Chung: Fixing Jamaica's Structural Deficiencies to See Growth
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor THERE were two occurrences within the past week that reminded me that Jamaica still has a lot to do in order to see long-term sustainable development. There was an announcement that an International Monetary Fund […]
Haiti Hosts Taiwan's Foreign Minister
Above: the Taiwan-Haiti meeting (OP Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Taiwan Foreign Minister David Yung-Lo is continuing his Caribbean tour with a trip to Haiti. The country’s top diplomat, joined by a Taiwanese delegation, met Wednesday with Haiti President […]
Finding Puerto Rico's Mofongo in Miami
Above: Chef Jimmy Carey at work (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — A rich mash featuring plantains and seafood, meat or vegetables, mofongo is Puerto Rico’s unofficial national dish. And in Miami, Chef Jimmy Carey brings a taste of […]
Op-Ed: Haiti Tourism: A New Approach
By Davidson Toussaint Op-Ed Contributor HAITI, ONCE KNOWN as the “jewel of the islands,” has been facing insurmountable challenges since it achieved its independence in 1804. Though each challenge presented its own opportunity, there has not been enough of a […]