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Biometric Passports for St Kitts and Nevis
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis has begun issuing biometric passports today, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Labour and Social Security. The new passports are being introduced as part of the government’s efforts […]
Jamaica Tourism to Focus on Health, Sports and Casino Gaming
Above: the Caves resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Jamaican government and the Ministry of Tourism plan to embark on several new areas of products and experiences, including a focus on health and sports tourism and casino gaming, according […]
St Lucia’s Arnold Henry on Life, Basketball and His New Book
By Alexander Britell After an extremely difficult childhood growing up in Castries, St Lucia, Arnold Henry became the first St Lucian to receive a Division 1 Men’s College Basketball scholarship in the United States as a freshman at the University […]
Barbados Looks to Sports Tourism
Above: polo in Barbados Barbados is aiming to position itself as a destination for sports tourism, according to Shelly Carrington, Permanent Secretary in the country’s Ministry of Tourism. “The benefits of sports tourism include economic and community development, positive youth […]
Holness Names New Jamaican Cabinet
Above: Jamaica’s new cabinet (not pictured: Arthur Williams, Horace Chang) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has named his new cabinet, preserving much of his predecessor’s group but making some changes of his own. The full […]
In Barbados, a New Look at Motor Racing
Above: racing at Alwyn Kirk (Photo: Digicel) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados’ government is preparing to introduce a new Sports Development Act aimed at hastening the development of the sporting sector on the island, including its motor racing industry, […]
Barbados Tourism Looks to New Markets
Barbados’ Tourism Ministry is looking to a number of new markets, particularly with the expansion of airlift into countries not previously explored. Minister of tourism Andrew Cox said he had undertaken a number of new initiatives looking to expand the […]
China’s Lequan Visits New Bahamas National Stadium Project
Bahamian track legend Thomas Robinson with Wang Lequan (BIS Photo/Gena Gibbs) China’s Wang Lequan, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of China’s Communist Party, visited the new Bahamian national stadium this week, which was a joint Sino-Bahamian […]
New Effort for Marcus Garvey Pardon
Jamaican Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Olivia Grange is looking to set up two committees to lobby the U.S. government to pardon Marcus Garvey. It would not be the first such effort; Edward Seaga, former prime minister of Jamaica, […]
Bahamas Signs Deal on $48.5M Sports Centre Renovation
The Bahamian government signed a $48.5 million contract with two local companies for what is dubbed as the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre Redevelopment Project. The deal is part of the country’s broader strategy to capitalize on so-called “sports tourism” something […]
Club Med’s Cancun All-Inclusive Is Getting a Makeover
Club Med’s top resort in the Mexican Caribbean is set for a large-scale renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-inclusive hotspot is making upgrades to its Family Oasis wing and adding a new sports and wellness center to the […]
Riu Just Reopened This Punta Cana All-Inclusive
Riu Hotels has reopened one of its top adults-only resorts in the Caribbean: the Riu Palace Macao Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The hotel, which was Riu’s first-ever Palace hotel in the Caribbean when it opened its doors back […]
The Caribbean’s Leading Golf Resort Is Planning a $90 Million Expansion
The Caribbean’s leading golf resort is getting bigger. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our […]
Why Families Are Moving to the Cayman Islands
Above photo by Lisa Reid Photography. The Caribbean is often the place that retirees look to move, in pursuit of a slower pace of life and to escape long winters. For others, moving to a tropical island is a reward […]
Riu Renovating Negril All-Inclusive
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Riu is continuing its rapid renovation push, with another upgrade project underway in Negril, Jamaica. The Riu Palace Tropical Bay Hotel is currently in the midst of a “complete renovation,” according to the all-inclusive giant, […]
Excellence Reopening Punta Cana Property in November
Excellence Group will be holding a grand reopening of its Excellence Punta Cana resort in November. The all-inclusive is closed now through Oct. 31 for what the company is calling a “complete renovation of its facilities,” according to Domingo Aznar, […]
Manny Pacquiao Visits Cayman Islands
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao visited the Cayman Islands this week to launch a major new sports project in Grand Cayman. The event is part of the first phase of a large-scale redevelopment of the Haig Bodden Playing Field, which is […]
At Turks and Caicos’ Regent Grand, A Different Way to Experience Grace Bay
Grace Bay Beach; the restaurants, the shopping, the boating, the golf. They’re all a big par of the reason why Turks and Caicos has been one of the hottest destinations in the hemisphere over the last few years. But hidden […]
The Bahamas Bowl Is Coming Back to Nassau
The Bahamas Bowl, the longest running international bowl game in college football history, is returning to Nassau after a one-year absence. The game will be played on Saturday, January 4 at 11:00 a.m. ET and will air live on ESPN. […]
Kimpton, Playa Opening First-Ever Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Together
Kimpton has been expanding in the Caribbean in the last year, first with the new Kimpton in Roatan and soon with a hotel in Santo Domingo. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and […]
At Nassau’s Baha Mar Resort, The Art of Everything
A Rosewood. A Grand Hyatt. An SLS. More than 40 restaurants, including eateries by star chefs like Marcus Samuelson and Daniel Boulud. A 100,000-square-foot casino that rivals any in Las Vegas. Two spas. A championship golf course. An art museum. […]
Dominican Republic Eyes 12 Million Visitors Amid Continued Tourism Boom
While many of its neighboring destinations were closed in the summer of 2020, the Dominican Republic was open. And it never closed. The country’s navigation of the pandemic helped kick off what would become a new golden age of tourism, […]
10 Resorts in Puerto Rico for Your Next “Isla del Encanto” Vacation
Puerto Rico has more than 130 hotels, which is a lot to choose from. But there are some that stand out for their history, unique location, authentic vibe, luxury experience — and some with a combination of all of the […]
“Significant” Grand Cayman Beachfront Site Lists for $18 Million
A “significant” beachfront development site is for sale from The Lund Team on the southern coastline of the Cayman Islands. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in […]
The US Virgin Islands’ Biggest Resort Is Back and Better Than Ever
The Frenchman’s Reef resort has been a landmark standing watch over St. Thomas’ Charlotte Amalie Harbor for more than 50 years, and its recent rebirth as the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef may be its spiffiest incarnation […]
US Virgin Islands Continues Winter-Spring Travel Push
The US Virgin Islands is continuing to ramp up its push to promote the territory as a winter and spring destination. US Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte led a delegation across major US cities this month, including Atlanta, Boston, […]
Barbados Tourism Just Partnered With the PGA Tour
Barbados is home to one of the most impressive golf offerings in the Caribbean: seven world-class tracks, including the recently-transformed Apes Hill. Now, the island is looking to ramp-up its position in the golf world with a new partnership with […]
The 10 Best Barbados Resorts for 2024, From Platinum Coast Luxe to All-Inclusive
Champagne brunches on the Platinum Coast, food truck hopping in Bridgetown, rum shop journeys across the island. Barbados has as rich and vibrant a tourism offering as you’ll find in the Caribbean, with a robust dining scene, a teeming calendar […]
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