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Interview with Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin on Remaking Haiti’s Brand
By Alexander Britell Haiti’s tourism sector is beginning again. Two years since the earthquake, new hotels are beginning to pop up, new hospitality students are being trained and destinations like Jacmel are entering the consciousness of international travelers. While it’s […]
Op-Ed: Hyatt’s Carlos Cabrera on the Future of Caribbean Hotels
By Carlos Cabrera Op-Ed Contributor When asked about Hyatt’s strategy to enhance its distribution during the company’s Q1 earnings call in May, Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, specified that expanding the Hyatt Resort presence was one […]
Trinidad Ramping Up Tourism Projects
By the Caribbean Journal staff In an effort to boost Trinidad’s tourism sector, the government is launching a series of projects aimed at developing domestic tourism in the country, according to Tourism Minister Dr Rupert Griffith. “In an attempt to […]
Bahamas Prime Minister Christie Appoints Complete Slate of Cabinet Ministers
Above: Prime Minister Perry Christie at his swearing-in this week (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie has completed the formation of his entire cabinet, naming an additional 11 Ministers after the eight who were […]
Puerto Rico Governor Fortuño Visits Ritz-Carlton Project in Dorado
Above: the site of the Ritz-Carlton Reserve project in Dorado By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño visited the construction site of the Dorado Beach Ritz-Carlton Reserve and Spa Thursday, a project with a total investment of […]
Bahamas Election: Interview with Bahamian Health Minister Hubert Minnis
Above: Dr Hubert Minnis, Bahamian Health Minister and Parliamentary candidate for Killarney (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell NASSAU — The Bahamas’ election, which already began with the country’s Advance Poll on Tuesday, is set for May 7, when nationals will […]
Guyana Appoints Country’s First Consul General to Barbados
By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana has appointed Michael Brotherson as the country’s first Consul General to Barbados. According to Barbadian Foreign Minister Senator Maxine McClean, Brotherson’s resident posting to the island will be “of great benefit” to Guyanese nationals […]
Colombia Gets Help from Barbados on Coastal Zone Management
Above: Johnny Cay in Colombia’s San Andres (Photo: Colombia Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados’ coastal and environmental experts held discussions Thursday with a visiting delegation from Colombia to examine potential areas of collaboration in dealing with issues of […]
Op-Ed: The Five Pieces of Haiti’s Puzzle
By Joshua Paul, MD Op-Ed Contributor In the wake of Haiti’s devastating earthquake of January 2010, scores of NGOs, charities and disaster experts flocked to the country in a valiant effort to conquer the chaos. Former United States President Bill […]
In Miami’s Backyard, Developers Position Bimini as International Destination
Above: the infinity pool at the Bimini Bay Resort (CJ Photo) BIMINI – Just 50 miles from Miami, the island of Bimini in the Bahamas has always had a certain magnetism – drawing everyone from Adam Clayton Powell, Jr to […]
Rum Journal: A Special Rum Cocktail from Grenada’s Mount Cinnamon
This week’s Rum Journal travels to Grenada, the birthplace of a special rum cocktail. The Mount Cinnamon resort on Grand Anse Beach is the mixing studio of bartender Sheldon Vincent. Vincent, who began his career at La Dolce Vita restaurant […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s National Football Team Gets New Name
By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s national football team has received a new name, following a nationwide text-voting campaign. The club, which is ranked 90th in the world according to FIFA, is now the “Benna Boys.” But while […]
More Visitors Head to St Kitts and Nevis
Above: Pinney’s Beach, Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff More visitors are looking to the federation of St Kitts and Nevis for their vacations, according to data released Thursday by the government. St Kitts and Nevis’ Robert L […]
US Virgin Islands Governor Submits “Barker” Legislation to Senate
Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh By the Caribbean Journal staff On-street solicitors, commonly known in the US Virgin Islands as “barkers,” will face a number of restrictions under a proposed law submitted to the Senate by Governor John de […]
Pirates Attack Fishing Boats in Guyana
Above: One of the fishing boats that were attacked (Photo: GINA) By the Caribbean Journal staff Three fishermen have been rescued following a pirate attack on fishermen on Guyana’s Pomeroon River. The pirates targeted approximately 15 fishing boats on Friday, […]
In the Bahamas, Chantal Bethel Prays for Haiti through Art
By Alexander Britell NASSAU – At Nassau’s Vincent D’Aguilar Art Foundation, a gallery that is one of the great new spaces of the quickly-growing Bahamian arts scene, Haitian artist Chantal Bethel is producing “Poto Mitan,” a three-dimensional production of work […]
How Jamaica’s Mario C Is Fusing Dancehall and House Music
Mario C is one of Jamaica’s top dancehall producers – winning the EME Award for Dancehall Producer of the Year and well known for his collaborations – from Beenie Man to Lady Saw. But now he has a new project […]
Germany Funds Forest Project in Guyana
Above: Kaietur Falls (Photo: GINA) By the Caribbean Journal staff The German government has contributed $6.47 million to fund the second phase of a programme aimed at preserving the country’s forests. The first phase of the joint Guyana-Germany project saw […]
A New Dawn for Haiti Tourism?
Above: Cayes-Jacmel (Photo: HTO) By Maura R. O’Connor CJ Contributor When Dominican business entrepreneur Frank Ranieri wanted to get involved in tourism in the 1970s, he crossed the border into Haiti to see how it was done. “[Haiti’s tourism] was […]
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 […]
Interview with Philippe Saint-Cyr of the American Chamber of Commerce in Haiti
By Alexander Britell Investors and stakeholders met yesterday in Miami for the Inter-American Development Bank’s Haiti Reconstruction Investment Forum to take a look at the range of economic opportunities and the progress of rebuilding in Haiti. One area seen as […]
Work Begins at Nassau’s Montagu
Above: rocks are dumped and distributed on Montagu Beach (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson) The restoration project on Nassau’s Montagu Beach has begun, in a project sponsored by Kerzner International. The work consists of the construction of groins that will be backfilled […]
In Jamaica, a Row over Speech
Above: Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller and Information Minister Arthur Wililams By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s politicians are in a row over acceptable speech, with the government calling out members of the opposition for allegedly “concerning” statements. Jamaican Information […]
A New Start for Nassau’s West Bay Street
Above, from left: Sarkis Izmirlian, chairman and CEO of Baha Mar, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, Works Minister Neko Grant and Archbishop Patrick Pinder of the Roman Catholoic Diocese of the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson) By the […]
Barbados Has Caribbean’s Highest Life Expectancy: United Nations Report
Above: Harrismith Beach in Barbados (Photo: Barbados Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados has the highest life expectancy in CARICOM, according to a report released by the United Nations Population Fund. The report, “State of World Population 2012,” was […]
Chef Nigel Spence on Jerk, Caribbean Cuisine and Beating Bobby Flay
Born in Jamaica, New York-based Chef Nigel Spence has in a short time become one of the leading Caribbean chefs in the United States. From defeating celebrity chef Bobby Flay on the latter’s show, “Throwdown,” to helming a successful restaurant, […]
Talking China with World Bank Lead Caribbean Economist Auguste Kouame
Above: the Chinese embassy in Kingston By Alexander Britell China’s involvement – and influence – in the Caribbean region has grown rapidly over the last several years – from the construction of new national sports stadiums to large-scale infrastructure projects. […]
Bahamas, China Strengthen Ties
Above: Bahamian Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (BIS Photo/Derek Smith) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas and China strengthened their already-close relations in a meeting this week in Nassau. Chinese Foreign Minister Yang […]
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