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Marriott’s New All-Inclusive Resort-Within-a-Resort in the Riviera Maya Has 10 Ocean-View Suites With Private Pools

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They have lots of names. Preferred clubs. Diamond clubs. Hotels-within-hotels. But one thing is constant — they’re worth the splurge. There’s just something about that extra level of service, the privacy, the amenities — the rooms themselves. And now the Caribbean has a brand new one, at one of its most legendary resorts — and the […]

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New Executive Chef at Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach

Above: the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach By the Caribbean Journal staff The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach has a new executive chef. The resort announced Tuesday that Sandy Tuason had been named the property’s new top chef. Tuason comes to the property from the New York Palace, where he worked for two […]

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Earthquake Shakes Cayman Islands

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A rare earthquake caused light shaking in the Cayman Islands on Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The 4.3-magnitude quake, which struck at around 7:53 AM local time, occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. Its […]

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Cayman Islands, Colombia to Sign Tax Information Agreement

Above: the Cayman Islands (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands and Colombia will sign a tax information exchange agreement on July 1, the government announced. The TIEA will “be in accordance with global regulatory standards.” The agreement will be the 36th signed by the Cayman Islands, and the British Overseas Territory’s […]


Earthquake Shakes Cayman Islands

Above: the Cayman Islands (Caribbean Journal photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands has announced the membership of its Minimum Wage Advisory Committee. In a statement, the government said the committee had begun its work to present recommendations on minimum wage for the British Overseas Territory. Cayman’s Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender […]

In Grand Cayman, a Focus on Local Artists

Above: a work by artist David Bridgeman, who will be among those exhibiting at X1 (David Bridgeman) By the Caribbean Journal staff A newly-formed art collective in Grand Cayman is emphasizing the work of local Caymanian artists. It’s called C4 (Company Four), and includes established Caymanian artists David Bridgeman, Aston Ebanks, Kaitlyn Elphinstone and Christopher […]

Finding Goya in Grand Cayman

Above: Francisco de Goya, Tal para qual By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Spain’s great art masters is visiting Grand Cayman. The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands has been loaned a series of 200-year-old etchings by painter Francisco de Goya. The exhibition, which launched on Thursday, will last through Aug. 28, with a […]

Solar Car-Charging Station Opens in Grand Cayman

Above: the first ever public, commercial solar car charging station in Cayman (Photo: Cayman Automotive) By Alexander Britell It may be the Caribbean’s most abundant resource, but in a region where energy costs are oppressive, solar energy isn’t used nearly enough. That’s starting to change, though, and it got a significant boost last week with […]

VIDEO: In Cayman, a Taste of Miami

GRAND CAYMAN — The Camana Bay development is home to a number of brands famous in South Florida — Books & Books, Ortanique and Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, all of which are bringing a taste of Miami to the heart of Grand Cayman. And it’s Michael’s Genuine in particular that is acting as far […]

Health City Cayman Islands Officially Launches Medical Operations

Above: Health City Cayman Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff A little over a month after it first officially launched, Health City Cayman Islands has admitted its first patient, the project announced. The local patient underwent a cardiac procedure performed by Dr Ravi Kishore on Tuesday, according to Health City. “We are pleased to announce […]

Cayman's Morritt's Resort Expanding

Above: the Londoner at Morritt’s Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff Morritt’s Resort in Grand Cayman will be opening a new 20-unit section of the vacation ownership property. The Londoner, a 20-unit addition to the 184-unit complex, is set to open in May. It will consist of “The Londoner has all the ingredients that will […]

Cayman Islands Swears in New Court of Appeal Judge

Above: Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick and new Court of Appeal Judge John Martin (Photo: CGIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands has sworn in Justice John Martin, QC as a new Judge of the British Overseas Territory’s Court of Appeal. Martin was sworn in by Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick on Monday […]