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Making the Most of Caribbean Spectrum

A major resource for Caribbean telecom By Gerard Best CJ Contributor PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad—Caribbean countries have found an interesting way to extract value from one invisible shared commodity. The valuable resource is known to telecommunication industry insiders as spectrum. […]

Carnival Is Partnering With Build-A-Bear

Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new partnership Build-A-Bear Workshop to launch the retail-entertainment experience to the company’s cruise fleet. The first Build-A-Bear Workshop at sea is being launched on Carnival Dream, with plans to launch fleetwide on all 25 […]

A Chocolate Lover’s Paradise in the Dominican Republic

Chocolate indulgence in the Dominican Republic By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’s the Dominican Republic’s sweetest deal. And if you’re a chocolate lover (and who isn’t?) it just might be reason enough to book a stay at RIU’s all-inclusive […]

Why This NFL Legend is Partnering With a Caribbean Hotel

NFL veteran Randy Moss is partnering with BodyHoliday resort to lead the health and wellness destination’s “WellFit Families” program. From Sunday, July 31 to Friday, August 5, the record-breaking wide receiver will be on property at the St. Lucia resort […]

A Jamaican Jazz Legend in Hollywood

Jamaica’s legendary jazz great Monty Alexander will return to the stage with Grammy-winning bassist John Clayton and renowned drummer Jeff Hamilton to commemorate the trio’s 40th anniversary reunion. The event is set for Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood, California […]

Belize Has Big Internet Plans

Local IXP Seen as the Launch Pad for Developing Local Technical Capacity in Belize By Gerard Best CJ Contributor HAVANA —Errol Cattouse is a man on a mission. He’s the Chief Operating Officer of Centaur Cable and the newly appointed […]

BVI Eyes Next-Level Internet Development

By Gerard Best CJ Contributor British Virgin Islands is stepping up efforts to get the most from its internet infrastructure. On June 4, 2011, the British Virgin Islands became only the second country in English-speaking Caribbean to establish an internet […]

In Grenada, A Festival of Chocolate

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grenada Chocolate Fest is back for a third year of celebrating the island’s organic and ethically produced dark chocolate and cocoa products. This year’s activities, which are themed around “Creating Generation Cocoa,” will take place […]

St Lucia’s “Good Food” Revolution

A new project in St Lucia is aiming to revolutionize food production on the island. The nonprofit organization RISE’s Good Food Revolution Project is looking to remove toxic chemicals and potentially harmful GMOs from the St Lucian food chain. It’s […]

A Boost for Internet in Belize

By Gerard Best CJ Contributor The Belize Public Utilities Commission announced that Belize’s first Internet exchange point, named BIXP, was successfully launched in Belize City last week at the campus of the University of Belize. The launch was the culmination of […]

Why You Need to Visit This Rum Festival

It’s become one of the most important stops on the global rum circuit: the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival. The festival is hosting its eighth edition this weekend from April 15 to 17 at the Doubletree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention […]

Trinidad Hosting Major Tech Conference

Senior Caribbean government technocrats will this week explore new mechanisms to use technology to foster development. The first Caribbean ICT Collaboration Forum, which is being convened by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), will be held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and […]

This W Hotel Just Completed a Major Renovation

A big new look By Dana Niland CJ Contributor W Hotels Worldwide has announced that W Mexico City has completed a multi-phase transformative renovation, including the debut of new restaurant J BY JOSÉ ANDRÉS. The renovation was led by New […]

How the British Virgin Islands Is Moving Towards Green Energy

A new approach By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Islands is looking to move the territory’s direction toward green energy. Government officials met with renewable energy leaders in the British Virgin Islands last week to discuss energy issues […]

Jamaica’s First Reggae Carnival

A new focus on reggae By Dana Niland CJ Contributor This February, Montego Bay will host its first annual reggae carnival. The carnival will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 AM every day throughout the month at varying locations. […]

The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants – 2015

We travel to understand places. And so often the best way to understand a place is through food. Indeed, meals are such an integral part of travel, and that’s particularly true in the Caribbean, home to some of the most […]

A Focus on Caribbean Broadband

By Gerard Best CJ Contributor CASTRIES — The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is this week holding a regional workshop on broadband Internet development, in partnership with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU). The workshop is being held at the Golden […]

St Lucia Courting Investors, Tourists in Saudi Arabia

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In a move to expand its business and tourism presence in the Middle East, the government of Saint Lucia has established the Office of the Honorary Consul in Saudi Arabia. The Government has appointed Halla […]

Op-Ed: Education in Haiti

“Let’s raise a new generation of Haitians that is scientifically and technologically literate.” By Eric Rolex Joseph Op-Ed Contributor Education is the best way for a country to reduce poverty, become competitive on the international stage and strengthen democracy and […]

What Artisans Mean to Caribbean Tourism

Crafting an impact By Julio Orozco and Amanda Charles Op-Ed Contributors The Tourism industry has long been regarded as one of the primary vehicles contributing to the social and economic development of the countries of the Greater Caribbean. Tourism generates […]

In Trinidad and Tobago, a Spotlight on Caribbean Film

Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival set for 10th edition By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Film enthusiasts will gather in Trinidad and Tobago this September for the tenth annual Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival. This year’s TTFF will feature films from […]

In Antigua, a Focus on Film

Screenwriters to gather in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda is hosting a regional retreat for screenwriters from around the Caribbean starting Friday. The two-day writers’ retreat is the second of a multi-phased programme launched by the […]

New Luxury Hotel Coming to Puerto Rico

A New luxury brand on the island By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Costa Rican luxury hotel company Nayara has launched construction on its newest location in Puerto Rico’s Toro Verde mountain country. The Tourism Company of Puerto Rico (PRTC) is estimating […]

How Can the Caribbean Develop Its Own Tourism “Model?”

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Tiny Singapore has managed to earn the word “model” after its name, when it comes to doing business in tourism. So why can’t the Caribbean do the same? That was the theme of the opening remarks […]

Suzuki Expanding in Puerto Rico

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Suzuki del Caribe is establishing Puerto Rico as its link for distribution of marine motors in the region. Operations will be conducted out of the Suzuki Foreign Trade Zone in Sabana Gardens Industrial Park in […]

In Anguilla, an Eye on Sculpture

Above: a sculpture by Anguilla’s Courtney Devonish By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It may be a small island, but Anguilla has a thriving arts scene — one that will grow with this year’s launch of the first-ever Anguilla Sculpture Symposium. The […]

John Patitucci, David Sanchez to Headline DR Jazz Festival

Above: John Patitucci By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The 19th annual Dominican Republic Jazz Festival has announced its lineup of performers, which will include artists David Sánchez, John Patitucci, Pedrito Martinez Group, Josean Jacobo, Big Band Conservatory of Santo Domingo, Roy […]

Can the Caribbean Tourism Industry Learn From Singapore?

Above: the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has set up a regional four-day workshop for participants to stimulate new ideas for tourism development strategies . The workshop, which will be […]

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