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How to Move to Nassau, Bahamas

How to Move to: Nassau By the Caribbean Journal staff We continue our How to Move series by heading further north to the Bahamian island of New Providence, best known by the name of its major city, Nassau. So what’s […]

Another Way to Taste Turks and Caicos

Fifth edition of Caribbean Food and Wine Festival coming in November By Dana Niland CJ Contributor This November, internationally acclaimed chefs and winemakers will travel to Turks & Caicos for the fifth annual Caribbean Food & Wine Festival, where they […]

Miami Beach’s Pubbelly to Open Restaurant at Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo

Growing Miami brand to open first Caribbean eatery By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic has announced its partnership with the Miami-based Pubbelly Restaurant Group, which will open its Asian-inspired Pubbelly Sushi restaurant […]

Op-Ed: The Challenge of Small Island Developing States

Big challenges for small islands By George Nicholson and Anastasia Ramjag Op-Ed Contributors The United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States defines small island developing states, or […]

The Top 12 Turks and Caicos Hotels

Think top Turks and Caicos hotels and you probably think of high-priced hotels in the tourist hub of Providenciales. Think again. Our picks for the best Turks and Caicos hotels aren’t all expensive and they aren’t all in Providenciales. But they are […]

Copa Launching Flights Between Panama City and San Francisco

Above: a Copa plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Copa Airlines is planning to launch daily nonstop flights between Panama and San Francisco, Calif., the company announced. The US city will be the Panama-based carrier’s 12th US destination. “Copa Airlines […]

At Grand Bahama’s Best Restaurant, a New Kind of Island Cuisine

Above: Flying Fish in Grand Bahama By Joshua Martinez CJ Contributor FREEPORT —“I’m here because it’s home.” It’s this kind of passion that always emanates from Chef Tim Tibbitt’s voice, and it’s something that resonates throughout his restuarant. Tibitts, a […]

Op-Ed: Water and Caribbean Development

By Wayne Campbell Op-Ed Contributor “Providing sustainable access to improved drinking water sources is one of the most important things we can do to reduce disease” — World Health Organization Director General-Dr Margaret Chan The international community recently commemorated World […]

Six Reasons To Visit San Juan, Puerto Rico Right Now

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Visitors rightly rave about Puerto Rico’s unique mash-up of African, Spanish and other European influences, reflected in its history, food, art and culture. And nowhere is this cultural complexity more apparent than in the cosmopolitan […]

Belmond Names New Executive for Global Development

Above: La Samanna in St Martin By the Caribbean Journal staff Belmond has named a new executive for global development, the company announced. Belmond has appointed James Simmonds as senior vice president for global development. He comes to the company […]

The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants

Lots of people will tell you what a great meal is, especially in the age of the foodie. But you know what it is — it’s one you remember long past dessert. Maybe it’s because of the view of the […]

Singapore’s Lesson for Jamaica

By Paul Hay CJ Contributor Singapore is an island city-state in Southeast Asia. It was founded by Britain as a trading colony in 1819. Lee Kuan Yew became its first Prime Minister in 1959. Four years later, Singapore joined the […]

Health Management in Jamaica

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor THE world has, in recent weeks, been very concerned with the Ebola virus and more importantly, containing it. Here in Jamaica, we have been dealing with the effects of the chikungunya virus, more commonly referred […]

Op-Ed: Integrating the Caribbean and Central America

By Alberto Duran and Noemi Areli Sanchez Op-Ed Contributors The Central American Integration System (SICA) was formed in 1991 and is a regional organization which includes the States of Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and […]

Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean Economic Powerhouse?

Above: St John’s Harbour in Antigua (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Can Antigua be the Caribbean’s version of Singapore? That’s the stated goal of the new government of Prime Minister Gaston Browne, whose Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party won the […]

Avianca Launches New Direct New York-Cartagena Flights

Above: Cartagena (CJ photo: KU) By the Caribbean Journal staff Avianca has officially begun direct service between New York and the city of Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The service, which began last month, operates flights from New York to […]

Turks and Caicos Eyes “Significant Boost” in Visitor Arrivals

Above: the Turks and Caicos Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands envisions a “significant boost” for its tourism arrivals, according to Premier and Tourism Minister Dr Rufus Ewing. The Premier, who was addressing the House […]

The Problem of Caribbean Air Travel

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor The first issue of the lack of progress with intraregional trade and synergy in the Caribbean is obvious. The fact is that unless we are able to improve the ease of traveling throughout the region, […]

Anguilla’s Malliouhana, An Auberge Resort Plans Nov. 1 Opening

Above: the Malliouhana, An Auberge Resort in Anguilla By Alexander Britell Malliouhana, An Auberge Resort is planning to debut in Anguilla on Nov. 1, the resort announced on its Web site. The resort, which first opened in 1984 and was […]

Bermuda Shipping Registry Opens New Office in London

Above: Bermuda By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bermuda Registry of Shipping has officially launched a satellite office in London. The registry, which is officially known as the Department of Maritime Administration, is located at the Bermuda London Office. The […]

St Kitts Eyes “Dynamic” Foreign Policy

Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of St Kitts and Nevis’ federal Cabinet has approved a revised foreign policy proposed by Foreign Minister Patrice Nisbett, it announced this week. Nisbett’s proposal is for the […]

Grenada Foreign Minister Visits Qatar

Above: Qatar By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada Foreign Minister Nickolas Steele recently wrapped up visit to Qatar. The purpose of the trip was to pave the way for Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell’s upcoming trip to Qatar this […]

The Caribbean’s Best Destinations For Foodies – 2014

The foodie revolution is upon us. And it means more and more travelers are planning their trips around a single purpose: culinary exploration. Thankfully, the Caribbean is one of the great food destinations in the world, with dozens of destinations […]

UK to Reduce APD on Caribbean Flights

Above: Parliament in the United Kingdom By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Kingdom has announced that it will be reforming its controversial Air Passenger Duty on flights originating in the country, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced in […]

Caribbean Idea: Could the Caribbean Host the Olympic Games?

WHILE THE Caribbean has become relatively accustomed to dominating at the Summer Olympics, this year’s crop of Caribbean winter athletes has us thinking. With all of the Caribbean’s continued success in international athletics, why couldn’t the region (or one of […]

British Virgin Islands Signs Agreements With Delegations From China

Above: Shenzhen, China By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of the British Virgin Islands has signed a pair of memoranda of understanding with delegations from Shenzhen, China. The MoUs were signed with the city of Shenzhen and the authority […]

The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Hotels For 2014

There’s a chill in the air across the Caribbean. Sure, it could be from a polar vortex, but it might just be coming from the sheer number of artful, luxurious and alluring hotel and resort properties in the region. We’re […]

Delegation From China to Visit British Virgin Islands

Above: the BVI By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation from China’s Qianhai Special Economic Zone will be making a visit to the British Virgin Islands beginning Jan. 9, according to the government. The group, which will be joined by […]

Rum Journal: From Jamaica, a Legendary Brand Grows Up