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The Caribbean’s Hottest New Restaurant
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Christiansted, St. Croix, has no shortage of superb restaurants, and now a new foodie find is preparing to make its debut. Within the next couple of weeks Crucian chef and culinary ambassador for the […]
A New $1.5 Billion Caribbean Hotel Project
The Caribbean has a new development hotspot: Antigua and Barbuda. The twin-island country has signed another major development deal, this time a project by Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to Iraq, Ahmed Abbas Alewi, who is spearheading a major mixed-use development. […]
Jamaica’s New Parliament
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Fresh-faced Senators so Far It’s been a whirlwind of activities in Jamaica over the past two weeks in particular. National Elections came and went and a new 43 year old Prime Minister with his […]
Jamaica Has a New Ambassador to China
Jamaica has a new envoy to the People’s Republic of China. The country has appointed Fay Pickersgill as the country’s new Ambassador to China, Foreign Minister AJ Nicholson announced this week. ““I believe that Mrs. Pickersgill is uniquely qualified to […]
New Spa Cabanas Coming to the Grand Velas Riviera Maya
The Mexican Caribbean’s newest spa By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Mexican all-inclusive Grand Velas Riviera Maya will add new spa cabanas later this month. Debuting on November 23, the trio of cabanas will be located above the Ambassador pool, […]
A New $30 Million Hotel Project in San Juan’s Condado District
A major new hotel development By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new hotel project will soon launch in the Condado district of Puerto Rico’s capital, San Juan. The project began in earnest with the recent demolition of buildings 880 […]
Why Antigua and Barbuda is the New Caribbean Hollywood
A major new Caribbean film hub By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Is Antigua the new Caribbean Hollywood? Golden Island Filmworks, an independent feature film finance and production company, has closed on a $125 million equity financing agreement with the government […]
A Major New Caribbean Biodiversity Project
USAID launches initiative By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Agency for International Development and The Nature Conservancy have launched a major new project aimed at protecting critical marine ecosystems in the Caribbean. USAID launched the $12.5 million Caribbean Marine Biodiversity […]
New $250 Million Hotel Project Breaks Ground in Nassau
Another big new project in New Providence By the Caribbean Journal staff A new $250 million dollar development has broken ground in Nassau. Pointe, as it is known, is slated to include 200 guest rooms, world-class shopping, fine dining options, […]
US, Cuba Officially Restore Diplomatic Relations, Reopen Embassies
New embassies in Washington and Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff In a historic moment for the region, the United States and Cuba reopened their respective embassies in Washington and Havana on Monday morning, officially restoring diplomatic relations. American and […]
US Travel Agents Join Push to Remove Cuba Travel Restrictions
Above: Cuba (Photo: Cuba Travel Services) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) is joining as a founder member of a new organization called Engage Cuba, the group said in a statement. The group is airing […]
Maduro Says US, Venezuela Opening Channel to “Regularize” Relations
Above: Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro in the televised address By the Caribbean Journal staff Is the United States set for a rapprochement with another longtime regional foe? US officials including State Department Counselor Tom Shannon held talks in Haiti this […]
Cuba Has a New Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean
By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuba has a new ambassador to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States: Jorge Soberon. The new envoy presented his credentials to OECS Director General Dr Didacus Jules last week in a ceremony at the OECS […]
Brazil Has a New Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean
Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Brazil has a new ambassador to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Ambassador Sergio Couri presented his credentials to OECS Director General Didacus Jules on Sunday. Couri said his country […]
New York Cosmos to Play Game in Cuba
Above: the Cosmos in action By the Caribbean Journal staff The The New York Cosmos, the revival of what was perhaps the most famous football side in American sports history, will be visiting Cuba this year. The Cosmos, who play […]
St Lucia Looks to Diaspora to Market Tourism Industry
Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia is looking to strengthen ties with its diaspora community to boost the country’s tourism sector. The St Lucia Tourist Board has launched a new programme called “Se San […]
“Productive and Encouraging” Talks Between US and Cuba
Above: US Assistant Secretary of State Roberta Jacobson By the Caribbean Journal staff Officials from the United States and Cuba held high-level talks in Washington on Friday. According to US Assistant Secretary of State Roberta Jacobson, the talks, which focused […]
St Vincent and the Grenadines’ New Airport Will Be Solar-Powered
Above: the terminal at the under-construction Argyle International Airport (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The new planned airport in St Vincent and the Grenadines will derive part of its energy needs from solar energy. The Argyle International Airport, […]
China, Grenada “Renew Commitment”
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff China and Grenada have “renewed their commitment” toward strengthening their bilateral relationship, the government of Grenada announced this week. The two sides “renewed” their commitment at a recent ceremony to mark […]
Dominican Republic Names New Ambassador to Brazil
Above: the National Palace in Santo Domingo (Photo: DICOM) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina has officially appointed Alejandro Zarzuela Arias as the country’s new Ambassador to Brazil. The Caribbean country’s new envoy had been serving […]
UN “Welcomes” New Haiti PM
Above: Interim Haitian Prime Minister Florence Guillaume with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon earlier this year (UN Photo/Logan Abassi) By the Caribbean Journal staff The UN has “welcomed” the appointment of new interim Haitian Prime Minister Florence Guillaume, it said […]
New Morocco Ambassador to Bahamas
Above: the Bahamas (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Morocco has named its new Ambassador to the Bahamas. Ambassador-Designate Mohammed Benjilany presented his letters of credence to Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling in a ceremony last week. The ceremony […]
St Lucia, Mauritius Form Diplomatic Ties
Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia has officially established diplomatic ties with Mauritius. The agreement between the two countries aims to “promote cooperation and is in line with Saint Lucia’s goal of deepening relations […]
New $200 Million Hotel Project Coming to Antigua and Barbuda
Above: the signing ceremony in Antigua (Photo: ABG) By Alexander Britell Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has signed a memorandum of understanding on a new $200 million tourism project the government announced. The project was signed by Browne […]
New York Governor Meets With Dominican Republic President
Above: New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo with Dominican President Danilo Medina in Santo Domingo (Photo: OPDR) By the Caribbean Journal staff New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo met Friday with Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina as part of a […]
New Turkish Ambassador to CARICOM
Above: CARICOM headquarters By the Caribbean Journal staff Sulé Oztunç has officially been accredited as Turkey’s Ambassador to CARICOM. The move is part of what seems to be a larger push by Turkey to deepen its ties with the Caribbean […]
Antigua Names New Ambassadors
Above: Antigua’s new diplomatic corps By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda has named a slate of new Ambassadors, the government announced. Antigua and Barbuda Governor General Dr Rodney Williams announced the apopintments, which include Brian Stuart-Young as Non-Resident […]
New Ecuador Ambassador to Dominica
Above: Dominica (Caribbean Journal photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Ecuador has named its new Ambassador to Dominica. The country’s new envoy is Ambassador Dr Galo Yepez Holguin, who presented his credentials to Dominica President Charles Savarin at a ceremony […]
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