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US Virgin Islands Swears In New Police, Health Commissioners

Above: Dr Mercedes Dullum is sworn in as new USVI Health Commissioner (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh hosted a swearing-in ceremony for the territory’s new Police and Health Commissioners at Government […]

Rum Journal: Dos Maderas PX: Guyanese and Bajan Rums Grow Up in Spain

Welcome to CJ Rum Journal, a new feature that examines the world of the Caribbean’s favourite spirit. We begin with a look (and a taste) of a special premium rum out of Guyana and Barbados, by way of Spain: Dos […]

IDB Ramps Up Lending for Green Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean

Above: Green energy is growing in the region, with projects like the WindWatt Wind Farm in Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Inter-American Development Bank is increasing its lending for private sector projects related to renewable energy […]

Former Haiti Teleco Official Convicted in Miami for Money Laundering, Bribes

Above: the Federal Courthouse in Miami By the Caribbean Journal staff Jean Rene Duperval, a former director of international relations for Haiti’s state-owned Telecommunications D’Haiti SAM, has been convicted by a federal jury for his role in a scheme to […]

US Virgin Islands Governor Signs Executive Order to Restore Historic Towns

Above: Charlotte Amalie By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Virgin Islands Governor John De Jongh signed an executive order last week laying the groundwork for new economic and cosmetic renewal projects in historic towns on St Croix and St […]

Grenada Unveils 2012 Budget Including Taiwan Debt Payment, Minister Pay Cuts

By Lincoln Depradine ST GEORGE’S – Government ministers in Grenada will take a 5 percent cut in pay starting next month, Finance Minister Nazim Burke has announced. He made the announcement Friday while presenting the country’s $378.9 million USD 2012 […]

Prince Harry Begins Visit to Jamaica with Race Against Usain Bolt

Above: Information Mnister Sen. Sandrea Falconer and Prince Harry (Photo JIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff Following his trip to the Bahamas, Prince Harry arrived in Jamaica Monday for the beginning of a four-day visit to the country as part […]

OECS Mourns Grenada’s George Brizan

Above: St George’s, Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States has issued a statement mourning the death of former Grenadian Prime Minister George Brizan. “It is with deep regret that I learn of […]

Yele Haiti and HVS Launch Final Phase of Jacmel Hospitality Training Project

Above: students in the HEAT programme By the Caribbean Journal staff The Yele Haiti foundation, in partnership with HVS, a leading global hospitality consulting firm, has launched the final phase of its project to train 120 Haitian students in hospitality […]

Antigua Native Confirmed as United States Federal Judge in Brooklyn

Above: the Federal Courthouse in Brooklyn By the Caribbean Journal staff Antiguan-born Margo Kitsy Brodie was confirmed on Monday as a Federal District Court Judge in Brooklyn, making her the first Afro-Caribbean-born jurist to sit in a US District Court. […]

Haiti’s Martelly Opens New Housing Community in Zoranje

Above: the new community in Zoranje (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President inaugurated a new community of 400 homes in the city of Zoranje on Monday. The project, which was financed with $30 million from the Inter-American […]

After HOVENSA Closure, US Virgin Islands Governor Seeks Federal Assistance

Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh, Jr speaks with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Assistant Secretary Anthony Babauta before a meeting in Washington (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh is seeking federal […]

Bermuda GDP Falls Again in 2011, But Tourism Industry a Bright Spot

Above: Bermuda (Photo: BT) By the Caribbean Journal staff Bermuda’s economy contracted by an estimated rate of between 1.5 and 2.5 percent in 2011, following a 1.9 percent decline in 2010, according to the National Economic Report of Bermuda 2011 […]

Haiti’s Martelly Asks Investors to Remain Calm After Resignation of Prime Minister

Above: Haitian President Michel Martelly (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly addressed the nation Friday night following the resignation of Prime Minister Garry Conille this morning, calling for both foreign and domestic investors to remain calm. […]

Haiti Could Move National Carnival to Another New City in 2013, Martelly Says

Above: Carnival in Les Cayes (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff After holding the country’s national carnival in Les Cayes this year for the first time, Haitian President Michel Martelly said he would like to see another city host […]

Turks and Caicos Looks at Public Accountability, with Help from EU

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly (Photo: GIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos has launched a new White Paper proposing new and amended legislation to guide future governance in the territory. The project, which […]

In the Bahamas, Antonius Roberts Builds a New Home for Art

Above: Hillside House in Nassau (CJ Photo) NASSAU — A CORAL-HUED PROPERTY on Cumberland Street could be a significant driver in the development of downtown Nassau, if celebrated Bahamian artist and sculptor Antonius Roberts has his way. Roberts has brought […]

Dominican Republic to Open $4 Million Housing Project in San Pedro de Macoris

Above: the new housing community (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic is set to unveil a new $4.05 million low-income housing project in San Pedro de Macoris, the government announced today. On Thursday, President Leonel Fernandez […]

Press Freedom in Trinidad and Tobago: An Interview with Kiran Maharaj

By Alexander Britell THE POLICE RAID on Trinidad newspaper Newsday and the home of one of its journalists earlier this month sent shockwaves throughout Trinidad and the region. Trinidad’s Prime Minister and the opposition have expressed “grave” concern over the […]

“Puerto Rico Jobs Are American Jobs”

Above: Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi (Photo: RC) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States’ budget for 2013 includes Puerto Rico in several tax proposals put forward to strengthen the economy and create jobs, following a push by […]

Reggae Star Elan Atias on His New Album and Memories of The Wailers

By Alexander Britell IN 1997, ELAN ATIAS began a musical journey as the frontman for legendary reggae group The Wailers. Since then, his career has brought him across the globe and the industry – spreading his talent across genres and […]

St Kitts Seeks Home for National Archives

Above: some contents of the National Archives (Photo: Erasmus Williams) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis is looking for a property to refurbish and then house the country’s National Archives, according to Chief Secretary Joseph Edmeade. The […]

Dominican Republic President to Open $100 Million Highway Project

Above: the new highway from Casabito to Jarabacoa (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez will open the new highway between the towns of Constanza and Jarabacoa on Tuesday, the culmination of a more than […]

From Atlantis to the Ocean Club, Bahamian Produce Begins Turning Heads

Above: BAIC farm manager Ayret Lightbourn answers questions from chefs about tomato production in North Andros (BIS Photo/Gladstone Thurston) By the Caribbean Journal staff A number of Bahamian chefs were on hand this weekend in North Andros to look at […]

Bahamas Lowering Carbon Footprint

Above: downtown Nassau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff In 2010, the Bahamas imported more than 7.8 million barrels of oil and other petroleum products, spending nearly $700 million in the process. Now, the country is beginning to lower […]

Trinidad Prime Minister: “Grave Concern” over Police Raid on Newspaper

Above: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Photo: OPM Trinidad) By the Caribbean Journal staff The police raid on Trinidadian newspaper Newsday and the home of one of its senior reporters is viewed “with grave concern” by the government, Trinidad Prime Minister […]

Interview with Benjamin Krause, Haiti Director for Sean Penn’s J/P Charity

Above: a street in the town of Delmas 32 in the days after the earthquake. Since 2010, J/P Haitian Relief Organization has cleared 200,000 cubic metres of rubble — and is still doing so. (UN Photo/Marco Dormino) By Alexander Britell […]

Turks and Caicos Charges Two with Bribery, Money Laundering

Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos’ Special Investigation Prosecution Team has charged two men in the latest arrests of an ongoing investigation into previous corruption in the territory. The first […]

Wyndham Just Added New All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica