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The Caribbean Island of Grenada Has Spectacular Beaches, Hidden Coves, and Postcard-Worthy Sandbars

Maybe you know the waterfalls. Or the crater lake. Or the cacao farms. But if you don’t know the story of Grenada’s beaches, it’s time to come back and get a sandy education. Simply put, the island of Grenada has one of the best collection of beaches in the Caribbean, most of which are stunningly […]

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The Caribbean's Best Airport Band

Above: the Sunshine Mento Band (CJ Photo) It’s something we think should be mandatory in every Caribbean airport: the musical welcome. Music is one of the best ways to discover a place — and when you arrive after a flight, short or long, authentic music immediately reminds you that you’re in the Caribbean. It used […]

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Social Justice and Economic Development in Jamaica

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor EVERYONE should know by now that I believe Jamaica’s economic programme is being managed properly, as the fiscal and legislative adjustments being made are definitely the right option for creating a positive environment for economic development. And certainly, more importantly, is that the leadership of the programme, headed by Peter […]

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IMF Mission Visiting Jamaica

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A team from the International Monetary Fund was set to begin a visit to Jamaica on Wednesday to conduct the fifth review of Jamaica’s performance under the Extended Fund Facility.” The mission will be in the country until Aug. 22, according to a government statement. “During […]

Social Justice and Economic Development in Jamaica

Jamaica’s Appleton Rum recently launched a new advertising campaign — one that could mark a shift for the way Caribbean rums are marketed. It’s a departure from the typical pirate — and party-themed rum ads — it is a story that focuses on the pride and love that go into every Appleton bottle. The campaign includes […]

Island Shop: An Ode to Jamaican Sculptor Gene Pearson

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor What do I have in common with Nelson Mandela, Maya Angelou, and Bill Clinton? Not a whole lot. Except that we’re all fans of celebrated Jamaican sculptor Gene Pearson. His work caught my eye back in the ‘90s, and I fondly remember my first Pearson purchase, a ceramic mask, […]

Jamaica, Brazil Sign Agreement on Water Resources Management

Above: the signing ceremony in Kingston (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica and Brazil have signed an agreement to strengthen the former’s water resources management. The $98,000 contract was signed last week by Jamaica’s Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change Minister Robert Pickersgill and Brazil Ambassador to Jamaica Francisco Da Costa e Silva […]

Values and Jamaican Development

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Earlier this week I ran into Bunny Goodison, and we got to talking about the demise of values and attitudes in Jamaica. We spoke about the fact that even though we may see growth in the economy, there is still a critical mass of the population that doesn’t know what […]

The Private Sector and Jamaica's Growth

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor THE recent Jamaica Observer report that 7,000 professionals have left Jamaica over the past few years has received much attention. We all know that teachers, nurses, engineers, accountants, and other professionals have been making the trek up north in the hope of either finding employment or seeking better salaries. This […]

Palace Resorts Expanding to Jamaica

Above: the Sunset Jamaica Grande By the Caribbean Journal staff Palace Resorts has acquired the Sunset Jamaica Grande resort in Ocho Rios Jamaica, with plans to debut the property as a Palace-branded resort in 2015. The Sunset Jamaica Grande will close on Sep. 1 for “extensive renovations and upgrades,” before opening as the Moon Palace […]

Op-Ed: The Jamaica-Israel Relationship

By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor The government of Jamaica recently issued a statement criticizing the current bombardment of Gaza by the Israel Defense Forces. The statement was signed by Ambassador Courtenay Rattray. Of course, the Jamaican position does not differ greatly from that of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and that of the foreign […]

Recipe For a Caribbean Summer

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor SUMMER IS officially here folks! It’s time to clean up that grill and get your barbecue on…  Many of you may think that grilling is a simple matter of lighting some charcoal and searing your choice of meat or chicken over the hot coals. However, to master the true essence of […]