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Dominica Carnival in 7 Photos

This week is Caribbean Carnival season — and the region is full of seriously fun carnivals, including the one focused in Roseau, Dominica, our next stop on this Caribbean carnival tour. Explore the Nature Island’s own brand of carnival in […]

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Haiti Ministry of Tourism, Sunrise Airways Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Above: a Sunrise Airways plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Ministry of Tourism and Haiti-based Sunrise Airways have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at working together to boost tourism arrivals to the country, the two sides announced Wednesday. […]

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Belize Reports 6.1 Percent Increase in Tourist Arrivals

Above: Ambergris Caye in Belize By the Caribbean Journal staff Tourist arrivals to Belize rose by 6.1 percent in 2013, according to preliminary data released by the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The country received a total of 294,176 tourist arrivals, up […]

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Seaborne Airlines Begins San Juan-to-St Maarten Service

Above: a Seaborne plane (Photo: Seaborne Airlines) By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional carrier Seaborne Airlines has officially launched service between San Juan and St Maarten. St Maarten is the 19th airport Seaborne now services, part of a regional expansion […]


Ukraine: CARICOM "Deeply Concerned" By Recent Developments

Above: the Crimea region of Ukraine By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Community is “deeply concerned” by the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the regional grouping said in a statement issued Wednesday. CARICOM said it called on all parties involved […]


New Hyatt Place and Casino Opens in Manati, Puerto Rico

Above: the new Hyatt Place in Manati By the Caribbean Journal staff A new Hyatt Place has officially opened in Manati, Puerto Rico. The new Hyatt property, which is accompanied by the Casino Atlantico, is the second Hyatt Place hotel […]

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Interview With Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association CEO Jeff Vasser

Above: CHTA CEO Jeff Vasser By Alexander Britell MIAMI – Jeff Vasser took over as the Director and CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association at the end of 2013, having most recently served as president and COO of […]


ABC's "The Bachelor" Concluding Season Finale at St Lucia's Cap Maison

Above: the Cap Maison resort in St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The ABC television series “The Bachelor” will be airing its final scenes from the Cap Maison resort in St Lucia. The series, which has frequently filmed in […]


Trinidad Carnival in 7 Photos

It’s here – the “Greatest Show on Earth,” carnival in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The annual fete has taken over the entire twin-island country of Trinidad and Tobago this week, although the revelry is focused in the capital, where carnival […]

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Puerto Rico Governor Approves New Issue of General Obligation Bonds

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has signed legislation authorizing the issuance of new general obligation bonds. The bonds will be used to “refinance outstanding lines of credit and meet […]


Meet the Caribbean: St Kitts' Southeast Peninsula in 7 Photos

You may not know about it, but the Southeast Peninsula of the island of St Kitts is a show-stopping stretch of green hills, winding roads and spectacular vistas. It’s also crucial to the island’s tourism hopes, as the epicentre of […]


Burger King Announces Expansion to Martinique, Guadeloupe

  By the Caribbean Journal staff Miami-based Burger King Worldwide has announced a planned expansion to Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana. The company will be opening three new restaurants in the French Caribbean, beginning with a Burger King at the […]


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