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Eastern Caribbean Leaders Meet in Dominica

By the Caribbean Journal staff Leaders from around the Eastern Caribbean met this week in Roseau for the 62nd meeting of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Authority. The OECS were informed of “positive changes” projected for the sub-region’s states, […]

UK Sends Humanitarian Aid to Dominica

British ship rerouted to Dominica By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The United Kingdom’s Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Lyme Bay ship has been rerouted to assist humanitarian relief efforts in Dominica following the destruction of Tropical Storm Erika. The British ship […]

Eastern Caribbean Mobilizes to Support Dominica

Region comes together to help Dominica By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States is mobilizing regional and international support to find ways to help Dominica, which was devastated by Tropical Storm Erika last week. The OECS […]

Eastern Caribbean Planning to Deepen Trade Ties With Cuba, Martinique

Above: Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States says it is committed to deepening trade and economic ties with both Martinique and Cuba. The proclamation comes after the second meeting of the OECS […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset at Shoal Bay East, Anguilla

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Paul Alegria, who sent in this snapshot of sunset at Shoal Bay East in Anguilla. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in […]

How Much the Caribbean Needs to Spend on Science and Technology

By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean governments must devote at least 1 percent of their Gross Domestic Product to science and technology, according to Dr Cardinal Warde of the CARICOM Science Foundation. Warde said that proportion was necessary for the […]

Brazil Has a New Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean

Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Brazil has a new ambassador to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Ambassador Sergio Couri presented his credentials to OECS Director General Didacus Jules on Sunday. Couri said his country […]

Could a Major Caribbean Merger Mean the End for Caribbean Broadcasters?

By Dr Marcia Forbes CJ Contributor Secrecy Unfolded The build-up was impressive. There was great secrecy, a stage draped in ‘silk’ with silhouetted dancers and when the curtain fell, flashing lights and tech music. “We’re ready to take over the […]

The Case for an Eastern Caribbean Ferry

By S Brian Samuel Op-Ed Contributor There’s no cheap travel within the Caribbean. Unlike Greece and other island archipelagos, virtually all travel within the Caribbean is by air. And as we all know, travelling by air within the Caribbean is, […]

Martinique to Join Organization of Eastern Caribbean States

Above: Fort de France, Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff In a major move for the region, Martinique will be joining the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States as an associate member. The OECS announced the move this week. […]

How Does the Oil Price Decline Affect the Eastern Caribbean?

By Runy Calmera Op-Ed Contributor Oil prices have decreased considerably from above US 100,- a few years ago to almost $40 USD. As the Eastern Caribbean islands are heavily dependent on imports of oil, in this short article we will […]

New Life For Eastern Airlines

Above: an Eastern Airlines plane By the Caribbean Journal staff A legendary aviation brand is back. Eastern Airlines, once a global brand and the pride of Miami’s airport, has returned with a new look and new management after more than […]

Antigua and Barbuda Plans New Tourism “Action” Agenda

Above: Antigua and Barbuda By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda is planning to implement a new tourism “action” agenda, the country said this week. The plans come after consultations with at least 50 tourism stakeholders in the public […]

Eastern Caribbean Ministers Talk Environmental Sustainability in Tortola

Above: Tortola (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Environment Ministers from across the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States are meeting this week in Tortola to discuss environmental sustainability. The summit is the first-ever meeting of its kind since the […]

Turks and Caicos Apprehends Sloop Carrying 84 Migrants From Haiti

Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff For the second time in a week, Turks and Caicos Islands authorities have intercepted a sloop carrying migrants from Haiti in the British Overseas Territory’s waters. In a statement, Turks and Caicos Minister […]

Martinique’s Serge Letchimy Attending CARICOM Conference

Above: Serge Letchimy, president of Martinique’s Regional Council (Photo: RM) By the Caribbean Journal staff Martinique Regional Council President Serge Letchimy will be on hand for this week’s 25th Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the […]

6.5M Earthquake Shakes Eastern Caribbean, From Martinique to Grenada

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 6.5-magnitude earthquake northeast of Barbados caused shaking […]

Death Toll Rises From Heavy Flooding in Eastern Caribbean

Above: Trinidad PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar is sending aid to the affected areas By the Caribbean Journal staff The death toll from a series of storms in the Eastern Caribbean has continued to rise, according to government officials. The storms, which […]

Political Independence and Economic Development in the Caribbean

By Paul Hay CJ Contributor In 2003, Alvin G. Wint – former head of the Department of Management Studies at the University of West Indies, Mona Campus – noted in his book, “Competitiveness in Small Developing Economies: Insights from the […]

Boat Carrying Haitian Migrants Capsizes in Bahamas; At Least 30 Dead

Above: a survivor rescued by the Coast Guard (Photo: USCG) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Coast Guard is continuing rescue efforts after a sail freighter carrying Haitian migrants capsized on Monday night, killing at least 30. The […]

Turks and Caicos Islands Apprehends 17 Migrants From Haiti

Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos officials have confirmed the landing of a vessel containing at least 17 illegal migrants from Haiti on Wednesday. The arrival of the migrants is the latest in a series of […]

Grenada Sending Delegation to Morocco For Education Talks

Above: Rabat By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada is sending a delegation to Morocco beginning June 30 to discuss cooperation on education between the two countries. Education Minister Anthony Boatswain will lead the delegation, which will include senior human resource […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Tobago’s East Coast

Above: Tobago’s East Coast (Photo: Sabine Fröhlich) The Caribbean is full of spectacular photos, whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a traveler with a camera phone. Our new Caribbean Photo of the Week feature gives our readers a chance to […]

Bahamas Extends Condolences to United States on Oklahoma Catastrophe

Above: Bahamas FM Fred Mitchell By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is extending its condolences to the United States on the “catastrophic damage” caused by the recent passing of a massive tornado in Oklahoma. Bahamas Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell […]

Haiti Sends Counternarcotics Officers for Training With Miami Police Department

Above: the Miami-Dade Public Safety Training Institute By the Caribbean Journal staff A team of 21 officers Counternarcotics Unit of Haiti’s national police has begun a three-week training course in Miami with the Miami-Dade County Police Department in Florida. The […]

Jamaica Waives Visa Requirements for Eastern European Tourists

Above: UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai (Photo: UNWTO) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s government has announced a visa waiver for tourists originating in Eastern European countries including Russia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine. The visa applies […]

CHTA, CTO Urge End to British APD Following PricewaterhouseCoopers Report

Above: a British Airways flight By Alexander Britell Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association President Richard Doumeng and Caribbean Tourism Organization Chairman Beverly NIcholson-Doty are calling for an end to the British Air Passenger Duty following the release of a study […]

Dominica Appoints New Commissioner to Organization of Eastern Caribbean States

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Former Dominica Cabinet Secretary Felix Gregoire has been appointed the country’s new Commissioner to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Gregoire succeeds the late Ambassador Charles Maynard. “For a while now, […]

At Nassau’s Baha Mar Resort, The Art of Everything