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The Former Thompson Playa del Carmen Has Reopened as the New Hyatt Centric

 The new Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen.

Playa del Carmen’s famous Quinta Avenida has a new hotel chapter. After a stylish rebrand, the former Thompson Playa del Carmen has officially reopened as Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen — a dual-property concept that brings together the energy of downtown life and the serenity of the beach in one bold move. It’s a significant […]

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Martinique, St Kitts Among Destinations For Quantum of the Seas

Above: Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean has unveiled the itineraries for its planned Quantum of the Seas megaship for 2014-2015, with a host of Caribbean destinations. The ship’s 11-night Eastern Caribbean trip, leaving out of Cape Liberty, New Jersey, will travel to Haiti’s Labadee, San Juan Puerto […]

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Nevis Tourism Off to Strong Start in 2013

Above: Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis’ tourism sector is off to a strong start for 2013, according to data released by the government. Tourism revenues for Nevis grew by 13 percent in the first two months of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, according to Tourism Minister Mark Brantley. […]

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Caribbean Room With a View: A Bungalow at St Kitts' Christophe Harbour

Above: a bungalow at Christophe Harbour IT’S JUST you and the beach. What’s special about the views from the bungalows at St Kitts’ Christophe Harbour are not just what you see — but what you don’t see. The height of beachfront privacy, you’ll feel as if you have the entire island to yourself. Christophe Harbour […]

Nevis Tourism Off to Strong Start in 2013

 Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis will consider the possibility of establishing an embassy in Cuba in 2014, according to Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas. Douglas revealed the plan during a courtesy call with Cuban Charge d’affaires Hugo Ruiz Cabrera. Cabrera is serving on an interim basis following the departure […]

Paraguay, St Kitts and Nevis Establish Diplomatic Ties

 Above: the signing ceremony in Washington (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Paraguay and St Kitts and Nevis have established formal diplomatic relations, the government of St Kitts and Nevis announced Wednesday. The relevant documents were signed last week by Paraguay’s Ambassador to the OAS, Martin Sannemann and St Kitts and Nevis’ OAS Ambassador, […]

The Caribbean's Top 10 Hotel Bars - 2013

 Above: Yara Bar at the Amanyara Turks and Caicos (Photo: Aman Resorts) WE KNOW the Caribbean has the world’s best beach bars, but it’s also home to some exceptional hotel bars — some are well-known, and others are well-kept secrets. Some are on the water themselves, while others are wood-paneled hideaways. While we wish we […]

Nevis Island Assembly Names Farrel Smithen New President

 Above: the meeting house of the Nevis Island Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff The Nevis Island Assembly has named Farrel Smithen its new president, the body announced this week. Smithen, who had previously served as Clerk of the House, was elected unopposed at the first sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly since the Concerned […]

St Kitts and Nevis Set to Complete First Phase of Agro-Tourism Farm

 Above: a rendering of the final project By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis will officially complete the first phase of its agro-tourism farm project on Thursday. The first phase, called “flora appreciation,” is a 16,956-square-foot green house comprising 1,600 pieces of glass, a botanic garden, a fruit farm and two flag images […]

Nevis Premier Vance Amory Meets With Ambassador from Chile

 Above: Chile Ambassador Eduardo Bonilla Menchaca and Nevis Premier Vance Amory By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis Premier Vance Amory met this week with Chile’s Ambassador to St Kitts and Nevis, Eduardo Bonilla Menchaca. The visit followed the presentation of the Ambassador’s credentials to Governor General Sir Edmund Lawrence in St Kitts earlier this week. […]

Nevis, Brazil Mull Cooperation in Sports, Alternative Energy

 Above: the Bath Hotel office in Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis Premier Vance Amory hosted Brazilian Ambassador Antonio Jose Rezende de Castro last week for a meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation. “The Ambassador and I, we had very free discussions on how the Republic of Brazil could help St Kitts and […]

Construction Set to Begin on Solar Farm at St Kitts Airport

 Above: Taiwan Ambassador to St Kitts Miguel Tsao (Photo: SKNIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff Construction is set to begin of a solar farm at Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw International Airport in St Kitts. The project is a collaboration between St Kitts and Nevis and the government of Taiwan, which has donated $1 million in funding. […]