Haiti's Martelly Visits Cuba
Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President departed for an official visit to Cuba on Monday, the country’s National Palace announced. Martelly’s visit to Havana was set to include meetings with the “highest Cuban authorities,” […]
Colombia: OAS "Welcomes" New Achievement in Peace Talks
Above: Organization of American States Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza (OAS Photo/Juan Manuel Herrera) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of American States says it is welcoming the “new achievement” in peace talks between Colombia’s government and the FARC […]
Bahamas Appoints New Director General of Tourism
Above: the Bahamas By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has appointed Joy Ann Jibrilu as the country’s new director of tourism, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe announced on Sunday. Jibrilu will succeed 30-year industry veteran David Johnson, who will become […]
One Night in Martinique
By Alexander Britell FORT-DE-FRANCE — When you hear old biguine music on a Thursday night in Fort de France, you find yourself in a place and time you never considered. The band had no name. Its mercurial, talented leader had none […]