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JetBlue Is Expanding Service from Fort Lauderdale to Cancun

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JetBlue is ramping up its service to Cancun this winter, adding more flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as demand for Caribbean and Mexican beach destinations continues to surge. Beginning Dec. 5, 2025, the airline will increase its Fort Lauderdale–Cancun schedule to three daily flights, giving travelers more flexibility and choice on one of the […]

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Op-Ed: Iniquitous Legislation in Jamaica

By Ramesh Sujanani Op-Ed Contributor There was a recent seminar in which the head of Jamaica’s FID (Financial Investigation Division) outlined the purpose of some new acts in process of legislation: namely, AML, POCA, FATCA, ARA (Money Laundering Act, Proceeds of Crimes Act, Foreign Asset Tax Compliance, Asset Recovery Agency, which are all relate to […]

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Turks and Caicos Government Assigns Ministerial Portfolios

Above: Turks and Caicos Premier By the Caribbean Journal staff Portfolios have officially been assigned to the Turks and Caicos’ new Ministers, Governor Ric Todd announced Friday. In accordance with the advice of Premier Dr Rufus Ewing, the Governor has sworn in the new members to the following ministerial responsibilities: Premier, with responsibility for Investment […]

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Belize's Barrow Holds Talks With Leaders from Mexico, Honduras and Costa Rica

Above: Mexico President Felipe Calderon and Belize PM Dean Barrow in Mexico City (Photo: Embassy of Belize) By the Caribbean Journal staff Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow continued his regional tour Friday, meeting with Mexican President Felipe Calderon to discuss regional security. Joining the two were Honduras President Porfirio Lobo and Costa Rica President Laura […]


Turks and Caicos Government Assigns Ministerial Portfolios

Above: the signing ceremony in New York By Michael Bascombe Grenada has formally established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Kazakhstan. Permanent Representatives to the United Nations Ambassadors Dessima Williams and Byrganym Aitimova signed a Joint Communiqué on behalf of the governments of Grenada and the Republic of Kazakhstan respectively. The parties also signed a […]

Rum Journal: How to Make a Ti' Punch, Haitian Style

Above: a nice place to enjoy a Ti Punch Kreyol (Photo courtesy of Rhum Barbancourt)   THE TI’ PUNCH is one of the world’s classic cocktails — and a must for any serious rum aficionado. A delectable fusion of lime juice, sugar cane syrup and rhum agricole, it’s one that here at Rum Journal we […]

Haiti Sees Surge in Cholera Cases

Above: treatment for cholera in Haiti in 2010 (UN Photo/Marco Dormino) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has seen a surge in suspected cholera cases since Hurricane Sandy, according to the United Nations International Organization for Migration. The number of confirmed cases now stands at 3,593, with a total of 837 suspected cases in the […]

Providenciales Named World's Best Beach Destination by TripAdvisor

Above: Grace Bay Club in Providenciales By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos’ Providenciales has been named the world’s best beach destination for 2012, according to this year’s Travelers’ Choice awards from Trip Advisor. It is the second straight year Providenciales has received the honour, which is based on traveler responses. Trip Advisor […]

Russian Air Carrier Transaero to Begin Nonstop Service to Montego Bay

Above: Tourism Minister Wykeham McNeill (far left) with Russian Ambassador Vladimir Polenov (far right) (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Russian air carrier Transaero will begin nonstop service from Moscow to Montego Bay on Jan. 1, 2013. The service, which will be carried on a Boeing 777 with 300 seats, was announced at a […]

JetBlue Begins Operating Grand Cayman Service from New York and Boston

Above: Seven Mile Beach (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue began operating its new service from the Northeastern United States to Grand Cayman Thursday. The air carrier, which has been increasing its presence in the Caribbean, is now servicing Grand Cayman from New York’s John F Kennedy Airport and Boston’s Logan Airport. Service […]

Haiti Names Former NBA Player Olden Polynice Goodwill Ambassador

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly and Olden Polynice By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has named former NBA player Olden Polynice, who was born in Port-au-Prince, a goodwill ambassador for the country. The news was revealed at a ceremony at the National Palace on Thursday. His best seasons came while playing for the Sacramento Kings […]

American Airlines to Add Grenada Flight

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines will be re-introducing a fourth flight to Grenada beginning next week, the government announced this week. The move comes after American had announced a reduction in its schedule in September, citing a decrease in demand for seats. Tourism Minister Sen George Vincent welcomed the […]