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Puerto Rico’s Padilla Looking at Energy, Tourism in Economic Push
Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla is looking at reforming the country’s energy policy and harnessing the potential of tourism as part of his economic push. Puerto Rico recently passed […]
CHTA President Richard Doumeng Talks Caribbean Travel
Above: the Bolongo Bay Resort in St Thomas By Alexander Britell On Thursday, the long-awaited redesign of caribbeantravel.com officially launched. The new site, viewed as a new kind of portal for the Caribbean travel market, comes as the region faces […]
USVI Hosts FEMA Officials
Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh and FEMA Assistant Administrator Damon Penn By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands hosted a delegation of officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a briefing this week. USVI Governor John […]
Op-Ed: The Rule of Law in the Turks and Caicos Islands
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor In a political blast that threatens to cause a constitutional crisis in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the current Premier, Dr Rufus Ewing, has asked Her Majesty’s Government to recall Governor Ric Todd, Attorney General […]
Turks and Caicos Islands to Hold By-Election on March 22
Above: the TCI House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands will hold a by-election on March 22 for the Cheshire Hill and Richmond Hill District, Governor Ric Todd announced Tuesday. The by-election comes after […]
Michael Misick Released on Bail from Brazilian Prison: Report
Above: former Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick By Alexander Britell Former Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick has been released from prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on bail, the Turks and Caicos government said Friday. The Brazilian Supreme […]
Op-Ed: David Smith’s Bid for Parole: A Test for Turks and Caicos
By Robert Di Pano Op-Ed Contributor IT WOULD BE in the best interest of the Turks and Caicos Islands from an enforcement standpoint to deny convicted Caribbean Ponzi schemer David Smith’s application for parole. The Governor and Parole Board members […]
Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrives in St Kitts and Nevis
Above: Basseterre (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Taiwan Foreign Minister David Yung-lo Lin arrived in St Kitts Saturday for an official visit to the twin-island federation, following a trip to St Vincent and the Grenadines. The Taiwanese envoy […]
Taiwan Foreign Minister Visits St Vincent and the Grenadines
Above: St Vincent and the Grenadines By the Caribbean Journal staff Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs David Lin arrived in St Vincent and the Grenadines Thursday for a two-day visit to the country, the government said. The trip will include […]
Barbados Calls Elections for Feb. 21
Above: Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has officially “rung the bell,” calling new national elections for Feb. 21. Freundel Stuart, the leader of the ruling Democratic Labour Party, is seeking […]
US Virgin Islands Receives Federal Funds for Economic Development
Above: USVI By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands has been awarded more than $1.4 million in economic development funding from the US Department of Commerce. Of the funding, $1 million will be used to help establish […]
Grenada to Hold Elections Feb. 19
Above: downtown St George’s Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada will be holding its general election on Feb. 19, it was announced on Sunday. The date was revealed at a rally of the ruling National Democratic Congress […]
Grenada Dissolves Parliament; Election Date to Be Set Within 90 Days
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas advised the country’s Governor General to dissolve Parliament Wednesday, paving the way for new elections, he announced in a national address Wednesday. Parliament had been prorogued since the […]
Interview with UNESCO Special Envoy for Haiti Michaëlle Jean
Above: Former Canadian Governor General and UNESCO Special Envoy to Haiti Michaelle Jean (UN Photo/Mark Garten) By Alexander Britell CURRENT UNESCO SPECIAL ENVOY FOR HAITI Michaëlle Jean recently concluded a trip to Haiti during which she led a 20-member […]
Sandals Buys Veranda Resort & Residences in Turks and Caicos
Above: the Veranda Resort By Alexander Britell Following its purchase of the LaSource resort in Grenada last month, Sandals has announced the purchase of the Veranda Resort Hotel in Turks and Caicos. The property will be annexed to Sandals’ current […]
Op-Ed: Cutting Down the Cost of Government in Jamaica
By Ramesh Sujanani Op-Ed Contributor LOOKING AT this weekend’s headlines in Jamaica I found a stunning reminder to the people of Jamaica, rich or poor, that it is the government’s apparent feeling that they deserved the cars that they […]
McClintock: Puerto Rico’s Political Status “An Anomaly” in US Constitutional System
Above: Puerto Rico Secretary of State Kennth McClintock By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock is urging US Congressional leaders to move forward on statehood for the island territory and “tear down” the “anachronistic” wall […]
Ingrid Rivera Rocafort Appointed to Lead Puerto Rico Tourism Company
Above: Puerto Rico By the Caribbean Journal staff Incoming Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has named Ingrid Rivera Rocafort as the new director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, he announced Thursday. The move was one of several appointments […]
Bahamas Names Ambassador to Cuba
Above: Alma Adams By the Caribbean Journal staff Alma Adams has been presented with her instruments of appointment by Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes as the Bahamas’ new Ambassador to Cuba Adams is the first woman ever named to the […]
Turks and Caicos Government Planning Major Tourism Push
Above: Turks and Caicos By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands House of Assembly officially reopened, following a ceremony Wednesday, with tourism at the forefront. Governor Ric Todd’s Throne Speech outlined a major push on tourism, looking […]
Turks and Caicos Government, Digicel Sign Contract for IT Upgrade
Above: Turks and Caicos By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands government has announced that Digicel TCI will be performing a $1.76 million upgrade of its IT systems. The government said the upgrade would save around $62,000 […]
UK Minister for Overseas Territories to Visit Turks and Caicos Next Week
Above: UK Minister for the Overseas Territories Mark Simmonds (Photo: FCO) By the Caribbean Journal staff United Kingdom Minister for the Overseas Territories Mark Simmonds will be making his first ministerial visit to the Turks and Caicos Islands next week. […]
Turks and Caicos Government Assigns Ministerial Portfolios
Above: Turks and Caicos Premier By the Caribbean Journal staff Portfolios have officially been assigned to the Turks and Caicos’ new Ministers, Governor Ric Todd announced Friday. In accordance with the advice of Premier Dr Rufus Ewing, the Governor has […]
Turks and Caicos Cabinet Members Sworn In; House of Assembly to Open Nov. 28
Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Governor Ric Todd swore in the new slate of Cabinet Ministers in the territory at a ceremony Wednesday. While the actual ministerial portfolios have […]
Puerto Rico’s Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach Opening in December
Above: the Ritz-Carlton Puerto Rico (all photos by Ritz-Carlton) By the Caribbean Journal staff The new Ritz-Carlton Reserve and Spa Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico will begin taking guests in mid-December. The hotel is now accepting reservations for stays beginning […]
Turks and Caicos Election Results Confirmed Following Recount
Above: TCI (Photo: Turks and Caicos Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff The results from Friday’s election in Turks and Caicos have been confirmed following a recount held Monday. The Progressive National Party finished with eight seats in the House […]
Turks and Caicos Islands Names First-Ever Auditor General
Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands has appointed Anand Heeraman as the territory’s first-ever Auditor General. Heeraman, who was appointed by Governor Ric Todd, will lead the newly-formed Turks and Caicos National Audit Office. […]
Op-Ed: Elections and Democracy in the Turks and Caicos Islands
By Erik Neff Op-Ed Contributor Nov. 9 sparks a new beginning for the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). Wracked by corruption, the overseas territory has been directly ruled by the United Kingdom since 2009. This November will be the first […]
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