News Nevis Tourism Minister Visits Canada
Above: Tourism Minister Mark Brantley By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis Deputy Premier and Tourism Minister Mark Brantley is currently visiting Canada. Brantley is in Toronto as a guest of Nevisians in Canada, for whom he will be the featured […]
Envoy From Vietnam Visits Grenada
Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff A special envoy of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung visited Grenada this week. Ambassador Le Thanh Tung visited the country to discuss strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries, along with Vietnam’s […]
British Virgin Islands Markets Tourism Sector in Brazil
Above: BVI Premier Dr Orlando Smith making a presentation in Brazil By the Caribbean Journal staff British Virgin Islands Premier Dr Orlando Smith led a delegation to Brazil this weekend, looking to highlight the territory’s tourism sector to a burgeoning […]
Is Jamaica on the Right Track?
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor OVER the past few weeks, I have been approached by many persons who ask the questions: What is happening to the economy? Is Jamaica headed in the right direction? Is it time for me to […]
Dominican Republic: 4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Causes Light Shaking
Above: a graphic of the quake By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.2-magnitude earthquake caused light shaking in the Dominican Republic early Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred about 11 km north of Estebania, […]
Anguilla Releases New Census Data
Above: Meads Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff Anguilla’s population has surpassed 13,000 people, according to new census data released by the government. The country’s population is approximately 13,037 people, according to preliminary data. That represents a 12.8 percent increase […]
News S&P Affirms Rating on Puerto Rico; Outlook Remains Negative
Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its “BBB-” rating on the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s general obligation and appropriation debt, the New York-based ratings firm announced on Wednesday. The rating reflected […]
Grenada, CARICOM Development Fund to Sign $5.8M Agreement
Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada and the CARICOM Development Fund will be signing a $5.83 million agreement on Monday. The pact will be signed by Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell and CARICOM Development Fund CEO Lorne […]
Long Bay Beach Club Readies For Relaunch in Tortola
Above: the new Long Bay Beach Club By the Caribbean Journal staff The former Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas in Tortola is set to reopen on Saturday as the new Long Bay Beach Club, Elite Island Resorts announced Thursday. […]