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Grand Bahama’s Old Bahama Bay Reopens
One of the most popular places to stay in Grand Bahama has officially returned in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. The island’s Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Club reopened its doors over the weekend. “We are officially open,” the […]
Carnival Launches Charleston-Caribbean Cruises
By the Caribbean Journal staff Cruise giant Carnival Cruise Line has launched its newest cruises out of the Port of Charleston. The company’s Carnival Sunshine, which recently underwent a $200 million makeover, had initially relaunched with a series of cruises […]
In Bonaire’s Lac Bay, a Caribbean Paradise Fueled by the Wind
By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton LAC BAY – This is the birthplace. This is where it all began, where a stretch of white sand in the southeastern corner of Bonaire turned into the Caribbean capital of windsurfing. And when […]
From Barbados to Barbuda, 7 Caribbean Vacations for November
The Caribbean his heating up for the winter season, and that’s being buoyed by a truly impressive lineup of hotel relaunches, from boutique St Barth stays to venerable Anguilla retreats. And whether you’re planning a Thanksgiving getaway or looking to […]
Disney Launching New Cruises to Mexico, Caribbean
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor This fall, Disney Cruise Line will return to some of its favorite destinations and home ports on a variety of itineraries, including getaways to Bermuda, the Bahamas, Mexico and destinations around the Caribbean. Bookings open […]
Carnival Paradise Resumes Caribbean Sailings
By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Paradise ship has resumed year-round cruise service following a month-long dry dock. The ship, which is homeporting at Port Tampa Bay, added a new water park, 38 new staterooms, 98 balconies […]
Carnival Fascination to Undergo Multimillion-Dollar Dry Dock
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Carnival Fascination cruise ship will undergo a multi-million-dollar dry dock that will add a variety of popular food and beverage innovations, Carnival announced this week. These will include Guy’s Burger Joint, developed by Food […]
Princess Cruises Launching New Caribbean Voyages
For the first time in four years, Princess Cruises will offer Summer Caribbean cruises including Panama Canal transits in 2018. The 3,192-guest Caribbean Princess returns to sail on a full summer season of voyages ranging from seven-day Eastern and Western […]
Puerto Rico’s Cruise Growth
Puerto Rico’s cruise sector continues to grow, according to the island’s latest projections. The island is on pace to break its cruise passenger records for the second time in three years, led by the Port of San Juan, which set […]
Why the Caribbean Is Drawing Investment from China
Why the Caribbean is so attractive to Chinese investors By Dr Johnny Hon Op-Ed Contributor The Caribbean has been close to my heart for many years. I love the islands’ beautiful environments, their amazing people, and their rich, diverse culture. […]
The Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Hotel Company
By Guy Britton No Caribbean hotel company is growing faster right now than this one: AMResorts. The Apple Leisure Group subsidiary signed 17 new resort management contracts in 2015, easily the most of any company in the region. And now […]
What Are the Objectives of Governance in Jamaica?
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Recently I did a presentation to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) about whether the success of the economic programme would make Jamaica the place of choice to live. I posed this question: […]
First Look: The New Hilton Aruba
ARUBA — A classic hotel design never gets old. Morris Lapidus, famous for hotels like the Fontainebleau in Miami, made this Aruba’s first “it” hotel when it debuted in 1955 as simply the “Aruba Hotel.” But now the venerable design […]
11 Caribbean Baseball Players to Watch in the 2014 Season
Above: Robinson Cano By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean seems to be taking over the baseball world. From David Ortiz’s postseason heroics to the rookie-season surge of Yasiel Puig, the region continues its rise as perhaps the single-greatest source […]
San Juan Marriott Appoints New Director of Sales and Marketing
Above: the San Juan Marriott By the Caribbean Journal staff The San Juan Marriott in Puerto Rico has named Joaquin Cruz its new director of sales and marketing. A 20-year veteran of the industry, Cruz returns to the San Juan […]
Op-Ed: Dileep Rao on Developing Caribbean Entrepreneurs
By Dileep Rao Op-Ed Contributor ACROSS THE world, many believe that it is a shortage of venture capital (VC) that is holding back new business development. Accordingly, governments, often with expert advice, create VC pools with the hope that this […]
Bureaucracy and Jamaican Growth
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor FINALLY WE CAN celebrate that we have an IMF agreement again in Jamaica. The real importance of the agreement is that it will bring with it a certain amount of confidence and multilateral support for […]
From Barbados to the Super Bowl
Above: Ramon Harewood By the Caribbean Journal staff After a Caribbean-filled Super Bowl XLXVI last year, this year’s contest between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens returns the region to the global sporting stage. Ramon Harewood, an offensive […]
For ESPN’s Stephen A Smith, Finding a Sanctuary in St Thomas
Above: ESPN’s Stephen A Smith (Photo: ESPN) By Alexander Britell Every morning at 10 AM eastern time, sports journalist Stephen A Smith goes head-to-head with colleague Skip Bayless on the set of ESPN’s First Take. The debate programme features the […]
Op-Ed: Kathie Klarreich: Investigative Reporting on Haiti, by Haitians
By Kathie Klarreich Op-Ed Contributor For nearly two years, the battle cry over what is happening to the billions of dollars of aid money earmarked for Haiti’s reconstruction has resounded on the front pages of some of the world’s most […]
Chris Kazi Rolle Talks Relationships
Bahamian native Chris “Kazi” Rolle was touring with a film and music group focusing on developing the creativity of young hip-hop artists. What began as a developmental programme became something else, as Rolle began engaging with the artists about more […]
Disabled in a Handicapped Country
By James English All photos by James English PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Sainte Marie is a neighborhood located on the side of a steep hill in southern Port-au-Prince. The area was heavily damaged during the earthquake of January 12, 2010, and […]
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