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New Hope for Nassau Grouper

Above: the Nassau Grouper By the Caribbean Journal staff New hope may be emerging for the endangered Nassau Grouper, following a 10-year effort to protect spawning so-called “aggregation sites” for the fish. A growing and healthy population of Nassau Grouper […]

Catching Up With Jamaica’s Usain Bolt

Above: Usain Bolt By Alexander Britell Until proven otherwise, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt remains the fastest man on earth, holding the world record in the 100 metres, which he accomplished in Berlin in 2009 with a time of 9.58 seconds (topping […]

Digicel Acquires Haitian Firm Voila

Above: a Digicel stand in Haiti during Carnival By the Caribbean Journal staff Digicel Group has acquired Haitian mobile phone operator Voila from parent company Trilogy International Partners. Voila, formerly known as Communication Cellulaire d’Haiti, launched in Haiti in 1998. […]

Op-Ed: Nuclear Energy in Jamaica

By Ramesh Sujanani Op-Ed Contributor Last year, the aspect of liquefied natural gas being of uncertain supply, and rapidly increasing in price, was brought to the forefront of the energy supply in Jamaica. Some months later, so-called “clean coal,” was […]

What China and Europe Mean for the Caribbean, from Haiti to Barbados

By Alexander Britell CHINA AND EUROPE remain the biggest threats to the Caribbean’s economy — that is, Chinese deceleration and European debt. But how vulnerable is the Caribbean to those potential external shocks? A recent study from the Inter-American Development […]

Following HOVENSA Closure in St Croix, Valero Suspends Refining in Aruba

Above: the Valero refinery in Aruba By the Caribbean Journal staff Following the closure of the HOVENSA refinery in St Croix last month, another Caribbean refinery will be shutting down. Valero Energy Corporation announced that refining operations at its 235,000-barrel-per […]

Haiti’s Jacmel Talks Decentralization

Above: Jacmel By the Caribbean Journal Staff A new initiative launched in the Haitian city of Jacmel aims for a conversation on the process of the country’s decentralization. The Cafe Community series recently began its first meeting in Jacmel, with […]

Commentary: Why Grenada Should Establish a National Sports Hall of Fame

By Michael Bascombe CJ Sport Contributor One of the biggest lessons learnt from Grenada’s campaign at last weekend’s IAAF World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey is to prepare for disappointments during the careers of our top-flight competitors – Kirani James and […]

Jamaica Unveils Hydroelectric Plans, Considering “All Options” on Energy Costs

Above: Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell at NCU this week (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The high cost of energy is the biggest issue affecting Jamaica today, according to Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell. “On the matter of fuel, I […]

In Istanbul, Grenada’s Kirani James Set to Rewrite the History Books

Above: Kirani James By Michael Bascombe ISTANBUL – Grenada’s 400-metre World Champion Kirani James is all set for a shot at another world title this weekend as he competes in the IAAF World Indoor Championships that started here Friday. This will […]

Monty Alexander: Jamaica Is “My Life”

Above: Monty Alexander (Photo/Crush Boone) By Alexander Britell JAMAICAN MUSIC LEGEND MONTY ALEXANDER recently completed a two-week run at the famed Blue Note jazz club in New York City dubbed “50 Years In Music – 50 Years of Jamaica,” a […]

Interview with Francis Fonseca, Candidate for Prime Minister of Belize

By Alexander Britell BELIZEANS HEAD TO THE POLLS Wednesday to choose their next government — deciding between Prime Minister Dean Barrow’s ruling United Democratic Party and the Opposition People’s United Party, led by Francis Fonseca, which is looking to return […]

After HOVENSA Closure, US Virgin Islands Governor Seeks Federal Assistance

Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh, Jr speaks with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Assistant Secretary Anthony Babauta before a meeting in Washington (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh is seeking federal […]

Jamaican Prime Minister Hopeful on New International Monetary Fund Agreement

Above: Jamaican PM Portia Simpson Miller (Photo: OPM) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller said the new International Monetary Agreement that is soon to be negotiated will provide confidence to the business community. According to […]

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 […]

Reggae Star Elan Atias on His New Album and Memories of The Wailers

By Alexander Britell IN 1997, ELAN ATIAS began a musical journey as the frontman for legendary reggae group The Wailers. Since then, his career has brought him across the globe and the industry – spreading his talent across genres and […]

Interview with Benjamin Krause, Haiti Director for Sean Penn’s J/P Charity

Above: a street in the town of Delmas 32 in the days after the earthquake. Since 2010, J/P Haitian Relief Organization has cleared 200,000 cubic metres of rubble — and is still doing so. (UN Photo/Marco Dormino) By Alexander Britell […]

Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy Gets IDB Boost

Above: Kaieteur Falls in Guyana (Photo: GINA) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Board of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank this week gave final approval for the execution of the Institutional Strengthening Project for Guyana’s Low-Carbon Development Strategy. The […]

Willis and the Illest: Bahamian Reggae

Above: Willis and the Illest (Photo: Dante Carrer) Since 2008, Willis and the Illest have been turning Nassau’s music scene on its head with their own brand of reggae from the Bahamas. The group, which is led by vocalist and […]

Interview with John Ashton, UK Special Representative for Climate Change

By Alexander Britell “It was the voice of the Caribbean that changed the world at Durban,” says John Ashton, the UK Foreign Secretary’s Special Representative for Climate Change. The Caribbean, perhaps more than any region in the world, faces an […]

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 […]

Cigars: The Heart and Soul of Cuba: An Interview with James Suckling

By Alexander Britell While Cuban cigars are renowned the world over for their quality and their history, the process of how Cuban cigars are made – and just what they mean to the Cuban people – have remained largely unexplored, […]

Interview with Kirani James

GRENADA – Kirani James has made his way onto the international stage about as quickly has he finishes a 400m race. The 19-year-old Grenadian (and former University of Alabama star) has seized the spotlight, particularly in Grenada, where he was […]

Interview with Turks and Caicos Chief Executive Officer Patrick Boyle

By Alexander Britell Turks and Caicos’ government has been moving forward on a plan to restore the territory to stability, most recently announcing the appointment of five new permanent secretaries who will develop five new government ministries: Border Control and […]

In Punta Cana, an All-Inclusive Designed With Multi-Generational Travel in Mind