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Puerto Rico Opens New Rehabilitation Centre to Combat Drug Addiction

Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño has inaugurated the island’s new Pitirre Rehabilitation Centre, part of an initiative aimed at combating drug addiction in the territory. The $2 million plan, […]

Law

Bermuda Appoints New Chief Justice

Above: the appointment ceremony (Photo: Bermuda Gov) By the Caribbean Journal staff Bermuda has appointed Ian Kawaley as the island’s new Chief Justice. Justice Kawaley signed his instruments of appointment in a ceremony last week with Governor Sir Richard Gozney. […]

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Bahamas Signs Contract on Road Works Projects in San Salvador, Inagua

Above: a road in Inagua (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has signed a pair of contracts for roads projects on the islands of San Salvador and Inagua. In San Salvador, the government signed a $587,523 contract […]

CJ Politics

Grenada to Expand Cuba Support

Above: St George’s, Grenada (CJ Photo) By Lincoln Depradine Grenada and Cuba, which have had diplomatic relations for 33 years, have agreed to forge stronger ties and work more closely together. The relationship between the two states, which includes hundreds […]


On the Ground: Journalism Ethics in Haiti

By Kathie Klarreich A few months into my Knight International Journalism Fellowship in Haiti, I was conducting a training session in a radio newsroom in the capital when a reporter danced through the open door. He proudly announced that he’d […]


Haiti: Deadly Truck Crash Kills At Least 26 Near Town of Petit-Goave

Above: Petit-Goave By the Caribbean Journal staff A truck overturned and caused the deaths of at least 27 people on a highway near the town of Petit-Goave in Haiti Saturday. The truck, which was carrying traders and commercial goods, overturned, […]

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Guyana Must Capitalize on Country's Close Proximity to Brazil: Ramotar

Above: Guyana President Donald Ramotar with Secretary of State of Roraima Eduardo Oestreicher (left) and Guyana’s Consulate General in Brazil, Leila King By the Caribbean Journal staff It is incumbent on Guyana to take advantage of the country’s close proximity […]


Dominican Republic Developing Community-Based Tourism Plan

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism is developing a “National Community Tourism Plan” to improve growth in the sector. The announcement of the plan, which was made in San Juan de la Maguana, was made […]


Haiti's Martelly Expresses "Sorrow" Over Death of Malawi Leader

Above: Haitian President Michel Martelly during a school visit this week (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s President Michel Martelly said he was “saddened” by news of the death of Malawi President Dr Bingu Wa Mutharika, the National […]

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St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Courts Indian Investors in Punjab

Above: St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas (UN Photo/Evan Schneider) By the Caribbean Journal staff Seeking to attract Indian investment in St Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister Denzil Douglas met with Indian investors in Punjab during his […]


Jamaica's Tarrus Riley Set to Release New Acoustic Album, "Mecoustic"

Above: Tarrus Riley By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican reggae star Tarrus Riley will be releasing his new acoustic album on April 17, Mecoustic in European markets. The album, which is being released in conjunction with France-based Soulbeats Records, features […]


Antigua Making "Notable" Progress: IMF

By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua is showing “notable progress” in many areas, according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded a visit to the country. The IMF undertook the fourth, fifth and sixth reviews of the programme under […]