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How to Make Peter Island’s Ginger Lemonade
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor What makes arriving at a private-island resort even sweeter? In the British Virgin Islands, it’s the welcome beverage served to guests at Peter Island Resort & Spa. Zesty, sweet and spiked, if you like, […]
British Virgin Islands Courts Mega Yachts in Monaco
Above: Monaco By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands is looking to promote its “Category One” ship registry status abroad. The British Overseas Territory recently sent a team to the Monaco Yacht Show to promote its status, which […]
Rum Journal: A Special Lemonade From Haiti’s Barbancourt
Barbancourt. Five Star. Or perhaps the Estate Reserve. The famous rhum of Haiti is a classic sipping rum, whether neat or on the rocks. But what you might not realize is that Haiti’s signature spirit is also right at home […]
Jamaica’s Fraser-Pryce Finishes Third at Monaco Diamond League
Above: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce By the Caribbean Journal staff Four-time Olympic medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finished third in the women’s 200M at the Monaco Diamond League on Friday. She won the silver in the 200M in London last summer. Fraser-Pryce had come […]
Anthony Carmona Sworn In as New President of Trinidad and Tobago
Above: Justice Anthony Carmona By the Caribbean Journal staff Justice Anthony Carmona was officially sworn in Monday night as the new President of Trinidad and Tobago. Carmona, who was sworn in as an International Criminal Court judge in 2012, succeeds […]
Monaco’s Prince Albert II Visits Haiti to Inaugurate School
Above: Prince Albert II and Haiti President Michel Martelly (Photo: OP Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Monaco’s Prince Albert II visited Port-au-Prince Friday for a one-day trip. The Prince came to Haiti to inaugurate the Prince Albert II of […]
Justice Anthony Carmona Named New President of Trinidad and Tobago
Above: Justice Anthony Carmona (ICC Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Justice Anthony Carmona has been nominated as the new President of Trinidad and Tobago, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced. Carmona was recently sworn in last year as a judge […]
Haiti Officially Opens Roi Henri Christophe Campus in Limonade
Above: the Roi Henri Christophe Centre for Higher Education (OP Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has officially opened the Roi Henri Christophe Centre for Higher Education in Limonade, a project funded by the government of the Dominican Republic […]
Haitian President Martelly Suffers Pulmonary Embolism, Health “Stable”
Above: Haiti’s President Michel Martelly (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s President Michel Martelly, who returned to Miami Monday for further tests after suffering postoperative complications from shoulder surgery, has suffered a pulmonary embolism. That diagnosis was confirmed […]
Trinidad’s Anthony Carmona Sworn in as International Criminal Court Judge
Above: the ICC’s new judges (Photo: ICC) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago Judge Anthony Carmona was sworn in today as a judge of the International Criminal Court. Carmona, who attended the University of the West Indies and […]
Jamaica Begins Talks on Severing Ties with British Monarchy
Above: Buckingham Palace By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has begun talks concerning the country’s transition into a republic, according to Information Minister Sandrea Falconer. The Justice Ministry and the Attorney General’s department are leading the talks, spearheaded by a […]
Jamaica Could Sever Ties with British Monarchy, Become Republic
Above: Buckingham Palace (Photo: British Monarchy) By the Caribbean Journal staff New Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller signaled her government’s intention to sever its ties with the British Monarchy at her swearing-in today at King’s House. “This 50th Anniversary […]
St Thomas Carnival 2024 Was a Big Hit
This year’s edition of the St Thomas Carnival was, by all accounts, a big hit. The event, which kicked off with favorites like the Calypso Monarch and Panorama, brought in thousands of revelers, from locals to visitors, for a multi-day […]
How the Four Seasons Nevis Is Reinventing the Wellness Getaway
It’s one of the biggest trends in travel since the pandemic: the rise of the luxury villa. More and more travelers are looking for that extra degree of space and seclusion, and that’s led to white-hot demand for luxury villas […]
Beefbar Just Opened Its First Caribbean Location in St Barth
Global restaurant brand Beefbar has opened its first-ever Caribbean restaurant on the island of St Barth. The island’s new Beefbar has made its debut at the Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf St Barth in Gustavia at the beginning of this […]
Four Seasons Yachts Will Launch in the Caribbean
Following the debut of Ritz-Carlton’s new luxury cruise line, Four Seasons is set to launch its own boutique line, one that will begin operations in the Caribbean. Four Seasons Yachts will kick off its inaugural season in 2025-2026 with winter […]
New Feature Film Is a “Virgin Islands Love Story”
A new film coming to Amazon Prime next month puts the US Virgin Islands at the front and center. “Timeless: A Virgin Islands Love Story,” written and directed by Edward La Borde, Jr, will come to Amazon Prime on Sept. […]
For Travel Agents, Dealing With Last-Minute Problems Is An Art Form
One of the biggest reasons people use a travel advisor over an Online Travel Agency is so they have an actual person to talk to when obstacles arise during a vacation. So, how does an agent deal with those last-minute […]
Buzz Growing for the “Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival”
The buzz continues to grow for Antigua Carnival, the annual festival that is considered the Caribbean’s “greatest summer festival.” This year’s Carnival will be a 13-day event from July 27-Aug. 8, with a full lineup of events including five street […]
From Antigua to Aruba, 10 Romantic Resorts to Visit Now
Planning a romantic trip to the Caribbean for Valentine’s Day will score a lot more love points than a box of chocolates, but there’s really no bad time of year to make a getaway with a special person in your […]
The 23 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023
Can you believe it has been nearly three years since the world changed? In that span, the destinations of the Caribbean have undergone a tumultuous, frantic, whirring upheaval, one that turned from total static to what is today an abundant, […]
Azamara Has a New Caribbean Cruise Ship
Luxury cruise line Azamara has a new ship coming to the Caribbean: Azamara Onward. The ship has already arrived at PortMiami in Miami, where it will be home-porting. Azamara Onward first launched operations in Monaco this past spring. It is […]
Caribbean Airline Winair Expanding, Adding New Destinations
St Maarten-baser regional Caribbean airline Winair is getting bigger. The carrier has announced the acquisition of two ATR 42-500 series aircraft, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new aircraft will provide service to Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Dominica and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Most […]
Sofitel Set to Open New Luxury Hotel in Panama City’s Casco Viejo
The charming historic quarter of Casco Viejo in Panama City will soon be home to a major new luxury resort, Caribbean Journal has learned. The highly-anticipated new Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama is opening its doors in January, a spokesperson […]
The First Caribbean Shake Shack Is Opening at Atlantis
Beloved burger chain Shake Shack is coming to the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned. The first-ever Caribbean outpost of the New York-based eatery is opening at the Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas next year. Shake Shack Atlantis will “making […]
Apple Leisure Group Has Big Expansion Plans in the Caribbean
It’s the hottest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean: all-inclusive, the all-in-one food and beverage concept that’s become the most sought after demand for travelers. And it’s also the hottest thing in hotel development, with more and […]
A New Floating Solar Project in Jamaica
Jamaica has been at the forefront of the green energy movement in the Caribbean, particular with its focus on solar and wind. And now it’s launching another Caribbean innovation: a floating solar project. The new “floating” project will consist of […]
Grenada’s Spicemas Carnival Is Coming Back
Another top Caribbean carnival is making its long-awaited return. Grenada’s Spicemas is back this summer, with the festivities launching on Aug. 8 and 9. “We are thrilled by the return of Spicemas this summer. It is undoubtedly a highlight of […]
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