominican Republic (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic will be receiving a $250 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank to boost productivity and improve the country’s business climate. The loan will target the […]

News

Cayman Islands Tourism Sector Continues Strong Year

Above: the Tamarind Bay condos on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands is continuing a very strong year for tourism. The British Overseas Territory received 293,652 tourist arrivals in the first nine months […]


Marc Anthony Wins Latin Grammy for Best Salsa Album

Above: Marc Anthony By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the brightest stars in Caribbean music took home the Latin Grammy on Thursday. Marc Anthony, who is of Puerto Rican heritage, won the Latin Grammy award for the Best Salsa […]


The Caribbean's Largest Greenhouse

Above: the new greenhouse at the St Kitts Eco-Park By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis has officially opened what is believed to be the largest greenhouse in the Caribbean. The 24-metre-tall, 14,000-square-foot greenhouse is part of the […]


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