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Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation of Colombian officials is visiting Barbados this week to examine ways to expand the technical skills of designers and artisans in Barbados. The officials from the South-South Cooperation Department of Colombia’s Ministry of External Relations are conducting a “diagnostic mission,” Barbados’ government said, which […]

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean is increasingly looking to the creative sector for pathways to growth; Jamaica should be no different in this regard, according to Harold Davis, deputy chief executive officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation. Davis, who was speaking in Kingston earlier this week, said Jamaica’s […]

By Royann Dean Op-Ed Contributor On July 19, panelists got together at tmg* talks to discuss entrepreneurship and the creative class in the Bahamas. On the panel were Edward Rolle, a board member of the Bahamas Entrepreneurial Venture Fund (BEVFL), Chester Cooper, the President of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation, Jaime Lewis, […]

Above: the Cayman Enterprise City project By Royann Dean Throughout election season in the region, we will inevitably hear talk about sustainable development. Sustainable is commonly synonymous with ‘environmental’ but also includes economic sustainability. Creativity is not likely to be a part of that discussion. But do we really understand creativity and its relevance to […]

By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM Chairman Dr Denzil Douglas, the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, has charged incoming Secretary-General Irwin LaRocque to devise creative ways to surmount the region’s “crippling” challenges. “The large prints in the sands of time were left by the longest serving of them all, your predecessor, Dr Edwin […]

It’s the most exciting new real estate project in St John in years: Island Sky Residence Club St John, the new development which is already moving ahead with construction. In a place like St John, where two-thirds of the island is covered by national parkland, development isn’t easy, and that makes what Island Sky is […]

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor  These days there’s a whole lot of talk about farm-to-table “this” and slow food “that” in the culinary world, but one Caribbean resort is (literally) putting its fork where it’s food is. And at Guana Island, a private-island resort in the British Virgin Islands, a significant percentage of where […]

Antigua’s private-island resort, Jumby Bay, has launched a pioneering new Crossfit program. The program, ICE NYC at Jumby Bay, is the result of a partnership with New York-based Crossfit studio ICE NYC. The program is led by ICE’s most elite trainers and offers unique CrossFit classes, which combine different kinds of high-intensity physical training. “As […]

Caribbean tourism businesses must adapt to succeed, according to the President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Karolin Troubetzkoy. Troubetzkoy sees the upcoming Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum as an opportunity for hotels and tourism-related businesses to take stock and to “open our eyes to the bigger picture, which is so important if we […]

Above: Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (left) greeted by General Manager, Jamaica Stock Exchange, Marlene Street-Forrest (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is ramping up its development of agro-parks. The country is expected to add a ninth agro-park on the island, which is anticipated to be in production in the next three […]

Above: Dr Warren Smith By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean Development Bank President Dr Warren Smith is currently on an official visit to Jamaica. Smith, who began the trip on Wednesday, said the CDB remained a “strong partner of Jamaica” and that it was committed to offering assistance in “creative ways.” “CDB will always be […]

Beyond Luxury Vacations has premiered a fresh, authentic way to experience all that the Caribbean has to offer. Select your island paradise of choice — popular destinations include Grenada, Antigua, Barbados, the Grenadines, Jamaica and St Lucia — and this boutique operator will set you up in one of its exclusive and unique villa properties […]

There is a different kind of all-inclusive in the Caribbean, one built not on sprawling complexes or towering room blocks but on intimacy. These are the hideaways where you wake up and feel as if the entire resort belongs to you, where the staff knows your name by the first afternoon, and where the biggest […]

For years, Las Terrenas has been one of the Dominican Republic’s most quietly beautiful destinations — a coastal town known for its long beaches, independent hotels, and relaxed pace, far removed from the country’s larger resort hubs. Unlike Punta Cana or La Romana, Las Terrenas has grown organically, shaped more by boutique properties and local […]

Some beaches are known for their beauty. Others are known for their energy. Then there are ones that are a bit off the beaten path. But a select few have something rarer — the taste of the Caribbean itself. These are the beaches where you can dine barefoot, surrounded by the aroma of salt and […]

The terrace overlooks the Caribbean Sea, the warm Hanover breeze carries the scent of herbs and smoke, and on this night, Thanksgiving dinner takes a completely unexpected turn. At Jamaica’s Round Hill Hotel and Villas, the holiday isn’t just about turkey and trimmings. It’s about world-class gastronomy in a timeless Jamaican setting, where Catalan creativity […]

Old San Juan is a city you taste as much as you see. Behind the pastel façades and blue cobblestones is a dining scene that defines Puerto Rico’s spirit — bold, inventive, rooted in tradition yet unafraid to reinvent itself. Some restaurants are places of legend, where cocktails were born and writers found inspiration. Others […]

In recent years, Nevis Sun Tours has undergone a bold transformation, evolving from a tour operator into what its founder now calls a Luxury Travel Enablement Platform. The shift reflects not only the company’s deep relationships with hotels, cruise lines, and advisors, but also a wider demand for more seamless, story-driven, and intimate travel experiences […]

The first thing you need to know about Celebrity Beyond is that it doesn’t feel like a cruise ship at all. It feels like a destination in itself — a place where design, dining, and discovery are seamlessly layered into every corner. From the moment you walk into the soaring Grand Plaza, light cascading from […]

Some resorts are built around rooms and restaurants. Sea Breeze Beach House is built around experiences. With just 122 rooms, it has the intimacy of a boutique hotel, but what makes it truly different is the way it folds Barbados into every day. The resort’s How To program brings the island to life in unexpected […]

Cancun has always been the epicenter of the all-inclusive dream. But these days, the scene feels different — more elevated, more ambitious, and buzzing with new energy. From bold debuts to reimagined classics, these are the five resorts everyone is talking about in and around Cancun. Nowhere else in the Caribbean has defined the modern […]

W Hotels have always been about atmosphere — the music-driven lobby bars, the bold interiors, the sense that every space is meant for both gathering and performance. Since its start in 1998, the brand carved out a niche as the hotel where design and nightlife converged. Now, for the first time, those same hallmarks — […]

You’re in an ocean-view pool with a freshly-crafted cocktail peering out at green hills. Or maybe you’ve just checked into your rustic retreat on a private island. Or you’re checking out the views of Charlotte Amalie from an exclusive rooftop deck.  In today’s experience-driven travel world, hotels are essential. They’re jumping-off points, adventure curators, and […]

The golf cart business in the Caribbean has undergone a quiet transformation over the past decade, evolving from a niche product for golfers into a core transportation and operations tool for resorts, residential communities, and even entire islands. Once dominated by gas-powered and lead-acid battery models, the market is now shifting decisively toward fully electric […]

The sound hits you before the sight — the rhythmic call of street vendors, the rustle of palm fans in shaded courtyards, the laughter from open-air mezcal bars. Then the colors come in: the ochres and pinks of colonial facades, the green of distant mountains, the vivid blues of handwoven textiles drying in the sun. […]

Delta Air Lines is making a major move in Mexico this winter, unveiling a broad expansion of service to Cancun with new routes and added frequencies from cities across the United States. Timed for the peak holiday and spring travel periods, the move is a direct response to growing demand for Mexico’s most popular beach […]