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Sandals Sets December Reopening for 5 Jamaica Resorts – With Three More Back in 2026

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When Sandals reopens its all-inclusive resorts in Ocho Rios and Negril this December, it will mark more than a return to business — it will mark a symbolic renewal for Jamaica’s tourism industry after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. Sandals Resorts International confirmed that beginning December 6, 2025, guests will once again be welcomed at Sandals Dunn’s River, Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Ocho Rios, Sandals […]

Are Beaches Enough For a Competitive Caribbean Tourism Industry?

By the Caribbean Journal staff More and more, Caribbean travel stakeholders say they are mindful that travelers are looking for more than just “sun, sand and sea.” And it seems that’s borne out in the numbers, according to a study from travel research firm TCI Research. While the Caribbean brings in around 20 million international […]

Haiti to Hold Second Edition of "Carnival of Flowers" in Port-au-Prince

Above: last year’s Carnival of Flowers By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti will hold its “Carnival of Flowers” for the second time, according to the country’s Ministry of Culture. The country first held the carnival in July 2012. This year’s fete will take place from July 28 to July 30, under the theme of “Yon […]

Rum Journal: The Caribe Hilton Piña Colada

THE ORIGINS of the Piña Colada remain a topic of much debate within Puerto Rico. But one of the strongest claims (along with that of Barrachina in Old San Juan) is that of the Caribe Hilton, where, by many accounts, the cocktail was invented. It was at the Caribe in 1954 that bartender Ramon “Monchito” […]

Haiti to Hold Second Edition of "Carnival of Flowers" in Port-au-Prince

Above: the first Air Canada Rouge flight (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The first-ever Air Canada Rouge flight touched down at Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport on Monday. Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada’s new leisure carrier, is operating daily service to Kingston from Toronto from Monday to Friday. In November, Rouge will be […]

What Tourism Means to the Caribbean

 By Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace CJ Contributor In recent weeks, I have examined challenges facing the Caribbean tourism industry, and the solutions that are necessary to bring the sector forward — including one proposal — the creation of a “United States of the Caribbean.” But why tourism? It is often said that the Caribbean did not choose […]

San Juan's Courtyard By Marriott Isla Verde to Undergo $32 Million Renovation

Above: the Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde will undergo a $32 million renovation, the property announced Monday. The resort, which recently added a new oceanfront bar and lounge, will focus on “guestroom enhancements,” including upgraded bathrooms, living space and decor. The property […]

Anguilla, Caribbean Development Bank Hold Talks in Barbados

 Above: the talks in Barbados By the Caribbean Journal staff Anguilla and the Caribbean Development Bank recently held talks at the latter’s headquarters in Barbados. Anguilla Chief Minister Hubert Hughes made a courtesy call to CDB President Dr Warren Smith to hold talks on issues including Anguilla’s financial sector and the requirements for access to […]

Haiti to Receive $25 Million IDB Grant For Energy Sector Reform

Above: the Peligre hydro plant By the Caribbean Journal staff The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a $25 million grant for energy sector reform in Haiti. The donation will include $22 million from the IDB Grant Facility and $3 million from the Haiti Reconstruction Fund. The grant is one of three in a series of […]

Op-Ed: Davidson Toussaint on Why Tourism Is Not Unrealistic For Haiti

By Davidson Toussaint Op-Ed Contributor THIS WEEK I had the opportunity to read an article about the study of Haiti tourism done by the University of Michigan, but quickly I understood that it was just another American institution trying to minimize the effort of Haitian people to take the control of their economy. The saddest […]

Dominica to Host Next PetroCaribe Heads of State Summit

Above: Roseau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Dominica will be hosting the Ninth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the PetroCaribe alliance. The decision to convene the summit in Dominica was made at the conclusion of the Ninth PetroCaribbe summit in Managua this weekend. Dominica is one of […]

Guadeloupe's Gène Begins Tour de France

 Above: Yohann Gène By the Caribbean Journal staff Guadeloupe’s Yohann Gène is once again riding in the Tour de France this year, which began in Corsica on Saturday. The 32-year-old native of Point-a-Pitre was the first rider from Guadeloupe to compete in the Tour when he rode in the 2011 edition of the race, and […]