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Dominican Republic Reports Uptick in Business Travel

The Dominican Republic is reporting an uptick in business travel, the country’s Ministry of Tourism said this week in its latest update. The country welcomed more than 136,000 visitors either traveling on business or attending conferences and conventions between January […]

Using Tech to Improve the Caribbean’s Business Environment

How “RegTech” could help the Caribbean By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor In the famous words of legendary Bob Marley, “…don’t let them fool you…”. Despite the images of white sandy beaches, turquoise seas and milky coconuts, the Caribbean is notoriously […]

Nassau Paradise Island “Open for Business”

Nassau and Paradise Island are “open for business” following Hurricane Matthew, according to the popular Bahamian destination’s promotion board. The destination is now welcoming guests following last week’s storm, which pummeled much of the Bahamas with heavy rain and wind. […]

Jamaica “Open For Business” After Matthew

Jamaica is open for business. The Jamaica Tourist Board has reported that tourism business on the island is carrying on as usual after Hurricane Matthew passed it earlier this morning. While a band of heavy showers that fell on Sunday caused […]

CHTA President: Caribbean Tourism Businesses Need to Adapt

Caribbean tourism businesses must adapt to succeed, according to the President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Karolin Troubetzkoy. Troubetzkoy sees the upcoming Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum as an opportunity for hotels and tourism-related businesses to take stock […]

Puerto Rico Reporting Strong Meetings Business

Puerto Rico is seeing a jump in meetings and convention business, according to the latest numbers released by Meet Puerto Rico. The March-to-May period saw 57 new booked pieces of business including events, conferences, annual meetings and sports activities from […]

Doing Business in the Caribbean 2016

By Paul Hay CJ Contributor Doing Business 2016: Measuring Regulatory Quality and Efficiency is the 13th in the long-standing series of co-publications by the World Bank and International Financial Corporation (IFC). This annual report on the ease in doing business […]

Palace Resorts Adds New Business Development Manager

Palace Resorts has named a new business development manager, the company announced this week. Annabelle Romero has been promoted to Business Development Manager of the Southeast region for the company. In the new role, Romero will “cultivate the brand’s existing […]

What are the Best Places for Doing Business in the Caribbean?

By the Caribbean Journal staff The World Bank has released its 2016 Doing Business report, and there’s a familiar place at the top of the Caribbean region: Puerto Rico. The US Caribbean territory is ranked 57th in the world for […]

Dominica “Open For Business”

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Dominica is “open for business” and ready to welcome visitors to its shores, according to the country’s Minister for Tourism and Urban Renewal, Robert Tonge. This announcement came at a recent press briefing in which […]

Air France Adds Michelin Stars to Its Business Class Food

By the Caribbean Journal staff Heading to the Caribbean from Paris? Your food may have some Michelin flair. The company announced that Michelin-starred Chef Francois Adamski has designed original creations for business class customers on long-haul flights from Paris-Charles de […]

What International Business Means to Barbados’ Economy

By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados needs to appreciate the value of its international business sector, according to the country’s Prime Minister. And Prime Minister Freundel Stuart is warning against undervaluing the country’s international business sector, saying that it “continues […]

How Colombia’s Agribusiness Sector Is Driving Economic Growth

A major force in the region By the Caribbean Journal staff Colombia’s agribusiness sector is playing a key role in the growth of the country’s economy. With $192 million in exports to over 127 countries, the industry generates about 6.2 […]

Guyana’s New Small Business Drive

A new entrepreneurship drive in Guyana By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The government of Guyana has announced plans to promote small business and entrepreneurship opportunities throughout the country. Guyana Minister of Business and Investment, Dominic Gaskin (above), presented this plan […]

Grenada Launching Business Grants for Innovators, Entrepreneurs

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By Gerard Best CJ Contributor Innovators and entrepreneurs in Grenada will soon benefit from a suite of new grant funding opportunities. The Grenada Ministry of Communications, Works, Physical Development, Public Utilities, ICT and Community Development will […]

The Best Business Hotels in Trinidad

When US Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Caribbean, they both went to Trinidad. That’s because over the years the country has become the de facto business capital of the region, led by its booming […]

Making Caribbean Business Better

By Paul Hay CJ Contributor “With the widening of the Panama Canal and construction of a second canal in Nicaragua, a significant increase in trade and investment can be expected in the Caribbean Basin. So, improving competitiveness of local firms […]

Jamaica: “Significant Improvement” in Business, Consumer Confidence

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is seeing a “significant improvement” in both business and consumer confidence, according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently visited the island. According to Jan Kees Martijn, who let the […]

Why Caribbean Business Needs Reform

By Paul Hay CJ Contributor Doing Business 2015: Going Beyond Efficiency is the 12th in the series of long-standing co-publications of the World Bank and International Financial Corporation which ranks the global competitiveness of nations annually. In this publication, 189 […]

CARICOM’s Business Push

By the Caribbean Journal staff The involvement and commitment of the private sector are “essential” to achieving the Caribbean Community’s growth and development agenda, according to CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque. LaRocque made the address speaking to the Annual […]

This is the Best Island in the Caribbean For Doing Business

Above: San Juan, Puerto Rico (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff What’s the best island in the Caribbean for ease of doing business? According to the newest edition of the World Bank’s annual Doing Business report, it’s Puerto Rico […]

Bermuda Says It’s “Open For Business” Following Hurricane Gonzalo

Above: Elbow Beach in Bermuda By the Caribbean Journal staff Bermuda says it is “open for business” a few days after a powerful hurricane hit the Atlantic island. The island’s LF Wade International Airport, as well as the causeway, reopened […]

St Vincent Offering Grants, Training to Budding Tech Businesses

Above: St Vincent (CJ Photo) By Gerard Best CJ Contributor St Vincent and the Grenadines is making strides towards creating a new cadre of local entrepreneurs. Vincentians with dreams of developing their own businesses can now apply for government grants […]

The Business of Caribbean Blogging

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Blog Promo by Journo FOR SEVERAL reasons the newspaper ad surprised me. Firstly, it was placed by a journalist, a journo as they are also called, advertising himself and his skills, in particular his blog. […]

China Holds Business Summit With Latin America, Caribbean

Above: Changsha, China By the Caribbean Journal staff Hundreds of executives from Latin America, the Caribbean and China recently gathered for the eighth China-Latin America and the Caribbean Business Summit. Last week’s summit, hosted in Changsha, China, focused on opportunities […]

Caribbean Community Moves to Harmonize Regional Business Rules

Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Community says it has begun work toward creating a “harmonized framework” for business rules in the CARICOM Single Market. The framework would be one “within which companies […]

In the United States Virgin Islands, a Boost For Small Business

Above: St Croix (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Small businesses in the United States Virgin Islands are getting some help. The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority has approved 24 loan guarantee support applications totaling $3 million to help […]

Belize Gets $10.5 Million Loan For Small Business Development

Above: CDB Acting Vice President for Operations Nigel Romano with Yvonne Hyde, director for Belize (Photo: CDB) By the Caribbean Journal staff Belize has reveived a $10.5 million loan from the Caribbean Development Bank, the bank announced last week. The […]

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