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Haiti: Number of People Living in Tent Camps Down 79 Percent Since 2010
Above: tent housing in Port-au-Prince (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The number of people still living in tent camps in Haiti as a result of the 2010 earthquake has fallen 79 percent since a 2010 high of 1.5 […]
Honduras to Receive $17.2 Million IDB Loan for Highway Project
Above: Puerto Cortes By the Caribbean Journal staff The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a $17.2 million loan to widen and improve the principal highway in Honduras, it announced. The loan will complement a $30 million loan approved by the […]
Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Rose 7 Percent in 2012: Report
Above: the Laluna hotel in Grenada By Alexander Britell Caribbean hotel occupancy rose 7 percent in 2012, according to year-end data released Wednesday by STR. Regional occupancy stood at 66.3 percent for the year, up from 61.9 percent at the […]
Martinique’s Fishermen to Receive $2.7 Million in French Aid
Above: Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Fishermen in Martinique will soon be receiving $2.66 million (2 million Euros) in aid. The French department’s fishing sector has been hit hard of late by evidence of pollution of coastal […]
Boat Carrying 127 Haitian Nationals Intercepted by Turks and Caicos Police
Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff A sloop carrying 127 Haitian nationals was intercepted early Sunday morning by the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force, the government said in a statement. The boat, which was intercepted at 2:27AM by […]
CTO Eyes Caribbean as Most Desirable Warm Weather Destination by 2017
Above: Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Tourism Organization, which concluded its State of the Industry conference last week in St Kitts, has big plans for the region: to make the Caribbean the “most desirable, year-round, […]
UN: Public Sector Donors in Haiti Have Disbursed $2.79 Billion Since 2010
Above: Bill Clinton visiting Haiti in 2010 (UN Photo/Logan Abassi) By the Caribbean Journal staff A total of $2.79 billion in public sector pledges has been disbursed in Haiti since 2010, according to an analysis from the United Nations Office […]
Haiti Receives $27 Million IDB Grant for Rural Land Tenure Project
Above: An irrigation channel; almost 60 percent of Haitians live in rural areas (IDB Photo/Paul Constance) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti will be receiving a $27 million grant from the Inter-American Development Bank for a pilot programme aimed at […]
Haiti’s Economy to Grow 7.8 Percent, Lead Caribbean in 2012: IMF Report
Above: Jacmel (Photo: Capponi Group) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Gross Domestic Product is projected to grow by 7.8 percent in 2012, according to the recently-released World Economic Outlook from the International Monetary Fund. Haiti’s projected growth comes after […]
Caribbean GDP to Grow 1.7 Percent in 2012: UN Report
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s economy is projected to grow 1.7 percent in 2012, following an estimated 0.7 percent growth in 2011, according to data from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. That […]
Trinidad: $236 Million in Drugs Seized, 7,269 Arrests during State of Emergency
Above: Minister of National Security Brigadier John Sandy addressing a press conference during the emergency. Others, from left: Chief of Defence Staff Brigader Kenrick Maharaj; Attorney General Anand Ramlogan and Commissioner of Police Dr Dwayne Gibbs (Photo: TGISL) By 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 […]
The Winners of the 2024 Caribbean Green Awards
With almost 20,000 votes, the winners of the Caribbean Green Awards 2024 Presented by E-Finity have been crowned. From state-of-the-art marine conservation projects to hotels that are redefining sustainability, the Green movement has never been stronger in the Caribbean. “This […]
Looking to Own a Resort in The Bahamas? This One Is on the Market for $17M
A beach resort in The Bahamas is on the market, 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. Subscribe today […]
Dominican Republic Eyes 12 Million Visitors Amid Continued Tourism Boom
While many of its neighboring destinations were closed in the summer of 2020, the Dominican Republic was open. And it never closed. The country’s navigation of the pandemic helped kick off what would become a new golden age of tourism, […]
Cayman Islands Villa on the Market for North of $24 Million
Located on the luxurious Rum Point Drive in the the Cayman Islands, #956 Rum Point is a newly-constructed, fully furnished “smart beach” estate home that was first listed in mid-January for $24,254,741. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal […]
Rare Jost Van Dyke Development Parcel on the Market for $20 Million
It’s most famous as the tiny island home of legendary beach bars like Foxy’s and the Soggy Dollar Bar: Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority […]
Private Island Near Eleuthera Lists for $42.5 Million
A 403-acre private island near Eleuthera has been listed for $42.5 million, 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. […]
Cancun Air Passenger Traffic Is Rebounding After a Slow Start to 2024
Air passenger traffic to Cancun is rebounding after a sluggish start to 2024, according data from ASUR, which manages Cancun International Airport. The Mexican Caribbean hotspot reported air passenger traffic of 2.738 million in February, a 4.9 percent jump from […]
Beachfront Home in Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach Lists for $15.2 Million
A three-bedroom, four-bathroom home at the Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico has hit the market for $15.2 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, […]
Caribbean Hotels Off to Strong Start in 2024
The Caribbean’s hotel sector is off to a strong start so far in 2024, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal by hotel analytics firm STR. The region’s hotel occupancy as 70.6 percent last month, representing a 3.6 percent […]
A New 753-Room Riu All-Inclusive Is Opening Near Montego Bay
Riu Hotels and Resorts is adding another new resort in Jamaica this year, with the planned debut of the Riu Palace Aquarelle resort near Montego Bay. The 753-room, family-friendly property will be set on White Bay in the town of […]
Iconic 652-Room Caribbean Resort for Sale
It was one of the first globally significant resorts in the Caribbean when it first opened its doors back in 1949. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment […]
Spanish Hotel Groups Investing $2 Billion in New Jamaica Projects
Spanish hotel companies are investing $2 billion more in Jamaica, according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. […]
The 10 Best Barbados Resorts for 2024, From Platinum Coast Luxe to All-Inclusive
Champagne brunches on the Platinum Coast, food truck hopping in Bridgetown, rum shop journeys across the island. Barbados has as rich and vibrant a tourism offering as you’ll find in the Caribbean, with a robust dining scene, a teeming calendar […]
2023 Was a Very Strong Year for Caribbean Hotels
Hotel occupancy continues to improve across the Caribbean, according to the latest data from analytics firm STR. The region’s hotel occupancy finished 2023 at 65.6 percent, up 7.5 percent from 2022, according to the report. In the same period, average […]
New 523-Room Wellness Resort Planned in Saint Lucia
A 523-room wellness-focused resort is under development in Saint Lucia, 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. Subscribe today […]
The 10 Best Jamaica Resorts to Visit in 2024, From Montego Bay to Treasure Beach
What do you think of when you think of Jamaica? Dynamic culture, rich history, intoxicating music, vibrant food — for starters. That is all true. But Jamaica is also home to a very layered, diverse hospitality product, where hotels and resorts […]
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