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LIAT "Doing Everything" to Ensure Smooth Christmas Season

Above: a new LIAT plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional air carrier LIAT says it is “doing everything” to make travelers’ Christmas journeys “as smooth as possible” this year. The company is currently in the midst of a fleet […]

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Dominican Republic, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Hold Talks

Above: the meeting at the National Palace (Photo: OPDR) By the Caribbean Journal staff Officials from the Dominican Republic and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights met Monday at the National Palace in Santo Domingo. The meeting covered the recent […]

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UN Expresses Concern at Migrant Boat Tragedy in Bahamas

Above: migrants at sea (Photo: UNHRC/A Di Loreto) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is expressing concern at the recent incident in which a boat of migrants from Haiti capsized in the Bahamas. That […]

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Dominican Republic President Signs Decree on New Citizenship Policy

Above: Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina signed a decree Friday establishing the terms and conditions for what he called the “regularization of foreigners in an irregular situation” in the country. […]


Jamaica's Big Risk

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor WHILE walking, or cycling, I often see people who ask me many questions relating to the economy, finances, or issues about my second book. In the last few weeks, though, I notice that the majority […]


Designs Approved For Park Hyatt St Kitts

Above: a rendering of the Park Hyatt St Kitts (Photos: Kier Construction) By the Caribbean Journal staff The final project designs for the planned Park Hyatt St Kitts hotel have been approved, with a projected completion date of the end […]

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Light Earthquake Near La Romana in the Dominican Republic

Above: a map of the quake By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic was shaken by a light earthquake on Sunday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake’s epicentre was about 4 kilometres east of La […]


Nine Fun Things to Do in Nevis

Nevis: one of the smallest, most charming islands in the Caribbean. For many, it’s the Caribbean as it once was (there isn’t even a single traffic light). But whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway or a natural adventure, Nevis […]


Caribbean Home: A Palace in Anguilla

Above: the property on Meads Bay There are Caribbean homes, and there are Caribbean homes. This is the latter. The 9,672-square-foot manse is located on Anguilla’s Meads Bay, an 8-bathroom and 10-bathroom modern palace with 4,508 square feet of exterior […]

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Cuba: Slight Dip in Tourism Numbers

Above: Cuba (Photo: Cuba Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff Tourism to Cuba is down slightly for 2013, according to data from the country’s National Statistical Office. There were a total of 2.31 million visitors to the Caribbean island through […]


MV Horizon Makes First Call to British Virgin Islands

Above: the MV Horizon By the Caribbean Journal staff The MV Horizon cruise ship has made its first official call to Tortola on Friday, the BVI Ports Authority announced. The ship is operated by Pullmantur Cruises. The ship, which previously […]


Light Earthquake in Puerto Rico

Above: a map of the quake (Photo: USGS) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico was lightly shaken by a 3.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake’s epicentre was about 4 kilometres from […]


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