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America’s 10 Best Rums – 2014

As America celebrates its independence, there’s no better way to celebrate than with rum, one of the most important spirits in the country’s history. So for the second straight year, we will mark the Fourth of July with Rum Journal’s […]

Cricket: Grenada to Host Opening Matches of Caribbean Premier League 2014

Above: Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada will be hosting the opening games of the second season of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League cricket tournament. The tournament’s opening matches will be hosted at Grenada’s National Cricket […]

Bahamas Marks 40 Years of Independence

Above: GG Sir Arthur Foulkes raises the Bahamian flag (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas marks the 40th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday. It was 40 years ago that the Bahamas severed its colonial ties with […]

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. […]

Jamaica: $2.4 Billion in Funding Support Through PetroCaribe Since 2005

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) Jamaica has received $2.4 billion USD in funding support thanks to its PetroCaribe agreement with the government of Venezuela, according to Dr Wesley Hughes, CEO of the PetroCaribe Development Fund. The funding total, which covers the […]

St Kitts and Nevis to Receive $4.76 Million Disbursement from IMF

Above: Basseterre, St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis will be receiving a $4.76 million disbursement from the International Monetary Fund following approval by the fund’s Executive Board. The Stand-by arrangement was originally approved […]

Haiti to Receive $7.4M Disbursement from International Monetary Fund

Above: Labadie (Photo: MT Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has completed the fourth review of Haiti’s performance under its Extended Credit Facility arrangement. The decision, which was taken on a “lapse […]

Puerto Rico Shaken by 4.0-Magnitude Quake Off Culebra’s Coast

Above: Flamenco Beach in Culebra By the Caribbean Journal staff There were reports of light shaking in Puerto Rico after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake off the island’s northeast coast, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicentre of the quake […]

St John Carnival “A Resounding Success”

St John Carnival was back again and better than ever this July. The event showcased the cultural heritage of St. John in the US Virgin Islands, captivating audiences with a kaleidoscope of performances and immersive cultural experiences. “St. John Carnival […]

In St John, a Celebration of Culture

It’s been nearly seven decades since the island of St John held its first Celebration, a tradition that has turned into one of the most vibrant summer festivals in the Caribbean. Now in its 69th year, St John Celebration is […]

St John Celebration Is Back and Better Than Ever

The US Virgin Islands’ popular St John Celebration is back again this year, with plans for the biggest and best version of the event since the onset of the pandemic. While scaled-back events were held in 2020 and 2021, this […]

St John Celebration Is Back With a Pair of Events

The ever-popular St John Celebration event is back this year, in a safe format amid the pandemic. The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals will hold two events for St John Celebration on July 3 and 4, […]

Crystal Is Relaunching Cruises in The Bahamas This Summer

Luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises will soon become the first cruise line to return to the Caribbean since the pandemic, with a new Bahamas-only itinerary exclusively for vaccinated travelers. The program, which launches this summer, is called Bahamas Escapes, and […]

St Maarten Is Reopening for Tourism

St Maarten is officially reopening for tourism on July 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Dutch Caribbean destination will begin receiving travelers from Europe and North America on that date, according to St Maarten Tourism Minister Ludmila de Weever. On […]

Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean Are Now Open for Travel

The Mexican Caribbean, including Cancun, Grand Costa Maya (Bacalar, Chetumal, Mahahual), Costa Mujeres, Maya Ka’an, Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Tulum), and the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres have now reopened to visitors, with […]

This Year’s St John Celebration Is Going Virtual

The 66th annual St. John Celebration is going virtual, with plans for a “pop-up” virtual festival, running from June 27 to July 4. U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte said that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions […]

British Airways Expanding Saint Lucia Flights

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor British Airways is adding two new weekly direct flights to Saint Lucia. Following high-level discussions with government and tourism officials, British Airways announced this week the introduction of the new weekly flights. “We are elated […]

The 10 Best American Rums – 2019

Hot dogs, apple pie, baseball and the Best American Rums. This is now the seventh annual edition of what has become one of our favorite traditions at Caribbean Journal: compiling the list of the best rums in America to celebrate […]

The Caribbean’s Best New Rum Festival Is In Martinique

By the Caribbean Journal staff Lovers of the best rums in the Caribbean can unite on the French Caribbean island of Martinique next month for the region’s newest, hottest rum festival. It’s called the Martinique Rhum Awards, and it’s a […]

Stars of The Voice Are Coming to The Bahamas

By the Caribbean Journal staff Past winners and favorites of the NBC hit “The Voice” are coming to The Bahamas this summer. The singers will be part of the new The Voice Summer Series at the Baha Mar resort in […]

Nevis’ Must-Visit Summer Food Festival

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing food festivals is back again this summer. The Nevis Mango & Food Festival, now in its fifth year, is set for July 4-7 with a focus on the island’s growing […]

Rum Journal: The Best American Rums 2018

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since we first started the Best American Rums. Now in its sixth edition, this July 4 tradition celebrates the best of American rummaking, something that has certainly come a very long way […]

Rum Journal: The 10 Best American Rums – 2016

More and more people are appreciating the wonder of rum. And in America, more and more people are making rum. Yes, there is something of a rum boom in the United States, hearkening back to the colonial period when the […]

Nigel Spence: A Vegetarian-Friendly Caribbean Grilling Recipe

Caribbean, vegetarian, delicious By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor As the saying goes, “there’s no place like home”. In my case, I am not too sure just exactly where that is. Yes, I am a true, 100% Yardie but having lived […]

The Best American Rums — 2015

Every July 4, Caribbean Journal celebrates America’s Independence Day by rewarding the best rums made in the 50 US States. American rum has been getting consistently better in recent years, as more craft distillers pop up and the American palate […]

Trinidad PM Urges CARICOM to Accept Dominican Republic as Member

Above: Trinidad PM Kamla Persad Bissessar By the Caribbean Journal staff As CARICOM marked its 40th anniversary on Thursday, Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said it was time for the movement to admit a new member. “The ongoing reform process […]

Trinidad and Tobago Assumes Chairmanship of CARICOM

Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad has assumed the chairmanship of CARICOM from Haiti, following the expiration of the latter’s six-month rotating term. Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is now the Chairman […]

CARICOM, US Ambassador Meet

By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM Secretary General Irwin LaRocque and US Ambassador to CARICOM Brent Hardt met yesterday in Georgetown for a series of talks on issues including trade, security and climate change. “The United States greatly values the […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas