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Mark Gaus on What’s Next for Real Estate in the Cayman Islands

By Alexander Britell, Editor-in-Chief, CJI It’s hard to imagine that there was a hotter real estate market in the Caribbean in recent years, with surging development from beachfront condos to residential resorts. So what’s next for Cayman in the midst […]

CJI Conversation: Mark Durliat, CEO of Grace Bay Resorts

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to keep the Caribbean hotel industry at a standstill, many hotel developers and investors are struggling to keep existing projects afloat, and are also uncertain about how long the recovery […]

Where to Stay in St Vincent and the Grenadines

By Bob Curley CJ Contributor St Vincent and the Grenadines isn’t your typical Caribbean vacation destination. The lush, volcanic island of St Vincent is by far the largest land mass in this archipelago nation, yet may be the least visited […]

Prince Charles Opens the Cayman Islands’ New Airport

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton A new-state-of-the-art Caribbean airport opened its doors on Wednesday, with a very special guest on hand to do the honors. The United Kingdom’s Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall were on hand to […]

How to Take a Dive Vacation in Dominica

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The island of Dominica has long been one of the best-kept secrets in Dominica. And now the island’s largest hotel is offering a way for divers to take advantage. The hotel, which has served as […]

8 Ways to Save on an Aruba Vacation Right Now

By the Caribbean Journal staff Right now, it’s the beach capital of the Caribbean, and the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is easier to reach than ever, thanks to a host of new deals at resort properties across the island. […]

The Four Seasons Nevis Has a New Caribbean Residents Rate

Do you live in the Caribbean? One hotel has a package just for you. The Four Seasons Resort Nevis is welcoming Caribbean residents with a new $265 nightly rate. The offer includes accommodations in a Nevis Peak View room, daily […]

A New Yoga Retreat in Turks and Caicos

This June, Turks and Caicos’ Meridian Club is hosting its first total yoga retreat, The Art of Letting Go. Visitors to the 800-acre private island of Pine Cay will enjoy a four-night experience on a two-mile stretch of award-winning beach, […]

Jamaica Integrated Resort Development to Begin in 2017

Jamaica’s major new integrated resort project is slated to begin development in the beginning of 2017, government officials said this week. An integrated resort means a property with a hotel and casino component and a minimum of 2,000 hotel rooms. […]

How to Travel to Trinidad Right Now, For Less

Thinking of a getaway to Trinidad? There are a host of specials for stays on one of the Caribbean’s most energetic islands (and one of the region’s top culinary destinations) right now. The Chancellor Hotel, a 30-room property near Port […]

How to Escape to Cayman Right Now

One of the Caribbean’s best hotels and best beaches. What else do you need? The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is offering a new experience aimed at an easy, luxurious getaway for travel right now. It’s called Escape to Cayman, and it […]

How to Travel to Tobago Right Now, For Less

It’s thought that the island on which Robinson Crusoe was shipwrecked was based on the island of Tobago. And whether that’s true or not, you can still find your castaway paradise on this jewel of the southern Caribbean. Several hotels […]

Jamaica’s Growth Agenda

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Jamaica’s government has placed growth at the front of its priorities. Since political independence, in 1962, we have only seen growth of any significance in the period 1962 to 1972, and then about three years […]

Disaster Risk Reduction in the Caribbean

By George Nicholson and Nnyeka Prescod Op-Ed Contributors In the economic sphere an act, a habit, an institution or a law produces not only one effect, but a series of effects. Of these effects, the first alone is immediate; it […]

A New All-Inclusive Is Coming to Nassau

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas, a $28 million investment project by Warwick International Hotels, is set to welcome guests this summer. The 12-floor, 244-room Bahamas all inclusive has been designed to provide adult guests with a “modern, […]

How This Caribbean Office Market Is Performing

By James Andrews CJ Contributor The Grand Cayman office market is largely dependent upon the financial services sector, which loosely includes legal services, accounting services, domiciled funds, trusts, and insurance captives. This sector appears relatively stable at present; however, there […]

How to Create Prosperity in Jamaica

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor In order to secure power (spillover from the colonial system), both political parties in Jamaica, when they formed government, set about creating institutional loyalties, using the state bodies and security forces to cement their hold […]

The Road to Prosperity in Jamaica

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor The Jamaica Labour Party’s slogan, “Poverty to Prosperity”, was very catchy and seemed to have been embraced by enough people for them to win the elections. Now that the election is over, we certainly as […]

Puerto Rico’s Hospitality Growth

Puerto Rico has seen an improvement in its hotel stock in recent years, according to Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla. Last year, Puerto Rico added about 500 hotel rooms to its offerings, according to the Governor, with a 73 percent overall […]

How to Spend Valentine’s Day in the Abacos

Sure, you can spend Valentine’s Day all over the Caribbean, but why not take your significant other somewhere off the beaten path? That’s where a new package from the Abaco Beach Resort comes in. The property is offering a new […]

What Jamaica Needs for Sustainable Growth

A recipe for sustainable expansion By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor The Planning Institute of Jamaica has reported good news that the economy is estimated to have grown by 1.5 per cent for the July to September 2015 quarter. Of note […]

The Future of The Caribbean’s Informal Shipping Sector

What’s in store for small shippers? By George Nicholson and Nnyeka Prescod Op-Ed Contributors The face of global maritime trade has changed considerably over the past few decades. The dawn of containerisation in the mid-20th century, together with the recent […]

What’s Restricting Growth in Jamaica

The growth question By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor In my last article, I asked the question why is growth so elusive to Jamaica and identified some of the challenges that restrict our ability to grow. These are not new and […]

Why Tourism Matters in the Caribbean

And why it needs more prominence By Hugh Riley The emergence of the travel and tourism sector in the Caribbean coincided with a move away from complete reliance on agriculture as the primary money earner. The decline of bananas, sugar, […]

The 10 Best Places to Stay in Aruba

This is what you always find yourself loving about the best Aruba hotels. We’ve alway said that Aruba has a lot of great hotels, and places to stay to fit every size and vacation. With easy air access, fabulous beaches, and a […]

The Best Caribbean Islands to Live On

Packing up and heading out for a Caribbean island. It’s the dream for so many of us. But what if you actually did it? We’re here to help with inspiration. Whether you’re looking for a an island high on quiet, […]

Jennifer Hudson Set to Headline Tobago Jazz Experience

Above: Jennifer Hudson By the Caribbean Journal staff Music superstar Jennifer Hudson is set to headline the Tobago Jazz Experience this year, organizers announced. Hudson will lead a lineup that includes Jill Scott, Kool and the Gang and Miguel, among […]

These are Four Clear Ways to Stimulate Development in Jamaica

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor MOST times when we speak about economic and social development, many of us think about the cost of infrastructure or costs associated with the government providing stimulus to the economy. Or if we talk about […]

The Ultimate Island-Hopping Vacation in The Bahamas