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Discovering the Other Plymouth — On a Tiny Island in The Bahamas 

 New Plymouth in Abaco.

If you squint, you might mistake these waterside streets for a tiny village in Massachusetts. But in this other Plymouth, the history is a very different one.  Some 1,300 miles as the crow flies to the south-southeast from Plymouth, Mass. is another Plymouth — one hidden away in the Abaco islands. This little town on the […]

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Canada-Based Energy Firm Plans Tank Storage Facility in Nevis

Above: Charlestown, Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis could soon be the site of a planned $400 million tank storage facility for refined and unrefined hydrocarbon products, the company announced Tuesday. The project, which could bring 150 permanent jobs to the island, is begin undertaken by Canadian Global Investment, which has reportedly […]

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Supervisor of Elections Tenders Resignation in St Kitts and Nevis

Above: Basseterre, St Kitts By the Caribbean Journal staff Leroy Benjamin has resigned his position as Supervisor of Elections in St Kitts and Nevis. Benjamin’s resignation was accepted by Governor General Sir Cuthbert Montraville Sebastian. “The government of St Kitts and Nevis is committed to upholding the the highest possible standard of democratic governance and […]

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American Airlines to Add Two Nonstop Flights from Miami to St Kitts

Above: Basseterre, St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts will be adding two nonstop flights to St Kitts, the company announced Thursday. The two flights will operate from Miami on Fridays and Saturdays, according to the company. “The addition of two rotations over critical weekend days from Miami will provide additional […]

Supervisor of Elections Tenders Resignation in St Kitts and Nevis

 Above: masqueraders in Charlestown, Nevis (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff The 2012 edition of Nevis’ annual carnival-style Culturama festival was a “success,” according to Premier Joseph Parry. “This year’s Culturama was incident-free, the attendance was extremely good and the shows were of top quality,” Parry said. The Premier said a number of Nevisians […]

St Kitts and Nevis to Receive $4.76 Million Disbursement from IMF

 Above: Basseterre, St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis will be receiving a $4.76 million disbursement from the International Monetary Fund following approval by the fund’s Executive Board. The Stand-by arrangement was originally approved in July 2011 for an amount equivalent to $79.15 million. “While the outlook for the […]

Sea Turtles — a Special Kind of Tourist at the Four Seasons Nevis

 Above: the Four Seasons Resort in Nevis (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell NEVIS — IT’S LATE EVENING, and Pinney has arrived in Nevis by sea. After a warm greeting to the island, she is shepherded by VIP transport to the Four Seasons Resort and immediately escorted to one of its new beach houses. […]

St Kitts and Nevis Sprinter Tameka Williams Sent Home for Banned Substance

 Above: the Olympic Stadium By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis sprinter Tameka Williams has been sent home by the country’s Olympic Committee for allegedly using a banned substance. The disclosure was made by Williams herself in a discussion with the management of the Olympic Team. The SKNOC said it considered the substance […]

St Kitts and Nevis Cabinet Approves Three New Construction Projects

 Above: Basseterre, St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The cabinet of St Kitts and Nevis has approved three construction projects that could bring a boost of approximately $42.6 million to the country’s local economy. One of the projects is a 46-apartment student complex in St Kitts; another is a 20-cottage, 120-condominium-unit residential […]

St Kitts and Nevis Hires a London Cab

 Above: the St Kitts and Nevis-branded taxi in London By the Caribbean Journal staff One London taxi will have a Kittitian and Nevisian feel this summer, as part of a newly-launched campaign by the tourism authorities of St Kitts and Nevis. The 12-month campaign is a partnership with London Taxi Advertising. “This is an exciting […]

World Bank: Central America, Caribbean Can Reduce Dependence on Oil

Above: a wind farm in Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Central American and Caribbean countries can reduce their dependence on oil through a combination of renewable energy, energy efficiency initiatives and regional energy integration, according to a new report from the World Bank. A strategy combining diversified power systems, better energy efficiency […]

Cricket: Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo Lead West Indies to Victory

Above: Andre Russell at bat (Digicelcricket.com/Brooks LaTouche) By the Caribbean Journal staff Andre Russell and Dwayne Bravo each stroked half-centuries as the West Indies won the last of five Digicel One-day internationals against New Zealand. The Windies notched 241 in a 20-run victory. Russell led the way with an unbeaten 59, while Bravo made 53 […]