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Year: 2016

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Secret Harbour, St Thomas

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Tracy K., who sent in this shot of Secret Harbour on St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Did you take a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com […]

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Why Jamaica Can Regain Its Place As the Powerhouse of the Caribbean

A turning point By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor As was expected, 2015 was a turning point for the economy and the fiscal accounts. In 2015 the Jamaican economy started to see the benefits of the economic reform programme (ERP) and […]

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4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Dominican Republic

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake caused weak to light shaking in the Dominican Republic on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at around 11:25 AM local time, struck at a depth of 12 kilometres. Its epicentre […]

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Aruba’s Blue Residences Completes Final Tower

The Blue Residences condominium resort project has completed construction on the last of its three towers. The project now features 124 multi-bedroom units, along with a second infinity pool. The third tower, called Turquoise Tower, joins the existing Indigo and […]


This Cruise Line Just Made Its First-Ever Call to Belize

A new port By Dana Niland CJ Contributor MSC Cruises has made its inaugural call to Belize. After departing its home port in Falmouth Jamaica this week and making its way through Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico, MSC Divina […]


The Caribbean Community’s 2016 Plan

Crime, strategy and the Caribbean Court of Jusice Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow has assumed the chairmanship of CARICOM, succeeding Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart. The six-month chairmanship began Jan. 1. “Our resolution is to continue to strengthen our integration […]

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An Affordable Caribbean Private Island

A great value private island in the Bahamas By Dana Niland CJ Contributor tt’s called Bonefish Cay, and this tropical paradise has a story: it’s the most affordable private island in the Bahamas. That’s because it works out to about […]


Carnival Looks to Marriott for Hotel Operations Hire

Miami-based Carnival Cruise Line has named Richard Morse its senior vice president of hotel operations. Morse had previously spent 38 years at Marriott International, most recently serving as general manager of the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at the […]


What Hyatt’s Newest Hire Means for the Caribbean

Hyatt has named a new vice president of global brands. The company has announced the appointment of Philippe Roux-Dessarps to the role, in which he will oversee the Park Hyatt brand. “Philippe is a respected leader with a proven track […]

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Six Reasons Why You Should Visit Montserrat

A unique island in the Caribbean By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Before I visited, I knew only two things about Montserrat. One: It was the home of Arrow, of “Hot, Hot, Hot” fame.  And two: It had been devastated […]


Caribbean Home: A $17.5 Million Villa in Anguilla

Your own private Anguilla escape By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Set upon its very own natural, private beaches is the luxury villa called “Le Bleu.” The property’s beautifully landscaped 2.5 acres afford it a resort setting on Anguilla’s Little Harbor. […]



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