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Anguilla Lifts Lockdown With “No Active or Suspected Cases” of Coronavirus

The island of Anguilla has removed all regulations restricting movement and gatherings, following a declaration that there are “no active or suspected cases” of COVID-19 in the destination. The decision comes after Anguilla’s Chief Medical Officer told the island’s Executive […]

Trinidad and Tobago “Very Active” in Global Internet Debate

Above: Raul Echeberría By Gerard Best CJ Contributor Trinidad and Tobago has come in for praise from the international community supporting the global Internet. Raul Echeberría, vice president of global engagement at the Internet Society, described T&T as “very active” in […]

Simpson Miller: Jamaica’s Growth “Incomplete” Without Active Diaspora

Above: the Hilton Rose Hall By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Diaspora is integral to the country’s prospects for growth, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller said this week at the opening of the Fifth biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. “We take […]

Chinese Ambassador: Trinidad Caribbean’s “Most Attractive Economy”

Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haung Xing Yuan, the newly-installed Chinese Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, held talks on Friday with Trinidad Trade Minister Vasant Bharath. It was the first of what will be […]

St Lucia’s Anthony Urges Halt to Shipment of Radioactive Waste Through Caribbean

Above: the Caribbean Sea (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia Prime Minister and current CARICOM Chairman Dr Kenny Anthony is intensifying calls for a halt to the shipment of hazardous waste through the Caribbean sea. Anthony was […]

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 […]

St Vincent Volcano “Not More Active”

Above: La Soufriere on Thursday (Photo: SVG) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Vincent and the Grenadines’ National Emergency Management Organization received a number of calls Thursday from citizens asking if the country’s La Soufriere volcano was erupting, with some […]

Fortuño: Puerto Rico Becoming “A More Attractive Place to Do Business”

Above: Governor Luis Fortuño By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico has become a “more attractive place to do business” with a reduced corporate tax burden for companies looking to invest in the island, Governor Luis Fortuño said at the […]

How to Take the Perfect All-Inclusive Summer Vacation in the Caribbean

A walk on the beach with a freshly-brewed cup of coffee to start the morning. An afternoon snorkeling adventure. An evening rum tasting at the edge of a lagoon. Summer in the Caribbean is a vibe, and as we’ve long […]

Antigua and Barbuda Has New Programs for Travel Advisors

Travel advisors have a lot to look forward to about selling Antigua from new luxury resorts aimed at wealthy travelers to new programs designed to make travel agents more money. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored […]

The Cayman Islands Is Planning a New Boutique Cruise Destination

Set 90 miles from the Cayman Islands’ tourism hub in Grand Cayman, a new cruise destination could soon be emerging in the Caribbean. The Cayman Islands is planning to develop a cruise pier on the island of Cayman Brac, Caribbean […]

From a St Regis to a JW Marriott, AB Living Keeps Growing Its Mexican Caribbean Pipeline

Developer AB Living debuted its new SHA Mexico project in January, a new kind of hybrid wellness clinic and resort. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the company, which continues to develop new properties in the Mexican […]

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In St Martin, the Legacy of a Legendary Caribbean Hotelier

My favorite anecdote about the Grand Case Beach Club was when a guest came up to Wright during happy hour and told him how disappointed he was that he couldn’t find a room. He bemoaned that he would have to […]

The Great Grand Bahama Comeback

Approaching five years post-Hurricane Dorian, it appears Grand Bahama is having a major moment in the sun. The northernmost Bahamian island was ground zero for the 2019 storm, which caused an estimated $7 billion in damage Bahamas-wide. Today, according to […]

Why Christina Aguilera Is Coming to The Bahamas

It’s become one of the most prominent concert series in the wider Caribbean: Atlantis Live, the Paradise Island’ resort’s increasingly popular music program. This summer, Atlantis Live will add another big name to its lineup: Christina Aguilera, who will be […]

A Guide to Riu Resorts in the Caribbean, From Montego Bay to Aruba

RIU Resorts are located on some of the best beaches of the Caribbean, and the Spanish hotel chain shines with its spacious suites, standard features like in-room drink dispensers, and bright and modern resorts with amenities like spacious pools, spa […]

Avianca Is Adding More Flights to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has been finally seeing growth in international traffic, and that’s in large part due to two markets: Spain and Colombia, with the latter coming from a new push from Colombian carrier Avianca. Now, Avianca is expanding its footprint […]

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Marriott Is Opening a Resort in St Maarten

It might be one of the quietest hotel openings of the year in the Caribbean — but it’s also one of the most significant. While it’s somehow managed to fly under the radar, Marriott is set to debut its JW […]

The Island of St Kitts Is Hot Right Now — And Travelers Are Flocking

It’s one of the most diverse tourism destinations in the Caribbean: luxury resorts, vibrant rainforests, centuries-old distilleries, uncrowded beaches and arguably the Caribbean’s premier farm-to-table movement. There’s a reason, after all, travelers have been drawn to St Kitts, an island […]

Hyatt Is Opening an Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Puerto Vallarta

Mexico is a major focus for Hyatt, which has been rapidly expanding its Inclusive Collection of all-inclusive resorts across the country, from Mexican Caribbean hotspots like Isla Mujeres and Costa Mujeres (which just saw a new resort debut) to Pacific […]

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San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Cruise Port Is Getting a Makeover

It’s one of the busiest ports in the Caribbean: the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where cruise passengers flock for the city’s mix of historic charm, towering colonial forts and vibrant culture. Following a major new investment, a new […]

St Barth Real Estate Market Keeps Pushing Ahead

When it comes to the upper echelon of luxury in the Caribbean, no conversation is complete without Saint Bathélemy. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean […]