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Eight Great Places to Eat in St Vincent

The “mainland” island of the Grenadines chain, St Vincent is a lush, mountainous wonder. And when you’re not exploring dormant volcanoes, exploring colonial forts or finding your way through downtown Kingstown, the island is full of culinary experiences to try. […]

Caribbean Concierge: The St Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico

Above: Jossell Louie Velazquez CJ’s Caribbean Concierge talks to the hospitality pros who help make Caribbean travel work. The latest edition talks to Jossell Louie Velazquez, Chef Concierge at the St Regis Bahia Beach in Puerto Rico and member of […]

The Top Caribbean Black Sand Beaches

They’re exotic, mysterious reminders of the Caribbean’s volcanic past (and some of its volcanic present). No, they’re not the traditional beaches one thinks of when it comes to the Caribbean, but the region’s black-sand beaches are full of their own […]

Great Caribbean Hiking Destinations

The Caribbean is a hiking paradise. Yes, you may think first about beaches and pools, but when it comes to great trails in the Caribbean, there is a world of opportunities, from dormant volcanos to lush rainforests. Here’s a list […]

New St Vincent Airport Making Progress Toward Late 2014 Completion

Above: the terminal at the new Argyle International Airport (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ST VINCENT — Getting to St Vincent and the Grenadines could be a whole lot easier by the end of next year. The government […]

Caribbean Room With a View: Guadeloupe’s Le Jardin Malanga

As you may or may not know, the French department of Guadeloupe is actually an archipelago, with two main islands joined by a bridge and a series of smaller islands. Of the two main islands, Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, the former […]

Hiking the Trails of Dominica

Above: the Waitukubuli National Trail By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica has long been known as the Caribbean’s “Nature Island,” and it’s easy to see why. It is the most mountainous island in the region — but also one of […]

Six Fun Things to Do in Grenada

It’s time to discover Grenada if you haven’t already. One of the pearls of the Eastern Caribbean, this island of 110,000 people has it all: beaches, history and the charm of the unexplored. Here’s a list of six fun things […]

Paul Hay: What History Means for Jamaica’s Logistics Hub

By Paul Hay CJ Contributor IN MY Op-Ed, “The Logistics Hub Project and Jamaica’s Development,” I indicated that Jamaica’s Logistics Hub initiative intends to make use of the island’s strategic geographic location to attract larger ships that will be able […]

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller’s Message for Jamaica 50

The following is the text of Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller’s message to the country on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its independence. My fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora, our visitors and our well-wishers, […]

Interview with Jamaican Parliamentary Candidate Dr Saphire Longmore

By Alexander Britell Dr Saphire Longmore is the Jamaica Labour Party candidate for Eastern St Andrew in the upcoming election in the country Dec. 29. Longmore, who recently completed her MD in psychiatry, is also a former Miss Jamaica Universe […]

New Spa at Christopher Hotel in St Barth as Part of $7 Million Renovation

Above: the Christopher Hotel in St Barthelemy By the Caribbean Journal staff The Christopher Hotel in St Barthelemy, which has completed the second phase of a $7 million renovation, is set to debut a new spa at the property. The […]

Jamaica Food Security Project a Success, European Union Says

By the Caribbean Journal staff The European Union-funded EU Food Facility in Jamaica has recently completed, and the EU is urging the programme’s beneficiaries to build upon its success. The $7.8 million plan sought to improve agricultural productivity and increase […]

Could Fish Farming Feed Haiti?

With a mostly-mountainous terrain that makes farming difficult, Haiti, like many developing countries, is forced to import its food — but with growing population and limited water resources, Haiti is struggling to feed itself. That could change thanks to a […]

The Caribbean’s Most Exciting New Rooftop Bar Is In Antigua