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Hess to Sell St Lucia Storage Terminal; Fate of USVI’s HOVENSA Facility Unclear

Above: the HOVENSA facility in St Croix By the Caribbean Journal staff Hess Corporation announced this week that it would be pursuing the sale of its terminal network in the United States, one that will include the sale of its […]

Martelly: Haiti “Determined” to Promote Sustainable Development

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly in Rio (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti is determined to promote sustainable development in the country and to create development initiatives in the long term, according to Haitian President Michel Martelly. Martelly […]

Haiti’s Laurent Lamothe Begins Term as Prime Minister, Joined by Martelly

Above: New Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and President Michel Martelly By the Caribbean Journal staff Laurent Lamothe was inaugurated Thursday as Haiti’s new Prime Minister, giving President Michel Martelly a new government for the second time. The inauguration came two […]

Interview with Jamaican Parliamentary Candidate Dr Saphire Longmore

By Alexander Britell Dr Saphire Longmore is the Jamaica Labour Party candidate for Eastern St Andrew in the upcoming election in the country Dec. 29. Longmore, who recently completed her MD in psychiatry, is also a former Miss Jamaica Universe […]

Term Limits for OECS Officials?

Above: the Antiguan Parliament Antiguan Sen. Joanne Massiah told her country’s Upper House this week that term limits should be compulsory for those appointed to head the OECS and other regional institutions. The senator, who is a member of the […]

New Bahamas Airport Terminal Opens

By the Caribbean Journal Staff The first stage in a $409.5 million airport redevelopment at Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport has opened, with a new U.S. Departures Terminal arriving on time and at a cost of $198.1 million. The new […]

“Massive” Grand Cayman Parcel Hits the Market for $25 Million

Another huge development opportunity has hit the market in Grand Cayman, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe […]

In Bermuda, Signs of a Travel Rebound

Bermuda seems to have turned the corner in its post-pandemic travel rebound, according to the newest data released by the Bermuda Tourism Authority. The island’s leisure air arrivals were up 88 percent in the first quarter, compared to the same […]

The Cayman Islands Real Estate Market Is Leading the Caribbean

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, […]

What’s Ahead for Caribbean Real Estate in 2023?

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Since the onset of the pandemic, the Caribbean has been one of the hottest real estate markets in the world. But does the future hold for the market after nearly three years of […]

Anguilla Is Removing Testing for Vaccinated Travelers

Anguilla is set to become the latest Caribbean destination to waive testing for vaccinated travelers. The island’s Ministry of Health has announced plans to waive pre-arrival testing for vaccinated travelers beginning Aug. 8, 2022. Beginning Aug. 8, Anguilla will also […]

A Fourth International Airport in Jamaica?

Jamaica is considering developing a fourth International airport in the country, according to Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The country’s government intends to pursue the Vernamfield Aerodrome as a fit for a potential international airport. Vernamfield is located Clarendon on […]

Remote Work Driving Airbnb Growth in the Caribbean

Airbnb continues to see booming growth in the Caribbean, driven by remote work, according to new numbers from the company. The share of nights booked for long term stays in the first quarter of 2022 almost doubled compared to the […]

Bahamas Continues Hotel Investment Push

The Bahamas is continuing its push to court new hotel investment in the country. The latest effort was its participation in the 25th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show. The NABHOOD’s mission is to […]

Trinidad Tourism Has a New CEO

Trinidad Tourism Limited has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The destination marketing company has named Kurtis Rudd to the role. Rudd, a longtime marketing veteran, began his tenure on Sept. 20. “I […]

There’s a Real Estate Boom in Kingston, Jamaica

What’s Next for Highgate in the Caribbean

By Alexander Britell To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, or Log In to […]

A Clean, Reliable Power Solution for Caribbean Hotels and Resorts

By Alexander Britell It’s one of the biggest issues for any large resort or project in the Caribbean: power generation. And it’s even harder to do so in a clean, green, cost-effective way. More and more projects in the region […]

New Superyacht Marina Project Breaks Ground in The Bahamas

A new superyacht marina project has broken ground on Paradise Island in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in […]

Playa Sells Mexican Caribbean Resort for $34.5 Million

CJI Conversation: Jason Erickson of TSG Water Resources

It’s the most essential part of any hotel or resort project in the Caribbean: the water plant. Plainly, hotels and resorts can’t exist without the necessary water infrastructure — and developing it can be particularly challenging in island environments. For years, […]

The Four Seasons Nevis Is Seeing a Surge in Villa Sales

The Four Seasons Nevis’ villa collection is seeing a surge in sales, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The Four Seasons Resort Estates Nevis has closed $8 million in transactions amid the pandemic, managing director Eric Johnson told CJI. “I’m expecting […]

CJI Conversation: Tom Hicks on Caribbean Landscape Architecture

It’s at the core of any hotel design, and something that’s even more essential in a destination like the Caribbean: landscape architecture. And for years, Tom Hicks has been at the forefront of the industry, most recently with his work […]

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How This Barbados Rum Distillery Is Helping Frontline Workers

One of Barbados’ most iconic rum distilleries has shifted course to help meet the needs of frontline workers in the pandemic. The venerable West Indies Rum Distillery is now playing a major role in producing both surgical alcohol and hand […]

Can Puerto Rico Redefine Tropical Travel Post-COVID-19?

The negative short-term economic global impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the tourism industry has been devastating. Now, as the world begins to slowly reopen and potentially recapture their lost tourism industry, it is imperative to rethink and reassess how […]

JLL Hotels’ Andrew Dickey on the State of the Caribbean Hotel Market

What’s the state of the Caribbean hotel market in the age of the pandemic? To learn more, Caribbean Journal Invest caught up with Andrew Dickey, Executive Vice President at JLL Hotels and Hospitality in Miami. Here’s what he had to […]

Op-Ed: A New Beginning for Puerto Rico

By Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz Two years ago last month, Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, ultimately taking more than 3,000 lives. It also exposed the structural vulnerabilities of existing buildings, and further exacerbated the already painful impact of a more than decade-long […]

Tropic Ocean Airways Launching Big Caribbean Seaplane Expansion

Tropic Ocean Airways, the Fort Lauderdale-based airline specializing in seaplane flights, is launching a major expansion in the Caribbean. Tropic Ocean plans to establish a base of amphibious airplanes in Puerto Rico, the company’s CEO, Rob Ceravolo, said this week. […]

The Ultimate Island-Hopping Vacation in The Bahamas