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How Do You Define Caribbean Luxury?
What does luxury mean in the Caribbean? Is it tranquility? Is it sheer beauty? Is it service? What does luxury mean in the new travel era? Is there such thing as “Caribbean” luxury? To find out, we talked to some of […]
The Best Small Islands to Retire To
Everyone dreams of retiring in the Caribbean. And the ultimate dream is retiring to a small, far-off island away from the hustle and bustle of the world. Retirement in the Caribbean certainly has its share of sacrifices and challenges, and that’s […]
The Hip List — The Caribbean’s Hippest Destinations
What the definition of a hip destination? It’s the place itself. It’s the people who go there — or the lack of people who go there. It’s the locals. It’s the culture. It’s the energy. It’s what draws people. The […]
Another New Hotel Coming to Bocas del Toro, Panama
Above: Mantra By the Caribbean Journal staff Another new hotel is in development in Bocas del Toro off the Caribbean coast of Panama. London-based Union Hanover Securities has launched its second hotel in the area, Mantra. The property, which will […]
The Best Caribbean Destination Weddings
It’s one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and it’s one of the most significant economic contributors to Caribbean tourism: weddings. The Caribbean is the most romantic place in the world, and it’s the dream location for a destination […]
This is the Coolest (And Greenest) Hotel in the British Virgin Islands
Above: the Cooper Island Beach Club (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell COOPER ISLAND — It’s just before twilight and the sea is silver. There are barrels in the sand and a table in the water. On Cooper Island, […]
These are the Must-Visit Caribbean Islands for Spring 2015
Some call it the shoulder season. We call it springtime. The “peak” tourism season in the Caribbean may be over, but not for Caribbean Journal readers, who love going to the Caribbean all-year round. That’s why we’ve selected some of […]
The Caribbean Riptide
By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor Finance and governance. Economy and energy. Tell me it ain’t about the money. Tourism and environmentalism. Productivity and community. Tell me it ain’t about technology. Education and innovation. Nation and next generation. Tell me it […]
Island Shop: The Caribbean’s Most Expensive Panama Hat
Above: the Caribbean’s most expensive Panama hat at Olé (All photos by CJ) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Would you pay $3,000 for this Panama hat (above)? Chances are someone will. After all, the most expensive hat ever sold by […]
Op-Ed: The Caribbean as a Healthcare Destination
By Shomari Scott Op-Ed Contributor AS THE world’s population ages, non-communicable diseases continue to rise in frequency and healthcare costs inflate at an alarming rate, the issue of creating a healthcare destination that provides a high quality service for far […]
Social Justice and Economic Development in Jamaica
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor EVERYONE should know by now that I believe Jamaica’s economic programme is being managed properly, as the fiscal and legislative adjustments being made are definitely the right option for creating a positive environment for economic […]
New Caribbean Private Island Resort Breaks Ground in Panama
Above: a rendering of the Sarani Resort in Panama By the Caribbean Journal staff A new luxury resort property has broken ground on the private island of Isla Pastor off the Caribbean coast of Panama. Construction has begun on the […]
The Best Caribbean Stand-Up Paddleboarding Destinations
Crystal-clear, turquoise, tranquil waters, a soft, sandy beach, a Caribbean sun, all best surveyed from atop a paddleboard. It’s true — you can find great places for the increasingly popular water sport across the Caribbean, but some Caribbean destinations are […]
11 High-Altitude Caribbean Restaurants
There’s nothing like dinner on the beach in the Caribbean. But while dining at sea level is great, you might not realize that the Caribbean also has a collection of high-altitude restaurants perfect for surveying the sights of the region […]
The Caribbean’s Best Hotels For Design
WHEN IT comes to the quality of a hotel, what’s under the surface counts — service, culture, food. But the way a hotel is thought out, the way it’s put together structurally and the way it simply looks, all make a […]
Dominica Receives Humanitarian Aid From Morocco
Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica has received a shipment of humanitarian aid from the government of Morocco. The North African country delivered a supply of basic food items medication and blankets to Dominica, following the […]
British Virgin Islands’ Seismic Monitoring System Gets a Boost
Above: the BVI By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ seismic monitoring system has gotten a new boost. The territory recently saw the installation of a tide gauge that is part of a regional tsunami warning system currently […]
Nevis Tourism Minister, Four Seasons Founder Hold Meeting in Canada
Above: Nevis Tourism Minister Brantley and Four Seasons Founder Isadore Sharp By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis Tourism Minister Mark Brantley recently met with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Founder Isadore Sharp in the latter’s private residence in Toronto. The […]
Michael Misick to Be Extradited to Turks and Caicos Islands
Above: Former TCI Premier Michael Misick By Alexander Britell Former Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick’s extradition was approved unanimously by Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court on Tuesday. The move ends a years-long saga over the fate of Misick, who is […]
Vitol Signs Agreement For Propane Energy Generation in US Virgin Islands
Above: the USVI By the Caribbean Journal staff The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority has voted to approve an agreement with the Vitol Group to supply propane for energy generation in the territory. The project, which is slated for […]
Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Rufus Ewing Heads to Toronto
Above: Dr Rufus Ewing By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Dr Rufus Ewing is heading to Canada Tuesday to participate in Caribbean Week in Toronto. Ewing, who is also the territory’s Tourism Minister, will address travel […]
Tobago Delegation to Visit Guadeloupe
Above: Guadeloupe By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation from the Tobago House of Assembly will travel to Guadeloupe next week for a one-week visit. The trip comes as part of plans to twin the city of Scarborough with the […]
St Lucia’s Farmers Get Help From Morocco
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Morocco is providing what St Lucia is describing as “much needed inputs” for the country’s farmers. Morocco has committed to supplying St Lucia with 200 tonnes of fertilizer each […]
Kerzner International Completes $145 Million Debt Refinancing
Above: the Atlantis on Paradise Island By the Caribbean Journal staff Kerzner International has completed the refinancing of $145 million of the company’s debt, it announced this week. The company, which operates properties including the One & Only Ocean Club […]
St Kitts and Nevis, Morocco Agree on Cooperation “Road Map”
Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis recently agreed to a cooperation “road map” with the government of Morocco, following a visit by a Moroccan delegation to the twin-island federation. The road map […]
Turks and Caicos Received Just Under 1 Million Visitors in 2012: Report
Above: the TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands received 975,583 total visitors in 2012, a slight drop-off from the 1,009,720 passenger arrivals the territory received in 2011, according to government data. Almost 70 percent of […]
Op-Ed: Trade Unions in Modern Jamaica
Above: Kingston By Kent Gammon Op-Ed Contributor The trade union movement’s early days in Jamaica The trade unions of Jamaica came into prominence in the workers’ riots of 1938. At that time the workers were protesting the level of […]
Marcia Forbes: Jamaica’s Inner-City Boys Defy Robert Mugabe
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor After Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe’s recent piercing comments about Jamaican males, it was heartening to analyze responses from 57 inner-city residents who attend non-traditional high schools on the island. They gave their opinions about […]
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