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This could be the beginning of a very strong year for Antigua and Barbuda tourism. The country reported a 14 percent increase in air arrivals in January, according to the tourist board’s latest numbers. That represented a total of 26,928 stayover visitors. “The strong performance we experienced in November and December as we closed off […]

Above: the signing ceremony in Antigua (Photo: ABG) By Alexander Britell Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has signed a memorandum of understanding on a new $200 million tourism project the government announced. The project was signed by Browne and Antigua’s new Ambassador to Cyprus, Dr Aly El Dakroury, who was representing SunnyHill Group […]

Above: Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan (Photo: ABG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda will soon be receiving a $2 million grant from the government of Turkey, Antigua’s government announced this week. The grant came following a meeting between Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Turkey President Tayyip […]

Above: Antigua PM Gaston Browne in China (Photo: ABG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda and China have agreed on a $32.6 million assistance package, Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced. According to Browne, who is currently on an official visit to China, said he had negotiated the deal following a “frank and […]

Above: Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Sheikh Tariq bin Faisal Al Qassimi By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne has signed a memorandum of agreement with Sheikh Tariq bin Faisal Al Qassimi on a $120 million hotel project, the government announced. The agreement with the United Arab Emirates-based investor was signed […]

Above: Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism sector is off to a strong start so far in 2014, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Tourist arrival numbers in January and February were up 9.4 percent compared to the same period in 2013, according to the CTO data. That was […]

Above: the Cocos hotel in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s hotel sector is reporting its best first quarter since 2007, according to the Antigua Hotel and Tourist Association. Overall, Antigua’s hotel occupancy is up 1.4 percent for the year compared to the same period in 2013, something AHTA Chairman Andrew Hedley […]

Above: the Grand Pineapple in Antigua By Alexander Britell The planned Beaches resort in Antigua is planning to launch construction between the months of April and May 2015, according to Sandals Resorts International Chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart. The project, which will be located on Long Bay, was first announced by Stewart in December 2013. It […]

Above: a rendering of the new airport terminal By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda says it is planning to open the new terminal building at VC Bird Airport in September 2014. The new, modern terminal will cover a total of almost 250,000 square feet of space, with four jet bridges, four escalators, four […]

Above: Carnival in Antigua (Photo: GA) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua has begun its 2013 carnival, with the revelry starting on the streets of St John’s on Saturday. With Mas bands, pageant contenders and steel bands, the twin-island country’s revelers began in earnest with a parade across the capital. On Monday, Antigua will be […]

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s real GDP grew by 1.6 percent in 2012, buoyed by a recovery in tourism and construction, and the country’s recovery will continue in 2013, according to the International Monetary Fund. The fund recently concluded a 10-day visit to the country for two reviews […]

Above: Pearns Point By the Caribbean Journal staff The Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority and Antigua’s Cabinet have approved a development at Pearns Point that will include a five-star boutique hotel, condominium units, a spa, health club and casino,the government announced. The Pearns Point Residences will be opened in three phases of 21, 22 and […]

Above: Parliament in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda will receive a $20.3 million disbursement from the International Monetary Fund, following the fund’s completion of the fourth, fifth and sixth revues of the country’s economic performance under a 36-month Stand-by Arrangement. The funds bring disbursements under the arrangement to a total of […]

By the Caribbean Journal staff The $70 million Buccaneer Cove development in Antigua could begin development in 2012, Antigua Finance Minister Harold Lovell announced in the government’s 2012 budget statement. “Based on recent developments, we expect that the Buccaneer Cove development will finally begin in 2012,” Lovell said in the statement. “This high-tech condominium development […]

It’s one of the most popular activities in the Caribbean — snorkeling. There’s nothing quite like slipping on a mask and fins and diving into another world just offshore. Coral gardens, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles drifting by — snorkeling calls to the adventurer in all of us. Yes, you can snorkel at just about […]

Another chapter in Caribbean sustainability begins this year with the official launch of the E‑Finity Caribbean Green Awards, a landmark regional initiative honoring the people, projects and places leading the way in sustainable tourism and environmental innovation, presented by the region’s leading clean energy company. Created to spotlight the region’s most forward-thinking green initiatives, the […]

The Caribbean remains the most sought-after cruise destination in the world, with ports across the region preparing for another strong winter season. Against that backdrop, two of the Eastern Caribbean’s busiest cruise ports are teaming up to host Cruise Connect 2025, a regional forum designed to bring industry leaders together to chart the next phase […]

Wake up to the sound of the sea. Step outside and the sand is already beneath your feet. Wander down to the buffet for breakfast, head straight for the beach, and let the day unfold however you want. Maybe it’s a swim before lunch at the grill. Maybe it’s a cocktail at the swim-up bar, […]

The 15th Annual Antigua and Barbuda Hamptons Challenge Regatta set sail last week, bringing the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean to Long Island’s shores. Held in Sag Harbor, the race drew a competitive fleet of sailors vying for the grand prize: an all-expenses-paid trip to Antigua to compete in Antigua Sailing Week 2026. Under clear […]

The color hits you first. That vivid turquoise that looks almost unreal, the kind you think must have been edited — until you’re standing here, on the soft white sand of Long Bay Beach, seeing it with your own eyes. The curve of the bay is framed by low headlands, the water shimmering in the […]

The paddle hits the ball with a crisp echo as the sun rises over the bay. You’re not at a sports complex — you’re on the edge of the Caribbean Sea, in the heart of Antigua, and the game you love is now part of your vacation. At The Verandah Antigua, pickleball has become more […]

A new regional flight expansion from Sunrise Airways is bringing more connectivity across the Caribbean. The carrier has officially launched six new direct routes out of St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport, adding direct service to some of the most sought-after destinations in the Eastern Caribbean. That includes new flights from that will eventually take […]

A new world-class passenger terminal is nearing completion at Antigua Cruise Port, part of the first phase of the Upland Development project set to be finished by November 2025. Designed to support the island’s growing homeporting operations, the development will also introduce a mix of shopping and dining venues aimed at showcasing the culture and […]

Fast-expanding regional carrier LIAT 20 now has a new name, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The regional airline is now called Liat Air, following a rebrand.  Liat has been adding new routes all over the Caribbean, most recently to Montego Bay and Kingston in Jamaica.  The new brand identity has been “redesigned with purpose, guided by […]

You’re standing beneath the Antiguan sun, a brush in your hand and a canvas in front of you. Around you, music swells from a nearby courtyard. A poet’s voice carries over the breeze. There’s movement everywhere—color in every direction. This is an invitation to see a Caribbean destination through the eyes of its artists. This […]

You arrive to the sound of waves slipping across a cove, the scent of sea breeze curling through the air. A wooden pathway leads you to your villa — and your own private infinity plunge pool, suspended just above the turquoise edge of the Caribbean. Somewhere nearby, a bottle of champagne is already chilling. This […]