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Discipline and Development in Jamaica

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor LAST Wednesday I was driving to work when I saw a man throw an orange peel and another item on the road. The confidence with which he seemed to do it implied that he thought […]

Understanding Jamaica’s Logistics Hub

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Help Me to Believe I WANT to believe in the Jamaica Logistics Hub. I want to feel that this multi-pronged development initiative is going to help to realize the much-touted and highly optimistic Vision […]

Seven Caribbean Events For February, From St Kitts and Nevis to Jamaica

From PGA champions to Puerto Rican dragon boats, February 2014 will be an exciting month for the Caribbean region. We’ve put together of six events worth checking out across the Caribbean, from reggae in Jamaica to carnival in Bonaire. Taste […]

Guerda Nicolas: In Haiti, Community Healing Through Performance Art

By Guerda Nicolas CJ Contributor As Haiti marks 210 years of independence, in the face of continual challenges from the massive earthquake in 2010, in the historical region of Arcahaie Haiti (often referred to as the mother of Haiti), there […]

The Caribbean’s 25 Most Interesting People For 2013

Who were the newsmakers in 2013? Who were the people making a difference in the Caribbean in 2013? We’ve put together our list of the Caribbean’s 25 most interesting people this year. And whether you like what they’re doing or […]

The Best Caribbean Nightlife Destinations

The sun has set, dinner’s over and the clock strikes 10 o’clock. In much of the Caribbean, that likely means it’s time for a quiet drink or simply time for bed. In some parts of the Caribbean, though, the night […]

Saving Jamaica’s Athletic Reputation

By Kent Gammon Op-Ed Contributor THE REVELATIONS of eight positive steroid tests by Jamaican athletes this year sent shockwaves through the sporting world. As an island renowned for its track and field prowess this sounded alarm bells for WADA and […]

Should Caribbean Politicians Tweet?

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Politicians & Social Media Engagement THE QUESTION keeps coming back – social media and Jamaican politicians; do they know how to use these communication tools to their advantage? Recently, it seems that whenever there […]

Jamaica Remixes “One Love” in New Tourism Commercial

Above: Jamaica Jamaica’s tourism campaign is taking One Love in a new direction — sort of. One Love has been the “theme song” of Jamaica’s tourism product for more than two decades, and the country’s latest commercial puts a slightly […]

In Downtown Kingstown, Finding the Spirit of St Vincent and the Grenadines

Above: Basil’s Bar (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell KINGSTOWN — “THE ROTI came from above.” No, it wasn’t a verse out of some apocryphal Old Testament chapter recently discovered in the West Indies. The scene was Aggie’s, a […]

Is Jamaica on the Right Track?

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor OVER the past few weeks, I have been approached by many persons who ask the questions: What is happening to the economy? Is Jamaica headed in the right direction? Is it time for me to […]

Are Women in Jamaica Under Siege?

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor MANY ARE quick to point out the sprinkling of women in top-level positions in Jamaica as representative of “woman power.” Then, too, the country has a female Prime Minister. These relatively few high profile […]

Eddie Murphy Releases Reggae Song With Snoop Lion

Above: Eddie Murphy By the Caribbean Journal staff Reggae may have begun in Jamaica, but it’s now in almost every country in the world, including Zamunda: star actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has gotten into reggae. The star of films […]

The Caribbean’s Best Cities For Art – 2013

People go to the Caribbean for all kinds of reasons — many of which we’ve written about. But there is another kind of traveler — the one who seeks adventure not just on the beach or in the water, but in […]

Social Media and Caribbean Politics

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Counting Facebook “Likes” & Twitter Followers I’m preparing to participate in a workshop hosted by a commercial broadcaster in Jamaica. The focus is on social media and their roles in today’s broadcast media organizations. […]

Antigua Concludes Carnival

Above: Carnival in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua concluded its 2013 Carnival celebrations in St John’s Tuesday night. The festival, which began at the end of July, was a whirlwind tour of the country’s arts, culture and music. […]

In Trinidad, the Spirit of Africa

Above: Angelique Kidjo (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell PORT OF SPAIN —Angelique Kidjo comes from Benin. 2face Idibia hails from Jos, Nigeria. But for one evening here, the two were right at home in the Caribbean. Above: 2face Idibia […]

Antigua Begins 2013 Carnival

Above: Carnival in Antigua (Photo: GA) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua has begun its 2013 carnival, with the revelry starting on the streets of St John’s on Saturday. With Mas bands, pageant contenders and steel bands, the twin-island country’s […]

Six Fun Things to Do in Grenada

It’s time to discover Grenada if you haven’t already. One of the pearls of the Eastern Caribbean, this island of 110,000 people has it all: beaches, history and the charm of the unexplored. Here’s a list of six fun things […]

Five Caribbean Festivals to Visit in August

There’s always something exciting to do in the Caribbean, and summertime is no exception. Whether you’re looking to party in a frenzied carnival extravaganza or listen to some of the world’s best musicians, next month is full of high-powered events. […]