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James Bond’s Caribbean Cottage

Searching for 007 at Half Moon, Jamaica By Alexander Britell MONTEGO BAY – This time there is a cigar, and there is rum. The soft burn of a Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill and some Blackwell, a Jamaican rum with […]

St Kitts’ New Security Plan

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Timothy Harris shared the details of the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force’s six-point security plan with residents this week. The multi-faceted approach stresses crime prevention, intelligence-led policing, […]

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 50 Best Caribbean Beach Bars

It may seem like a list of 50 beach bars is a lot. But when we finished compiling this momentous list, we weren’t even breathing hard. That’s because the Caribbean is the beach bar capital of Planet Earth, and we […]

Starwood Planning to Open Sheraton Hotel in Cozumel

Above: Cozumel By the Caribbean Journal staff Starwood Hotels and Resorts is expanding in Cozumel. The company announced this week that it had signed an agreement with Inmobiliaria Punta Tormentos to open a Sheraton hotel on the island off the […]

Marriott Opens Guyana Hotel

Above: the new Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott has officially opened its first-ever hotel in Guyana. The property is located in the country’s capital, Georgetown, with views of the crossroads of the Demerara River and […]

A New Generation of Caribbean Innovation

By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor Every generation somehow feels that it is at the center of the universe of progress and morals, no matter the size of the universe, especially in ‘smaller universes’ across the Caribbean. One of the unequivocal […]

The Early Days of Caribbean Aviation

By Steven Keats CJ Contributor Many people recognize the name of the founder of Pan American Airways, Juan Trippe. But another name, Basel (BL) Rowe is known by very few — yet he is responsible for providing the germinating seed […]

In St Thomas, Finding the Cure for the Common Souvenir

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor My expectations were low. CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Our cruise had just docked at the port in St Thomas, where store after store proffered the usual: tie-dye T-shirts, gauzy sun-dresses, and duty-free designer-branded bling. There’s […]

Johnny Depp’s Bahamian Wedding

Above: Johnny Depp By the Caribbean Journal staff Hollywood stars Johnny Depp and Amber Heard chose a Bahamian island for their wedding earlier this month. Guests from Steven Tyler to Helena Bonham Carter joined together on Depp’s private island in the […]

Four Things You Should Buy in the Turks and Caicos Islands

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Souvenir-hunting on Salt Cay? Looking for a memento on Middle Caicos? Put down that made-in-Taiwan T-shirt and snap up these locally made TCI buys. Sakaja, the private-label hot sauce sold exclusively at Da Conch […]

These are the 4 Things You Should Buy on a Trip to Bonaire

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor So you’ve dived and snorkeled, dined and seen the sights, and now it’s time to leave Bonaire. But before you jet off, make sure you take home a memento of the Dutch Caribbean isle. […]

Shopping Anguilla in Six Boutiques

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor It’d be a shame if all you brought home from Anguilla was a bronzed bod. So I’ve found half a dozen authentic and affordable island mementoes that will bring you pleasure long after your […]

Rum Journal: A Hot Rum Punch Recipe For Thanksgiving

For CJ readers who aren’t in the Caribbean right now, we sympathize. And we have some help for you. Phil Greene, the author of To Have and Have Another, an Ernest Hemingway cocktail companion, has offered the recipe for what […]

How the Caribbean Fared at the UN Climate Summit in New York

By Michael W Beck, PhD CJ Contributor It was a momentous week recently in New York City at the United Nations (UN) Climate Summit. The purpose of the Summit was to build energy, momentum and commitments towards a new global […]

In Search of the Perfect Hat on a Small Island in Guadeloupe

Above: Terre-de-Haut (All photos by CJ) By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor TERRE-DE-HAUT — If I see another madras plaid scrunchie, I might scream! It’s my first visit to the French-Caribbean nation of Guadeloupe and I’m on a mission to find […]

Caribbean Cookbook: A Recipe for Braised Oxtail from Jamaica

The latest edition of Caribbean Cookbook heads to the famous Half Moon resort in Jamaica, where Chef Omar Sybblis of the Pepperpot Restaurant has offered up his special recipe for braised oxtail, Jamaican style. Here’s how to make it: Ingredients […]

The Caribbean’s Best Airport Band

Above: the Sunshine Mento Band (CJ Photo) It’s something we think should be mandatory in every Caribbean airport: the musical welcome. Music is one of the best ways to discover a place — and when you arrive after a flight, […]

Caribbean Premier League Kicks Off Second Season in Grenada

Above: CPL action on Friday in Grenada (Photo: CPL) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Limacol Caribbean Premier League kicked off its second-ever season of cricket in Grenada on Friday night. “After the huge success of the inaugural tournament we’ve […]

Jamaica’s Government Eyes Angel Investors For Start Up Initiative

Above: Minister of State in Jamaica’s Ministry of Technology, Julian Robinson (right) is spearheading the project By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s government is looking to launch an “Angel Investor Network” in a bid to find funding for projects developed […]

Barbados’ Best-Kept Secret

The Baron’s Smokehouse at Pablo Donte’s in Barbados (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ST LAWRENCE GAP, BARBADOS — I might have walked past Pablo Donte’s 99 times out of 100. It was set at the very back of […]

The Caribbean’s Best Eco-Lodges

They’re often rustic, with the luxury usually in the details. That’s because they focus on one thing: getting in touch with the natural environment in the Caribbean. They’re not hotels — they’re the Caribbean’s eco-lodges, the tiny properties surrounded by […]

Caribbean Plate: Jerk Paradise in Jamaica

MONTEGO BAY — Every place has its own special taste, its own signature flavour. In Jamaica, that’s undoubtedly jerk, the world-famous seasoning with a history as old as the island. And if you’re looking for true Jamaican jerk, Scotchie’s is […]

21 Caribbean Storylines to Watch in 2014

Above: wind turbines in Bonaire (CJ Photo) What will be the big stories of 2014? What will be the major issues facing the Caribbean region? And what will be the most interesting ones? CJ has put together a list of […]

The 50 Best Caribbean Restaurants – 2013

WHAT TURNS a great meal into a memorable one? Particularly in the Caribbean, a great meal is about a great experience — one that combines food, service, ambience and more, whether you’re at a beach shack or a fine-dining eatery. […]

Chef Ron Duprat Talks Haiti

Above: Chef Ron Duprat A native of Haiti, Chef Ron Duprat has quickly become one of the best-known Caribbean-born chefs in the world, most notably as a competitor on season six of Bravo’s Top Chef television series. Duprat, has remained […]

Recipe For a Caribbean Thanksgiving

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor MY FIRST experience of Thanksgiving in the United States after migrating from Jamaica as a boy was at my family’s home in Mount Vernon, NY. Not quite familiar with all the particulars of this holiday other than the musings […]

Air Canada Rouge Makes First Flight to Montego Bay, Jamaica

Above: Air Canada Rouge in Montego Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff Air Canada Rouge made its inaugural flight to Montego Bay, Jamaica on Friday. The first flight, which originated in Toronto, touched down at Sangster International Airport in Montego […]

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