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Jamaica’s Political Families

Political families in Jamaica By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Political Families a Global Norm? In the USA they have the Kennedys, the Bushes and the Clintons. Before them, there were the Rockefellers and the Roosevelts. In Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta […]

Women in Jamaica’s Election

The women in Jamaica’s election battleground By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Hillary v/s Bernie Politics is seen as a ‘dirty game’, unbecoming for the ‘fairer sex’. But women want in. They want a greater say in decisions that impact […]

How These Caribbean Marinas are Serving Their Communities

A new initiative IGY Marinas is launching a new community service initiative in 2016. The project, “Inspire Giving through You” will focus on community-based endeavors at the very destinations and communities where the company operates its marinas. “As an important […]

Jamaica’s Latest Tourism Push Will Focus on Kingston

When it comes to Jamaica’s tourism market, the country’s capital, Kingston, has long been an afterthought. The vast majority of tourism development has come in beach areas, most significantly Montego Bay. Now, however, Jamaica’s government says it is looking to […]

Jamaica Is Getting a Major Tourism Boost From Mexico

Quietly, a major new tourism player has emerged in Jamaica. No, it’s not Spain. Nor is it China. It’s closer to home: Mexico. That country’s investors have been responsible for much of the island’s major tourism investments over the last […]

How Jamaican Tourism is Faring in 2015

Tourist arrivals are up 5.5 percent so far this year in Jamaica, according to Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. The country has reported a total of 1.6 million stayover tourists through September. Simpson Miller revealed the data at the Star […]

A Cabinet Reshuffle in Jamaica

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Cabinet has undergone a slight reshuffle. The country’s Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller, announced reassignments of several ministers in a statement issued Friday. The reshuffle, which takes effect on Monday, sees Horace Dalley assigned […]

The 50 Best Caribbean Beaches

We’ve always said that the best beach in the Caribbean is the one you’re on right now. But some beaches are that much more special — the ones that repay great journeys. But what makes a great beach? Is it the […]

Princess Anne Raves About “Real Flavor of Jamaica”

By the Caribbean Journal staff Princess Anne visited Jamaica last week, and the British Royal raved that she was “wonderfully entertained with that real flavor of Jamaica.” The Princess’ visited included tours of the Mico College University, the Jamaica Defence […]

The Best Caribbean Hotels for Under $200 a Night

The word “affordable” means so many different things to so many different travelers. That’s why with our newest “Affordable Caribbean” list, we decided to start with a price point, making it as helpful as possible for CJ readers. While prices can […]

These are the Caribbean Hotels to Try Right Now

There are many ways to plan a great Caribbean trip — and a few wrong ways too. One way is to focus on where you want to go. But another is to focus on where you want to stay — to focus your […]

Nigel Spence: A Recipe for Crab Cakes, Jamaican Style

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor There was great excitement in Jamaica last week as President Barack Obama paid a visit to our island paradise. He was the first sitting US President in over 30 years to have made an official […]

What Obama’s Visit Meant to Jamaica

By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor What first came across from last week’s visit to Jamaica by United States President Barack Obama was the pride. Jamaica was proud to host what was the first visit to the country by a sitting […]

Barack Obama Visits Jamaica, Urges Caribbean on Green Energy

Above: US President Barack Obama in Jamaica By the Caribbean Journal staff United States President Barack Obama became the first sitting president to visit Jamaica in more than 33 years with a visit to Jamaica this week. Obama arrived on […]

The Best Affordable Caribbean Hotels

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Getting away from it all shouldn’t have to mean spending it all. Here are a dozen cozy Caribbean roosts – all featuring rooms under $200 a night – where you can get your daily […]

Portmore, Jamaica’s Big New Project

Above: Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a big new project coming to Portmore, Jamaica. Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller announced this week that the former Forum Hotel had been purchased by a […]

“We Are Reviving Downtown Kingston”

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Is downtown Kingston in the midst of a revival? That’s the idea from Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller. Simpson Miller made the proclamation at a recent budget debate, along with […]

United States President Barack Obama to Visit Jamaica

Above: United States President Barack Obama By Alexander Britell United States President Barack Obama will be visiting the Caribbean next month. In what will be his first visit to the region since 2011, Obama will be making an official visit […]

Jamaica Adding Another New Agro-Park

Above: Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (left) greeted by General Manager, Jamaica Stock Exchange, Marlene Street-Forrest (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is ramping up its development of agro-parks. The country is expected to add a ninth […]

Jamaica’s Parliament to Vote on Move to Caribbean Court of Justice

Above: the Caribbean Court of Justice in Port of Spain By the Caribbean Journal staff Since it gained independence in 1962, Jamaica’s final court of appeal has been the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London. That could change, […]

The CARICOM Question

By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor The Caribbean is a region of small islands surrounded by water. In an increasingly competitive global economic and political climate, these island can no longer remain islands. But what’s the future of Caribbean regionalism? That […]

United States-Cuba News Hailed By Caribbean Governments

Above: Antigua PM Gaston Browne with Cuba President Raul Castro earlier this month By the Caribbean Journal staff It will be some time before the impact of the United States’ thawing with Cuba on the rest of the Caribbean becomes clear. […]

Jamaica Eyes Deeper Ties Between Tourism, Entertainment Industries

Above: Jamaica (CJ Photo) By Guy Britton MONTEGO BAY — For Minister of State Damion Crawford and the government of Jamaica, it’s a natural fit — linking two of the country’s most famous industries: tourism and entertainment. For decades, Jamaica’s artistic and […]

Jamaica in “National Emergency” Due to Chikungunya Virus Outbreak

Above: Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (UN Photo/J Carrier) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the country is in a “national emergency” over the outbreak of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus in the country. […]

Jamaica Names New Agriculture Minister

Above: new Minister Derrick Kellier By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has appointed Derrick Kellier as the country’s new Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security. Kellier succeeds former Agriculture Minister Roger Clarke, who passed […]

Jamaica Agriculture Minister Dies

Above: (left) Former Agriculture Minister Roger Clarke in 2012 By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica Agriculture Minister Roger Clarke passed away on Thursday morning, the government announced in a statement. Clarke died in hospital where he had completed a surgery, […]

Delegation From New Zealand Visits St Kitts and Nevis

Above: Basseterre, St Kitts (Caribbean Journal Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation from the government of New Zealand began a five-day visit to St Kitts and Nevis this weekend. The delegation was led by Sir Donald Charles “Don” […]

Christine Lagarde: Jamaica’s Economic Outlook “Is Improving”

Above: IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde By the Caribbean Journal staff The economic outlook for Jamaica “is improving,” International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde said following her official visit to the country. Lagarde, who made her first official visit […]

Delta Air Lines Is Launching Nonstop Flights From New York to Antigua and Barbuda