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Haiti Graduates First Officers of New “Tourist Police” Force
Above: the first graduates (Photo: MT Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has graduated the first class of cadets of its new “tourist police,” the government announced. The officers, who will be part of a force called “Politour,” graduated […]
The Caribbean’s 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts For Weddings
You arrive as prince and princess and leave as a king and queen in the Best Caribbean Wedding Destinations. Caribbean all-inclusive resorts practically invented destination weddings, and most certainly have perfected them. And having your ceremony and celebration at an […]
The Perfect Jamaican Jerk Recipe
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Well my friends, as a Jamaican, I have to say how very proud I am of the strides we have made to put our little Island on the map and spreading to all corners of […]
At Martinique’s Airport, a Permanent Tribute to Aime Cesaire
Above: the new Espace Aime Cesaire By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s already named for him, but Martinique’s international airport now has a permanent tribute to the legendary poet, thinker and politician, Aime Cesaire. The Espace Aime Cesaire includes a […]
Antigua Concludes Carnival
Above: Carnival in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua concluded its 2013 Carnival celebrations in St John’s Tuesday night. The festival, which began at the end of July, was a whirlwind tour of the country’s arts, culture and music. […]
In Trinidad, the Spirit of Africa
Above: Angelique Kidjo (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell PORT OF SPAIN —Angelique Kidjo comes from Benin. 2face Idibia hails from Jos, Nigeria. But for one evening here, the two were right at home in the Caribbean. Above: 2face Idibia […]
Six Fun Things to Do in Grenada
It’s time to discover Grenada if you haven’t already. One of the pearls of the Eastern Caribbean, this island of 110,000 people has it all: beaches, history and the charm of the unexplored. Here’s a list of six fun things […]
Haiti Begins Carnival of Flowers
Above: the opening ceremonies on Friday By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has officially begun its second-ever Carnival of Flowers in Port-au-Prince. The carnival, which is being held from Sunday to Tuesday, seeks to highlight the country’s flora. The hibiscus, […]
Grenada PM Visits United States
Above: Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell (UN Photo/Mark Garten) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell is currently in the United States for a series of visits with members of the country’s diaspora. On Saturday, he […]
In Kingston, a Literary Voyage in the Caribbean’s Cultural Capital
Above: Cherry Natural (All photos by CJ – SGG) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor IT DIDN’T take place “pon di river,” but the third installation of the Kingston, Jamaica literary festival seemed no less successful for it. Held […]
CARICOM is 40, But Who is Celebrating?
By Zhivargo Laing CJ Contributor The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is celebrating 40 years of existence. But who is really celebrating? Certainly not the masses of Caribbean peoples, plagued with high levels of unemployment, crime, debt and anxiety about the future. […]
Martinique Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Aime Cesaire’s Birth
Above: Martinique Regional Council President Serge Letchimy at a ceremony Wednesday By the Caribbean Journal staff It was 100 years ago Wednesday that Aime Cesaire, the leading political figure in Martinique in the 20th century, was born. Cesaire, a writer, […]
The Caribbean on Display in New York
Above: Dominica’s “Know Your Culture” dance company on Saturday (Photo: CTO) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean is on full display in New York City this week for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s annual Caribbean Week. From Anguilla to Trinidad, […]
Haiti’s Art, in Cuba
Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuba will be holding a Haitian Cultural Week in Havana beginning next week, Cuba’s government announced. The seven-day event will focus on a “large sample of artistic work and traditions” from Haiti. According […]
Haiti Marks Flag Day
Above: the Flag Day celebrations (Photo: OP Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti gathered to celebrate Flag Day on Saturday, marking the 210th anniversary of the creation of Haiti’s flag. Haiti’s flag was created in 1803, one year before […]
US Virgin Islands Governor Heads to Denmark for Economic Mission
Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh left for Denmark Saturday for a week-long trip that will include economic development and research meetings. It is the […]
Bonaire’s Carnival Pub Crawl
Above: Bonaire’s Little Havana (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell BONAIRE — WHILE LARGE-SCALE CARNIVALS like those in Trinidad and Haiti have received much of the attention this week, the celebration in tiny Kralendijk, Bonaire has its own unique […]
Bahamas to Host Exhibition Between Tottenham Hotspur, Jamaica
Above: the opening ceremony of the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium in Nassau last year (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas will host an exhibition football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz on May 23. […]
Haiti Marks 209 Years of Independence
Above: a special mass in Gonaives (Photo: OPM Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti celebrated 209 years of independence Tuesday. As part of the celebrations, a sizable government delegation led by Haiti President Michel Martelly visited the city of […]
In Martinique, the Art of St Lucia
Above: Saint-Pierre, Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s Consulate in Martinique has launched a new programme to help local artists to share their creative talents. The progamme, which was launched to coincide with National Day celebrations, […]
Rum Journal: At Miami Beach’s Juvia, the Art of the Mojito
NEXT WEEK brings Art Basel Miami, the annual celebration of the art world in South Florida. And one of the spots that’s sure to attract the sojourning art lovers is Juvia, the restaurant and lounge high above the Herzog & […]
Martinique Continues Tourism Growth
Above: Fort-de-France, Martinique By Alexander Britell ST KITTS — Martinique, the French overseas department north of St Lucia and known as the “Isle of Flowers,” is reporting continued growth in its tourism sector. The island saw a 12.7 percent increase […]
In Brooklyn, Finding the Best-Kept Secret of the Caribbean
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Fall. September. Yes, it’s here — the beautiful time of the year when the leaves change their colors, summer changes to fall and the sun is still warm — but not so intense that you […]
An Appleton for Jamaica’s 100th Birthday
Above: PMs past and present gather to barrel a special edition Appleton Rum By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and a number of her predecessors gathered this week to barrel a special edition of Appleton […]
Grenada Designs New Tourism Campaign Around Kirani James
Above: Kirani James during his homecoming earlier this month By the Caribbean Journal staff Global sprinting sensation and gold medalist Kirani James, who was recently named a tourism ambassador for Grenada, is the centre of the country’s new tourism campaign, […]
Op-Ed: The Exoneration of Marcus Garvey: A Moral Obligation
By Geoffrey Philp Op-Ed Contributor On June 16, 2012, the Rootz Foundation, Institute for Caribbean Studies, and the Marcus Garvey Celebrations Committee, of which I am a member, launched an online petition for the exoneration of Marcus Garvey, leader of […]
Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin Begins Southern Tour
Above: Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin (centre) on her southern tour in Morisseau this weekend (Photo: MT Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin began what the Ministry dubbed a major tour of the country’s southern […]
In the Bahamas, a New Vision of Junkanoo
Above: Junkanoo By the Caribbean Journal staff “Junkanoo is probably a $10 million business,” said Bahamas Culture Minister Dr Daniel Johnson. “We have not yet opened this market up fully.” Johnson, the Bahamas’ new Minister for Youth, Sports and Culture, […]
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