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In Miami, Savoring the Caribbean

Above: members of the Barbados culinary team (CJ Photo) MIAMI — It’s a cornucopia of colours: green breadfruit, brown cassava, yellow peppers. And the ingredients on this table will decide the best chefs in the Caribbean. Around 50 of the […]

Taking Anguilla’s Cuisine to Miami

This week’s Taste of the Caribbean competition in Miami will test some of the best chefs in the Caribbean, including a team from growing culinary power Anguilla. That squad will be led by veteran chef Dean Samuel, who began his […]

The Top 10 Affordable Caribbean Hotels

The Caribbean is beautiful, but it’s not always budget-friendly. But, especially during the summer season, there are some true hotel bargains in the region, if you know where to look. Of course, we’ve done the work for you — putting […]

Taste of the Caribbean: Bringing Curacao’s Cuisine to Miami

Above: Carlos Anthonij By Alexander Britell For Carlos Anthonij, the love of food began at a young age. Anthonij, a native of Curacao, drew his passion from following his grandmother, who worked for years as a dishwasher in kitchens across […]

Rum Journal: In Miami, the Rums of Puerto Rico

Above: CJ’s rum event in Miami (all photos by CJ) By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean Journal continued its monthly rum tour of the Caribbean with a rum tasting on Friday night featuring the Rums of Puerto Rico at CJ […]

In Miami, a Taste of Haiti

Above: the Taste of Haiti event in North Miami (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — Haitian cuisine was on full display Saturday at the first annual Taste of Haiti at the Museum of Contemporary Art Plaza in […]

Dominica’s Cabrits Hotel Project Looking for Management Company

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — The Cabrits hotel project in Dominica is moving forward and now seeking a company to manage the property, according to Rhoda Joseph, the executive director of Invest Dominica Authority. Joseph was […]

Jamaican Ambassador to United States Visits University of Miami

Above: Ambassador Stephen Vasciannie, Adjunct Professor David Rowe, Deputy Consul General Don James and Associate Dean for Adjunct Faculty Douglas Bischoff (Photo: University of Miami) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Ambassador to the United States Stephen Vasciannie paid a […]

Making Caribbean Hotels Sustainable: An Interview With Aruba’s Ewald Biemans

Above: the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts in Aruba By Alexander Britell PORT OF SPAIN — This week’s Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference has focused on how the region’s leading does business. But what does sustainability mean for hotels in a […]

From Haiti to Miami, a Journey in Art

Above: Wolfgang Senatus (CJ Photo) Wolfgang Senatus, who was born in Port-au-Prince and was brought to Miami at the age of 2, has taken his brush to walls across the Little Haiti neighbourhood and Miami’s Wynwood area, helping to spearhead […]

Miami-Bimini Ferry Officially Launches

Above: the new Miami-Bimini ferry (BIS Photo) By Alexander Britell In what could be a significant boost for tourism in Bimini and the Bahamas, the new Miami-Bimini ferry officially launched operations this weekend. The ferry, run by Spanish firm Balearia, […]

Finding Puerto Rico’s Mofongo in Miami

Above: Chef Jimmy Carey at work (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — A rich mash featuring plantains and seafood, meat or vegetables, mofongo is Puerto Rico’s unofficial national dish. And in Miami, Chef Jimmy Carey brings a taste of […]

Rum Journal: A Rum Grows in Miami

Above: Miami Club Rum’s Wynwood distillery (RJ Photo) MIAMI: THE DE FACTO CAPITAL of the Caribbean and Latin America. It’s also the rum capital of the United States. But in the 116 years since it was incorporated, there has never […]

The CJ Cool List – the Caribbean’s 10 Coolest Hotels for 2013

The Caribbean is not short on terrific hotels. Every island — every destination — has a range of interesting, original, luxurious properties sure to satisfy any traveler to the region. But this year, we wanted to offer our take on 10 […]

American to Launch First Direct Flights from Miami to Martinique, Guadeloupe

Above: Fort de France, Martinique (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell American Airlines will be launching direct flights from Miami to Martinique and Guadeloupe in April, the company announced. Both will be the first nonstop flights to the French departments from […]

Michel Martelly, in Miami, Vows to “Change the Way Haiti is Perceived”

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly in North Miami Beach (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — Haiti President Michel Martelly traveled to South Florida Monday for a meeting with the country’s Diaspora community, offering a defence of the first […]

From Jacmel to Miami, A Look at the Art of Modern Haiti

Above: Promenade, Manuel Mathieu, Acrylic on Canvas (Photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — A new generation of artists is turning traditional notions of Haitian art on their heads. And this week, as much of the art world descended […]

St Barth’s Hotel Guanahani Reopens Following Renovations

Above: The Hotel Guanahani & Spa in St Barth (Photos by Guanahani) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Hotel Guanahani & Spa in St Barth has reopened following a series of renovations and refurbishments to the property. The Guanahani, […]

Remembering Marcus Garvey in Miami

Above: attorney Niyala Harrison (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — The legacy of Marcus Garvey remains just as relevant to the modern day, particularly to the Caribbean. That was among the findings of the Fifth Marcus Garvey Seminar held Thursday […]

Iconic Bacardi Building in Miami Sold

Above: the Bacardi Building’s campus in downtown Miami (Photo: Midtown Miami Now) By the Caribbean Journal staff The iconic Bacardi Building, the signature former US home of the global rum giant, has been sold, Bacardi announced Tuesday. The property has […]

American Airlines to Add Two Nonstop Flights from Miami to St Kitts

Above: Basseterre, St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts will be adding two nonstop flights to St Kitts, the company announced Thursday. The two flights will operate from Miami on Fridays and Saturdays, according to the […]

Finding Haiti on Miami’s Walls

Above: Wolfgang Mosaic and local resident Jeanne Marvil (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell The walls of Miami’s Little Haiti have proven to be a frequent canvas for the neighbourhood — from the diverse creations of local artist Serge […]

New Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association President Takes Office

Above: the Bolongo Bay Beach Resort in St Thomas By the Caribbean Journal staff Richard Doumeng takes office Thursday as the new president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association. Doumeng, a second-generation hotelier and former CHTA Caribbean Hotelier of […]

Haiti’s Martelly, Still in Miami for Medical Treatment, Impatient to Return

Above: Haitian President Michel Martelly (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly expressed his eagerness to return to Haiti while remaining in Miami for medical treatment in a video address Wednesday. Martelly, who traveled to Miami […]

Haiti’s Martelly Returns to Miami Due to Complications Following Surgery

Above: Michel Martelly (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s President Michel Martelly was advised by doctors to return to Miami Monday for medical monitoring due to postoperative complications from his shoulder surgery earlier this month. The National Palace […]

In Miami’s Backyard, Developers Position Bimini as International Destination

Above: the infinity pool at the Bimini Bay Resort (CJ Photo) BIMINI – Just 50 miles from Miami, the island of Bimini in the Bahamas has always had a certain magnetism – drawing everyone from Adam Clayton Powell, Jr to […]

Haiti’s Martelly in Miami for Surgery

Above: Martelly meeting with Venezuelan officials earlier this week (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly left Haiti Wednesday for a visit to Miami, where he will undergo surgery on his right shoulder, the National Palace […]

Haiti Has Five Hotels, 763 Hotel Rooms in Development Pipeline: Report

Above: the Oasis hotel, which is under construction (Photo: Oasis) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has a total of five hotels and 763 hotel rooms in the development pipeline as of the end of December, according to data from […]

From Antigua to Saint Lucia to St Kitts, This Caribbean Airline Is Growing