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The Caribbean Riptide

By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor Finance and governance. Economy and energy. Tell me it ain’t about the money. Tourism and environmentalism. Productivity and community. Tell me it ain’t about technology. Education and innovation. Nation and next generation. Tell me it […]

The Caribbean’s Best Pools – 2014

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We’re all about the beach, but sometimes a little poolside relaxation is in order. When we’re craving some lounge time, these are the pools where we like to pull up a chaise (and suck […]

St Croix Stadium Reconstruction Project Moving Forward

Above: St Croix (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The long-awaited reconstruction of the Paul Joseph Stadium in St Croix is moving forward. US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh has signed a contract with General Engineering Corporation for […]

Haiti Begins Groundwork For Development of New Cruise Port

Above: Ile de la Tortue (Photo: MT Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has begun the groundwork for the development of the new Carnival cruise port on the island of Ile de la Tortue. Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin […]

Major Arts Project For St Lucia

bove: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff A major arts project is coming to the island of St Lucia. The project will involve the reconstruction of the Walcott House, home of brothers Derek and Roderick Walcott, the former of […]

“The Wiz” Comes to Trinidad, Celebrating Geoffrey Holder’s Legacy

Above: the cast of “The Wiz” in Trinidad By the Caribbean Journal staff The world continues to mourn the loss of Trinidadian actor, choreographer, dancer, designer and singer Geoffrey Holder, who captivated audiences for decades. Now, the Proscenium Theatre Company […]

Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe on the New Haiti

Above: Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe (Photo: OPM Haiti) By Alexander Britell It’s been a period of change for Haiti in the nearly five years since the devastating earthquake in 2010. A country prone to often significant change has continued […]

A Chef’s Guide to Anguilla

Above: Chef Shawne Bryan By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor MIAMI — Anguillian chef Shawne Bryan runs the pastry kitchen at Zuma, one of downtown Miami’s hottest tables. Celebs such as Gabrielle Union and Pharrell come here for the restaurant’s […]

Haiti Eyes Another Island For New Development Projects

Above: Haiti’s Prime Minister (above) in Gonave (Photo: OPM Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s development plans are expanding to another new island. As the country has looked to develop tourism projects on the island of Ile a Vache […]

Is This Country a New Player in the Caribbean Cruise Sector?

Above: Guatemala’s Santo Tomas de Castilla Port By the Caribbean Journal staff Quietly, a new player has begun to emerge in the Caribbean cruise industry: Guatemala. The Central American country has received almost 220,000 cruise passengers in the last few […]

St Lucia Set For Jump in Cruise Arrivals

Above: Port Castries By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s Port Castries is readying for a big jump in cruise arrivals in the coming season. The island is slated to receive around 650,000 cruise passengers and 375 ships in the […]

Haiti Celebrates Carnaval des Fleurs

Above: the Carnaval des Fleurs (Photos: OP Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitians gathered this weekend for the third annual Carnaval des Fleurs summer carnival in Port-au-Prince. The festival seeks to highlight Haiti’s flora; it is being held through […]

Op-Ed: Is It Time For Regional Ferry Service in the Caribbean?

By George Nicholson and Nayaatha Taitt Op-Ed Contributors One race (de Caribbean man) From de same place (de Caribbean man) Dat make de same trip (de Caribbean man) On de same ship (de Caribbean man) So we must push one […]

Sneak Preview: Willy Monfret Tours Guadeloupe in New Video

Above: a scene from the next season of “Let Me Show You My Islands” By the Caribbean Journal staff Following last year’s release of “Let Me Show You My Islands,” Willy Monfret will soon be releasing the second season of […]

Grenada Names Soca Artist New Cultural Ambassador

Above: Hollice Mapp aka Mr Killa By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government has named Caribbean soca artist Hollice Mapp as the country’s newest cultural ambassador. Mapp, whose stage name is “Mr Killa,” is being given an official passport. The […]

Caribbean Countries Make Push at Cruise Shipping Miami Conference

Above: dancers from the United States Virgin Islands at Cruise Shipping Miami (all photos by CJ) By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — Countries from across the wider Caribbean region descended upon Miami Beach, Fla. this week for the annual […]

JetBlue Makes First Flight to Trinidad

Above: the first JetBlue flight on the tarmac at Piarco International Airport in Trinidad (CJ Photo) By Joshua Martinez CJ Contributor PORT OF SPAIN — JetBlue made its first-ever flight to Port of Spain, Trinidad on Monday, the latest […]

Interview With Grenada Tourism Minister Alexandra Otway-Noel

Above: Grenada Tourism Minister Alexandra Otway-Noel (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MONTEGO BAY — Grenada is continuing its push to promote tourism, with a brand-new marketing campaign and a focus on positioning the country as a kind of high-end, eco-tourism […]

Rum Journal: The World’s Best Rum Bars For 2014

What is a rum bar? It’s not a beach bar. It’s not a pub. It’s not a tiki bar. It’s not a rum shop. The way we see it, a rum bar is a bar dedicated to the glory of […]

Seven Caribbean Events For February, From St Kitts and Nevis to Jamaica

From PGA champions to Puerto Rican dragon boats, February 2014 will be an exciting month for the Caribbean region. We’ve put together of six events worth checking out across the Caribbean, from reggae in Jamaica to carnival in Bonaire. Taste […]

Six Caribbean Events For January, From Cayman to Barbados

What’s on the Caribbean agenda in January? Whether you’re looking to hang with Anthony Bourdain and Jose Andres, or eyeing a few bachata dances, the Caribbean has you covered. Here are six events worth checking out, if you’re in the […]

9 New Year’s Resolutions For Caribbean Travelers in 2014

Learning the clarinet, running a marathon, losing weight. There are too many New Year’s Resolutions to count. But while you can’t go wrong with most of them (that is, if you ever do them), why not become a better traveler? […]

Trinidad and Tobago Courts Tourists From Dutch Caribbean

Above: Trinidad (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago is looking to court more visitors from around the Caribbean region, aiming to attract around 2,800 regional visitors in the coming months, according to the government. Earlier this […]

Major Lazer to Headline ParadiseWorld Destination Music Festival in Curacao

Above: the ParadiseWorld Destination Music Festival in 2012 By the Caribbean Journal staff Electronic music project Major Lazer will headline the second ParadiseWorld Destination Music Festival in Curacao on Dec. 21. The festival is the latest major music event to […]

Puerto Plata Tourism “Is Re-emerging”

Above: Luis Liriano, Jakaira Cid ,Fausto Fernandez, Anny Mariel Gomez and Maximo Iglesias By the Caribbean Journal staff PUERTO PLATA — Earlier this year, the Dominican Republic announced its plan to “relaunch” the destination of Puerto Plata. For now, the […]

The Beaches and Rivers of Dominica

Above: Purple Turtle Beach You’ve hiked nature trails. You’ve explored the far reaches of the Carib Territory. Maybe you’ve attended your share of the music festivals, or tasted its mountain-rich coffee. Dominica is known for many things — and there’s […]

In Dominica, the Art of the Festival

Above: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival By the Caribbean Journal staff The air is cool and fresh, the sun is bright and the music never stops. This is Dominica, which, in a short amount of time, has become of the […]

A New Outlet For Caribbean Film

Above: “The Insatiable Season” By the Caribbean Journal staff There isn’t a Caribbean equivalent of Cannes — yet. But that doesn’t mean the region is bereft of film festivals — and the latest one can be accessed anywhere in the […]

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