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Jamaica Has a New Ambassador to China

Jamaica has a new envoy to the People’s Republic of China. The country has appointed Fay Pickersgill as the country’s new Ambassador to China, Foreign Minister AJ Nicholson announced this week. ““I believe that Mrs. Pickersgill is uniquely qualified to […]

Grenada Names Former Foreign Minister Karl Hood Ambassador to China

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has named former Foreign Minister Karl Hood as its Ambassador to China, the government announced this week. Hood had served as the Foreign Minister under the former National Democratic Congress […]

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Why the Caribbean Is Drawing Investment from China

Why the Caribbean is so attractive to Chinese investors By Dr Johnny Hon Op-Ed Contributor The Caribbean has been close to my heart for many years. I love the islands’ beautiful environments, their amazing people, and their rich, diverse culture. […]

China, Grenada “Renew Commitment”

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff China and Grenada have “renewed their commitment” toward strengthening their bilateral relationship, the government of Grenada announced this week. The two sides “renewed” their commitment at a recent ceremony to mark […]

Antigua Names New Ambassadors

Above: Antigua’s new diplomatic corps By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda has named a slate of new Ambassadors, the government announced. Antigua and Barbuda Governor General Dr Rodney Williams announced the apopintments, which include Brian Stuart-Young as Non-Resident […]

Dominica Talking to China About Building International Airport

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica is in talks with China on the possibility of building an international airport in the country. Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has led a three-member team to China to discuss […]

The Bahamas, Led By Baha Mar, Eyes Tourists From China

Above: the Baha Mar resort project, the largest in the Caribbean By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s perhaps the biggest question about what is the largest resort project in the Caribbean: can the Baha Mar, financed by China’s Export-Import Bank, […]

Barbados, China Talk Agriculture

Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff China’s government has “reiterated its intention to provide financial assistance” for a number of projects in Barbados, the Caribbean country said Wednesday. Chinese Ambassador to Barbados Wang Ke made the pledge […]

Trinidad, China Talk Infrastructure

Above: the Chinese delegation with Trinidad Urban Development Minister Roodal Moonilal By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal recently hosted a high-level delegation of Chinese officials for talks on infastructure. The […]

Barbados PM Eyes “Speedy Conclusion” To Air Services Agreement With China

Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart says he wants a “speedy conclusion” of an air services agreement with China. The Prime Minister addressed the issue following a meeting with Barbados’ newly-named Ambassador […]

New Chinese Ambassador to Dominica

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff China’s new Ambassador to Dominica, Li Jiangning, has presented his credentials to Dominica President Charles Savarin. Li succeeds Ambassador Wang Zonglai, whose term ended in December 2013. At a credentials ceremony […]

Bahamas and China to Allow Reciprocal Visa Waivers

Above: the Baha Mar By the Caribbean Journal staff The governments of the Bahamas and China have agreed to allow mutual 30-day access to Bahamian and Chinese passport holders without requiring a visa. The agreement was signed Thursday in a […]

Dominica and China Sign $8.2 Million Grant Agreement

Above: Roseau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica and China have signed an agreement for $8.2 million in grant aid. The deal was signed last week by Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Chinese Ambassador to Dominica Wang […]

Antigua and Barbuda, China Sign Deal on Community Centre Project

Above: Antigua PM Baldwin Spencer and Ren Gonping, China’s Ambassador to Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda and China have signed an agreement for the construction of a “multipurpose community centre” as part of the Gray’s Green […]

Bahamas and China Sign $13 Million Cooperation Agreement

Above: the signing ceremony in Nassau (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas and China have signed an economic and technical cooperation agreement. The grant agreement was signed by Bahamian Foreign Minister Frederick Mitchell and Chinese Ambassador to […]

Bahamas Opens New Nassau Airport Gateway, With Help From China

Above: the new airport gateway (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has officially opened the new dual-lane gateway to Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau. The project includes a four-lane carriageway, the construction of nine new roundabouts […]

Antigua, China Talk Education

Above: the meeting in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua Education, Youth, Sports and Gender Affairs Minister Dr Jacqui Quinn-Leandro held talks this week with Chinese Ambassador to Antigua Ren Gongping to discuss ways the Chinese government can assist […]

Jamaican Prime Minister Visits China

Above: Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has arrived in Beijing for a five-day official visit to China. Simpson Miller’s visit comes after a meeting with Chinese President Xi […]

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 […]

Grenada Names New Ambassadors to United States, United Kingdom

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has named Angus Friday its new Ambassador to the United States, according to Foreign Minister Nickolas Steele. Friday is Grenada’s former Ambassador to the United Nations. He replaces Ambassador Gillian […]

Grenada Foreign Minister Meets With New Chinese Ambassador

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada Foreign Minister Nickolas Steele met last week with Madam Ou Boqian, China’s new Ambassador to Grenada. Steele received the credentials of Ou, who said she would work on “strengthening the […]

Antigua and Barbuda Governor General Leads Delegation to China

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda Governor General Louise Lake Tack is leading a delegation to China this week. The Governor General will be participating in a cultural forum and meeting with “key government […]

Antigua, China Talk Tourism

Above: Tourism Minister John Maginley and Ambassador Ren Gongping By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister John Maginley met with newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to Antigua Ren Gongping during a courtesy call on Thursday. Maginley, who will speak […]

Barbados and China Talk Renewable Energy, Trade

Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados and China are planning to expand their bilateral cooperation to areas including green energy and trade, according to Foreign Minister Senator Maxine McClean. The Minister recently met with Chinese Ambassador […]

Delegation From China’s EXIM Bank Begins Visit to Antigua and Barbuda

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation from China’s EXIM Bank led by Vice President Zhu Hongji began a visit to Antigua on Wednesday. The purpose of the trip is to observe the construction and status […]

Grenada’s Agriculture Sector Gets a Boost From China

Above: Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas tries out one of the new tractors (Photo: OPM Grenada)   By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s agriculture sector received a boost Tuesday thanks to the contribution of $555,555 in agricultural equipment from China. […]

Guyana, China Talk Natural Resources

Above: the meeting in Georgetown By the Caribbean Journal staff New Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Zhang Limin recently held talks with Guyana Environment and Natural Resources Minister Robert Persaud on potential areas of cooperation. The discussions focused on bilateral and […]

Trinidad Receives $150 Million Loan from China for Hospital Project

Above: Trinidad By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago has received a $149.6 million concessional loan from China to build the Children’s Hospital in Preysal. The hospital will reportedly be outfitted with “state-of-the-art medical equipments for diagnosis and treatment.” […]

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