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How to Own This Private Island in the Bahamas

We all dream of the Crusoe life, the castaway fantasy, the true escape from the real world. In the Caribbean, that means owning your own private island. And while there aren’t multitudes of private islands on the block in the […]

This Caribbean Airport Is Expanding

One Bahamian island could soon get a major boost thanks to a major expansion of its airport. San Salvador in the Out Islands is undergoing a $1.5 million expansion and upgrade project, following damage from Hurricane Joaquin last year. “We […]

6 Caribbean Islands You Can Visit Without a Passport

Maybe you don’t have a passport, or maybe you don’t want the hassle of a laborious immigration experience. Maybe you want to arrive at your Caribbean destination, get your bag and immediately head to the beach. Well, if you’re a […]

Zika: What You Need to Know

By Alexander Britell Much has been written and said of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in recent days, both noise and signal. But how is Zika relevant to the Caribbean traveler? That’s why we’re here to explain — both what you […]

Jamaica Confirms First Case of Zika

Jamaica has confirmed its first case of the Zika mosquito-borne virus, the country’s Ministry of Health announced. The patient, who has now recovered, is a four-year-old child from Portmore. The government said the child began showing symptoms on Jan. 17, […]

This Caribbean Airport Now Has Free Wi-Fi

It’s a frequent complaint at Caribbean airports: there’s no Wi-Fi, free or otherwise. But more regional airports seem to be considering making the investment to satisfy travelers, and Aruba is the latest to do so. Aruba’s Reina Beatrix International Airport […]

A New Port of Entry in the Bahamas

There’s a new official port of entry in the Bahamas: the marina at Palm Cay in New Providence. That means you can sail in to the marina and clear customs and immigration right at the marina. The marina, which first […]

Community Tourism in the Caribbean

Caribbean tourism and community tourism By Julio Orozco and Karla Perez Op-Ed Contributors Community based tourism emerges as an alternative to bridge the social and economic gap of rural communities, and is suitable for communities seeking to generate additional income […]

Applying the Law in Jamaica

“The law is an ass” By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor This phrase originated in the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist, when Mr Bumble, the unhappy spouse of a domineering wife, is told in court that “…the law supposes that your […]

The Future of The Caribbean’s Informal Shipping Sector

What’s in store for small shippers? By George Nicholson and Nnyeka Prescod Op-Ed Contributors The face of global maritime trade has changed considerably over the past few decades. The dawn of containerisation in the mid-20th century, together with the recent […]

Grenada Getting $15 Million Loan For Growth, Climate Resilience

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a $15 million Development Policy Credit and Loan (DPC/DPL) with Grenada. This financing aims to foster sustainable conditions for private investment, improve public resource management, strengthen the […]

What’s Restricting Growth in Jamaica

The growth question By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor In my last article, I asked the question why is growth so elusive to Jamaica and identified some of the challenges that restrict our ability to grow. These are not new and […]

How to Head to Nevis in Style

A new partnership By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Four Seasons Resort Nevis has launched a new strategic partnership with YU Lounge, offering guests the option to bookend their stay with a private, personalized arrival and departure experience at Robert L […]

Transport, Logistics and Competitiveness in the Caribbean

A new look at regional logistics By George Nicholson Op-Ed Contributor Regional trade policy, whether internally or externally guided, has traditionally focussed on removing tariff and non-tariff barriers. This has long been espoused as the catalyst that would enhance regional […]

A New Way to Explore the Caribbean’s Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations

Signature Vacations launches new program By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It’s a new way to see some of the Caribbean’s less-heralded destinations. Signature Vacations has announced the launched of its new “Off the Beaten Path” program, which will offer travelers […]

An Ode to Jamaica’s Tastee Patty

In praise of the perfect patty By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Served piping hot in a brown paper bag, the Jamaican patty – a meat-filled pastry pocket similar to Brits’ Cornish pasty or Latins’ empanada ¬– is to islanders […]

Nigel Spence: A Lobster Roll Recipe Fit for a Caribbean Summer

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Bwoy, I hear seh Jamaica slowly a fret again! No sooner than dem get hit with the mosquito-borne disease Chik-V, which according to the song, “mek a bag a young people walk ole” is as […]

LIAT Readies for Move to New Antigua Airport Terminal

Above: the soon-to-open airport terminal in Antigua (CJ Photo) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor LIAT is one of several carriers readying for a move to the new, larger terminal will soon open at Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport. Staff members of Antigua-based […]

Aruba Sees More than $100 Million in Hotel Improvement Projects

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Aruba has recently invested more than $100 million in significant hotel updates to enhance guests’ experiences, with an additional $50 million planned for next year. The investment comes as a part of the island’s $1 […]

In Florida, the Diversity of Caribbean Art

Above: “The Perfect Balance” by artist Elisa Lejuez By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In honor of the tenth anniversary of Caribbean-American heritage month, Miramar Cultural Center and Latin American Art Pavilion have collaborated to present an art exhibit called “Caribbean […]

How the Red Cross Failed Haiti

Above: The Red Cross promised to build hundreds of new homes in Campeche but none have been built. Many residents still live in crude shacks. (Marie Arago, special to ProPublica) By Justin Elliott, ProPublica, and Laura Sullivan, NPR THE NEIGHBORHOOD […]

Four Seasons Nevis Launches Spa Partnership With THÉMAÉ Paris

Above: the spa at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis By the Caribbean Journal staff The Four Seasons Resort Nevis has launched a new spa menu in partnership with THÉMAÉ Paris. The resort is now the first in the Caribbean to […]

Global Entry Coming to Nassau Airport

Above: Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor US Customs and Border Protection is making re-entering the country easier for travelers from Nassau by adding Global Entry kiosks to the Pre-Clearance Facility at the Bahamian […]

InselAir Expands Pre-Clearance for Aruba-to-Miami Flights

Above: an InselAir plane By the Caribbean Journal staff InselAir has announced expanded pre-clearance for passengers traveling from or through Aruba to Miami. The carrier had been providing the service four days of the week, but the company has now […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Airports – 2015

These days, getting there isn’t always half the fun. Long lines and having to practically undress at the Security checkpoint can make flying more fraught than fab. Which is why we love transiting through these Caribbean hubs, which take the […]

Haiti’s New Marriott Opens Doors

Above: the new Marriott Port-au-Prince By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new hotel has opened its doors in Haiti. But while it’s a major boost for the country’s nascent tourism hopes, it might also be something else: a new […]

A Florida-Cuba Ferry?

Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff There could soon be a new way to get to Cuba from the United States: by sea. A Florida-based company called CubaKat says it is looking to develop high-speed catamaran ferry service between […]

A New Airport Lounge in Turks and Caicos

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The VIP Flyers Club, the premium lounge at the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Providenciales International Airport, has reopened for business. Now able to accommodate 50 passengers, the airside sanctuary boasts new furnishings and private […]

Belize Is the Fastest-Growing Destination in the Caribbean Right Now