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Turks and Caicos Real Estate Keeps Surging
Real Estate Firm Engel & Völkers Expands to Turks and Caicos
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Global real estate brokerage Engel & Völkers has expanded to Turks and Caicos. Prestigious Properties, which calls itself the biggest real estate brokerage in Turks and Caicos, will now operate as Engel and Völkers Turks and …
Aruba’s Newest Luxury Real Estate
By the Caribbean Journal staff Thinking about a vacation home in the Dutch Caribbean? There’s a sleek new real estate project on the scene in Aruba: Andicuri. The project by Gold Coast Aruba is a community of one-bedroom condos that …
This Four Seasons Real Estate Project is Surging
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor It’s the hottest real estate project in the wider region right now: the residences at the Four Seasons Punta Mita. DINE, the Mexican real estate developer and owner of Punta Mita has sold out of all …
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Turks and Caicos Real Estate Is Booming
By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s shaping up to be a banner year for the Turks and Caicos real estate market, according to a new report by Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty. Total sales volume has jumped to $63.06 …
A New Real Estate Project on Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s another real estate project coming to one of the Caribbean’s greatest beaches. Baraud Developments has announced the launch of the new Eleven Parc project, a collection of luxury townhomes on Seven Mile Beach in …
New Ultra-Luxe Real Estate Coming to Puerto Rico’s St. Regis Bahia Beach
By Alexander Britell The island of Puerto Rico was quietly becoming one of the leading luxury destinations in the Caribbean before last year’s hurricanes. But as the island continues its remarkable recovery, Puerto Rico’s luxury boom continues, from the launch …
Grand Cayman’s New Luxury Green Real Estate Project
By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new luxury real estate project set to launch in the Cayman Islands. The new, eco-friendly Lighthouse Point Residences are being developed on a prime site adjacent to the Lighthouse Point dive hotel, just …
A Must-Visit Caribbean Hospitality Conference
Caribbean hoteliers and industry stakeholders will gather in Miami for the third installment of the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum, slated to take place from June 2 to 4 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Produced by the Caribbean Hotel and …
The Caribbean’s Biggest Solar Energy Plant
The Caribbean’s biggest operational solar plant has opened in Puerto Rico. The Oriana Solar Park has debuted in the area of Isabela, with an estimated production of 100,000 megawatt-hours of energy in its first year of operations. “The Oriana Solar …
The Caribbean’s Most Innovative Hospital
The Caribbean’s most innovative hospital just passed a major milestone. Health City Cayman Islands is celebrating three years since it opened its doors. In that time, the hospital has treated more than 29,000 patients. As the hospital celebrates its third anniversary …
The Dominican Republic Is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Economy
The Dominican Republic is the Caribbean’s fastest-growing economy, according to the latest updated projections from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic’s Gross Domestic Product is projected to grow by 5.3 percent this …
Seeking An Edge, Caribbean Firms Turn to Internet Tech
By GERARD BESTCJ Contributor BRIDGETOWN, Barbados—As clouds of uncertainty loom over the global economy, it hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for Caribbean companies. But these days, a different kind of cloud is creating fresh opportunities for regional businesses. For techies, …
In Guatemala, an Historic Meeting on Regional Internet
By GERARD BEST CJ Contributor A historic gathering of diverse sectors of Guatemalan society recently took place in the country’s capital, hosted by the Latin American and Caribbean Internet Address Registry, commonly known as LACNIC. The gathering, called LACNIC On …
Angostura Names New CEO
Angostura Holdings Limited has appointed Genevieve Jodhan as Chief Executive Officer. Jodhan previously served as the company’s Executive Manager, and has been acting in the CEO position since September 2016. Angostura is the producer of Angostura bitters and Angostura Rum. …
The World Bank’s New Caribbean Chief
The World Bank has appointed Tahseen Sayed Khan as its new Country Director for the Caribbean. She will be responsible for maintaining a “solid partnership” with the countries to address their development and financial challenges, the organization said in a …
Jamaica Eyes Stronger Growth
After years of flat growth, Jamaica is projecting a stronger economy in the medium term. The country projects average real GDP growth of 2.6 percent over the next four years, according to a policy paper tabled by Jamaica Minister of …
Guyana, Belize Sign Trade and Investment Agreement
A pair of CARICOM countries has signed a landmark new economic agreement. Belize and Guyana have signed a new trade and investment agreement, with both sides hoping the pact can open new areas of funding and marketing for local producers. …
In Curaçao, Promoting Caribbean Internet Development
Major Internet society to hold third peering form in the Caribbean By Gerard Best CJ Contributor WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao—The third Caribbean Peering and Interconnection Forum will be on June 7, 2017 and the Internet community is already looking forward to it. …
