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Caribbean History: Remembering ANR Robinson
By David P. Rowe CJ Contributor One of the Caribbean’s political giants of the 20th century was Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson, a lawyer, statesman and patriot who survived the violent attempted coup in Trinidad. Robinson was born on the island […]
Why the Caribbean Needs to Strengthen Its Internet Infrastructure
By GERARD BEST CJ Contributor PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten—The Caribbean will have to strengthen its Internet infrastructure if it is to keep pace with the world’s growing digital economy. That’s the view held by Bevil Wooding, an Internet Strategist with US-based […]
The Caribbean’s Biggest Solar Energy Plant
The Caribbean’s biggest operational solar plant has opened in Puerto Rico. The Oriana Solar Park has debuted in the area of Isabela, with an estimated production of 100,000 megawatt-hours of energy in its first year of operations. “The Oriana Solar […]
Seeking An Edge, Caribbean Firms Turn to Internet Tech
By GERARD BEST CJ Contributor BRIDGETOWN, Barbados—As clouds of uncertainty loom over the global economy, it hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for Caribbean companies. But these days, a different kind of cloud is creating fresh opportunities for regional businesses. For […]
Troubetzkoy: People Are Key to Caribbean Tourism Success
The head of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is calling on the region to work together to ensure the Caribbean remains one of the world’s leading destinations. Delivering the keynote at the Annual General Meeting of the U.S. Virgin […]
There’s a New European Low-Cost Airline (And It’s Coming to the Caribbean)
Aviation giant International Airlines Group is adding a new airline: LEVEL. The new low-cost carrier will be based initially in Barcelona and will begin flights in June 2017. Service will begin with flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Buenos Aires […]
Royal Caribbean Has Big Plans in the Bahamas
Royal Caribbean International has announced a major new enhancement project at its CocoCay private island destination in the Bahamas. The project will include the construction of a new pier, additional guest features and amenities and a push to help vendors […]
The Caribbean Development Bank’s Growth Outlook for 2017
What’s next for the Caribbean economy? According to the Caribbean Development Bank, the region is projected to see economic growth of around 1.7 percent this year. The CDB’s Director of Economics, Dr. Justin Ram, warns that this won’t be enough […]
Caribbean Hoteliers Optimistic for 2017
Caribbean hoteliers are predicting a positive tourism performance for 2017. Indeed, more than four out of five hoteliers in the Caribbean have an “encouraging” outlook for tourism this year, according to the results of the second annual CHTA Industry Performance and […]
Airbnb, Caribbean Tourism Organization Sign Agreement
The Caribbean Tourism Organization has signed what it’s calling a landmark deal with home sharing company Airbnb. Under the agreement, both organizations will share data and studies with policymakers about the impact of the sharing economy in the region and […]
10 Under-the-Radar Places to Retire in the Caribbean
When it comes to planning your dream Caribbean retirement, not all Caribbean islands are the same. Some offer more cosmopolitan environments, others more rugged. Others offer more luxury, others more affordability. But when it comes to finding that perfect mix […]
The FAA Has a New Caribbean Initiative
Aviation is a global enterprise that brings the world together. U.S. civil aviation has a $2.4 trillion dollar impact on the global economy, and accounts for more than 58 million jobs. Growth in travel, new routes, increasing trade and investment, […]
Why You Should Move to the Caribbean, And One Way to Do it
When you think of paradise, what springs to mind? A hammock swaying among the palm trees, a white sandy beach beneath your toes and a glistening turquoise sea gently lapping at the shore, for starters. It’s no surprise, then, that the […]
Toward Better Caribbean Aviation
Why the Caribbean Aviation Meetup Matters By Kareem Yarde CJ Contributor Just shy of five months ago, air transport and tourism leaders, enthusiasts and well-wishers huddled at the Fort Young Hotel in Dominica to herald the commencement of an annual action […]
Making the Caribbean a “Smart” Destination
Practical examples for a Caribbean “smart” approach By Hugh Riley CJ Contributor A new world is emerging. Worldwide destinations are becoming “smart”. In this new smart world everything is connected, enabling the physical, digital and social domains to unite creating […]
Leading Caribbean Tourism Conference Kicks Off in Barbados
The Caribbean’s leading tourism conference kicked off Wednesday night at the Hilton Barbados resort. This year’s conference is being held under the theme “Honoring Our Legacy, Defining Our Future.” The conference brings together stakeholders from across the wider Caribbean, from tourism […]
CHTA President: Caribbean Tourism Businesses Need to Adapt
Caribbean tourism businesses must adapt to succeed, according to the President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Karolin Troubetzkoy. Troubetzkoy sees the upcoming Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum as an opportunity for hotels and tourism-related businesses to take stock […]
Why the Caribbean Is Drawing Investment from China
Why the Caribbean is so attractive to Chinese investors By Dr Johnny Hon Op-Ed Contributor The Caribbean has been close to my heart for many years. I love the islands’ beautiful environments, their amazing people, and their rich, diverse culture. […]
The Latest Caribbean Shopping Trends
Taking a look at shopping, retail the latest Caribbean Shopping trends for cruise visitors By Bill Panoff Op-Ed Contributor Shopping and retail in the Caribbean cruise industry have developed and grown tremendously over the years. As the cruise and travel industries evolve […]
Op-Ed: Marine Pollution in the Caribbean
Exploring Marine Pollution and the Caribbean Maritime Transport Industry By George Nicholson and Rachael Robinson Op-Ed Contributors Pollution of the world’s oceans is globally recognized as one of our highest environmental concerns. The oceans are regarded as the transportation highways […]
Visitors Are Spending More on This Caribbean Island
A quarterly survey conducted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization found that long stay visitors to Barbados spent 20 percent more money during the first quarter of 2016 than during the same period in 2015. According to the report, total visitor […]
What Will the Brexit Mean for Caribbean Tourism?
Examining the impact to Caribbean tourism By Denaye Hinds and Eduardo Lafforgue CJ Contributors While the world grapples with understanding how Brexit will take shape and to what level the region may be affected, as tourism destination developers and product specialists, […]
Richard Branson’s Push to Save Caribbean Sharks
In recent years, there has been perhaps no better advocate for the Caribbean’s natural environment than one of its most famous residents: Sir Richard Branson. And while Branson’s biggest advocacy has come in favor of the green energy movement in […]
Caribbean Coral Reef Report Cards
Why the Nature Conservancy launched Caribbean Coral Reef Report Cards By Lucienne Cross CJ Contributor Only a lucky few have the opportunity to go underwater and experience the coral reefs of the Eastern Caribbean, yet nearly everyone on these small […]
Dominica to Host Major Forum on Caribbean Aviation
A landmark Caribbean aviation forum is coming to Dominica. The first-ever Caribbean Aviation Meetup conference is coming to Dominica June 14-16. The meetup will focus on discussions on changes for improved airlift in the Caribbean region and the aviation sector’s […]
Education in the Caribbean
By Nancy George Op-Ed Contributor The very good news for Caribbean education is that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) has agreed that 2016 is the time to craft a Regional Strategic Action Plan that […]
An Under-The-Radar Caribbean Luxury Real Estate Market
It’s part of a sizable economy, on the Caribbean coast and full of historic charm. And it’s among the region’s hippest cities. But it’s a real estate market not generally on the radar of most would-be home or apartment buyers […]
The Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Hotel Company
By Guy Britton No Caribbean hotel company is growing faster right now than this one: AMResorts. The Apple Leisure Group subsidiary signed 17 new resort management contracts in 2015, easily the most of any company in the region. And now […]
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