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Frontier Airlines Is Launching New Philadelphia–Dominican Republic Flights

 Dominican Republic Marriott Santiago

Frontier Airlines is adding another option for travelers out of Philadelphia International Airport, with new nonstop service to one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Dominican Republic. The carrier will begin operating flights between Philadelphia and Santiago de los Caballeros on Dec. 18, 2025. Service will run twice weekly, giving travelers in the Mid-Atlantic direct […]

New $20 Million Hospital Project Planned For Montego Bay, Jamaica

Above: Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller at the launch ceremony (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A new $20 million general hospital is planned for Montego Bay, Jamaica. The project, which is being developed by the Spain-based Hospiten Group, would include 16 rooms, 28 beds and aims to service both locals and visitors […]

Caribbean Design: Steve Fox on Outdoor Living in the Caribbean

By Steve Fox CJ Contributor ONE OF the first questions we ask a new client when embarking on the design process is: do you want to use air conditioning in your new home? For some, there’s no debate; the house will be a sealed box, and the temperature must be controlled at all times. However, […]

IMF: Dominican Republic Economy to Grow 4.5 Percent in 2014

Above: the Dominican Republic (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s economy is projected to grow by 4.5 percent in 2014, according to a projection from the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded a visit to the country. That projection comes after an estimated 4 percent GDP growth in 2013, according to […]

Caribbean Design: Steve Fox on Outdoor Living in the Caribbean

Above: Antigua Sailing Week By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican music star Shaggy will headline a concert during Antigua Sailing Week, organizers announced. Shaggy will be joined by Antigua native Tian Winter at the show, which will be sponsored by Antigua’s English Harbour Rum. Shaggy is a Grammy Award winner and four-time Grammy nominee. “We […]

Colombia: OAS to Observe Upcoming Presidential Elections

Above: Colombia By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of American States will be sending an observer mission to monitor the upcoming Presidential elections in Colombia, the regional body announced. The vote will be held on May 25. Organization of American States Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza has named former Costa Rican President Jose Maria […]

Trinidad: Natural Gas, Oil Production Drive Energy Sector Growth

 Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago’s energy sector grew by 2.4 percent in the last quarter of 2013, according to data from the Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs. That number was in line with a recent estimate by the country’s Central Bank, which similarly pegged the […]

How Big Is the Caribbean Economy?

Above: Port of Spain, Trinidad (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff How big is the Caribbean economy? Last month, we took a look at the population of the Caribbean, examining the region through several different geographic definitions. Now that we’ve established the different ways the Caribbean is defined geographically, we thought we’d take a […]

Who's Leading the Caribbean in Hotel Construction

 Above: construction at the Baha Mar in New Providence (Baha Mar photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas currently leads the Caribbean in the number of hotel rooms under construction, according to a new report from hotel analytics firm STR. According to STR data through February, there were 2,706 rooms under construction in the […]

St Martin Courts Puerto Rican Visitors

 Above: St Martin By the Caribbean Journal staff St Martin is looking to drive tourism growth by tapping into the nearby Puerto Rican market, according to the French territory’s Tourist Office. In a release, the Saint Martin Tourist Office said it had spent three “intense years” visiting the Puerto Rican market, stressing the “importance of […]

CARICOM Planning to "Engage" Caribbean Business Leaders

Above: St Vincent (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM Heads of Government are planning a new push to engage with the Caribbean’s business leaders, the bloc said in a statement following their meeting in St Vincent last week. The move was announced by CARICOM Chairman and St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister […]

Grenada, IMF Reach $21.9M Agreement

Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Grenada and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement, the IMF announced. The economic programme will be supported by a three-year, $21.9 million extended credit facility, according to the IMF. “The main objectives of the program are to restore fiscal and debt sustainability, […]