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Op-Ed: Taxing Jamaica’s Future

By Ramesh Sujanani Op-Ed Contributor There is no doubt that Jamaica is one of the world’s most taxed countries (in more ways than one). Nominal incomes for low-to-middle income individuals, after taking out the exemption level, (which has been revised […]

St Lucia Mulls Tax Reform

Above: St Lucia Governor General Dame Pearlette Louisy (Photo: GIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government is committed to ensuring greater tax equitability, and a better forecast of incoming government revenue, according to Governor General Dame Pearlette Louisy. […]

Grenada Welcomes Virgin Atlantic’s Move to Absorb Cost of Air Passenger Duty Hike

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada is welcoming the decision by Virgin Atlantic to absorb the increase in the cost of the British Air Passenger duty for passengers, according to an official. “We are indeed pleased […]

Virgin Atlantic Will Absorb Cost of British Air Passenger Duty

Above: a Virgin plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Virgin Atlantic has made the decision not to pass on what it calls an “unfair retrospective” increase to passengers in the form of Britain’s Air Passenger Duty, according to a letter […]

Jamaica Talks Flat Tax for Informal Sector

Above: Commerce Minister Dr Christopher Tufton and Finance Minister Audley Shaw By the Caribbean Journal staff The Chartered Accountants of Jamaica have proposed applying a flat tax rate for operators in the country’s informal sector, like taxi drivers and vendors, […]

EU Urges Jamaican Tax Reform

Above: From left, Industry Minister Dr Christopher Tufton and EU Delegation Head Amb. Marco Alemanni Private and public sector stakeholders in Jamaica should commit to measures to effect tax reforms and contain wage increases if it is to achieve macroeconomics […]

In Jamaica, an Energetic Tax Debate

Above: from left, Dr Peter Phillips and Minister Audley Shaw By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s cabinet decision to re-introduce a Special Consumption Tax on energy drinks in the country has led to a political row. The tax had reportedly […]

USVI Gets Grant for Tax Collection

Above: Governor de Jongh (Photo: USVI) By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Department of Interior has awarded the US Virgin Islands a $1.1 million grant for improving tax collection in the country. The grant, which came from the department’s […]

Bahamas, Japan Meet on Tax Agreement

Above: Tadahito Yamaguchi, first secretary, Embassy of Japan in Jamaica and Ambassador Joshua Sears, director-general at the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BIS Photo/Kris Ingraham) The governments of the Bahamas and Japan exchanged their notes yesterday on the two countries’ […]

How to Obtain Citizenship in This Caribbean Country Right Now

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI The short answer to why St. Kitts and Nevis’ citizenship by invest program (CIP) has been so popular since its 1984 inception is visa-free travel and a strong reputation. But there is much […]

LIAT CEO Resigns

By Alexander Britell LIAT CEO David Evans has resigned. The British aviation executive’s resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors of LIAT on Wednesday, the company announced in a statement. “The Board of Directors thanks Mr. Evans for his […]

Interview With Grenada Tourism Minister Alexandra Otway-Noel

Above: Grenada Tourism Minister Alexandra Otway-Noel (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MONTEGO BAY — Grenada is continuing its push to promote tourism, with a brand-new marketing campaign and a focus on positioning the country as a kind of high-end, eco-tourism […]

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 […]

Is Canouan the Next Caribbean Luxury Real Estate Hotspot?

Whether stepping foot on Canouan for the first time or seeing its green Mount Royal peak and coastal posh surroundings from afar, there’s a visible vibe. And, that vibe is ultra-luxurious. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest […]

A Low-Key, Lovely Adults-Only Beach Resort in Aruba

When Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort opened in 1987, it made sense for the hotel’s restaurant to be built in the shape of a boat shipwrecked on the sand: while Eagle Beach didn’t exactly resemble a desert island back […]

The Caribbean’s Must-Visit Yacht Show Is Coming to St Thomas

The Virgin Islands Boating Expo will take place May 10-12, 2024 at Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, the USVI’s top yachting destination. This boutique destination show, hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association, ticks the top three boxes of […]

Strong Momentum for St Kitts Tourism

It’s been a strong start to the year for tourism in St Kitts, with a number of accolades and a growing number of stay over arrivals. “We are thrilled with the ongoing success that St. Kitts has received over the […]

St Barth Real Estate Market Keeps Pushing Ahead

When it comes to the upper echelon of luxury in the Caribbean, no conversation is complete without Saint Bathélemy. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in […]

Sotheby’s International Realty Just Expanded to Anguilla

More and more major real estate brokerages are expanding in the Caribbean, from Corcoran to Christie’s. But the first brokerage to make a big Caribbean push was Sotheby’s International Realty, which is at it again. To access this content, subscribe […]

How to Visit the Island of Grenada This Fall

It’s easier than ever to visit the island of Grenada right now, and the island is only making things easier for travelers looking for a fall getaway. JetBlue is set to launch new nonstop service to the island in November, […]

US Virgin Islands Hotel Investment Is Heating Up

The US Virgin Islands hotel market is heating up as the territory’s efforts to promote hotel development and investment are paying off. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and […]

You Can’t Visit Negril, Jamaica Without a Stop at This Bar

Rick’s Cafe in Negril, Jamaica is one of a handful of bars in the Caribbean that have become an attraction unto themselves: think Margaritaville, but with live cliff jumping (by performers and customers alike) in place of waterslides. It isn’t […]

Puerto Rico Is Breaking Tourism Records

From hotel occupancy to new flights to cruise ship arrivals, Puerto Rico is breaking many of its tourism records, according to Carlos Mercado Santiago, the executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. The destination’s numbers from the just-closed fiscal […]

For Travel Agents, Dealing With Last-Minute Problems Is An Art Form

One of the biggest reasons people use a travel advisor over an Online Travel Agency is so they have an actual person to talk to when obstacles arise during a vacation. So, how does an agent deal with those last-minute […]

Tradewind Aviation Is Launching Flights to Virgin Gorda, BVI

It’s one of the most sought-after luxury destinations in the entire Caribbean: Virgin Gorda, the jewel of the British Virgin Islands and home to stunning luxury resorts like Rosewood Little Dix Bay and Oil Nut Bay (along with an impressive […]

Virgin Atlantic to Launch Inter-Island Flying in the Caribbean

Virgin Atlantis is set to launch its first-ever island hopping service in the Caribbean region, in what could be a significant addition to the challenged regional airlift market. On June 14, Virgin will allow travelers to “hop” from Barbados to […]

The Top Emerging Caribbean Islands, According to Travel Agents

From the Bahamas to Jamaica, there are a lot of well-known and well-booked Caribbean destinations. But what about the ones that still have massive growth potential? Several Caribbean specialists recently shared the islands that, while they may not be totally […]

Remote Work Is Driving a Luxury Real Estate Boom in Mexico

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI 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 our newsletter, […]

Jamaica’s Cruise Industry Is Growing, Buoyed by Royal Caribbean and Disney