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Jamaica Has Big Plans for Animation Industry

Hopes for the sector By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jamaica is developing a national policy framework in order to advance in the lucrative animation industry. State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Julian Robinson, announced the plan at a […]

Haiti to Receive $50 Million Grant for Clean Water, Sanitation Projects

Above: a cholera treatment centre in Haiti after the earthquake in 2010 (UN Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti is slated to receive a $50 million grant from the International Development Association, following approval from the World Bank’s Board […]

Haiti Still Faces “Humanitarian Emergency” From Cholera

Above: the UN’s Pedro Medrano Rojas (UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras) By the Caribbean Journal staff While Haiti’s cholera problems may not be receiving as much media attention of late, the country still faces a humanitarian emergency, according to Pedro Medrano Rojas, […]

Anguilla’s Frangipani Resort Expanding With New Villa

Above: the Frangipani resort in Anguilla By the Caribbean Journal staff Anguilla’s Frangipani Beach Resort is expanding its reach. Last month, the property acquired the villa formerly known as Seychelles, and plans to relaunch the villa in November 2015. The […]

A Major Anniversary for the Caribbean’s Oldest Botanical Gardens

Above: The Botanical Gardens in St Vincent (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff They’re the oldest botanical gardens, not just in the Caribbean, but in the Western Hemisphere: the Botanical Gardens on the island of St Vincent. And this […]

One Caribbean City’s Clever Plan to Save Stray Animals

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor SAN JUAN — In between salsa dancing and sipping pina coladas in the city where it was invented, you might want to do something more altruistic with your time in San Juan. Here’s an […]

Martinique to Join Organization of Eastern Caribbean States

Above: Fort de France, Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff In a major move for the region, Martinique will be joining the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States as an associate member. The OECS announced the move this week. […]

St Lucia Begins Research Project to Study Volcanic Hazards

Above: the Soufriere volcano in St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean, particularly the Eastern Caribbean, is full of active and dormant volcanoes, some of which still emit gases into the atmosphere. But do those gases […]

Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina to Visit Puerto Rico

Above: Dominican Republic Danilo Medina By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina will be visiting Puerto Rico on Tuesday, Puerto Rican authorities said Friday. Medina’s visit to Puerto Rico comes about four months after Puerto Rico Governor […]

Rum Journal: The Frangipani Beach Resort’s Island Passion

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor ANGUILLA is one Caribbean island we’re particularly passionate about so this rum cocktail, served at the bijoux Meads Bay boutique hotel Frangipani Beach Resort, couldn’t be more appropriate. Created by Kerry Warrington, the affable […]

Lithuania Names First-Ever Ambassador to Caribbean Community

Above: Lithuania By the Caribbean Journal staff Th ebaltic state of Lithuania has named its first-ever Ambassador to CARICOM. Ambassador Raimonda Murmokaite was accredited to CARICOM on Monday. She is a former president of the United Nations Security Council and has […]

Rum Journal: The Mango Maniac

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor We don’t mind admitting that we’re just a little bit obsessed with mangoes: The firm-yet-yielding sunshine yellow flesh; the distinctively sweet aroma; the flavor that says “Caribbean” with every mouthful … Which is why […]

OECS, UN World Tourism Organization Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and the United Nations World Tourism Organization have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing their cooperation. The memorandum was approved by Caribbean Ministers […]

Barbados’ Richard Sealy New Chairman of Caribbean Tourism Organization

Above: Barbados Tourism Minister Richard Sealy (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell ST THOMAS —Barbados Tourism Minister Richard Sealy has been elected the new chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Sealy’s election was announced at the opening of the CTO’s State […]

Norwegian Expands With $3B Acquisition of Oceania, Regent Seven Seas

Above: Norwegian Breakaway By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the world’s biggest cruise lines is getting a whole lot bigger. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced Tuesday it had entered into an agreement to acquire Prestige Cruises International, the parent […]

Argentina Names Ambassador to Organization of Eastern Caribbean States

Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff Argentina has named its first Ambassador to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Ambassador Luis Beltran Martinez Thomas, who presented his credentials to OECS Director General Didacus Jules last week, will be […]

LIAT Reorganizes Commercial Structure

Above: a LIAT Plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional air carrier LIAT has announced changes to its commercial structure. The changes include the appointment of Lloyd Carswell as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer; Carswell will serve in the […]

Dominican Republic’s Danilo Medina Meets With President of IDB

Above: the talks at the National Palace in Santo Domingo (Photo: DICOM) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina met last week with Luis Alberto Moreno, president of the Inter-American Development Bank, in Santo Domingo. The meeting […]

Guyana to Receive $31.6 Million Loan to Improve Water, Sanitation

Above: Guyana By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana will be receiving just under $32 million in loans to strengthen and improve access to drinking water and sanitation services. The funding will come from a pair of sources; it includes $16.8 […]

St Lucia Assumes Chair of Organization of American States Permanent Council

Above: St Lucia’s Permanent Ambassador Sonia Merlyn Johnny takes over the chair from St Kitts and Nevis’ Jacinth Lorna Henry-Martin (OAS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia has officially assumed the chair of the Organization of American States’ […]

Haiti Mourns Death of Former President Leslie Manigat

Above: Haiti (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti is mourning the death of former President Leslie Manigat. Manigat, who died this week at the age of 83, was a teacher by trade who served as President of the […]

Caribbean Tourism, Health Organizations Sign Partnership Agreement

By the Caribbean Journal staff A pair of Caribbean regional tourism organizations have signed an agreement to partner with the Caribbean Public Health Agency. The Caribbean Tourism Organization and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association agreed earlier this month on […]

Joe Biden, Danilo Medina Hold Meeting in Santo Domingo

Above: US Vice President Joe Biden and Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina in Santo Domingo By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina received United States Vice President for an official visit on Thursday in Santo Domingo. Medina […]

Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina Arrives in Rome

Above: Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina in Rome (Photo: DICOM) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina arrived in Rome on Thursday ahead of his visit with the Pope on Friday at the Vatican. Medina arrived on […]

Haiti to Host Organization of American States General Assembly in 2015

Above: the 44th Organization of American States General Assembly (OAS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti will host the General Assembly of the Organization of American States next year, the regional body announced. It will be the latest major […]

Caribbean Journal Wins Media Award From Caribbean Tourism Organization

Above: St Vincent and the Grenadines (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean Journal has won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s annual award for Best Online Feature. Caribbean Journal Editor-in-Chief Alexander Britell took home the “Virtual Visitor” award for his […]

Kirani James Wins 400M at Prefontaine Classic Diamond League Meet

Above: Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s Kirani James started his 2014 Diamond League season with a bang, winning the 400M at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meet this weekend in Oregon. The 21-year-old James finished in 43.97 […]

Dominican Republic’s Danilo Medina Makes Visit to El Salvador

Above: Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina departing from San Isidro Air Base (left) (DICOM) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina departed from San Isidro Air Base on Saturday for El Salvador, where he will be on […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas