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Trinidad Election Results: Opposition PNM Wins Vote

A major victory in Trinidad and Tobago By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago has a new government. Opposition leader Dr Keith Rowley and his People’s National Movement won the country’s election on Monday, ousting the ruling coalition led […]

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CARICOM Sending Observer Mission for Trinidad Elections

Mission to oversee Sept. 7 vote By Dana Niland CJ Contributor CARICOM has announced it will mount an Electoral Observer Mission to monitor the general elections to be held in Trinidad and Tobago on September 7. The Chief of Mission […]

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New Tech at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad

Hyatt check-in goes digital By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Hyatt Regency Trinidad is adding a little extra tech to its check-in process. It’s part of what the downtown Port of Spain hotel says are several new technological developments that will provide […]

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In Trinidad and Tobago, a Spotlight on Caribbean Film

Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival set for 10th edition By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Film enthusiasts will gather in Trinidad and Tobago this September for the tenth annual Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival. This year’s TTFF will feature films from […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Maracas Bay, Trinidad

The latest Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from Caribbean Journal reader Melony Mejias, who sent in this beautiful shot of Maracas Bay in Trinidad. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW […]


Trinidad, Venezuela Shaken By 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: USGS) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela were shaken by a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake was focused at an […]

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Virgin Launches New Tobago Flights

Above: Tobago (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Virgin Atlantic officially made its return to Tobago last week. The carrier is now operating a weekly Sunday service that will expand to two flights per week during the winter season […]


Rum Journal: In Trinidad and Tobago, the Art of the Rum Shop

By Jamie Gangoo Rum Journal Contributor Rum shops have offered a lot — a haven for the broken-hearted, a podium for aspiring leaders, and a round table for discussions on current affairs and bacchanals (i.e. gossip). They are the place […]


Trinidad PM Forms Team to Examine Issue of Self-Government in Tobago

Above: Tobago (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced the establishment of a joint team to examine the issue of internal self-government for Tobago. The move comes at the request of […]

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How Oil Production’s Faring in Trinidad

Above: Trinidad (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad is reporting a 2 percent increase in oil/condensate output in the fourth quarter of 2014. That was revealed by the Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs last week. The increase […]


InselAir Officially Launches New Service to Trinidad, Guyana

Above: Trinidad (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff InselAir has officially launched a series of new flights out of its Curacao hub. The carrier launched new service from Curacao to Georgetown, Guyana last week, following the addition of new […]


Carnival Adding Tobago As Cruise Stop

Above: Tobago (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Lines will be sailing to the island of Tobago for the first time next year. The news was announced as part of a series of new longer voyages the […]