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American Airlines Adds 8,000 Seats, 50 More Flights in the Caribbean

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American Airlines has added more than 8,000 seats and over 50 additional flights to the Eastern Caribbean since service resumed on Jan. 4, positioning the carrier as what it called the region’s largest source of incremental airlift following the FAA-mandated airspace closure this past weekend, a shutdown which expired early Sunday. The airline said it […]

In Trinidad and Tobago, a Spotlight on Caribbean Film

Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival set for 10th edition By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Film enthusiasts will gather in Trinidad and Tobago this September for the tenth annual Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival. This year’s TTFF will feature films from and about the region and its diaspora, while striving to facilitate the growth of Caribbean […]

A New Caribbean Diving Partnership

Buddy Dive expands to Dominica By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A major Caribbean dive shop is coming to Dominica. The Buddy Dive Resort in Bonaire has launched a partnership with the Fort Young Hotel in Dominica, bringing Bonaire’s famous dive experience to the Nature Island. Buddy Dive on Dominica has now set sail on its […]

How to Move to St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

It’s a dream for many — picking up and moving to the Caribbean. And every year, many people do just that. Of course, moving to any island has its own benefits and challenges — and we’re here to help. Our new How to Move series asks Caribbean experts some of the most important questions about moving […]

A New Caribbean Diving Partnership

 A first look at Seabourn Encore By the Caribbean Journal staff Seabourn has unveiled the first renderings of the suites on its newest luxury cruise ship, Seabourn Encore, which is slated to launch in late 2016. The new ship will include all-suite, all-veranda accommodations, with a total of 300 suites. The majority of the suites […]

A $200 Million Expansion Project at This Caribbean Port

 The port of Cartagena By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the region’s busiest ports is getting an upgrade. APM Terminals and Colombian-based port and terminal operating company, Compañia de Puertos Asociados S.A (Compas) have signed a joint venture agreement to jointly manage Compas’ existing multipurpose Cartagena Terminal on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. The joint venture […]

Jamaica’s Growth Outlook Is Improving

 Positive signs for Jamaican economy By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s economy is showing some positive signs, according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded a mission to the country. “A gradual economic recovery is underway.” said IMF Mission Chief Uma Ramakrishnan, who led an IMF delegation in Jamaica from Aug. 12-21. “ The […]

Transforming Caribbean Futures

 Innovation and the Caribbean future By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor With the search and surge of silicon beaches and start-ups across small island states of the Caribbean, the imperative for innovation is prominently featured in regional and national visions for economic development and inclusive growth in Caribbean futures. High-tech incubation, renewable energy acceleration, logistic export […]

Another Way to Taste Turks and Caicos

 Fifth edition of Caribbean Food and Wine Festival coming in November By Dana Niland CJ Contributor This November, internationally acclaimed chefs and winemakers will travel to Turks & Caicos for the fifth annual Caribbean Food & Wine Festival, where they will work alongside the island’s local culinary talent to create an authentic and innovative celebration […]

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt Wins Gold at World Championships in Beijing

 Another gold for Bolt By the Caribbean Journal staff It was the thinnest of margins. And that made the victory even sweeter. The Jamaican superstar sprinter took home the gold medal at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing on Sunday, besting Americans Justin Gatlin and Trayvon Bromell with a time of 9.79, a margin of just […]

Danny Heads to Caribbean, Weakens to Tropical Depression

 Storm downgraded By the Caribbean Journal staff The storm known as Danny was set to make landfall in the Caribbean early Monday, after being downgraded first from a Hurricane, then to a Tropical Storm and finally, early Monday, to a Tropical Depression. The center of the storm was expected to pass through the southern Leeward Islands […]

Jamaica and the World

 Jamaica’s diplomatic future By David P Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Now that Jamaica has benefitted from a Presidential visit by the United States’ Barack Obama, what is next for the country? And what should be next for Jamaica’s relationship with the rest of the world? Domestically, Jamaica must continue to make civic progress; the reduction of […]