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A New Vision For St Maarten Tourism?

Above: St Maarten By the Caribbean Journal staff Is it time for a St Maarten to reinvent its tourism strategy? That was the call made by Edward Dest, acting director of tourism for St Maarten at the recent Annual Overseas […]

Five Great Caribbean Ferry Rides

We all love island hopping. But when we think of it in the traditional sense, it tends to involve a small prop plane. Of course, island hopping is not limited to the skies. One of the most enjoyable ways to […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Spas

Ultimately, the major portion of any trip to the Caribbean is relaxation. The region has just the right blend of beach, atmosphere and good vibrations to do the job — but sometimes you need to relax even more, to take […]

The Caribbean’s Best Walking Beaches

IT’S ONE of our favourite sayings in the Caribbean: “Walk Good.” A great way to say goodbye, take care or safe travels in Jamaica, it also aptly describes one of the best things to do in the Caribbean – to […]

Barbados Leads Winners at Taste of the Caribbean Competition

Barbados Leads Winners at Taste of the Caribbean Competition Above: the Barbados culinary team By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados’ culinary team took home the award for Caribbean Culinary Team of the Year this weekend at the Taste of the […]

In Miami, Savoring the Caribbean

Above: members of the Barbados culinary team (CJ Photo) MIAMI — It’s a cornucopia of colours: green breadfruit, brown cassava, yellow peppers. And the ingredients on this table will decide the best chefs in the Caribbean. Around 50 of the […]

St Kitts’ Ocean Terrace Inn Receiving $5M Loan For Upgrades

Above: the Ocean Terrace Inn By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts’ Ocean Terrace Inn will be receiving a $5 million loan from the St Kitts and Nevis Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation, the government announced. The loan will go toward […]

Earthquake Near St Kitts and Nevis Causes Shaking in Eastern Caribbean

Above: a map of the quake (USGS) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.3-magnitude earthquake off the coast of St Kitts and Nevis caused light shaking in the Eastern Caribbean, particularly St Maarten, early Wednesday morning. The quake, which occurred […]

The Caribbean on Display in New York

Above: Dominica’s “Know Your Culture” dance company on Saturday (Photo: CTO) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean is on full display in New York City this week for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s annual Caribbean Week. From Anguilla to Trinidad, […]

Turks and Caicos Premier in New York For Caribbean Week

Above: Rufus Ewing By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Premier Dr Rufus Ewing is currently in New York to attend the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Caribbean Week. Ewing, who left the territory on June 1, will conclude the visit […]

British Virgin Islands Signs Tax Information Agreement With Canada

Above: BVI By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands has signed a tax information exchange agreement with Canada. The agreement means the BVI has signed a total of 24 tax information exchange agreements. BVI Premier Dr Orlando Smith […]

Rum Journal: The Caribbean’s 10 Best Beach Drinks

After Caribbean Journal did a list of the top 10 beach bars in the Caribbean, Rum Journal thought it would be appropriate to do a companion list of the 10 best beach drinks in the Caribbean. Indeed, some of them happen […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Beach Bars – 2013

They’re some of the major reasons we all love the Caribbean — an ice cold beer or rum punch, the sand at your feet and the sea in your sight. The Caribbean’s beach bars have all of them in full […]

The Golf List — The Caribbean’s 10 Best Golf Resorts For 2013

They may be the only places in the West Indies where you intentionally avoid the sand. Indeed, the Caribbean has some of the world’s most beautiful golf courses, and golf tourism continues to grow in the region. Of course, when […]

CSHAE Elects Leadership for 2013-14

Above: the Atlantis Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives recently elected its new officers for the 2013-2014 term. The elections took place at the organization’s Annual General Meeting ahead of the Caribbean Travel […]

The Beach List — the Caribbean’s 10 Best Beaches for 2013

THEY’RE JUST SAND AND WATER. But they make the Caribbean go. The Caribbean has, in our humble opinion, the best beaches in the world, and choosing just 10 is, well, [insert grain of sand joke here]. This year’s inaugural Beach List […]

The CJ Cool List – the Caribbean’s 10 Coolest Hotels for 2013

The Caribbean is not short on terrific hotels. Every island — every destination — has a range of interesting, original, luxurious properties sure to satisfy any traveler to the region. But this year, we wanted to offer our take on 10 […]

St Kitts Swears In New Governor General

Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis has sworn in Sir Edmund Wickham as the twin-island federation’s new Governor General. The Governor General succeed Sir Cuthbert Montraville Sebastian, announced his retirement at the […]

St Kitts and Nevis Governor General Announces Retirement

Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis Governor General Sir Cuthbert Montraville Sebastian will be retiring effective Jan. 1, Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas announced Tuesday. Montraville has served as Governor General for […]

Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort Officially Launches in St Lucia

Above: Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The $100 million renovation of the former Jalousie Plantation in St Lucia is now complete, relaunching the property as Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort, the Viceroy Hotel Group announced […]

Nevisians Complete Emergency Response Training in Montserrat

Above: Earl Freeman, a volunteer fireman on Nevis (right) participates in a search-and-rescue simulation exercise in Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff A group of three Nevisians recently concluded a five-day emergency response training programme in Montserrat. The three, which […]

Inaugural Session of OECS Assembly Meets in Antigua and Barbuda

Above: Parliament in Antigua and Barbuda By the Caribbean Journal staff In an event with significant implications for the Eastern Caribbean, the OECS Assembly began its first-ever meeting Friday in Antigua. The session is featuring addresses by Antigua Prime Minister […]

British Virgin Islands Lightly Shaken by 4.0-Magnitude Earthquake

Updated: 11:30 PM By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.0-magnitude earthquake lightly shook the British Virgin Islands Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, the epicentre of which was located approximately eight miles north-northeast of Tortola, occurred […]

Puerto Rico Shaken by 4.0-Magnitude Quake Off Culebra’s Coast

Above: Flamenco Beach in Culebra By the Caribbean Journal staff There were reports of light shaking in Puerto Rico after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake off the island’s northeast coast, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicentre of the quake […]

Eastern Dominican Republic Shaken By 4.4-Magnitude Earthquake

Above: San Pedro de Macoris By the Caribbean Journal staff The eastern Dominican Republic was shaken by a 4.4-magnitude earthquake early Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was the second earthquake in the country in less […]

Haiti-Dominican Republic Border Region Shaken by 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake

Updated: 7/8, 11:15 AM Above: Barahona in the Dominican Republic By the Caribbean Journal staff A 5.1-magnitude earthquake shook the area of El Cachon in the Dominican Republic near the border with Haiti Saturday, according to the United States Geological […]

St Lucia Looks to Boost Football Prowess

Above: St Lucia (Photo: SLTB) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government says it is “committed” to raising the country’s standard of sport in the country, particularly in football. Accordingly, the St Lucia’s Ministry of Youth Development and Sport […]

British Virgin Islands Forms New Council With European’s Caribbean Territories

By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands has signed an agreement to form a new body aimed at fostering greater cooperation between the British and Dutch territories in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories Council includes […]

Delta Air Lines Is Launching Nonstop Flights From New York to Antigua and Barbuda