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Jamaica’s GDP Growth Is Still Slow

Jamaica’s economy continues to struggle. The island recorded estimated GDP growth of 0.8 percent last year, according to the latest data from the Planning Institute of Jamaica. That was still an improvement over 2014, however, when the island’s economy grew […]

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A New Condo Project in Aruba

The Pering Group is expanding its portfolio in Aruba. The company, which has developed the Oceania Residences and the Blue Residences, has announced the launch of Azure Beach Residences. The project will include 106 whole-ownership condominium units and nine villas. […]

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Japan’s New Caribbean Green Energy Project

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St Kitts and Nevis has partnered with Japan for a new renewable energy initiative. Officials from Japan International Cooperation Agency signed an agreement this week with St Kitts and Nevis’ Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Posts, Urban Development and Transport to […]

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This Puerto Rico Spa Just Got Better

More options in Dorado Beach By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Need another reason to visit Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve? The posh 1,400-acre retreat on the former Laurance Rockefeller estate is offering several of them with a […]

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How to Live in Your Own Solar Bungalow in the Caribbean

It’s a popular fantasy: your own bungalow in the Caribbean. But what if also had its own energy source? Enter Belize’s Itz’ana Resort & Residences, which is now offering one-bedroom waterfront cottages with solar panels. The new phase of Itz’ana […]


VIDEO: This Is Your Room at Hilton at Resorts World Bimini

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It’s the newest hotel in the Bahamas: Hilton at Resorts World Bimini. And while it’s not entirely complete yet (construction is slated to finish later this year) Caribbean Journal recently got an inside look at the property, which boasts some […]


VIDEO: On the Beach in North Bimini

There’s a reason Hemingway came here, a reason boaters flock here. Because the water and the feeling of being in Bimini are somehow different from the rest of the region. There is a kind of mystical quality here. But you […]

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How to Charter a Superyacht in the Caribbean

If you’re thinking about chartering a super yacht, it’s important to be prepared, whether you’re looking to charter a super yacht this year or simply planning far ahead. When the opportunity comes knocking for your superyacht charter and you sail off into […]


This Caribbean Airport Is Expanding

One Bahamian island could soon get a major boost thanks to a major expansion of its airport. San Salvador in the Out Islands is undergoing a $1.5 million expansion and upgrade project, following damage from Hurricane Joaquin last year. “We […]


Regional Airline Winair Eliminates Fuel Charges

Another Caribbean carrier is cutting its prices. St Maarten-based Winair has announced the elimination of all fuel charges on its flights, a move that became effective this week. Winair had previously lowered its fuel charges six months ago, given the […]

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How to Live With This View in Tortola

There’s a new villa on the block in Tortola. The Goldene Pavilion Villa on Little Bay in Tortola will soon hit the auction block with Concierge Auctions. The 5,000-square-foot home on the east end of the island will sell to […]


Curaçao Tourism Up 3.1 Percent in 2015

Curaçao tourism showed improvement in 2015, according to the latest data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The Dutch Caribbean island reported a 3.1 percent increase in tourist arrivals, with 468,442 stayover tourists in total. The island was led by a […]


The 10 Best Bahamas All-Inclusive Resorts

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Finding the right Bahamas all-inclusive resort is about finding the place that suits your travel tastes and experiences. But when you find the right one, it’s a special kind of experience on a Caribbean island. Because the truth is, you can […]


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