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St Kitts and Nevis Pledges Aid to Dominica

Major donation By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St Kitts and Nevis has pledged a $370,000 in humanitarian relief to assist Dominica in recovering from damages it suffered during Tropical Storm Erika. St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris […]

Jamaica’s Growth Outlook Is Improving

Positive signs for Jamaican economy By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s economy is showing some positive signs, according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded a mission to the country. “A gradual economic recovery is underway.” said IMF Mission […]

Jamaica Tourism Looking to Untapped Markets

JAPEX to focus on Caribbean, Latin America, Eastern Europe By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jamaica’s looking to diversify its tourism source markets. The 25th annual Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX), set to take place Montego Bay Convention Centre from September 20-22, […]

Jamaica’s $236 Million Green Energy Transformation

The island goes green By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is going green in a big way, according to Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell. Indeed, there are a number of green energy projects either underway or set to launch on the […]

The Caribbean’s New Sargassum Fight

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is working with its member 32 member National Hotel and Tourism Associations to educate hotels, government officials and stakeholders on mitigating the negative effects of high quantities of […]

Nevis’ First International Food Festival

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Nevis’ Mango and Food Festival is now underway. This year’s festival, which is produced by the Nevis Tourism Authority, is featuring three international chefs and many opportunities for public participation. It will run throughout the […]

Jamaica’s Blue Mountains Are Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Above: the Blue Mountains in Jamaica By Dana Niland The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has unanimously agreed to designate Jamaica’s Blue and John Crow Mountains as a World Heritage Site. The designation, which was made at the 39th session of […]

Cayman Islands Airport Expansion Project Moving Forward

Above: a rendering of the new airport in Grand Cayman By the Caribbean Journal staff Plans are now underway for the first phase of Grand Cayman’s major new airport project. The Cayman Islands Airport Authority has officially issued an invitation […]

The Caribbean’s Big New Canal Project

Above: Lake NIcaragua By George Nicholson and Rachael Robinson Op-Ed Contributors On Dec. 22, 2014, the Government of Nicaragua and the international infrastructure development firm, Hong Kong Nicaragua Canal Development Investment Co. Ltd. (HKND), publicly announced the commencement of the […]

Dominican Republic Tourism Conference Launches in Punta Cana

Above: Punta Cana (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell PUNTA CANA — The largest tourism conference in the Caribbean’s most popular destination is now underway. DATE, the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange, officially launched its 2015 edition on Tuesday night with a […]

Nigel Spence Has Your New (Healthy) Caribbean Dessert Recipe

Above: Chef Nigel Spence By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor This New Year 2015, like many years past, offers a chance of renewed energy to fulfill failed resolutions, achieve newly set goals and to live your dreams. For years, my New […]

Grenada: IMF Approves $2.9 Million Disbursement Following Review

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has completed its first review of Grenada’s performance under a three-year programme supported by an Extended Credit Facility. The review’s completion means Grenada will now […]

Trinidad Begins Work on $89 Million University Campus Project

Above: a rendering of the project By the Caribbean Journal staff Work is now underway at an $89 million university project in Trinidad. The project is the Esmond Ramesar Open Campus Centre in the area of Chaguanas, with the first […]

The Landings St Lucia Names New Managing Director

Above: The Landings St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The Landings St Lucia has named Kashmie Ali its new managing director, the property announced. Ali comes to the all-suite, villa resort after a five-year stint at the Sugar Beach […]

The Best Hotels in the United States Virgin Islands

IT’S ONE of the most beautiful corners of the Caribbean: the green-hilled United States Virgin Islands. This US territory of three main Caribbean islands (and a host of smaller islets and cays) is home to some beautiful hotel properties, too, […]

Talking Regional Cybersecurity in Curacao

Above: Carlos Martinez (second from left), chief technology officer of the regional Internet registry for Latin American and the Caribbean (LACNIC) and Mark Korsters, chief technical officer of the American Registry of Internet Numbers (ARIN), talk with media at CaribNOG 8, […]

St Kitts and Nevis Expects to Double Room Stock

Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff With a slew of new hotel projects on stream, St Kitts and Nevis’ government says it is planning to significantly increase the number of hotels in the twin-island federation. “Within […]

Visiting the Bahamian Brewery

Above: the Bahamian Brewery in Grand Bahama (all photos by CJ) By Robert DiPano CJ Contributor FREEPORT — No trip to Grand Bahama Island would be complete without a tour of Freeport’s own Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company, the maker […]

Haiti Planning to Develop 1,000 Hotel Rooms on Ile a Vache

Above: Ile a Vache By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s recently-revived tourism push has a major focus: developing the island of Ile a Vache. The government said this week that it’s projects on the island had already launched, with plans […]

Park Hyatt St Kitts Eyes Early 2016 Debut

Above: a rendering of the new Park Hyatt coming to St Kitts By the Caribbean Journal staff The Park Hyatt St Kitts is eyeing early 2016 for the hotel to launch operations, according to a release from the country’s tourist […]

IMF: Grenada Economic Recovery “Slowly Taking Hold”

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has made a strong start in implementing its new IMF programme, the fund said following the completion of its first review of its programme with the country. The programme was […]

Cayman Islands, Colombia to Sign Tax Information Agreement

Above: the Cayman Islands (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands and Colombia will sign a tax information exchange agreement on July 1, the government announced. The TIEA will “be in accordance with global regulatory standards.” The […]

Jamaica to Decriminalize Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana

Above: Jamaica Justice Minister Mark Golding addresses the media following the announcement (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff In a major shift, Jamaica has announced that the country’s Cabinet has approved a proposal that would decriminalize the possession of […]

New Private Terminal, Lounge Open at St Kitts Airport

Above: the new arrival/departure lounge inside St Kitts’ new private terminal By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts’ airport now has a private air terminal — and a new arrival and departures lounge. The new private terminal officially opened its […]

8 Green Ideas for the Caribbean

The Caribbean is getting greener — but there’s still a long way to go. So we thought we’d help mark Earth Day by asking a group of Caribbean experts and newsmakers about their ideas for how to make the Caribbean […]

Haiti: Jacmel Celebrates 2014 Carnival

Above: preparing for Carnival (MINUSTAH Photo/Jeffrey Clark Lochard) By the Caribbean Journal staff The city of Jacmel, Haiti celebrated its 2014 edition of carnival, an annual party that is among the Caribbean’s most famous fetes. This year’s carnival was being […]

Nevis Eyes “Alternative” Investments

Above: Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff While real estate and tourism are helping lead an economic rebound in St Kitts and Nevis, the latter’s government says it is looking to diversify investments on the island. The Nevis […]

Jamaica, Panama Planning Collaboration on Logistics Hub Project

Above: Industry Minister Anthony Hylton and Sonia Anton, Director of Marketing, Colon Free Trade Zone in Panama (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica and Panama are already planning to work together to develop the former’s planned logistics hub […]

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