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A $740 Million Resort Project Breaks Ground in Antigua
Above: the groundbreaking last week By the Caribbean Journal staff Just a few days after a $300 million project broke ground in Antigua and Barbuda, an even larger one has now launched. The YIDA project, the agreement for which was […]
JetBlue Launching Service to Antigua
Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue is launching yet another new route to the Caribbean. This time it’s Antigua, according to Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Asot Michael. The service is the latest for a company […]
New $300 Million Mixed-Use Resort Project Breaks Ground in Antigua
Above: the Pearns Point site By the Caribbean Journal staff A major new project has officially broken ground in Antigua. The $300 million Pearns Point project began in earnest with a ceremony this week. The project is slated to include […]
These are the Must-Visit Caribbean Islands for Spring 2015
Some call it the shoulder season. We call it springtime. The “peak” tourism season in the Caribbean may be over, but not for Caribbean Journal readers, who love going to the Caribbean all-year round. That’s why we’ve selected some of […]
Why This is Antigua’s Must-Visit Restaurant
Above: Sheer Rocks, Antigua ASK JUST about anyone in Antigua for their favourite restaurant, and the response will come without hesitation: Sheer Rocks. And soon after you sit down at this eatery high on the cliffs of the Cocobay Resort, you’ll understand […]
Sailing Journal: Antigua Readies for Sailing Week
By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua is getting ready for one of the Caribbean’s leading sailing celebrations: Antigua Sailing Week. This year’s Sailing Week will be the 48th edition of the annual event, which includes everything from parties and contests […]
Caribbean Room With a View: The Verandah in Antigua
ANTIGUA — No matter where you go here, it’s hard to move. First, it’s looking out your window. It’s absolutely quiet. Just the feeling of the wind as it darts over the water. You have the perfect view of the perfect little […]
Rum Journal: Watching the Sun at Antigua’s Siboney Beach Club
Above: the Siboney Beach Club (all photos by CJ) DICKENSON BAY — It’s late afternoon in Antigua. On Dickenson Bay, the waves are a little louder and the palms have finished their chores for the day. It’s time for an […]
Finding Authentic Gelato in Antigua
Above: The Larder (All photos by CJ) There are all kinds of ways to cool down in Antigua, whether it’s an English Harbour on the rocks or a Wadadli or a dip on Darkwood Beach. But when it comes to […]
A Secret Restaurant in Antigua
Above: Le Bistro (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell ANTIGUA — Searching for a great meal takes steps. A right turn here, then another, then up a hill and down a quiet street. The signs point you, egging you on, convincing […]
Rum Journal: In Antigua, Having a Drink With Horatio Nelson
Above: the Admiral’s Inn in Antigua (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ANTIGUA — Nelson drank here, they say. Almost certainly. And maybe he still does. And when you sit here, in what was once a store for pitch […]
Antigua and Barbuda Looks to Increase Tourism From Canada
Above: the Antigua and Barbuda delegation in Canada By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda is looking to strengthen its tourism performance in the Canadian market. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority recently sent a delegation led by new Mare Walker, […]
Antigua and Barbuda Closer to Completion of New Airport Terminal
Above: work at the terminal By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s brand-new airport terminal is getting closer to completion. The new terminal at VC Bird International Airport is slated to open in the next three months, according to […]
New GM at Antigua’s Sugar Ridge
Above: Sugar Ridge in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sugar Ridge resort in Antigua has named a new general manager, the resort announced. Terrence Andrew Linton is the property’s new GM, coming to the property from the Lighthouse […]
The Caribbean’s 25 Most Interesting People For 2014
WHO WERE the Caribbean’s newsmakers this year? Who were the people within the Caribbean doing interesting things, or the people from the Caribbean doing great work around the world? Who were the people in the Caribbean conversation? Our Most Interesting […]
LIAT to Operate Holiday Service Between Antigua, Santo Domingo
Above: a LIAT plane By the Caribbean Journal staff LIAT is launching holiday service between Antigua and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, the carrier announced Tuesday. The flights will operate on Dec. 19, Dec. 21, Dec. 23, Dec. 28 […]
Antigua Prime Minister Visiting Lebanon, Dubai, Qatar
Above: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne (Photo: ABG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne is visiting the Middle East this week to court investment in the twin-island country. The Prime Minister’s schedule this […]
Antigua and Barbuda Eyes 3,000 New Hotel Rooms in Five Years
Above: Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda is eyeing the development of 3,000 new hotel rooms in the next five years, according to Prime Minister Gaston Browne. The twin-island state has been on a major development push […]
Robert De Niro to Develop $250 Million Hotel Project in Barbuda
Above: Robert De Niro signs the agreement By Alexander Britell Film star Robert De Niro has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a hotel project on the island of Barbuda. De Niro signed a memorandum of understanding with Prime […]
Antigua, Cyprus Deepening Ties
Above: Cyrpus By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda and Cyprus are deepening their cooperation. Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades has pledged his country’s intentions to “forge closer ties” with the twin-island state, with plans to appoint an Ambassador to […]
20 Must-Shop Caribbean Boutiques
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Souvenir shopping in the Caribbean? For the love of God, put down that fridge magnet, shot glass or oversize sombrero. And don’t get me started on those knitted hats with the faux dreadlocks! I’ve […]
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Visiting Dubai, Singapore
Above: Dubai By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne visited Duba on Friday as part of a wider investment promotion tour. Before arriving in the United Arab Emirates, the Prime Minister visited an International Residency […]
A New $2.3 Billion Caribbean Port Project?
Above: Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne examines the renderings (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua could soon be home to a $2.3 billion port project. The Kylin International Group has presented its proposal to spend more than […]
British Airways Planning Expansion of Service to Antigua
Above: a British Airways plane By the Caribbean Journal staff British Airways will be ramping up service to Antigua in the summer of 2015, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Asot Michael announced this week. The expansion will include an additional […]
Caribbean Room With A View: Curtain Bluff in Antigua
Above: the Cliff Suite at Antigua’s Curtain Bluff By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor At Antigua’s Curtain Bluff couples enjoy life on the edge – specifically the infinity edge of the ocean-view plunge pool in the Cliff Suite, one of […]
Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean Economic Powerhouse?
Above: St John’s Harbour in Antigua (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Can Antigua be the Caribbean’s version of Singapore? That’s the stated goal of the new government of Prime Minister Gaston Browne, whose Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party won the […]
Antigua’s Hermitage Bay to Add New Beachfront Suites
Above: the Hermitage Bay resort in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua’s Hermitage Bay resort is expanding with two new beachfront suites, the property announced this week. The new suites will increase the property’s total number of freestanding suites […]
New Governor-General For Antigua
Above: Antigua’s Parliament (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda will soon have a new Governor-General. Current Governor-General Dame Louise Lake-Tack will demit office on Aug. 13, as agreed upon with the country’s new government. Lake-Tack, who […]