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Rum Journal: A Conversation with Atlantico Rum’s Aleco Azqueta
The story of Ron Atlantico begins in the Dominican Republic. But even before that, it began at Georgetown University. It was there that co-founders Aleco Azqueta and Brandon Lieb were classmates, and soon after colleagues at Bacardi. Azqueta then went […]
Jamaica Unveils Hydroelectric Plans, Considering “All Options” on Energy Costs
Above: Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell at NCU this week (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The high cost of energy is the biggest issue affecting Jamaica today, according to Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell. “On the matter of fuel, I […]
Jamaica Looks to “Level the Playing Field” For Technology Access
Above: Minister Phillip Paulwell at Northern Caribbean University (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Jamaican government is committed to ensuring that all Jamaicans have full and equal access to technology, according to Science and Technology Minister Phillip Paulwell. […]
New Private Jet Terminal Breaks Ground in St Kitts and Nevis
Above: the groundbreaking ceremony (Photo: Erasmus Williams) By the Caribbean Journal staff A new private jet terminal has broken ground at St Kitts’ Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw International Airport. The project, which is a joint venture between the St Christopher Air […]
Cigars: The Heart and Soul of Cuba: An Interview with James Suckling
By Alexander Britell While Cuban cigars are renowned the world over for their quality and their history, the process of how Cuban cigars are made – and just what they mean to the Cuban people – have remained largely unexplored, […]
Interview with Tarrus Riley
By Alexander Britell Tarrus Riley is one of the leading lights of reggae music today, who led the BBC to call him “Jamaica’s brightest hope” on the release of his previous album, “Contagious,” in 2009. The Bronx-born Jamaican stays true […]
Guyana’s Road to Brazil Moves Forward
Above: the Takutu River Bridge (Photo: GINA) By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana has completed a feasibility study for the Linden to Lethem Road paving project that would link the country with Brazil, the government announced Friday. Guyana will share […]
Interview with Jamaican Parliamentary Candidate Joan Gordon-Webley
By Alexander Britell Joan Gordon-Webley was born in Pell River, Hanover, Jamaica. She is the past president of Caribbean Women for Democracy, the Jamaica Women’s Freedom Movement, among other posts, and previously represented East Rural St Andrew in Jamaica’s Parliament […]
Jamaican Cabinet Approves Temporary Visa Waiver for Colombian Travelers
Above: Bogota By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has approved the removal of visa requirements for Colombians visiting Jamaica during the winter tourist season for less than 30 days. National Security Minister Dwight Nelson said the removal would help increase […]
Bunny Wailer Cancels International Show Dates, Citing Medical Condition
By the Caribbean Journal staff Citing an undisclosed medical condition, reggae star Bunny Wailer has canceled all of his upcoming international show dates. The singer was scheduled to appear at the Bayside Rocks reggae festival in Miami this weekend, but […]
Haiti Cholera Victims Seek Damages from United Nations
Above: Haitian wait for cholera treatment at a center in Haiti (UN Photo: Sophia Paris) By the Caribbean Journal staff More than 5,000 Haitians, either victims of cholera or relatives of victims, have submitted claims to the United Nations and […]
After a Maritime Ordeal, Grenadians Return Home from Venezuela
By the Caribbean Journal staff Following a government effort that involved long hours of negotiations and thousands of dollars in costs, 35 passengers have returned to Grenada after their ship went adrift of the Venezuelan coast. The MV Amelia A, […]
How Grammy Winner Dion Parson is Bridging Jazz and the Caribbean
By Alexander Britell It’s not easy to innovate in any musical genre –- but Grammy-winning drummer Dion Parson, a native of St Thomas, is doing just that – bringing together the worlds of the Caribbean and jazz and creating what […]
Ed Robinson on the Global Art Form
Ed Robinson occupies several seats in the world of reggae—from a long career as a reggae drummer to broad work now as a reggae singer. It’s taken him from his native Jamaica to Brooklyn, which he now calls home. Caribbean […]
Interview with Radio Soleil’s Ricot Dupuy on Martelly, Reconstruction and UN Cholera
By Alexander Britell Three months after new President Michel Martelly took office in Haiti, the country is still without a prime minister, and accordingly, without a government. Haiti’s political situation has drawn the attention of a number of world organizations […]
Talking with the Caribbean’s Rum Minister
By Alexander Britell The “noble spirit” of rum has captivated the Caribbean for centuries, and Edward Hamilton has devoted himself to exploring it. Hamilton, who began the “Ministry of Rum” website in 1995 and is a leading rum importer based […]
Sloop with 100 Haitian Migrants Lands on Shores of New Providence
More than 100 Haitian migrants traveling in a sloop ran aground in the waters off of southeastern New Providence in the Bahamas this morning, according to Ismella Davis of the Royal Bahamas Police Force. A mother and her baby were […]
A Stone’s Throw from the Old Caribbean
At the far end of New Providence in the Bahamas sits an homage to the old Caribbean — the 10-room boutique hotel called A Stone’s Throw Away. Run by German native Chris Illing, the hotel is one of a small […]
Inspirato’s Brian Corbett on Caribbean Travel and the Promise of Anguilla
Sheriva in Anguilla By Alexander Britell Luxury destination club Inspirato was founded in part by brothers Brent and Brad Handler, who also started Exclusive Resorts, the ultra high-end vacation club. The company is now in nine cities in the Americas […]
The Two-Passport Problem
A Caribbean Journal Editorial For decades, Caribbean citizens have been making their way off their own islands in search of prosperity abroad — whether that be in the United States, Europe or South America. These men and women typically send […]
Interview with Bahamas Tourism Minister Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace
The Hon. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace is the Bahamas’ Minister of Tourism and Aviation. After a global financial crisis that hit the tourism industry, and the Caribbean, rather severely, Vanderpool Wallace has moved to bring the Bahamas’ integral tourism sector forward. He […]
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