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IMF: Signs of Economic Recovery in St Kitts and Nevis

Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis’ economy is showing signs of growth after four years of contraction, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF concluded its fifth and sixth reviews of […]

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Bahamian History, Through the Lens

Above: Tida Wave Reaching for Finish (All photos by Roland Rose) By the Caribbean Journal staff A new exhibition at Nassau’s D’Aguilar Art Foundation takes a look at the history of the Bahamas through the lens of noted photographer Roland Rose. […]

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Trinidad, Venezuela Talk Oil

Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Venezuela held talks this week on the “unitization of cross-border hydrocarbon reservoirs” between the two countries. It was the second time the two countries had convened the […]

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Marriott Breaks Ground in Kingston

Above: the groundbreaking on Friday By the Caribbean Journal staff The new Courtyard By Marriott project in Kingston officially broke ground on Friday. The hotel, one of eight being developed in the region by Caribe Hospitality, will also be the […]


Dennis Chung: Private Sector Growth and Jamaican Development

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor LAST week I wrote about what the pillars of growth are. Today I want to answer a question, often asked in a roundabout way, by persons who say that the private sector has not done […]


Antigua's Big Break on "The Bachelorette"

Above: Galley Bay Resort & Spa By the Caribbean Journal staff Three Antigua resorts will be featured on the two-part season finale episode of ABC television show, “The Bachelorette.” The episode, scheduled to air on Monday, July 29 and Monday […]

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Five Caribbean Festivals to Visit in August

There’s always something exciting to do in the Caribbean, and summertime is no exception. Whether you’re looking to party in a frenzied carnival extravaganza or listen to some of the world’s best musicians, next month is full of high-powered events. […]


Bahamas, United States Sign Memorandum on TSA Pre-Clearance

Above: the signing ceremony (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas and the United States have officially signed a memorandum of understanding for pre-clearance operations of the US’ Transportation Security Administration. The agreement formalizes the terms and conditions […]


World Bank Names Special Envoy to Haiti

Above: the World Bank By the Caribbean Journal staff The World Bank has named a new special envoy to Haiti to focus in the area of “inclusive growth.” Mary Barton-Dock was officially named the second World Bank Special Envoy to […]

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Venezuela's Maduro, St Vincent's Gonsalves Head to Cuba

Above: Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro By the Caribbean Journal staff Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves arrived in Cuba Thursday for a brief visit. Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and St […]


San Juan Marriott Begins $8M Renovation

Above: a rendering of an upgraded room By the Caribbean Journal staff The San Juan Marriott Resort has begun an $8 million renovation, the hotel announced. The project will cover all of the hotel’s 525 guestrooms and balconies, aiming to […]


Interview with Hyatt Regency Trinidad General Manager Russell George

Above: the Hyatt Regency Trinidad (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell It was not a coincidence that United States Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping both visited Port of Spain within a seven-day period at the end of […]


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