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In Nevis, Big Plans for an Exotic Fruit

Above: the Pitaya By the Caribbean Journal staff Officials in Nevis, with help from Taiwan, have big plans for the cultivation of a new fruit on the island: the Pitaya. The Nevis Island Administration recently held a one-day workshop with […]

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Haiti's Government Launches Anti-Corruption Operation, Arrests Three

Above: Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and President Michel Martelly By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s government has launched the first phase of an anti-corruption initiative, according to Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe. The operation, which was conducted in the city […]

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Grenada's Opposition Leader Meets With Bahamian Prime Minister

Above: Grenada Opposition Leader Keith Mitchell and Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada Opposition Leader Dr Keith Mitchell recently paid a courtesy call on Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie in Nassau. Mitchell, […]

Markets

IMF: Risks to Jamaica's Economic Outlook "Tilted to the Downside"

Above: Montego Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff The outlook for Jamaica’s economy is one of low growth, along with weaker debt and fiscal positions, in the absence of strong fiscal and structural reforms, according to a report from the […]


Jamaica's Reggae Boyz Top Guatemala in Kingston Qualifier, 2-1

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz made a strong showing in the first game of their Group A semifinal match in Kingston, topping Guatemala, 2-1. Demar Phillips led off the scoring with a goal in the 41st minute, […]


Antigua's Benna Boys Fall to United States in Qualifying Match, 3-1

By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s Benna Boys fell to the United States in a CONCACAF World Cup semifinal qualifying match at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Peter Byers scored the lone goal for Antigua, which fell […]

Law

Jamaica's Christopher Coke Sentenced to Maximum 23 Years in Prison

Above: Jamaican strongman Christopher Coke (FP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican strongman Christopher Coke has been sentenced to 23 years in prison by US District Judge Robert Patterson. Coke, the leader of the international criminal organization called the “Shower […]


Cuban Refugees Repatriated from Cayman

Above: the Cuban vessel By the Caribbean Journal staff A group of Cuban migrants that arrived in the Cayman Islands in April have been repatriated to Cuba. There were a total of 27 men and one woman on a boat […]


Interview with Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin on Remaking Haiti's Brand

By Alexander Britell Haiti’s tourism sector is beginning again. Two years since the earthquake, new hotels are beginning to pop up, new hospitality students are being trained and destinations like Jacmel are entering the consciousness of international travelers. While it’s […]

Op-Ed: Austerity and Growth in Jamaica

By Ramesh Sujanani Op-Ed Contributor Professor Michael Witter, writing in the Jamaica Gleaner, recently outlined a conflict of interest in the management of recession by governments’ policies in the United States and Europe. It seems that there are two approaches […]


Barbados Urges Farmers to Continue Investment in Technology

Above: St Peter in Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Local farmers in Barbados must continue to invest in low-cost agricultural technology both for affordability and sustainability, according to Ralph Farnum, chief agricultural officer in the country’s Ministry […]


Trade With Haiti of "Vital Importance" to Dominican Republic Economy

Above: the region near the Massacre River in the Dominican Republic By the Caribbean Journal staff Trade with Haiti has become of vital importance to the Dominican Republic, according to Dominican Economy Minister Temistocles Montas. The country’s strong relations with […]


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