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Year: 2014

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Guyana Sees Jump in Serious Crimes

Above: Guyana By the Caribbean Journal staff There was a 7 percent increase in serious crimes in Guyana in 2013 compared to 2012, according to data released by the government this week. In the Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 period, […]

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Nevis Premier Heads to New York For Alexander Hamilton Celebration

Above: the Alexander Hamilton house in Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis Premier Vance Amory is heading to New York this week to take part in the annual celebration of the birthday of American Founding Father Alexander […]

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Cuba, Florida Keys Lightly Shaken By 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake

Above: a graphic of the quake (United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 5.1-magnitude earthquake caused weak-to-light shaking in Cuba and the Florida Keys on Thursday afternoon, according to a report from the United States Geological Survey. […]

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The Cool List: The Caribbean's Coolest Hotels For 2014

There’s a chill in the air across the Caribbean. Sure, it could be from a polar vortex, but it might just be coming from the sheer number of artful, luxurious and alluring hotel and resort properties in the region. We’re […]


Dominican Republic Receives $30 Million Loan For Small Business Development

Above: Santo Domingo By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic will be receiving a $30 million loan from the Inter-American Development bank to boost productivity in the micro, small and medium-sized business sector. The project will provide access for […]


Suriname Approves Donation For St Lucia

Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Suriname has approved the donation of around $185,185 USD to help St Lucia with relief efforts following last month’s devastating trough system. The donation, announced in a diplomatic note […]

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Red Stripe, Jamaica Sign Agreement on Cassava Project

Above: Red Stripe By the Caribbean Journal staff Brewing company Red Stripe and Jamaica’s Ministry of Agriculture have officially signed a lease agreement that will pave the way for a project that will eventually replace some barley used in beer […]


St Kitts and Nevis Approves Formation of Reparations Committee

Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of St Kitts and Nevis has approved the formation of a committee on seeking reparations for slavery, the country announced Wednesday. The committee follows a growing movement in […]


Aruba Marriott Resort Debuts New $1.5 Million Ballroom

Above: the Aruba Marriott By the Caribbean Journal staff The Aruba Marriott Resort has completed a $1.5 million renovation of its 8,435-square-foot Grand Ballroom. The renovation included new woodwork, carpeting, wallpaper, millwork, lighting and banquet tables, among other changes. Above: […]

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Baha Mar to Set Up Hong Kong Office to Court Tourists From Asia

Above: the Baha Mar By the Caribbean Journal staff The Baha Mar project in the Bahamas is being built in partnership with China. That’s led many to speculate whether the resort can court long sought-after tourists from the Far East. […]


Michael Misick Formally Charged With Conspiracy to Bribe

Above: Supreme Court in Grand Turk By the Caribbean Journal staff Former Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Michael Misick was formally charged with conspiracy to bribe on Tuesday following his arrival in Grand Turk. Misick, who was extradited from Brazil, […]


Rum Journal: The World's Most Cosmopolitan Rum

Above: Rum Samaroli Panama 1999 Some of the best Caribbean rum comes from … Scotland? It does indeed, thanks to the efforts of Samaroli, the semi-secret rum producer that has been quietly making a push to expand its presence in […]


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