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St Lucia’s Capella Marigot Bay Resort Planning Dec. 15 Opening

Above: the new Capella Marigot Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff The Capella Marigot Bay resort in St Lucia is targeting Dec. 15 for its opening, according to the property’s Web site. The hotel will feature 57 suites and 67 […]

American Airlines Officially Begins Flights to Cap-Haitien, Haiti

Above: the American Airlines flight landing in Cap-Haitien By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines has officially begun its first-ever service to Cap-Haitien, Haiti. The carrier’s first daily flight touched down in Cap-Haitien on Thursday morning, with Haiti President Michel […]

Rum Journal: A Rum Toddy From St Lucia’s Cap Maison

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Nothing warms up winter like a rum toddy. And at St. Lucia’s Cap Maison they really bring the heat by using their own signature rum blend, aged with St. Lucian vanilla pods in oak […]

Rum Journal: Cap Juluca’s Island Mix

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor In Anguilla, the colors of Cap Juluca resort’s frozen cooler are inspired by those of the island itself: Yellow and orange for the sun; turquoise for the crystalline waters that surround it; and green […]

Dominican Republic’s Sanctuary Cap Cana to Undergo Renovation

Above: the Sanctuary Cap Cana By the Caribbean Journal staff Alsol Hotels & Resorts’ Sanctuary Cap Cana will be closing this month for renovations, the company announced. The property, which is located in the exclusive enclave of Cap Cana, will […]

Caribbean Eats: The Joy of the Sea at La Palapa By Eden Roc, Cap Cana

Above: La Palapa by Eden Roc in Cap Cana (All photos by CJ) CAP CANA — Cap Cana is a beautiful place. It is also a very exclusive place. But the first thing you notice about this luxurious enclave within […]

A Venture Capital Fund in Dominica?

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Invest Dominica Authority is exploring the possibility of establishing a national venture capital fund in the country. The IDA’s proposed project would augment the government’s current structural reform programme. The […]

American Airlines to Launch Daily Service From Miami to Cap-Haitien, Haiti

Above: an American Airlines plane in Miami (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is launching its first-ever flights to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, the carrier announced Monday. The service will begin Oct. 2, 2014, pending government approval. “We have […]

St Lucia’s Capella Marigot Bay Resort Planning August Opening

Above: the Capella Resort in St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The new Capella Marigot Bay resort in St Lucia is set to open on Aug. 15, according to the property’s Web site. The opening will come after a […]

For One Night, St Kitts Becomes the Caribbean Reggae Capital

Above: Tarrus Riley at the St Kitts Music Festival (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell BASSETERRE — For one night, this was the Caribbean’s capital of reggae. After an evening of all kinds of music on Thursday night, St […]

Haiti’s Tortug’Air Begins Fort Lauderdale-to-Cap-Haitien Service

Above: a Tortug’Air plane (Photo: Tortug’Air) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti-based airline Tortug’Air has officially launched service between Fort Lauderdale and Cap-Haitien. The Port-au-Prince-based carrier made its inaugural flight from Fort Lauderdale on Thursday. It had been previously only […]

Dominica Looks to Make Roseau “Most Modern Capital” in OECS

Above: Roseau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Dominica is planning to launch a major urban renewal project in its capital, Roseau, according to Alvin Bernard, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bernard, […]

Norwegian Escape Launches Construction

Above: a rendering of Norwegian Escape By the Caribbean Journal staff The first piece of steel has been cut on the planned Norwegian Escape cruise ship, Norwegian Cruise Line announced Thursday. The ship, which will be the first of two […]

Transat Introduces New Travel Package to Haiti Featuring Cap-Haitien

Above: Haiti’s National History Park in Milot By the Caribbean Journal staff Montreal-based Transat has introduced a second travel package to Haiti that includes a stay in Cap-Haitien, the company announced. The new package, called “Discover Cap Haitien,” includes two […]

ABC’s “The Bachelor” Concluding Season Finale at St Lucia’s Cap Maison

Above: the Cap Maison resort in St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The ABC television series “The Bachelor” will be airing its final scenes from the Cap Maison resort in St Lucia. The series, which has frequently filmed in […]

Alsol Hotels & Resorts Names Manager For Cap Cana Properties

Above: Sanctuary Cap Cana By the Caribbean Journal staff Alsol Hotels & Resorts has named Ignacio Perez area manager for the company’s Cap Cana properties in the Dominican Republic. Perez will oversee Sanctuary Cap Cana, Alsol Luxury Village and Alsol […]

Cape Air Set to Launch New Flights to Culebra, Virgin Gorda

Above: a Cape Air plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional carrier Cape Air will be launching its new service from San Juan to Culebra, Puerto Rico and Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands beginning Feb. 15. The service […]

Anguilla’s Cap Juluca Names National Sales Manager

Above: Cap Juluca By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cap Juluca resort in Anguilla has named John Hector as its national sales manager. Hector will serve as the resort’s primary liaison to travel agents and wholesale providers. “We are thrilled […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Afternoon in Cap-Haitien, Haiti

This week’s Caribbean Photo comes from CJ reader Cindy Fung, who took this snapshot of the city of Cap-Haitien in Haiti. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com and it might be the next […]

At Least 17 Dead as Migrants’ Sloop Capsizes in Turks and Caicos

Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff At least 17 people have been confirmed dead following the capsize of a boat carrying illegal migrants near South Dock in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. According to a statement from the Governor’s office, […]

Boat Carrying Haitian Migrants Capsizes in Bahamas; At Least 30 Dead

Above: a survivor rescued by the Coast Guard (Photo: USCG) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Coast Guard is continuing rescue efforts after a sail freighter carrying Haitian migrants capsized on Monday night, killing at least 30. The […]

Caribbean Home: Palm Cay, a New Beachfront Escape in Nassau

Above: a Starfish Isle townhome at Palm Cay For a destination like Nassau, it’s often hard to find something new — particularly right on the beach. But the new Palm Cay development in the Yamacraw area of New Providence is […]

Boat Carrying Migrants From Jamaica, Haiti Capsizes Near Miami

Above: a US Coast Guard cutter in Miami By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — A boat carrying migrants from Haiti and Jamaica capsized off the coast of Miami early Wednesday morning, killing at least four people, according to the […]

Ranking the Caribbean By GDP Per Capita

By the Caribbean Journal staff The World Bank released its 2014 World Development Report report, which includes data on GDP per capita. So what is the richest country in the Caribbean Community, ranked by GDP per capita? It’s the Bahamas, […]

Cape Air Adding Service to Culebra and Virgin Gorda

Above: a Cape Air plane By Alexander Britell Regional airline Cape Air is adding new service to Culebra, Puerto Rico and Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, according to the company. The new service will begin in February with […]

A Boost For Venture Capital in Jamaica

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Development Bank of Jamaica will be launching a new venture capital fund in 2014, according to Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips. The fund is set to launch within the first […]

Cape Air to Add Nonstop Service From St Thomas to Tortola

Above: a Cape Air plane (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional carrier Cape Air will be adding nonstop service from St Thomas to Tortola beginning Dec. 16, the company announced. Cape Air had previously offered the service until […]

Haiti’s Sunrise Airways to Launch Cap Haitien-Turks and Caicos Service

Above: a Sunrise Airways plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Sunrise Airways will begin regularly-schedule passenger service from Cap Haitien to Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The service will begin on Aug. 26, the company said, the […]

American Airlines Will Soon Fly Nonstop to the Dominican Republic’s Top Resort