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In St Croix, Celebrating “Local”
Above: produce at the St. Croix Agriculture and Food Fair (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ST CROIX — “Easy now. It’s hot.” That’s the warning from Velma Cruz, who’s been bringing her hot sauce to St Croix’s Agriculture […]
11 Great Restaurants For a Romantic Dinner in the Caribbean
WHETHER you’re looking for a table for Valentine’s Day in the Caribbean or simply seeking an enchanting evening out, we have you covered. The Caribbean is full of romantic eateries, from cliffside bistros to beachfront haute cuisine. Here are 11 […]
Cape Air Set to Launch New Flights to Culebra, Virgin Gorda
Above: a Cape Air plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional carrier Cape Air will be launching its new service from San Juan to Culebra, Puerto Rico and Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands beginning Feb. 15. The service […]
The Caribbean’s Best Sports Bars
It’s Super Bowl weekend, meaning that you need somewhere to watch the big game in the Caribbean. You’ll need a proper sports bar, one with the special qualities required for a game of this magnitude. We’re not talking simply about […]
Royal Caribbean Ship Returning Home Early After Illness Outbreak
Above: the Explorer of the Seas By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas will return home two days early from its 10-day Caribbean cruise, the company said on Sunday. The ship, which was carrying several hundred […]
BVI: Disney, NCL Deal “Guarantees” 425,000 Annual Cruise Visitors By 2015
Above: the Disney Dream By the Caribbean Journal staff A newly-signed berthing agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line will mean a total of 425,000 passengers setting foot in the British Virgin Islands by mid-2015, according to Premier […]
Martinique’s Serge Letchimy Leads Delegation to St Lucia
Above: Letchimy in St Lucia (Photo: Region Martinique) By the Caribbean Journal staff Serge Letchimy, the president of Martinique’s Regional Council, led a delegation St Lucia this week as part of continued relief efforts to the Eastern Caribbean island. St […]
The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Hotels For 2014
There’s a chill in the air across the Caribbean. Sure, it could be from a polar vortex, but it might just be coming from the sheer number of artful, luxurious and alluring hotel and resort properties in the region. We’re […]
Turks and Caicos Premier Urges Haiti to Take Action on Illegal Migration
Above: Turks and Caicos Premier Dr Rufus Ewing By the Caribbean Journal staff In the wake of the Christmas accident that led to the deaths of 17 Haitian migrants in the Turks and Caicos, TCI Premier Dr Rufus Ewing is […]
UK to Provide Humanitarian Support For St Vincent, St Lucia
Above: St Vincent (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Kingdom will be providing around $370,370 USD in emergency support for humanitarian efforts in St Vincent and the Grenadines and St Lucia, according to the British High Commission […]
The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants – 2013
WHAT TURNS a great meal into a memorable one? Particularly in the Caribbean, a great meal is about a great experience — one that combines food, service, ambience and more, whether you’re at a beach shack or a fine-dining eatery. […]
Six Fun New Year’s Eve Parties in the Caribbean This Year
New Year’s Eve is approaching, and the Caribbean is a perfect place to celebrate the beginning of 2014. No matter where you’re flying from, it’s a great holiday for a short excursion to the West Indies, whether you want to […]
Nine Fun Things to Do in Nevis
Nevis: one of the smallest, most charming islands in the Caribbean. For many, it’s the Caribbean as it once was (there isn’t even a single traffic light). But whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway or a natural adventure, Nevis […]
Making the Music of Martinique: An Interview with Esy Kennenga
Above: Esy Kennenga in Miami (CJ Photo) MIAMI — He’s one of the most popular singers today from the island of Martinique, and Esy Kennenga’s fame now reaches across the French Caribbean and mainland Europe. The 29-year-old Kennenga, who recently […]
The Best Caribbean Private Island Resorts
What’s your idea of a Caribbean escape? If you’re looking to get far, far away from the daily grind, the Caribbean has you covered. Beyond the sandy sanctuaries of large islands, there are some terrific private island resorts just waiting […]
Bahamas Officially Completes Transformation of Nassau Airport
Above: Lynden Pindling International Airport By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has officially opened its new domestic and international departures terminal. The project, which cost $409 million, according to the government, took four years to complete. The new 606,000-square-foot […]
In Downtown Kingstown, Finding the Spirit of St Vincent and the Grenadines
Above: Basil’s Bar (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell KINGSTOWN — “THE ROTI came from above.” No, it wasn’t a verse out of some apocryphal Old Testament chapter recently discovered in the West Indies. The scene was Aggie’s, a […]
Finding Authenticity in Caribbean Tourism
Above: Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff How does a Caribbean destination deliver authenticity? For Dominica native Dr Lennox Honychurch, the answer lies in presenting a complete package to visitors — exposing them to the Caribbean’s cuisine, culture, […]
Martinique Readies For CTO State of the Industry Conference
Above: Fort de France (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The French island of Martinique will be putting its tourism industry on full display next week as the first-time host of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry […]
New Turks and Caicos Governor Sworn In
Above: New Turks and Caicos Governor Peter Beckingham with Premier Dr Rufus Ewing By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands swore in the territory’s new Governor, Peter Beckingham, on Wednesday. Beckingham succeeds Ric Todd in the post, […]
Seven Great Places to Eat in St Kitts
St Kitts and its sister island, Nevis, form the smallest sovereign state in the Americas. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t a slew of fantastic restaurants dotting the islands. We already brought you some classic eateries in Nevis, so here’s […]
Cayman Mulls Expansion of Sports, Culinary Tourism
Above: the CONCACAF U-15 championship in Cayman By the Caribbean Journal staff Sports tourism is an area “ripe for further expansion,” according to Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin. The Premier, who delivered his 2013 policy statement on Monday, said recent […]
Op-Ed: World Bank VP Hasan Tuluy on a Balanced Path to Caribbean Prosperity
By Hasan Tuluy Op-Ed Contributor The recent High Level Caribbean Forum in Nassau was the latest in a series of discussions to develop a road map for the region’s long-term economic growth while addressing persistent debt and fiscal issues. A […]
Op-Ed: How to Fix LIAT
By Robert MacLellan Op-Ed Contributor SOME MIGHT believe that, for the second time in only three years, Captain Ian Brunton has been made a scapegoat by the board of directors of a Caribbean airline company – fired as CEO of […]
Rum Journal: Cruzan’s New Distiller’s Collection Rums From St Croix
Above: The new Distiller’s Collection of aged rums from Cruzan in St Croix includes the Estate Diamond Light and Dark rums, as well as the legacy Single Barrel luxury aged rum. By Robert Burr Rum Journal Special Contributor Master Distiller […]
BVI Celebrates August Festival
Above: the BVI August Festival By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ August Festival is in full swing, from a festival village and hip-shaking soca and classic j’ouverts. The Ira Oliver Skelton Festiville opened on July 26 under […]
LIAT Responds to Richard Branson
Above: a LIAT plane By Alexander Britell LIAT has issued a response to Sir Richard Branson, a week after the Caribbean airline rose to international notoriety when Branson tweeted a complaint letter about the carrier. The company released a pair […]
Is Jamaica Serious About Tourism?
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor EACH time I am away, I can’t help but do a comparison between the country I visit and Jamaica. In particular, I always look at the main industry of the country and contrast it against […]
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