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This Iconic Caribbean Shipwreck Is Open Again for Divers

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the most popular dive sites in the Caribbean is open again. The iconic MV Superior Producer dive site on the island of Curaçao has reopened again for divers, the Curaçao Port Authority announced. […]

Old San Juan’s Paseo La Princesa Is Open Again

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Old San Juan’s most popular seafront promenades is back in business. The Paseo La Princesa, which was closed after suffering damage during Hurricane Maria, has opened its access to the public again, albeit […]

AMResorts Is Expanding Again With a New Brand: Reflect

By the Caribbean Journal staff The fastest-growing resort company in the Caribbean is expanding again, this time with a new brand. Apple Leisure Group subsidiary AMResorts has signed an agreement with the Mexico-based Grupo Hotelero Sante Fe on a strategic […]

St Thomas’ Bolongo Bay Beach Resort Is Open Again

By Alexander Britell It’s back. One of the Caribbean’s most beloved hotels has reopened its doors on the island of St Thomas: the Bolongo Bay Beach Resort. In a huge step forward for the tourism industry in St Thomas, the […]

St Martin’s Beach Bar Capital Is Open Again

By the Caribbean Journal staff It was always a bucket-list destination: Pinel Island, the sandy oasis a short ferry ride off the coast of Cul de Sac on the French side of St Martin. And now, the legendary island is […]

STR: Caribbean Occupancy Declines Again

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s been a sluggish start for the region’s hotel sector in 2018, with occupancy declining again in February, according to new data released this week by hotel analytics firm STR. The Caribbean’s hotel occupancy saw […]

Puerto Rico’s Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Is Open Again

By Alexander Britell In another strong sign for Puerto Rico’s quickly-rebounding tourism sector, one of the island’s most popular resorts has reopened its doors. The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf and Beach Resort officially relaunched earlier this month, […]

St Barth’s Villa Marie Is Open Again

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Barth’s post-Irma tourism comeback has continued with the relaunch of the boutique Villa Marie Saint Barth. The 23-room property from French hotelier Jocelyne Sibuet officially reopened this week. The Flamands-area hotel has also added […]

Anegada’s Must-Visit Hotel Is Open Again in the British Virgin Islands

By Alexander Britell One of the coolest hotels in the Caribbean has officially reopened in the wake of last year’s storms. The Anegada Beach Club on the beach-filled island of Anegada in the British Virgin Islands reopened its doors on […]

The British Virgin Islands’ Soggy Dollar Bar Is Open Again

By Alexander Britell If there’s one place that defines the Caribbean beach bar, one place that draws rum-loving pilgrims from around the world, it’s the Soggy Dollar Bar. But after closing due to damage from Hurricane Irma, the legendary spot […]

The British Virgin Islands’ Norman Island Is Open Again

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the most popular stops in the British Virgin Islands has reopened in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Norman Island’s Pirates Bight officially reopened this weekend, serving a full menu of food and drink, […]

50 Years Later, Princess Cruises Makes History Again in Panama

By the Caribbean Journal staff In 1967, Princess Cruises became the first cruise line to bring passengers through the Panama Canal. Now, in another major milestone, Princess’ Caribbean Princess ship has become the first megaship to pass through the canal’s […]

How You Can Help in the Fight Against Coral Bleaching

Projects Abroad is responding to a worldwide series of coral bleaching events through the efforts of its own Diving & Marine Conservation volunteering programs. Volunteers can join Projects Abroad in Belize to offer their help alleviating the effects of coral […]

Dominican Republic Tourism Surging Again

The Dominican Republic is seeing continued strong growth in tourism arrivals so far this year, according to the latest data from the country’s Central Bank. The Dominican Republic saw a 7.5 percent increase in tourist arrivals in the first four […]

Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Declines Again

Caribbean hotel occupancy continues to fall in 2016, according to the latest report from data and analytics specialist STR. Regional hotel occupancy fell 2.8 percent in November compared to the same month in 2015, with occupancy for the year now […]

Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Falls Again

Caribbean hotel occupancy continues to struggle so far in 2016, according to the newest data from STR. The region’s hotels reported hotel occupancy of 64.7 percent in June, down 6.1 percent compared to June 2015. That was the single-largest decline […]

VIDEO: Usain Bolt Races Against Fire in New Olympics Ad

The Caribbean’s most famous athlete (and top pitchman) is at it again in his latest ad for Nissan. In Bolt v Flame, Bolt, who will be participating in this year’s Rio Olympics, wants to prove that he is faster than […]

American Airlines: Latin America, Caribbean Traffic Slides Again

After signs of a rebound, American Airlines Group saw another sluggish month in Latin America and the Caribbean in May. According to the company’s latest numbers, the aviation giant saw a 3.3 percent decline in revenue passenger miles in May […]

Caribbean Hotel Occupancy Falls Again, But Decline Slows

By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean hotel occupancy fell in April for the sixth consecutive month, according to the latest report from hotel analytics firm STR. The region’s hotel occupancy dropped by 2.2 percent to 72.4 percent, although the decline […]

You Can Hike Again in Dominica

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A number of Dominica’s hiking trails are now open for the first time in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika. The Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has worked to alleviate the […]

Usain Bolt Tops Justin Gatlin Again to Take 200M World Championship Gold

Bolt takes home another gold By the Caribbean Journal staff It was more of the same for Usain Bolt. After his impressive photo-finish victory over America’s Justin Gatlin this weekend, Jamaica’s Bolt topped Galtin again, taking gold in the 200M at […]

Baha Mar Ltd Files Claim Against Chinese Contractor in English Court

Above: the Baha Mar By the Caribbean Journal staff Baha Mar Ltd has filed a claim in English High Court against China State Construction Engineering Corporation, the contractor on its delayed resort project in Nassau. The claim asserts that CSCEC, […]

Barbados Credit Rating Cut Again

Above: Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados has seen its sovereign credit rating lowered again. New York-based Standard & Poor’s lowered the country’s long-term sovereign credit ratings to “B” from “BB-“, the ratings firm announced Friday. The […]

At One Tortola Coffee Shop, The Old Is New Again

Above: the entrance to Island Roots (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ROAD TOWN — The Virgin Gorda ferry was leaving soon, which meant about 15 minutes to spare on the narrow back streets of Road Town. So it […]

“The Race Is On” Against Climate Change

Above: United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (UN Photo/E. Debebe) By the Caribbean Journal staff The impacts of climate change are already being felt and it’s time to consider concrete actions before it’s too late, United Nations Secretary General Ban […]

St Maarten Health Ministry Advised Royal Caribbean Against Cruise Ship Call

Above: the Explorer of the Seas By the Caribbean Journal staff St Maarten’s government says it advised the Explorer of the Seas’ medical officer not to make its planned call on the island, which had been scheduled for Monday. The […]

Economic Activity Index Falls Again in Puerto Rico

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s Government Development Bank released its latest Economic Activity Index data on Monday, and while activity fell again on an annual basis, it rose on a monthly basis for […]

Caribbean Court of Justice Rules For Shanique Myrie in Suit Against Barbados

Above: the Caribbean Court of Justice By the Caribbean Journal staff In a landmark decision, the Caribbean Court of Justice has ruled in favour of Jamaican national Shanique Myrie in her lawsuit against the government of Barbados. Myrie had brought […]

The Cayman Islands’ Seven Mile Beach Has a Brand-New Resort