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Aruba Is Getting New Nonstop JetBlue Flights From Fort Lauderdale

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Palm trees swaying as you step off the plane. A quick morning flight that turns into an afternoon on the beach. Aruba just became even easier to reach. JetBlue is launching new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Aruba beginning Dec. 4, 2025. The new route will operate three times weekly, year-round, and it marks JetBlue’s return to Aruba from Fort Lauderdale — […]

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Cayman Premier Released on Bail; Investigations "Still Very Active"

Above: the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush, who was arrested Tuesday in a corruption investigation, has been released and placed on bail until February 2013, according to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service. The service said, however, that “the investigations involving Mr Bush are still very […]

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US Virgin Islands Governor Joins Letter Urging Deal on Fiscal Cliff

Above: US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh has signed on to a letter urging US leaders to prevent the looming “fiscal cliff.” The letter was addressed to President Barack Obama, Senate Majority and Minority Leaders Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell and […]

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Cayman Governor: Premier's Arrest a "Matter for the Police Commissioner"

Above: Cayman Islands government offices in Georgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Cayman Islands Governor Duncan Taylor has issued a statement that he was “aware” of the arrest of Premier McKeeva Bush Tuesday morning and that the conduct of the investigations was a “matter for the Police Commissioner.” Bush was detained by the […]

US Virgin Islands Governor Joins Letter Urging Deal on Fiscal Cliff

Above: Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush By the Caribbean Journal staff Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush has been arrested and is in police custody, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service announced in a statement Tuesday. The arrest came “in connection with a number of ongoing police investigations,” the force said. Bush was arrested at around […]

Turks and Caicos Appoints Woman as Opposition Leader for First Time

 Above: Deputy Governor Anya Williams presenting Opposition Leader Mrs. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson with the keys to her office inside the NJS Francis Building. By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands has its first-ever female opposition leader in Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, who took up office on Friday. Cartwright Robinson is the leader of […]

St Kitts and Nevis Opposition Files Motion of No Confidence

 Above: Basseterre (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis Opposition Leader Mark Brantley has filed a motion of no confidence against the government of Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas. The motion has not yet been tabled for debate. It would require a majority of the twin-island federation’s 11 voting-eligible Members of […]

Turks and Caicos Government Assigns Ministerial Portfolios

 Above: Turks and Caicos Premier By the Caribbean Journal staff Portfolios have officially been assigned to the Turks and Caicos’ new Ministers, Governor Ric Todd announced Friday. In accordance with the advice of Premier Dr Rufus Ewing, the Governor has sworn in the new members to the following ministerial responsibilities: Premier, with responsibility for Investment […]

Turks and Caicos Cabinet Members Sworn In; House of Assembly to Open Nov. 28

 Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Governor Ric Todd swore in the new slate of Cabinet Ministers in the territory at a ceremony Wednesday. While the actual ministerial portfolios have yet to be assigned, Premier Dr Rufus Ewing will lead a Cabinet including six ministers. […]

Turks and Caicos Election Results Confirmed Following Recount

 Above: TCI (Photo: Turks and Caicos Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff The results from Friday’s election in Turks and Caicos have been confirmed following a recount held Monday. The Progressive National Party finished with eight seats in the House of Assembly, with the People’s Democratic Movement finishing with seven seats. Now, PNP Leader Rufus […]

Dr Rufus Ewing Sworn in as New Premier of Turks and Caicos Islands

 Above: Dr Rufus Ewing being sworn in on Tuesday By the Caribbean Journal staff Dr Rufus Ewing has been sworn in by Governor Ric Todd as the new Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The ceremony took place Tuesday at Todd’s office in Grand Turk following the Progressive National Party’s one-seat victory in last […]

Observers: Turks and Caicos Election Process "Transparent and Accountable"

 Above: Turks and Caicos By the Caribbean Journal staff Last Friday’s elections in the Turks and Caicos were an “important step in returning to democratically-elected government,” according to a statement from the mission that observed the vote. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Association of Caribbean Electoral Organizations election mission said the process was “transparent, […]