CJ Invest
Login

Heavy Rains Lead to at Least 23 Deaths in Still-Vulnerable Port-Au-Prince

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - June 7, 2011

Earthquake destruction in Port-au-Prince (UNDP Photo)

Heavy rains in Haiti have led to the deaths of at least 23 people this week. The rain, which caused flashfloods and mudslides, followed 10 days of showers, and underscored the problems still facing Haiti’s earthquake-ravaged capital, Port-au-Prince. “The great vulnerability of both Port-au-Prince and the country as a whole is clearly evident in the aftermath of this most recent storm,” said Alice Jean-Baptiste, an emergency coordinator for ActionAid, an anti-poverty agency. [Miami Herald]

The Sexiest Beaches in the Caribbean to Visit Right Now

One is a beach with a nightclub-style pool right next door. Another is filled with beach bars — and even has its own au natural corner. Then there’s a beach that’s practically a nonstop party. There are so many things that […]

The Winners of the 2024 Caribbean Green Awards

With almost 20,000 votes, the winners of the Caribbean Green Awards 2024 Presented by E-Finity have been crowned. From state-of-the-art marine conservation projects to hotels that are redefining sustainability, the Green movement has never been stronger in the Caribbean. “This […]

Curacao’s Newest All-Inclusive Resort Reinvents the Beach Bungalow

beach bungalow on the sand with reflection of water

Hyatt’s Dreams brand first debuted on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao back in 2019, a transformation of what had been the Hilton Curacao. In many ways, Dreams’ debut helped change the game for the island, helping to kick off […]

The CHTA Is Looking for the Caribbean’s Next Tourism Leaders

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is looking for the next generation of hospitality and tourism leaders in the Caribbean. The CHTA has launched the next session of its Young Leaders Forum, chaired by Barbados hotelier and former CHTA President […]

Turks and Caicos Is Predicting Record-Breaking Arrivals

The Turks and Caicos Islands has been one of the most sought-after destinations in the hemisphere since the initial travel reopening during the pandemic — and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Turks and Caicos is predicting “record-breaking arrivals” through […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas

The historic charm of Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay. The always-bustling cocktail hours of Nippers on Great Guana. The rarefied homes of Baker’s Bay. Tranquil turtle cocktails at The Bluff House. The world-class golf at The Abaco Club on Winding Bay. […]

SUBSCRIBE!

Sign up for Caribbean Journal's free newsletter for a daily dose of beaches, hotels, rum and the best Caribbean travel information on the net.

No. Thank You