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Jamaica to Hold Elections Dec. 29
Above: PM Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica will hold national elections Dec. 29, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced Sunday night at a rally for his ruling Jamaica Labour Party in Mandeville. […]
Guyana’s Ruling PPP/C Wins Election, According to Preliminary Results
Updated: 2:20 PM Above: Presidential Candidate of the PPP/C party, Donald Ramotar and his wife Deolatchmee display their ink-stained fingers after casting their ballots in Monday’s vote (Photo: GINA) By Alexander Britell Guyana’s Ruling PPP/C Party has won the country’s […]
Elections Begin in Guyana, St Lucia
Above: clockwise, from left: St Lucia PM Stephenson King, Opposition Leader Dr Kenny Anthony. Guyanese Presidential Candidates Khemraj Ramjattan and Donald Ramotar, St Lucian UWP Candidate Spider Montoute and Guyanese Presidential Candidate David Granger By the Caribbean Journal staff Voters […]
Ahead of Monday’s Election, Guyana’s Jagdeo Gives Farewell Address
Above: Guyanese President Bharrat Jagdeo (Photo: GINA) By the Caribbean Journal staff After 12 years as Guyana’s president, Bharrat Jagdeo will not be seeking re-election, and gave his farewell speech yesterday. “It has been the greatest privilege of my life […]
Interview with Jamaican Parliamentary Candidate Damion Crawford
By Alexander Britell Damion Crawford, People’s National Party candidate for the East Rural St Andrew seat in Jamaica’s Parliament, attended Kingston College, and then went to the University of the West Indies, where he received a master’s degree in tourism […]
In Guyana’s Elections, a Plethora of Parties
By the Caribbean Journal staff Approximately 32 parties have indicated interest in contesting Guyana’s national and regional elections Nov. 28, although the number may fall, according to Dr Steve Surujbally, chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission. Oct. 27 has been […]
Jamaica’s Golding Won’t Seek Re-Election
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding said he would not be seeking re-election at the Jamaica Labour Party’s annual conference in November, and will step down as Prime Minister as soon as a new leader has […]
Guyana Elections Unlikely Before Nov. 14
Above: Guyanese President Bharrat Jagdeo (UN Photo/Erin Siegal) Guyana’s national elections, slated to be announced by President Bharrat Jagdeo, are not likely to come before Nov. 14, according to Dr Roger Luncheon, head of the presidential secretariat. That was the […]
Martelly Ahead in Haitian Election
Preliminary vote counts from the Haitian presidential election show that former singer Michel Martelly won 68 percent of the vote in first counting. Martelly, who was supported by singer and ersatz candidate Wyclef Jean, was facing former First Lady of […]
Wyclef Jean Claims Gunshot during Haitian Election, Police Say Glass Injury
After reports emerged this morning that Haitian singer and onetime presidential candidate Wyclef Jean had been shot in the hand the morning of the presidential elections, police are saying he was injured by glass. “The way I can explain it […]
Antigua and Barbuda Has New Programs for Travel Advisors
Travel advisors have a lot to look forward to about selling Antigua from new luxury resorts aimed at wealthy travelers to new programs designed to make travel agents more money. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored […]
Following Hunter S. Thompson in Puerto Rico
You won’t find much fear and loathing these days in Old San Juan, but there are places where you can still get a taste of the city where “gonzo journalist” and author Hunter S. Thompson decamped in his early 20s […]
The Caribbean’s Premier Rum Event Is Back Again in St Bart’s
The best rums in the world are back in the heart of the French Caribbean for the sixth annual edition of the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth. This year’s festival, which runs Oct. 31-Nov. 4, includes the world’s most exclusive […]
Discovering Another Side of Negril, Jamaica
Between the cluster of all-inclusive resorts on Seven Mile Beach and the high-end boutique hotels on the West End cliffs of Negril is one of the last outposts of budget tourism left in the Caribbean, where it’s still possible to […]
In Kingston, Jamaica, a New “Urban Oasis”
For decades, the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel has been the most iconic place to stay in the country’s capital of Kingston. As the city grows as a tourism destination, the Pegasus is unveiling a brand-new look, repositioning itself as a new […]
Hyatt’s New All-Inclusive Platform for Travel Advisors
By Dana Niland Hyatt’s inclusive Collection, the largest pool of luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, is launching Confidant Collective, a new online platform featuring resources exclusively designed to cultivate opportunities for travel advisors. Complete with enhanced sales and marketing tools […]
The 7 Best Hotels on the Caribbean Island of Saba
Tiny Saba is a short flight (or ferry) from St Maarten, but it feels like a totally different universe. Low-key, charming and naturally beautiful, it’s a destination that’s all about nature, tranquility and laid-back island vibes. That’s also true of […]
10 Caribbean Hotel and Residential Projects to Keep an Eye On
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]
A New Look at This Bonaire Hotel
Bonaire’s Sonrisa boutique hotel is getting a new look, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Sonrisa Bonaire is renovating its suites, part of a broader upgrade project at the resort. That includes newly-upgraded bathrooms, updated furniture and an expanded restaurant (The […]
The Best New All Inclusive Resorts in Curaçao
All-inclusive resorts are not quite newcomers to Curaçao — the now defunct Breezes Curaçao debuted in 2001 — but the concept of paying one price for all of your lodging, dining, drinks, entertainment, and activities has gone from niche to […]
Puerto Rico’s Top Golf Resort Just Got Better
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf and Beach Resort, the top golf resort in Puerto Rico, has unveiled a new golf leadership team for the Rio Mar Country Club — along with a variety of new golf offerings and […]
The Ultimate Caribbean Rum Event Is Back in St Barth This November
The Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth, the region’s leading celebration of fine rum, is set for the first week of November. This year’s fourth annual edition of the Caribbean Rum Awards will be held from Nov. 2-7, with an unmatched […]
The Cayman Islands Has a New Tourism Minister
The Cayman Islands has named a new Tourism Minister, following the British Overseas Territory’s recent elections. New Premier Wayne Panton has assigned MP Kenneth Bryan to the role, which includes the portfolios of tourism and transport. Bryan succeeds longtime Cayman […]
How to Build a Hotel in the Caribbean
By Timothy Peck, Chairman of OBMI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe today […]
Here Are the Dominican Republic Hotels That Are Open Right Now
The Dominican Republic has more hotels currently open to international visitors than any other Caribbean destination, and there are more to come if all continues to go well with the country’s COVID-19 reopening. The Dominican Republic initially reopened to tourism […]
A Major Caribbean Luxury Golf Development Is Coming to Saint Lucia
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Golf enthusiasts may still be about two years away from taking their first putt at the much-anticipated Cabot Saint Lucia, but that hasn’t stopped investors from aggressively scooping up the luxury residences’ lots. Including Cabot […]
Anguilla Has a New Tourism Minister
The island of Anguilla has a new tourism minister, following the election of its new government led by Premier Dr Ellis Lorenzo Webster. Haydn Hughes has been appointed to the role. “With Minister Hughes’ appointment, Anguilla is poised to bring […]
How (And Why) to Buy Turks and Caicos Real Estate Right Now
The pandemic has put a new emphasis on where we actually live — on the home itself and its physical location. And, if and when this happens, again — where we would be willing to spend months stuck inside our homes. […]
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