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Haiti’s Port-au-Prince Could Receive First Cruise Ship in 25 Years
Above: the mountains outside Port-au-Prince (UN Photo/Logan Abassi) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti may welcome its first cruise ship to Port-au-Prince in 25 years, according to Minister of the Interior Thierry Mayard-Paul. “Haiti is at a turning point as […]
Op-Ed: 50 Years and Sovereignty
Above: the Middlesex Guildhall in London By Jeffrey Foreman Op-Ed Contributor This year is a historic one in the region. In August, Jamaica, then Trinidad and Tobago will mark 50 years as independent nations. These two countries were the first […]
Safest Period in Years for Jamaican Police
Above: Minister of National Security Sen. Dwight Nelson and Police Commissioner Owen Ellington By the Caribbean Journal staff This year was the safest in four decades for the Jamaica Constabulary Force, according to Minister of National Security Sen. Dwight Nelson. […]
China-Caribbean: The Next Three Years
Trinidad Foreign Minister Dr Surujrattan Rambachan welcomes Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan to the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann’s, Trinidad (Photo: TGISL) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Chinese government announced six major measures aimed at enhanced cooperation between China and […]
After 51 Years, a Caribbean Legal Career Comes to a Close in Cayman
From left) Court of Appeal President Sir John Chadwick, Registrar Audrey Bodden, Justice Ian Forte, OJ, CD, Justice Dr. Abdullah Conteh, QC and Chief Justice Anthony Smellie, QC (Cayman GIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Cayman lawyers bid farewell […]
David Smith Gets 30 Years in Prison
By Robert Di Pano Caribbean Ponzi schemer David Smith, whose OLINT scheme defrauded investors across Florida and the Caribbean out of over $220 million, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in the United States by Judge Mary […]
After 20 Years, Bahamas and Cuba Reach Agreement on Maritime Border
Photo Source: NASA Visible Earth Following 20 years of negotiations, the Bahamas and Cuba have reached an agreement on their maritime border, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Brent Symonette. Symonette would not confirm when the matter would definitively be […]
Study: Caribbean Will See 7.4 Million Travelers in Next Ten Years
Anguilla The Caribbean could see as many as 7.4 million visitors in the next ten years, according to a joint study by Ypartnership and the U.S. Travel Association. “There is no way the current capacity can handle that, so it’s […]
After 25 Years, Swiss Government Moves to Seize Duvalier’s Millions
Swiss Bundeshaus The Swiss government has moved a court for authorization to seize millions that once belonged to former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, 25 years after the funds were first frozen. If the government is successful, the government […]
In Antigua and Barbuda, a Must-Visit Caribbean Event for Foodies
From Sheer Rocks to Le Bistro, Nobu Barbuda to Roquita, the dining scene in Antigua and Barbuda has never been buzzier. Now, the destination’s popular culinary event is back again, with more than 65 restaurants participating for this year’s Antigua […]
These Caribbean Islands Are Hot Right Now, According to Travel Agents
The biggest booking surprise for Caribbean travel specialists has nothing to do with where their clients were going in 2024, but more to do with where they weren’t. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: […]
Legendary Dominican Republic Golf Course to Undergo Restoration Project
Casa de Campo Resort and Villas announced that its legendary Pete Dye-designed Teeth of the Dog golf course will undergo a restoration project led by Jerry Pate Design beginning January 2025. Since opening in 1971, Teeth of the Dog has become […]
In Caribbean Luxury Real Estate Market, a Shift Toward Gated Communities
Single family homes in the Caribbean are particularly popular these days for those looking for secure villas and enclaves, real estate experts say. And the emphasis is on security. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription […]
This Top Anguilla Resort Has a New Director of Sales
One of Anguilla’s premier luxury resorts has named a new director of sales, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal […]
Celebrity Cruises Has a New Destination in the Bahamas
The Bahamas’ Perfect Day at CocoCay has been one of Royal Caribbean’s most popular cruise stops in the Caribbean in recent years. Until now, though, Celebrity Cruises itineraries didn’t visit the port. That just changed this week with the first-ever […]
Hyatt Just Opened a New All-Inclusive Resort in Mazatlan, Mexico
Mazatlan has been one of the fastest-growing destinations in Mexico in recent years, with a booming hotel pipeline and continued flight growth, out of the United States and Canada. Now, it’s the newest home of Hyatt’s quickly-expanding Dreams all-inclusive brand. […]
Journeying to Charlie’s, the Oldest Bar in Aruba
The oldest bar in Aruba still draws a big crowd almost any time it’s open, even if these days tourists tend to outnumber oil workers elbowing their way into Charlie’s Bar for a cold beer or rum drink. Arriving on […]
Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Concept in Cancun
It’s been five years that Marriott has been in the all-inclusive space, first with its acquisition of Barbados’ Elegant Hotels, then with the alliance with Blue Diamond Resorts. All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy, as the company’s all-inclusive portfolio is known, keeps […]
Paul McCartney Honeymooned Here. Now, a Legendary Bahamas Hotel Is Being Reborn
Paul McCartney honeymooned there. Greta Garbo stayed there, as did Raymond Burr and Rita Gam. It was a bold-faced, jet-set hotspot in the 1960s and 1970s. But then Eleuthera’s Potlatch Club fell into disrepair. For the last seven years, Bruce […]
Rosewood Baha Mar Has a New Executive Chef
Nassau’s Rosewood Baha Mar resort has appointed a new chef to lead its expansive culinary program, Caribbean Journal has learned. New executive chef Fabio Pineda will service all five Rosewood Baha Mar dining outlets: Café Boulud The Bahamas, in partnership […]
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Curacao’s Newest All-Inclusive Resort Reinvents the Beach Bungalow
Hyatt’s Dreams brand first debuted on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao back in 2019, a transformation of what had been the Hilton Curacao. In many ways, Dreams’ debut helped change the game for the island, helping to kick off […]
The Caribbean’s Newest Luxury Boutique Hotel Just Opened in Grand Cayman
Wellness, boutique luxury and eco-adventure are on the menu at Grand Cayman’s most exciting new boutique hotel in years, which just began welcoming its first guests. The hotel is called Vida Cayman Islands, and it’s an intimate luxury hotel with […]
New CEO for Hotels in Curacao
As hotel occupancy and rates continue to climb in Curacao, the island now has new leadership for its hotel association, Caribbean Journal has learned. Anuschka Cova has been named as the new chief executive officer of the Curacao Hotel and […]
American Airlines Is Now Flying to a New Caribbean Destination: Tulum
You know Cancun: the high-rise resorts, the nightclubs, the all-inclusives and the attractions. But about two hours away is a very different kind of destination: Tulum, a place that began as a boho-chic hideaway but has since developed into a […]
Carnival Just Revealed More Details on Its New Grand Bahama Cruise Port
Carnival Cruise Line is in the process of developing a major new cruise destination on the island of Grand Bahama, and now the company has revealed more details on the project. Carnival’s Celebration Key will be featuring a retail destination […]
The Bahamas’ Legendary Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant Just Made History Again
NASSAU — For more than a half century, Nassau’s Graycliff has been the premier restaurant in the Caribbean (and the home of the region’s largest wine and spirits collection). More than that, it has set the standard for food and beverage […]
Rick Ross, Third World Among Stars for St Kitts Music Festival
The Caribbean’s hottest music event has announced the first wave of music stars for the 26th annual edition of the St Kitts Music Festival, which runs this year from June 22-30, with high-profile stars ranging from Rick Ross to Third […]
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