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New Hyatt Place and Casino Opens in Manati, Puerto Rico

Above: the new Hyatt Place in Manati By the Caribbean Journal staff A new Hyatt Place has officially opened in Manati, Puerto Rico. The new Hyatt property, which is accompanied by the Casino Atlantico, is the second Hyatt Place hotel […]

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Puerto Rico Governor Approves New Issue of General Obligation Bonds

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has signed legislation authorizing the issuance of new general obligation bonds. The bonds will be used to “refinance outstanding lines of credit and meet […]

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Casa Hines Private Residences Club Opens Doors in Rincon, Puerto Rico

Above: Casa Hines By the Caribbean Journal staff The Casa Hines private residence club project has officially opened its doors in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The first phase of the property consists of a 14,000-square-foot main villa. It is located on […]

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Puerto Rico: Comprehensive Cancer Center Project Breaks Ground

Above: a rendering of the project By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new hospital project has broken ground in Puerto Rico, Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla announced. The new Comprehensive Cancer Center Hospital project is being built with an investment […]


Talking Puerto Rico Tourism With PRHTA President and CEO Clarisa Jimenez

Above: PRHTA President and CEO Clarisa Jimenez at the San Juan Marriott (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell SAN JUAN — What’s next for tourism in Puerto Rico? Armed with a new marketing campaign positioning the destination as the “All Star […]


Moody's Follows S&P, Downgrades Puerto Rico to Junk Status

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the general obligation of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to Ba2, or “junk” status, the New York-based firm announced Friday. The move follows a similar […]

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Cape Air Set to Launch New Flights to Culebra, Virgin Gorda

Above: a Cape Air plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional carrier Cape Air will be launching its new service from San Juan to Culebra, Puerto Rico and Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands beginning Feb. 15. The service […]


Earthquake Causes Light Shaking in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 3.9-magnitude earthquake north of the British Virgin Islands caused light shaking in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands early Monday morning, […]


Puerto Rico Governor to Form New Commission on Construction Industry

Above: La Fortaleza in Puerto Rico (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has signed an order establishing a new advisory commission on the construction industry. The nine-member commission will work with the private […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The South of Puerto Rico

This week’s Caribbean Photo comes from CJ reader Michael Kelly, who took this snapshot from his backyard in the southeastern coast of Puerto Rico. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Email news@caribjournal.com with “Caribbean Photo of the […]


Infosys to Open Puerto Rico Office

Above: Aguadilla By the Caribbean Journal staff India-based firm Infosys could soon open an office in Puerto Rico, according to Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla. The Governor said the firm, which specializes in information technology and consulting work, would […]


Five Places For a Last-Minute Caribbean Christmas Vacation

Maybe you feel like trading pine trees for palm trees next week. Even if you do, it’s not always easy to find a room in what is the early stage of peak season in the Caribbean, with many deals and […]


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