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Marriott Just Opened Its First Moxy in the Caribbean — A 122-Room, High-Energy Hotel in Tulum

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Tulum was a destination that began with small, bohemian beach hotels: think thatched roofs, small staff, hip vibes.  In the last decade, the Mexican Caribbean beach town has exploded — with surging tourism, a brand-new international airport and big hotel companies.  The latter includes Marriott, which had already entered the destination with an Aloft-branded hotel, […]

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Antigua's Government "Very Hopeful" on Beaches Resort Project

Above: the Grand Pineapple Beach Resort in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff While the prospect of Sandals Chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart’s proposed $140 million Beaches hotel project on Antigua’s Long Bay had seemingly dimmed last year, the project has returned to negotiations, according to Antigua Finance Minister Harold Lovell. The project, which would be […]

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Antigua National Security Minister Calls for Regional Coast Guard, Police

Above: Antigua National Security Minister Dr Errol Cort (Photo: ABG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Should the Eastern Caribbean have its own regional coast guard and police force? That’s the proposal being put forth by Antigua and Barbuda National Security Minister Dr Errol Cort, who made the call during a meeting of the Regional Security […]

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OECS Assembly Holds First Session

Above: Antigua PM Baldwin Spencer at the OECS Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States held its first-ever session on Tuesday in Antigua. The assembly is made up of appointed members from both the governments and opposition parties of each member state. It followed a session Monday to determine the […]


Antigua National Security Minister Calls for Regional Coast Guard, Police

Above: Antigua PM Baldwin Spencer and Swiss Ambassador Line Marie Leon-Pernet By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua Prime Minister Dr Baldwin Spencer met last week with Line Marie Leon-Pernet, Switzerland’s new Ambassador to the country. The two sides focused on ways to expand cooperation between the countries. Spencer said that providing tertiary education opportunities for […]

Delegation From China's EXIM Bank Begins Visit to Antigua and Barbuda

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation from China’s EXIM Bank led by Vice President Zhu Hongji began a visit to Antigua on Wednesday. The purpose of the trip is to observe the construction and status of projects currently being financed by the bank, according to Antigua’s government. Zhu is being […]

OECS Regional Assembly to Hold First Sitting Next Week

Above: the OECS Regional Assembly in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Assembly will hold its first official sitting on Tuesday. The regional assembly, consists of a group of appointed government and opposition Parliamentarians from each OECS member state. It was inaugurated in Antigua in the summer of 2012, […]

IMF: Antigua and Barbuda Economic Recovery to Continue in 2013

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s real GDP grew by 1.6 percent in 2012, buoyed by a recovery in tourism and construction, and the country’s recovery will continue in 2013, according to the International Monetary Fund. The fund recently concluded a 10-day visit to the country for two reviews […]

Antigua and Barbuda Says Cancer Centre Project Back on Track

Above: a rendering of the Cancer Centre Eastern Caribbean By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Antigua and Barbuda says the Cancer Centre Eastern Caribbean project is back on track after “many delays.” Construction and management contracts on the project were executed last weekend by OBM of Antigua, with site clearing for foundation works […]

Antigua Plans Cultural Festival With Haiti, Martinique and Guadeloupe

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda will be hosting a joint cultural festival this spring with partners including Haiti, Martinique and Guadeloupe. The French-Antigua and Barbuda Cultural Festival, which will last from May 9 to May 15, will draw artists and performers from Haiti, Guadeloupe and Martinique, featuring an […]

WestJet Extending Antigua Service

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian carrier WestJet will be extending its flying schedule into Antigua and Barbuda, the airline announced this week. Service will be extended through Oct. 26. The company first added its Antigua service in late October 2012, flying twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays from Toronto. WestJet’s […]

World Bank Concludes Antigua Visit

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The World Bank recently concluded a three-day visit to Antigua and Barbuda to explore a development policy loan for the country. The team came to Antigua from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15 to follow up on its earlier visit in November 2012. It held talks with […]