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United States Virgin Islands Raises $130 Million in Bond Issue
Above: the USVI By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority sold $146 million of Matching Fund Bonds last week, a bond issue that raised $130 million to fund the government’s operating costs for three fiscal […]
China Signs Agreement to Supply 30,000 Laptops to Guyana
Above: David Huang and Omar Shariff By the Caribbean Journal The governments of China and Guyana have signed an $8 million agreement that will mean the supply of 30,000 laptops to Guyana’s One Laptop Per Family initiative. David Huang, project […]
Jamaica’s Murder Rate Down 30 Percent Since Beginning of 2012: Report
Above: Jamaican National Security Minister Peter Bunting (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s murder rate has fallen from a rate of 3.1 per day to two per day, according to National Security Minister Peter Bunting. That represents a […]
Puerto Rico Lawmakers Approve 30-Day Amnesty Extension for Illegal Arms
Above: Governor Fortuño at the initial signing of the amnesty agreement By the Caribbean Journal staff The legislative bodies of Puerto Rico have approved a measure to extend amnesty for the possession of illegal weapons for an additional 30 days, […]
Dominican Republic Gets $130 Million Loan from IDB for Toll Road
Above: the Heroes de la Restauracion Monument in Santiago (Photo: DR Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic has received a $130 million loan to refinance the rehabilitation, construction and operation of the Viadom network of toll roads. […]
IDB Approves $30 Million for Regional Green Energy Fund
Above: Jamaica’s Wigton wind farm By the Caribbean Journal staff The Inter-American Development bank has approved a $30 million loan to boost renewable energies and clean technologies in Latin America and the Caribbean. “This financing is part of the IDB’s […]
Trinidad Signs $130M IDB Loans
By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad has signed two loan agreements with the Inter-American Development Bank for a total of $130 million. The loans comprise $80 million in climate change support and $50 million aimed at strengthening the financial sector. […]
UN Seeks $230M for Haiti Aid
Above: UN Humanitarian Chief Valerie Amos on her visit to Haiti in September (UN Photo/Marco Dormino) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations has launched a consolidated appeal for aid in countries around the world, with $230 million sought […]
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 […]
China Officially Hands over $30 Million National Stadium to Bahamas
Ambassador Hu Shan and Cabinet Secretary Anita Bernard (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay) The new Bahamas National Stadium, a $30 million gift from China to the Bahamas, was officially handed over yesterday. Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham held the ceremony for the project, […]
Riu Just Opened Its Newest All-Inclusive in Jamaica
The history, the culture, the lagoon. The seaside town of Falmouth on Jamaica’s northern coast has been one of the island’s most popular destinations in recent years, drawing both a major cruise port and a growing collection of new resorts […]
Marriott’s Belize Resort Just Unveiled Its New-Look Spa
There’s a new-look spa at Marriott’s signature Autograph Collection resort in Belize: Alaia, which has unveiled an expanded wellness destination at its Ambergris Caye retreat. The K’In Spa and Wellness Center has completed what Alaia is calling a “significant renovation […]
Southwest Airlines Is Starting New Flights to Turks and Caicos, Cayman and The Bahamas
Orlando has become an increasingly important source market for Caribbean travel in recent years, with carriers like Spirit and JetBlue adding new routes to the region to destinations like Cancun, Punta Cana and Puerto Rico. Now, another carrier has is […]
A New Look for a Downtown Nassau Landmark
Nassau’s iconic Queen’s Staircase has unveiled its new look after the culmination of a $200,000 restoration project. The Bahamian capital’s historic downtown site, which was carved out of limestone in the 1830s by formerly enslaved people, connects downtown with Bennet’s […]
Jamaica Is Becoming a Luxury Real Estate Destination
St Barth. Anguilla. Turks and Caicos. The Bahamas. Cayman. Mustique, to name a few. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to […]
This Is the Best-Value All-Inclusive Vacation in the Caribbean
It’s one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Period. That perfect, vibrant, almost neon turquoise. Sugar-white sand so white you sometimes have to squint depending on the sun. It’s the beach you dream about on cold winter days, or […]
A New Investment Opportunity in the British Virgin Islands
A rare opportunity to invest in the British Virgin Islands has emerged, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. […]
Princess Cruises Is Adding Another Caribbean Ship
Princess Cruises has another ship headed for the Caribbean this winter season. The new Sun Princess, what the company bills as its “newest and most innovative” ship, has already officially debuted in the Mediterranean ahead of its Caribbean winter. The […]
A Guide to the 5 Newest Hotels in the Caribbean, From Barbados to Cancun
If you’re reading Caribbean Travel Advisor, you have your finger on the pulse of what’s going on the Caribbean. And we’ll make sure things stay that way. That includes ensuring you’re informed about all of the hottest hotel openings in […]
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 […]
Turks and Caicos Has a New Luxury Real Estate Project in Provo
One of the Caribbean’s most active luxury markets has another major new project, this time from developer Waterloo. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the […]
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. Caribbean Journal Invest is the […]
This Dorado Beach Villa Is on the Market for $22M
It’s been one of the most active luxury markets in the Caribbean since the pandemic: Dorado Beach, the tony enclave in Puerto Rico. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate […]
Fundamentals Remain “Strong” Across Puerto Rico’s Hotel Market
The stars continue align over Puerto Rico’s hotel space. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive […]
The Best Travel Agent Incentives in the Caribbean Right Now
In an effort to motivate its advisor partners, many top-notch Caribbean hotels are offering special perks for travel specialists who show initiative through bookings. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents […]
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 […]
How You Can Save at St Croix’s Top Beach Resort Right Now
It’s the most legendary place to stay in St Croix: The Buccaneer, the storied beach resort near Christiansted that’s home to one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Caribbean. If you’re planning a springtime vacation, the resort has […]
Wyndham Opens Dominican Republic All-Inclusive, Plans Second Resort in Punta Cana
Pristine beaches, lush rainforests and winding rivers; the Dominican Republic’s Samana peninsula is a haven for nature lovers and those in search of a more untouched Caribbean. Now, the area has a new resort, combining all-inclusive convenience with easy access […]
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