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Palace Resorts Adds New Business Development Manager
Palace Resorts has named a new business development manager, the company announced this week. Annabelle Romero has been promoted to Business Development Manager of the Southeast region for the company. In the new role, Romero will “cultivate the brand’s existing […]
What’s Next for AMResorts in the Caribbean?
By Alexander Britell If you’ve been following the Caribbean hotel pipeline, you’ve probably seen one company’s name pop up quite a bit this year: AMResorts. Indeed, the company has been steadily expanding its reach in the Caribbean hotel sector, with […]
The Best Caribbean Destinations for Solo Travelers
Sometimes you have to get away. There’s no time to find a buddy to join you on your trip, or you just want some alone time. But solo travel has become much more commonplace, whether you’re in need of a […]
Why Tourism Matters in the Caribbean
And why it needs more prominence By Hugh Riley The emergence of the travel and tourism sector in the Caribbean coincided with a move away from complete reliance on agriculture as the primary money earner. The decline of bananas, sugar, […]
Jamaica Secures 60,000 New Airline Seats
More flights to the island By Guy Britton MONTEGO BAY – Jamaica’s set for a major airlift boost this tourist season. The island has secured more than 60,000 new airline seats, according to Tourism Director Paul Pennicook. The director announced […]
Central Holidays Now Has a Cuba Division
Central Holidays eyes Cuba growth By the Caribbean Journal staff Central Holidays has named Arthur Berman as Vice President of its newly-formed Latin America and Cuba Division. In his new capacity, Berman will be responsible for implementing strategies that effectively […]
Erika Soaks Caribbean With Rain, Hits Dominica Hard
Storm turns deadly in Dominica By the Caribbean Journal staff Tropical Storm Erika made landfall in the Caribbean on Thursday, pummeling much of the region’s northeast with heavy rain and turning deadly in Dominica. The storm caused severe flooding and […]
Danny Heads to Caribbean, Weakens to Tropical Depression
Storm downgraded By the Caribbean Journal staff The storm known as Danny was set to make landfall in the Caribbean early Monday, after being downgraded first from a Hurricane, then to a Tropical Storm and finally, early Monday, to a Tropical […]
JetBlue to Launch Daily Fort Lauderdale-Turks and Caicos Flights
South Florida-TCI flights could get a whole lot more affordable By Alexander Britell MIAMI — JetBlue is launching a major new route from Fort Lauderdale. The company has announced plans to operate daily nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale and Providenciales […]
The Caribbean’s Big New Canal Project
Above: Lake NIcaragua By George Nicholson and Rachael Robinson Op-Ed Contributors On Dec. 22, 2014, the Government of Nicaragua and the international infrastructure development firm, Hong Kong Nicaragua Canal Development Investment Co. Ltd. (HKND), publicly announced the commencement of the […]
Op-Ed: Water and Caribbean Development
By Wayne Campbell Op-Ed Contributor “Providing sustainable access to improved drinking water sources is one of the most important things we can do to reduce disease” — World Health Organization Director General-Dr Margaret Chan The international community recently commemorated World […]
The Early Days of Caribbean Aviation
By Steven Keats CJ Contributor Many people recognize the name of the founder of Pan American Airways, Juan Trippe. But another name, Basel (BL) Rowe is known by very few — yet he is responsible for providing the germinating seed […]
The Caribbean in the Age of Exploration
By Steven Keats CJ Contributor Being in the shipping business and always curious about exploration, I developed a collection of rare maps that focused on the Americas. Several years ago part of the collection was presented at the University of […]
Why Caribbean Business Needs Reform
By Paul Hay CJ Contributor Doing Business 2015: Going Beyond Efficiency is the 12th in the series of long-standing co-publications of the World Bank and International Financial Corporation which ranks the global competitiveness of nations annually. In this publication, 189 […]
Hemingway in Cuba
By Charles Bane, Jr CJ Contributor FROM THE moment Ernest Hemingway saw Finca Vigia ( Lookout Farm) outside Havana in 1939, it became his home in the deepest sense. The southern location, warm year round, gave him ease; evidence now […]
Copa to Launch New Orleans-Panama Flights
Above: a Copa plane By the Caribbean Journal staff There will soon be a new source market for one of the Caribbean Basin’s largest hubs, Panama. Copa Airlines announced Thursday that it would be launching nonstop service four times a week […]
A New Hotel in Curacao
Above: the ACOYA Hotel suites and Villas in Curacao By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Curacao has a new hotel, the ACOYA Hotel Suites and Villas. The property, which became fully operational in November, is part of the […]
Strong 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica and Panama
Above: a map of the quake (graphic: USGS) By the Caribbean Journal staff A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook Costa Rica and Panama on Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of […]
What Airbus Forecasts for Latin America and the Caribbean
Above: an Airbus plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Latin America and the Caribbean will need 2,294 new passenger and freighter aircraft by the year 2033, according to Airbus’ latest global market forecast. That number would include 1,784 single-aisle, 481 […]
UN’s Ban: Costa Rica “Model Country” For Sustainable Development
Above: Costa Rica By the Caribbean Journal staff Costa Rica is a “model country” for sustainable development and the protection of human rights, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on his first official visit to the country last week. It […]
Viceroy to Open Hotel in Cartagena
Above: Cartagena By the Caribbean Journal staff Viceroy Hotels Group is expanding in the Caribbean region, the company announced in a release. The company has announced a partnership with KIT Capital to develop the Obra Pia site in Cartagena into […]
Caribbean Economies to Grow By 3.6 Percent in 2014: Report
Above: St Vincent and the Grenadines (Caribbean Journal photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean region is projected to see 3.6 percent growth in Gross Domestic Product this year, according to a mid-year update of the United Nations’ World […]
What Will the Caribbean Classroom of the Future Look Like?
Above: Caribbean students at the Virtual Educa Caribbean Symposium (OAS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff What will Caribbean classrooms look like in the future? Thanks to a new initiative launched this week in Trinidad and Tobago, a series of […]
Antigua Readies For Security Exercises
Above: security officers in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda is readying for a major security exercise beginning on May 31, the government said Monday. The “Trade Winds” exercise, which will last through June 10. The country […]
St Lucia Launches Jazz and Arts Festival
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The 23rd annual St Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival officially launches Wednesday, bringing together more than 65 musical performances. The 12-day festival, which runs through May 11, will also include art showcases, […]
VIDEO: In Cayman, a Taste of Miami
GRAND CAYMAN — The Camana Bay development is home to a number of brands famous in South Florida — Books & Books, Ortanique and Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, all of which are bringing a taste of Miami to the […]
14 Caribbean Art Galleries You Should Visit in 2014
Last week, we highlighted some of the ways to explore the Caribbean beyond the beach: namely, by visiting museums. But there are also scores of small, excellent art galleries across the region, from small boutiques to larger exhibition spaces. This […]
OAS to Send Technical Assistance Mission to Colombia on Cyber Security
Above: Organization of American States Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza (OAS Photo/Patricia Leiva) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of American States will be sending a technical assistance mission to Colombia on cyber security, the regional organization announced. The […]
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