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US Virgin Islands Signs Agreement to Reopen Fort Christian in St Thomas
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“The Caribbean Region has Rebounded Magnificently — But There Is No Room for Complacency”

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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]

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A Rebranding at Caneel Bay

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]

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The Caribbean's Greenest Hotels - 2013

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]

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HOVENSA Shutdown Leads to Significant Drop in US Virgin Islands' GDP

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has cautioned the region’s travel leaders that despite a strong recovery from the pandemic, the Caribbean cannot afford to rest on its laurels. “The Caribbean region has rebounded magnificently from the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as natural disasters, but there is no room […]

The Caribbean's Greenest Hotels - 2013

 Above: The new Distiller’s Collection of aged rums from Cruzan in St Croix includes the Estate Diamond Light and Dark rums, as well as the legacy Single Barrel luxury aged rum. By Robert Burr Rum Journal Special Contributor Master Distiller Gary Nelthropp of Cruzan Distillery in St Croix, US Virgin Islands has been working on […]

Vitol Signs Agreement For Propane Energy Generation in US Virgin Islands

 Above: the USVI By the Caribbean Journal staff The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority has voted to approve an agreement with the Vitol Group to supply propane for energy generation in the territory. The project, which is slated for completion in 2014, could reduce the Authority’s fuel costs by 30 percent. The WAPA’s governing […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Cities For Food

 Above: Port of Spain, Trinidad Every Caribbean island has its share of great eateries. But if you’re visiting a Caribbean destination solely for food, you generally like to have a high concentration of restaurants all within a short radius. So we thought we’d put together this year’s ranking of the 10 best cities in the […]

US Virgin Islands Receives Funding For St Croix Marine Research Facility

 Above: St Croix By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands has won a federal grant to support a new marine research facility in St Croix. The $150,000 grant was awarded by the US Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs, through the department’s Coral Reef Initiative. The funding will go toward […]

Caribbean Villa With a View: Finding Heaven in St John

 ST JOHN is the natural wonder of the United States Virgin Islands, and if you’re lucky, you can find a place to perch and take in the vistas. While the island has a number of beautiful hotels, it’s got even more beautiful villas, like thisthree-bedroom, three-bathroom property in the Coral Bay area. This Villas of […]

USVI Governor Sends HOVENSA Sales Agreement to Legislature

 Above: the HOVENSA refinery By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh has submitted the new agreement with the HOVENSA refinery to the legislature for approval. The agreement, which is the fourth Amendment Agreement between the two sides, will cover the 14-month sales process of what was once the largest […]

New General Manager at St Thomas' Frenchman's Reef Resort

 Above: the Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff Jean-Paul Nel has been appointed the new general manager of the Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort in St Thomas. Nel will oversee overall operations at the 450-room property. “I am pleased to welcome Jean-Paul to Frenchman’s Reef […]

Five Caribbean Cities For Great Shopping

 We like the beach, the culture, the food. But sometimes going to the Caribbean is really just an excuse to go shopping. And whether you’re stopping in port or on a long vacation, you’ll find everything you want to buy at these five Caribbean destinations. Where is your go-to shopping destination? Tell us in the […]