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Haiti's Michel Martelly Meets With US Education Secretary Arne Duncan

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly and US Education Secretary Arne Duncan By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly met with US Education Secretary Arne Duncan this week during the latter’s visit to Haiti. The US-Haiti education talks included […]

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AMResorts Debuts Breathless Punta Cana in Dominican Republic

Above: the new Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts has officially opened its new Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic. The property, which debuted on Saturday, was inaugurated at a […]

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San Juan Marriott Appoints New Director of Sales and Marketing

Above: the San Juan Marriott By the Caribbean Journal staff The San Juan Marriott in Puerto Rico has named Joaquin Cruz its new director of sales and marketing. A 20-year veteran of the industry, Cruz returns to the San Juan […]

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LIAT Flights Disrupted As Pilots Strike

Above: a LIAT plane By the Caribbean Journal staff A strike by LIAT pilots led to the cancellation of at least nine LIAT routes on Tuesday, the company said. Later on Tuesday, the company said it had held discussions with […]


Can the Caribbean Attract Tourists From the BRICS?

Above: Union Island, St Vincent and the Grenadines (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — The United States, the United Kingdom and Canada remain the primary source markets for Caribbean tourism — but with the global tourism market getting more […]


Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe Makes Visit to Venezuela

Above: Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias jaua Milano (Photo: OPM Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe traveled to Venezuela on Tuesday to continue bilateral talks on the PetroCaribe Agreement. The agenda […]

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Bahamas Promotes "Conchservation"

Above: conch shells in Bimini (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A new initiative from the Bahamas National Trust is looking to help sustain the Queen Conch population in the country. The aim is to promote a dialogue that […]


Cayman Islands, United Kingdom Sign "FATCA-Type" Agreement

Above: UK and Cayman Islands officials (Photo: Ministry of Financial Services) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands and the United Kingdom signed what the former called a “FATCA-type” agreement on Tuesday. The agreement paves the way for Cayman […]


Rum Journal: Tasting the Caribbean's Strongest Rum

THE BARMAN reaches down for the bottle, appearing to look over his shoulder. This rum is only available for those who ask, he says. Why? “They call it plane fuel.” And when you taste it, you’ll soon think that the […]

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St Maarten Prime Minister Visits Trinidad

Above: St Maarten Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams visited Trinidad last week for the PAHO/EU Conference on HIV. The Prime Minister’s visit to the country included a meeting with Trinidad […]


Rebranded Caneel Bay Resort Officially Opens in St John

Above: Caneel Bay (Photos by CB) By the Caribbean Journal staff The newly-rebranded Caneel Bay Resort has officially reopened in St John. The property had formerly been known as Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort; it has now been rebranded as […]


Peter Island Resort to Expand Transfer Service From St Thomas

Above: Peter Island By the Caribbean Journal staff The Peter Island Resort & Spa in the British Virgin Islands is expanding its transfer services from St Thomas International Airport. The property is increasing scheduled transfers via luxury sport yacht to […]


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