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St Lucia’s Big Infrastructure Projects

By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia is embarking on a series of high-profile infrastructure projects on the island. The projects include the Kuwaiti-funded Choc/Gros Islet Highway, the east coast highway and the reconstruction of the Millennium Highway to Cul […]

Jamaica to Appoint “Investment Ambassadors”

In a bid to court new investment, Jamaica’s government says it will be appointing a handful of “investment ambassadors.” The announcement was made this week by new Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who said the envoys would be responsible for […]

Caribbean Home: Santosha Estate, Anguilla

A major estate in Anguilla is headed to the auction block. The 37,000-square-foot Santosha Estate will be sold by Concierge Auctions at an auction on May 19. Previously offered for $15 million, the home will sell without reserve to the […]

The Best Piña Colada in Grand Cayman

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor They say it’s Grand Cayman’s best piña colada. So you know I had to try it. Made from a combination of Myers’s dark rum, pineapple juice, coconut milk AND coconut ice cream, the Ritz-Carlton […]

Grand Bahama’s Grand Lucayan Resort Heads to Auction

The Grand Lucayan resort complex in Grand Bahama is for sale. The 409-acre resort, the largest on Grand Bahama, is being sold in a sealed bid auction by its owner, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Cheung Kong Property Holdings Limited. […]

From Haiti to Cuba, One CEO’s Big Plans For Caribbean Aviation

By Simons Chase Cuba Journal HAITI — On a bright February morning amid a mild westerly breeze, a newly painted plane sticks out like a fresh blade of grass as it parks and prepares to load passengers on the tarmac […]

How to Live With This View in Tortola

There’s a new villa on the block in Tortola. The Goldene Pavilion Villa on Little Bay in Tortola will soon hit the auction block with Concierge Auctions. The 5,000-square-foot home on the east end of the island will sell to […]

St Lucia Has Big Solar Energy Plans

A major new energy project By Dana Niland CJ Contributor A big new green energy project is in the works in St Lucia. Saint Lucia Electricity Services Limited has issued a request for proposals for competitive firms to submit bids […]

Op-Ed: De-Risking the Caribbean

De-risking: Between Rock and Hard Place in the Caribbean By Andrew Enriquez Op-Ed Contributor The correspondent banking system in Latin America and the Caribbean has recently been facing increasing pressure, so much so that institutions like the World Bank and the Financial Action Task Force […]

Caribbean Home: A Jamaican Estate Heads to Auction

A luxurious Caribbean estate is headed to auction. The Jamaican estate called “L’Dor V’Dor,” set about 12 miles from Montego Bay, will sell to the highest bidder in an auction Feb. 16 by Concierge Auctions. The property is the largest […]

Modern Media in the Caribbean

The following excerpts are from Marcia Forbes’ presentation at a recent forum hosted by the Press Association of Jamaica in celebration of Journalism Week. The topic was ‘Modern Media: Competition & Customer Choices’ By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Modern Media […]

Two More of Marriott’s Caribbean Hotels Are For Sale

By the Caribbean Journal staff Two of Marriott’s hotels in the Caribbean are for sale, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Courtyard Port of Spain in Trinidad and the Courtyard Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic are both listed for sale […]

Your New Jamaican Pork Recipe

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor It is said that China is the world’s largest pork consumer, housing about 476 million pigs, according to the Earth Policy Institute. What I know is if they took stats for Jamaica alone, my Dad, […]

New Lights for Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium

By the Caribbean Journal staff Nighttime cricket is coming to Grenada. The country’s government has been guaranteed a $4.08 million USD loan from the Canadian Bank Note Company to erect light fixtures at the island’s National Cricket Stadium. The news […]

This Caribbean Country is Banning Styrofoam

By the Caribbean Journal staff In a bid to continue to position itself as one of the world’s most green-focused countries, Guyana has announced plans to ban the importation and use of styrofoam. The ban will take effect on Jan. […]

Sunwing Continues Buffalo-Caribbean Flights

More flights out of Buffalo By the Caribbean Journal staff In a bid in part to ease travel for many Toronto-area travelers, Canadian travel giant Sunwing is offering flights out of Buffalo International Airport for a second winter season this […]

Why It’s Time for Jamaica’s Economic Independence

A new kind of independence? By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor ON August 6, 1962, Jamaica gained political independence, and many people watched the Jamaican flag raised while the Union Jack was lowered for the last time. This symbolised Jamaica’s new-found […]

Rum Journal: A Flavored Rum That’s Perfect for a Summer Afternoon

We’ll be frank. When it comes to rums from Cruzan, we’re partial to Cruzan Single Barrel. It’s a delicate, robust rum that’s always among the region’s best. But Cruzan has long carved a sizable niche with its flavored rums, the […]

A Major Sailing Competition Is Coming to Barbados

Barbados wins bid By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Barbados has won the bid to host the 2017 OK Dinghy World Championship, one of the world’s leading sailing events. The event is expected to attract 100 of the world’s best sailors, […]

Bermuda Tourism Partners With America’s Cup

Tourism Authority joins with major race By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has partnered with the 35th America’s Cup, in a move that could significantly boost the island’s tourism sector over the two years of racing […]

Belize Makes Push for Local Tourism

A drive for domestic tourism By the Caribbean Journal staff In a bid to increase tourism revenue, Belize is looking close to home. The country has launched a new ad campaign aimed at local travelers, under the theme “Discover How to […]

The Baha Mar Battle Continues

The fight over the Baha Mar heats up By the Caribbean Journal staff The Battle for the $3.5 billion Baha Mar is getting hotter. It’s been a little more than three weeks since Baha Mar Ltd filed for Chapter 11 […]

Cayman Islands Airport Expansion Project Moving Forward

Above: a rendering of the new airport in Grand Cayman By the Caribbean Journal staff Plans are now underway for the first phase of Grand Cayman’s major new airport project. The Cayman Islands Airport Authority has officially issued an invitation […]

US, Jamaica Sign Deal to Build Major New Solar Energy Plant

Above: the signing ceremony in Jamaica (JIS Photo) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The United States’ Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has signed a $47 million financing agreement with WRB Enterprises for the development of a 20-megawatt solar plant in […]

Sailing Journal: Puerto Rico to Host Caribbean DInghy Championships

Above: Club Nautico de San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico will play host to this year’s Caribbean Dinghy Championships. The Club Nautico de San Juan will host the event, which will be taking place Oct. 16-18. “CNSJ […]

St Lucia Planning Redevelopment, Private Management of Hewanorra Airport

Above: Hewanorra International Airport in St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government is planning to allow its Hewanorra International Airport to be managed independently. The country announced this week that a bill would be laid in Parliament […]

Trinidad Courts US Meetings Sector

Above: the Hyatt Regency Trinidad By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago has launched a high-profile, three-city road show in the United States. The three-city tour, which began in downtown Atlanta this week, is aimed at courting business in […]

Caribbean Art: Trinidad, From the Streets

Above: Fass, Paul Kain By David Cave CJ Contributor Paul Kain’s From the Streets (2015) : The Absence of Pretense The 27 pieces of Paul Kain’s latest exhibition at Soft Box Gallery hit you; like someone smacking you to the […]

Southwest Airlines Is Launching New Nonstop Flights to The Bahamas