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Dennis Chung: Jamaica’s Economy in 2013
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor ONE QUESTION I get a lot is: what is to be expected of economic performance in Jamaica in 2013? In particular, people want to know about the IMF agreement, the exchange rate, inflation, and GDP […]
Jamaican MP Resigns as Shadow Minister Following Corruption Charge
Above: Parliament in Jamaica By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Member of Parliament for West Portland Daryl Vaz has resigned as the Shadow Minister for Information and Communication Technology and Digital Society Development following a charge of breaking an anti-corruption […]
Jamaica to Amend Copyright Act
Above: Industry Minister Anthony Hylton By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s government is working to complete amendments to the country’s Copyright Act, according to Industry Minister Anthony Hylton. The changes would make Jamaica compliant with its treaty obligations, including the […]
Op-Ed: Is It Time for Chaguaramas 2.0? Jamaica’s Youth Can Lead the Way
By Fabio Pittaluga Op-Ed Contributor Today, as CARICOM Heads of Government meet to deliberate in Castries, St Lucia, trying to extricate their nations from the crosshairs of the deepest recession since the Community’s 1973 formation by the Treaty of Chaguaramas, […]
Choosing a Partner to Live with in Jamaica: From Marcia Forbes’ “Streaming”
STREAMING: Volume 1; #Social Media, Mobile Lifestyles, written by Marcia Forbes, artfully combines relevant and often humorous short stories to explain and support her research findings about what youths do online. Here, online refers to the Internet and cell phones. […]
Forbes: Media Freedom in Jamaica
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Media Freedom in Jamaica can be examined from the point of view of the consumers — that is — the reader, the listener, the viewer, or, from the point of view of the content […]
In Jamaica, Librarians Taking Leadership Role in ICT Development
Above: Information Minister Sen. Sandrea Falconer (left) and Stephney Ferguson, one of the Librarians honoured at the Library and Information Association of Jamaica (LIAJA) President’s Banquet By the Caribbean Journal staff Librarians will play a leadership role in developing the […]
How the Press (and Politicians) Embraced Social Media in Jamaica’s Election
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor The 2011 general election in Jamaica saw the use of traditional and social media in ways never before experienced on that island. This was the first such election in that country since the coming […]
Op-Ed: Civil Rights in Jamaica
By David P Rowe Op-Ed Contributor The United States, through the Civil Rights Act of 1964, legislated against racism in the workplace and the schoolhouse. The 14th Amendment of the US Constitution prevents the violation of equal protection under the […]
Jamaican Customs to Address Port Delays
Jamaican Senator Seeks Digital Parliament By the Caribbean Journal staff Following a period of delays at Jamaican ports, the country’s customs department said it has identified areas of delay, and will implement strategies aimed at ensuring timely cargo clearance at […]
Director Chris Browne’s Quest to Bring Jamaican Film to the World
By Alexander Britell Despite a number of landmark films shot in Jamaica, from Dr. No, the first James Bond film (along with several other Bond films) to Legends of the Fall, the domestic Jamaican film industry is very much in […]
New Chairman for Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has named a new chairman of its board of directors. The organization has announced the appointment of Vernon Jeffers Sr to the role, succeeding Dr Lorraine Raeburn. Raeburn had served in the role from […]
The Caribbean’s Premier Film Festival Is Back in St Barth
The Caribbean’s premier film festival is back once again on the French Caribbean island of St Barth. The 26th edition of the St Barth Film Festival runs this week from May 3-6 in Gustavia. Since 1996, the event has become […]
Antigua’s Cruise Industry Is Booming
The cruise industry in Antigua and Barbuda is booming, with surging passenger arrival numbers and a burgeoning position as one of the Caribbean’s top home-porting destinations. This year has seen a 78.7 percent increase in cruise arrivals to Antigua and […]
A New Way to Explore Antigua
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has launched a new mobile app to help travelers discover the destination. It’s called Explore Antigua, and it’s joined by a new interactive map for tourists. The free app, developed by Hashtag Communications, features […]
Playa’s Fernando Mulet on the Future of All-Inclusive Hotels
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Sine the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic halted Caribbean travel in March, new hotel regulations have been put in place that fans of all-inclusive resorts might have to take some time adjust to. But aside from adapting […]
Sandals Resorts Begins Caribbean Reopening in Antigua
The Sandals Grande Antigua Resort is open for travel, making it the first Sandals resort in the Caribbean to reopen since the pandemic began. The all-inclusive property officially began welcoming guests on June 4 as Antigua and Barbuda reopened its […]
8 Must-Visit Caribbean Dive Resorts
Many of the world’s best dive resorts are far longer on experiences than they are on amenities. It makes sense for hard-core divers who are mostly looking for a place to lay their head between dives. Three hundred thread count […]
Antigua to Star on Bravo’s Married to Medicine
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Antigua and Barbuda is set for a star turn as the destination in a three-episode run of the BRAVO television series “Married to Medicine.” The show chronicles the lives of seven women in the Atlanta […]
A Voice for Caribbean Hotels in Europe
By Alexander Britell She’s worked for hotels, airlines and as a travel agent for almost three decades. Now, Caribbean travel expert Suzy Trott is becoming a voice for the Caribbean tourism industry in Europe with her newest venture, SilvaLining. The […]
A Climate of Change for Caribbean Internet
By Gerard Best CJ Contributor Spring storms with winter qualities clobbered North America this week, threatening Canada with slow-moving storms, and pounding the United States with near-record snowfall in the midwest, low temperatures in the south and tornadoes further east. […]
Relaunching Bob Marley’s Classic “Exodus”
This June, The Marley Family, Island Records and UMe will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bob Marley & the Wailers’ classic Exodus album. The band’s ninth studio album was released on June 3, 1977, featuring a new backing band, and […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2016
It was another action-packed year for Caribbean travel, from a spate of new hotels and resorts to a regional challenges like Zika. But the Caribbean continues to grow, with increased investment and development, new air routes and a continued expansion […]
Using Tech to Improve the Caribbean’s Business Environment
How “RegTech” could help the Caribbean By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor In the famous words of legendary Bob Marley, “…don’t let them fool you…”. Despite the images of white sandy beaches, turquoise seas and milky coconuts, the Caribbean is notoriously […]
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 […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards – 2015
Last year, Caribbean Journal launched the first-ever Caribbean Travel Awards to honor the hotels, destinations and people who help make Caribbean travel better. And we’re doing it again this year, looking at the region both from the perspective of the […]
How Open Data Can Help Caribbean Development
A push for transparency By Gerard Best CJ Contributor Across the Caribbean, governments are moving their essential services to digital platforms and generating more data than ever. Yet much valuable public information remains locked away in proprietary systems, beyond the […]
Here are the Caribbean Islands to Visit This Fall
Where to visit for Fall 2015 There’s a Caribbean island for every travel desire. But every Caribbean island is different, and each one has a diverse range of experiences on offer, whether you’re looking for food, beaches, art or adventure. […]
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