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Tradewind Aviation Is Launching a Big Expansion to The Bahamas

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Tradewind Aviation, the private aviation specialist known for its shared-charter model, is making a significant expansion in the Bahamas. The company will debut new scheduled service to Nassau and increase flights from Fort Lauderdale to Marsh Harbour and North Eleuthera beginning Dec. 11, a move that will triple its flight capacity across the region. All flights will operate from private jet terminals aboard Pilatus […]

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A New Heritage Site in Jamaica

Marcus Garvey’s home to become a heritage site By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jamaica’s Ministry of Youth and Culture has announced plans to refurbish and establish a heritage site at the house in which Marcus Garvey, the country’s first National Hero, grew up. The plans were outlined in a recent speech by Jamaican Youth and […]

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Alicia Keys Recreates Iconic Jamaica Tourism Photo

Alicia Keys recreates a classic shot By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s some of Jamaica’s best promotional work in a long time — and it’s all thanks to Alicia Keys. Over the weekend, the music superstar released a remake of Jamiaca’s iconic 1972 campaign featuring Trinidadian model Sintra Arunte-Bronte. That photo caused a sensation around the world and […]

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Rihanna Visits Cuba

Above: Rihanna in Cuba By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s biggest stars has become the latest celebrity to visit Cuba. The native of Barbados visited the island at the end of last week on what was reportedly a surprise visit.   Above: Rihanna during the shoot Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn […]

Alicia Keys Recreates Iconic Jamaica Tourism Photo

 By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Spring break isn’t just for hard-partying college kids; hardworking adults deserve a first-quarter getaway, too. We’ve combed the Caribbean and rustled up six sophisticated Caribbean resorts where you can relax like the rich and famous at Spring Break (or any time of year). Cap Juluca, Anguilla Stars such as […]

Robert De Niro to Develop $250 Million Hotel Project in Barbuda

 Above: Robert De Niro signs the agreement By Alexander Britell Film star Robert De Niro has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a hotel project on the island of Barbuda. De Niro signed a memorandum of understanding with Prime Minister Gaston Browne this week for an investment project pegged at around $250 million. De […]

The Caribbean's 25 Most Interesting People For 2014

 WHO WERE the Caribbean’s newsmakers this year? Who were the people within the Caribbean doing interesting things, or the people from the Caribbean doing great work around the world? Who were the people in the Caribbean conversation? Our Most Interesting list for 2014 takes a look across the region for the artists, the influencers, the […]

The Caribbean's 10 Best Places for Celebrity-Spotting

 By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor As the tabloids say: Stars, they’re just like us! So it’s little surprise that they love escaping to the Caribbean just as much as we do. If you’re hoping to do some celeb-spotting on your next island vacay, consider this your go-to guide. Just be sure to ixnay the […]