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Grenada Plans Referendum on New Constitution, Accession to CCJ
Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada plans to hold a referendum on a new constitution next year, according to Governor General Dame Cecile La Grenade. Among those issues that could be considered include the “structure and composition” of […]
Interview With Ric Todd, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands
By Alexander Britell Just a few years ago, the Turks and Caicos Islands was in serious trouble. After a UK Commission of Enquiry found evidence of widespread corruption under the government of former Premier Michael Misick, the UK suspended the […]
A New Course For Caribbean Banks?
Above: the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank By the Caribbean Journal staff There are more than 36 banks listed across the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States region. Each individual holds the responsibility of licensing banks in its respective territory. But is […]
USVI Governor Sends HOVENSA Sales Agreement to Legislature
Above: the HOVENSA refinery By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh has submitted the new agreement with the HOVENSA refinery to the legislature for approval. The agreement, which is the fourth Amendment Agreement between […]
Trinidad’s Rambarran: Caribbean “Must Find New Sources of Growth”
Above: Trinidad (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff With high debt and a vulnerability to natural disasters, the Caribbean must seek out new areas for growth, according to Trinidad Central Bank Governor Jwala Rambarran. The Governor, who was speaking […]
Alden McLaughlin Appointed New Premier of Cayman Islands
Above: Alden McLaughlin By Alexander Britell Alden McLaughlin has been appointed as the new Premier of the Cayman Islands, Governor Duncan Taylor announced Tuesday. The move comes after a decision by outgoing Cayman Islands Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly to join the […]
New Venezuelan Ambassador to Grenada
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada Foreign Minister Nickolas Steele received the credentials of new Venezuelan Ambassador-Designate Jorge Alfonzo Guerrero Veloz in St George’s this week. The two sides held brief talks on ways to “foster […]
Grenada Swears In Country’s First Female Governor General
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada officially swore in the country’s first-ever female Governor General, Dr Cecile La Grenade, Tuesday morning. La Grenade succeeds former Governor General Sir Carlyle Glean, who had served in the post […]
New Turks and Caicos Chief Financial Officer Assumes Post
Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff Stephen Turnbull has officially taken up the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Governor’s office announced. Turnbull, who succeeds former CFO […]
Cayman Swears in Two New Judges
Above: Acting Governor Franz Manderson and New Court of Appeal Judge Sir Richard Ground (Photo: GIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff A pair of new judges for the territory have been sworn in by Acting Cayman Islands Governor Franz Manderson. Sir […]
US Virgin Islands Governor Heads to Denmark for Economic Mission
Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh left for Denmark Saturday for a week-long trip that will include economic development and research meetings. It is the […]
Barbados Announces New Cabinet
Above: Parliament in Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has announced his new Cabinet, following his Democratic Labour Party’s 16-14 election victory last week. The Cabinet includes 16 Ministers, excluding Stuart, with some […]
Jamaica Swears in New Contractor General
Above: Governor General Sir Patrick Allen and Contractor General Dirk Harrison (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has sworn in Dirk Harrison as the country’s fifth Contractor General. Harrison succeeds Greg Christie, whose tenure concluded Dec. 1, 2012. […]
Jamaica Appoints New Contractor General
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica Governor General Sir Patrick Allen has appointed Dirk Harrison as the country’s new Contractor General, King’s House announced in a statement. Harrison’s appointment will be effective March 1. He currently […]
Bahamas Officially Appoints New Ambassador to United Nations
Above: Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Ambassador Dr Eugene Newry (BIS Photo/Derek Smith) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has officially appointed Dr Eugene Newry as the country’s new Ambassador to the United Nations. Newry received his letters […]
St Kitts and Nevis Governor General Announces Retirement
Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis Governor General Sir Cuthbert Montraville Sebastian will be retiring effective Jan. 1, Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas announced Tuesday. Montraville has served as Governor General for […]
Juliana O’Connor-Connolly Named New Premier of Cayman Islands
Above: The Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly By Alexander Britell Juliana O’Connor-Connolly has been named the new Premier of the Cayman Islands, according to a statement from Governor Duncan Taylor. Taylor said a majority of the elected members of the United […]
Turks and Caicos Governor Heads to United Kingdom to Brief Ministers
Above: Turks and Caicos Governor Ric Todd By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Governor Ric Todd is heading to the United Kingdom this week to brief United Kingdom Ministers, his office announced Monday. The main purpose of the […]
Dr Rufus Ewing Sworn in as New Premier of Turks and Caicos Islands
Above: Dr Rufus Ewing being sworn in on Tuesday By the Caribbean Journal staff Dr Rufus Ewing has been sworn in by Governor Ric Todd as the new Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The ceremony took place Tuesday […]
Alejandro Garcia Padilla Wins Election for Governor of Puerto Rico
Above: Alejandro Garcia Padilla By the Caribbean Journal staff Challenger Alejandro Garcia Padilla won an exceedingly close election over incumbent Governor Luis Fortuño. Padilla, the leader of Puerto Rico’s Popular Democratic Party, won by the narrowest of margins, less than […]
New Puerto Rico Wind Farm Project Begins Operations in Santa Isabel
Above: the new Finca de Viento Santa Isabel wind farm By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s new Finca de Viento Santa Isabel wind project has begun operations and is now producing clean energy. The Pattern Energy project, which was […]
Grenada Signs Contract With Local Firm on Design of New Parliament
Above: Grenada’s former Parliament building (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s Ministry of Works has now signed an agreement with local architecture firm COCOA (Caribbean Office of Cooperative Architecture) to design the country’s new Parliament building. COCOA had […]
St Kitts and Nevis Appoints New Supervisor of Elections
Above: Basseterre (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis Governor General Sir Cuthbert Montraville Sebastian has appointed Raphael Archibald as the country’s new Supervisor of Elections, following a consultation with the Prime Minister, Premier and the […]
Puerto Rico Launches New Luxury Mall Project in San Juan
Above: a rendering of the Mall of San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño and San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini laid the foundation stone this week on the new Mall of San Juan luxury retail […]
Puerto Rico Governor Launches Plan to Support Female Entrepreneurs
Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño at the launch (Photo: OG Puerto Rico) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño has launched a new programme to provide funding to female entrepreneurs in the territory. The plan provides […]
USVI Governor Commissions Studies on Health Insurance Exchange
Above: US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh has hired two companies to conduct studies on the question of implementing a Health Insurance Exchange in the territory. […]
New Turks and Caicos Law to Regulate Financing of Campaigns
By the Caribbean Journal staff In something of a first for the Caribbean, Turks and Caicos Governor Ric Todd has signed into law a Political Activities Ordinance in the territory. The ordinance will come into effect Aug. 28, ahead of […]
USVI Seeks to Reopen HOVENSA Refinery, Possibly Under New Ownership
Above: US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands is seeking to work toward reopening the HOVENSA refinery, the Caribbean’s largest and the territory’s single-biggest employer. USVI Governor John […]
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