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Grenada’s Kirani James Wins 400M at Shanghai Diamond League Meet
Above: Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Kirani James returned to the racing circuit Saturday with a victory in the 400M at the Shanghai Diamond League meet. It was James’ first race since winning the 400M in 44.72 at […]
Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce Wins 200M at Doha Diamond League
Above: Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce won the 200M women’s race Friday in her return to Diamond League racing in Doha. The two-time Olympic gold medalist finished in 22.48 seconds, just ahead of […]
Jamaica’s Nickel Ashmeade Wins 200M in Birmingham Diamond League
Above: Jamaica’s Nickel Ashmeade By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Nickel Ashmeade topped American Tyson Gay in the 200m in Sunday’s Birmingham Diamond League meet with a time of 20.12 seconds. Gay finished second in 20.21, while fellow American Spearmon […]
Jamaica Wins Silver in Women’s 4x100M
Above: Kerron Stewart of Jamaica (Photo: London 2012) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is building quite a medal collection in London. Jamaica won its latest sprinting gold medal with a victory in the 4x100m women’s relay final Friday. Jamaica’s […]
Turks and Caicos Government Wins $9.3 Million on Emerald Cay Claim
Above: Emerald Cay By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Turks and Caicos has been awarded a judgment of $9.29 million involving the Emerald Cay private island property, following a ruling by Chief Justice Edwin Goldsborough yesterday. The judgment, […]
The Most Popular Stories of 2012
It was another active year in the Caribbean, from the arrests of one former Premier and another sitting Premier; a wave of new hotel activity; a series of downgrades of government debt and several high-profile elections. But what were Caribbean […]
The 10 Most Romantic Resorts in Jamaica
A Caribbean vacation has long been synonymous with a romantic retreat, but some resorts take the romantic getaway to another level. That’s definitely the case in Jamaica, an island with a very special appeal. So if you’re setting your sights […]
At Royalton Blue Waters, The Perfect Afternoon Cocktail
Celebrating Marley with a special cocktail I’m in Jamaica, on the beach with Bob Marley. Alas, it’s not the dearly departed king of reggae himself. Instead, this Bob Marley is a red, green and gold-colored frozen concoction that Winston, the […]
The 7 Best Luxury Stays in Jamaica
Splurging on a trip to Jamaica? Whether you’re celebrating something special or just the seeking a rarefied retreat, the land of wood and water offers plenty of high-end hotels where you can combine luxury and languor. Here are the top […]
Three Suites to Try This Summer in Jamaica
Suite new places to stay By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Travelers looking for a getaway this summer will find plenty of luxurious options in Jamaica, from suites that have hosted diplomats and celebrities to cottages built into the lush natural […]
A Caribbean Yam Salad Recipe
How to make the perfect yam salad By Nigel Spence Things are definitely heating up this Summer! Record-breaking temperatures around town are forcing barbecue grills out of hibernation early to prep for some good old “jerk” for the next two […]
The 20 Best Hotels in Jamaica
The true value of an independent hotel is the sense of place. While Jamaica has one of the region’s best collections of everything-included resorts, a great way to explore and experience Jamaica is by staying at independent Jamaica hotels, which […]
A Focus on Caribbean Broadband
By Gerard Best CJ Contributor CASTRIES — The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is this week holding a regional workshop on broadband Internet development, in partnership with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU). The workshop is being held at the Golden […]
The Caribbean’s 25 Most Interesting People For 2014
WHO WERE the Caribbean’s newsmakers this year? Who were the people within the Caribbean doing interesting things, or the people from the Caribbean doing great work around the world? Who were the people in the Caribbean conversation? Our Most Interesting […]
Rum Journal: The Rum Awards 2014
RUM IS more than a drink. It is the spirit of the Caribbean. It represents the sweetness of the region; its history; its courage and its romance. And rum is a way to take the Caribbean with you, wherever you […]
Jamaican Bobsledders Exit Sochi, But Plan Olympic Return
Above: Jamaica’s bobsledders in action By the Caribbean Journal staff They didn’t medal, and they didn’t really come close. But it’s hard to call the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team’s time at Sochi anything but a resounding success. Winston Watt and Marvin […]
Jamaican Bobsleigh Team Eyes Return to Olympic Games
Above: the Jamaican bobsleigh team in action By Alexander Britell It’s not unusual to see Jamaican athletes at the Olympics these days. Whether it’s Usain Bolt or Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, Jamaican excellence in international athletics has become commonplace. Long before […]
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Caribbean Journal’s 2012 Sportswoman of the Year
Above: Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce Caribbean Journal is proud to name Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce as our 2012 Sportswoman of the Year. Fraser-Pryce, defended her gold medal in the 100m in Beijing in 2008 with a repeat in London, along with […]
Grenada’s Kirani James Puts Aside Disappointment, Focused on Olympics
Above: Trinidad and Tobago’s 4×400 Bronze medalists (Photo: M Bascombe) By Michael Bascombe World 400-metre champion Kirani James of Grenada has thrown the disappointment of his world indoor championship campaign behind him and is looking forward to the outdoor season […]
The Caribbean Year in Review
For the Caribbean, it was the Year of the Vote. By year’s end, five countries, Jamaica, Guyana, St Lucia and Haiti and the British Virgin Islands, will have chosen new leadership, with Jamaicans headed to the polls on Thursday. It […]
Interview with Professor Ian Boxill
By Alexander Britell Jamaica’s elections are quickly heating up, and one of those monitoring the political developments closely is University of the West Indies Professor Ian Boxill, who is the Carlton Alexander Chair in Management Studies. Dr Boxill is also […]
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