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Five Cultural Sites to Visit in Haiti

Haiti has one of the Caribbean’s most interesting cultures and centuries of fascinating history. While its leisure tourism industry is very much in the early stages, there are a great deal of cultural and historic sites ready to receive intrepid […]

Bahamas Marks 40 Years of Independence

Above: GG Sir Arthur Foulkes raises the Bahamian flag (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas marks the 40th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday. It was 40 years ago that the Bahamas severed its colonial ties with […]

Caribbean Culture and Sustainability

By K Denaye Hinds CJ Contributor HOW DOES one identify one Caribbean Island from another? For the unassuming traveler wanting to have a great time in a sun-filled destination, how do they differentiate? How are our islands achieving unity as […]

Canada Sending New Deployment to UN Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti

Above: UN peacekeepers in Haiti (UN Photo/Logan Abassi) By the Caribbean Journal staff A deployment of Canadian Armed Forces will be joining the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti, Canada’s government announced Wednesday. A 34-member CAF platoon from Quebec will […]

JetBlue Continues Regional Expansion With Service to Medellin

Above: Medellin By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue is continuing its expansion in the Caribbean Basin. The New York City-based carrier announced this week plans to launch service to Medellin, Colombia out of Fort Lauderdale. The nonstop service to Colombia […]

Haiti’s Runners to Field Team at NYC Marathon, With Help From Sean Penn

Above: the ING NYC Marathon By the Caribbean Journal staff Sean Penn’s J/P Haitian Relief Organization will be fielding a team of runners from Haiti at the New York City marathon in November, it announced this week. The team will […]

US Virgin Islands Jockeys Aim For History

Above: Kevin Krigger on Goldencents By the Caribbean Journal staff A pair of US Virgin Islands jockeys will be looking to make history on Saturday at the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby: Kevin Krigger and Victor Lebron, both natives […]

Making Caribbean Hotels Sustainable: An Interview With Aruba’s Ewald Biemans

Above: the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts in Aruba By Alexander Britell PORT OF SPAIN — This week’s Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference has focused on how the region’s leading does business. But what does sustainability mean for hotels in a […]

Op-Ed: China and the Caribbean

By Erik Neff Op-Ed Contributor IT HAS BEEN NO SECRET that China has taken a strategic economic interest in the Caribbean region. China’s intention to expand its financial influence has been crystal clear — it is seeking new political alliances […]

Rum Journal: A Taste of Nevis’ Nisbet Plantation Beach Club

Above: the Avenue of Palms at the Nevis Plantation Beach Club (Photo by Nisbet Plantation) The historic Nisbet Plantation Beach Club is located on 30 acres on the beach in Nevis. At the heart of the site is the […]

From Barbados to the Super Bowl

Above: Ramon Harewood By the Caribbean Journal staff After a Caribbean-filled Super Bowl XLXVI last year, this year’s contest between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens returns the region to the global sporting stage. Ramon Harewood, an offensive […]

Durandis: Haiti’s Uphill Battle

By Ilio Durandis CJ Contributor THE BEGINNING OF A NEW YEAR usually brings with it new hope. A country like Haiti, that has been trying very hard to change its image in the international media, simply cannot seem to get […]

British Virgin Islands Names New Director of Tourism

Above: Little Dix Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff British Virgin Islands Premier Dr Orlando Smith has named Sharon Flax-Mars as the new director of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board. Flax-Mars, a 25-year veteran of the industry, has served […]

Growing a Basketball Future in Haiti

By Alexander Britell At the national level, Haiti’s athletics continue to grow. Haiti’s football is on the rise. Les Grenadiers recently rose to 39th on the FIFA world rankings following a strong showing in the Caribbean Cup. A new, 12,000-seat […]

Op-Ed: Jamaica and Wall Street

By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor THE FACT THAT Barbados’ government bonds have been downgraded to junk status was not a good development for the reputation of the Commonwealth Caribbean in international financial markets. Both Moody’s and Standard and Poors now […]

In Martinique, the Art of St Lucia

Above: Saint-Pierre, Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s Consulate in Martinique has launched a new programme to help local artists to share their creative talents. The progamme, which was launched to coincide with National Day celebrations, […]

Interview with Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe

Above: Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe (UN Photo/ J Carrier) By Alexander Britell Haiti is trying to move the process of reconstruction into a higher gear. While the country’s GDP has been growing at a strong pace, natural disasters […]

Rum Journal: Going Overboard With St Kitts’ Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum

WHILE ST KITTS AND NEVIS is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas, its rum industry packs a big punch, from the reliable CSR (which goes best with Ting as a “Sting”) to Belmont Estate. But the standard-bearer is Brinley […]

Anguilla’s CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa Reopens Following $15 Million Renovation

Above: the CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla By the Caribbean Journal staff The CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla has reopened for season following a $15 million renovation to the property. The three-month project made changes to […]

Altidor: Haiti’s Diaspora “Must Play a Critical Role” in Development

Above: the Global Haitian Diaspora Congress (OAS Photo/Juan Manuel Herrera) By the Caribbean Journal staff Organization of American States Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza addressed the opening of the Global Haitian Diaspora Congress in Washington on Friday, highlighting what he […]

Op-Ed: Jamaica’s Language Dilemma

By Richard Smith Op-Ed Contributor Jamaica has in recent times had a vigorous debate on the use of Patois (pronounced Patwa) as its official language, replacing English. This view has been fueled by poor results in CSEC English exams, which […]

Op-Ed: Harnessing the Power of Small Business in Jamaica

By Richard Kildare Op-Ed Contributor It is a fact that micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are critical to the development of every nation’s growth. It is not a position that can be seriously disputed; MSME’s are a virtual powerhouse and […]

Trinidad at 50: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s Independence Address

Above: Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Photo: OPM Trinidad) Trinidad and Tobago marked the 50th anniversary of its independence Friday. The country achieved its independence from the Great Britain on Aug. 31, 1962. The following is the text of Trinidad […]

From Jamaica to Trinidad, Finding the World of Caribbean Food in New York

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Food has been a part of my life since I can remember, and New York City has contributed an amazing amount to my learning process, my experiences and my knowledge of it. It has intensified […]

Jamaica to Teach Garveyism in Schools as Part of New Civics Curriculum

Above: Education Minister Ronald Thwaites at the Marcus Garvey Technical School in St Ann’s Bay (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A new civics education in Jamaican schools will include the teaching of Garveyism, Education Minister Ronald Thwaites announced. […]

Wyndham Just Added New All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica