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Barbados, Saudi Arabia to Deepen Tourism Cooperation 

Barbados and Saudi Arabia are looking to deepen their cooperation on tourism, following the signing of several high-profile agreements this week.  Barbados Tourism Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill signed a Tourism Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism HE Ahmed […]

St Lucia Courting Investors, Tourists in Saudi Arabia

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In a move to expand its business and tourism presence in the Middle East, the government of Saint Lucia has established the Office of the Honorary Consul in Saudi Arabia. The Government has appointed Halla […]

Saudi Arabian Investment Delegation Visits Trinidad and Tobago

Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff An investment delegation from Saudi Arabia is visiting Trinidad and Tobago. The delegation, which was led by Dr Fahad Al Dawood, began its trip on Monday. On Wednesday, the […]

Barbados, Saudi Arabia Planning to Deepen Bilateral Relations

Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Saudi Arabia is interested in forging greater ties with Barbados, according to the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Abdallah Y Al-Mouallimi. The Ambassador revealed as much Tuesday following a […]

Cuba and Saudi Arabia Sign Agreement on Water Supply Project

Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuba and Saudi Arabia have signed a bilateral agreement aiming to rehabilitate water networks in Havana, Cuba’s government announced. The agreement will involve $30 million in funding from the Saudi Fund for Development; […]

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Turks and Caicos International Arrivals Are Surging

It’s no secret that the Turks and Caicos Islands has been one of the hottest destinations in the region since the pandemic.  But the destination’s growth isn’t just strong for the Caribbean — it’s right at the top of the […]

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Caribbean Task Force to Help Revive Tourism in Haiti

An International task force has been established to help respond to the immediate and long-term needs of tourism in Haiti. The Jamaica-based Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Center will be coordinating the task force, led by Jamaica Tourism Minister […]

Oberoi to Expand to Latin America, Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the world’s greatest hotel brands is expanding to the Americas. Mexico-based Grupo GDI has signed an agreement with India’s Oberoi Group to develop Oberoi hotels and resorts in the US, Canada, Mexico, Latin […]

CTO Eyes Stronger Ties With Emirates Holidays

The Caribbean Tourism Organization is looking to deepen its relationship with the Middle East’s largest tour operator. The Barbados-based regional tourism development agency is meeting this week with Emirates Holidays at the Arabian Travel Market to build on the relationship […]

New $200 Million Hotel Project Coming to Antigua and Barbuda

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 […]

Kirani James Wins 400M at Prefontaine Classic Diamond League Meet

Above: Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s Kirani James started his 2014 Diamond League season with a bang, winning the 400M at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meet this weekend in Oregon. The 21-year-old James finished in 43.97 […]

LIAT Names New CEO

Above: a LIAT plane By Alexander Britell Caribbean air carrier LIAT has appointed David Evans as its new Chief Executive Officer, the company’s Board of Directors announced Monday. Evans, a native of the United Kingdom, takes over for Julie Reifer-Jones, […]

Antigua PM Heads to New York

Above: Antigua Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer is leading a delegation to the UN General Assembly this week. Spencer’s visit comes as Antigua’s own John Ashe readies to serve […]

Trinidad and Tobago Is the Caribbean’s Happiest Country: Report

Above: Trinidad (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad is the happiest country in the Caribbean, according to the 2013 World Happiness Report from the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The report, which was published this year for […]

Haiti’s Karibe Hotel Planning Expansion

Above: the Karibe Hotel By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Karibe Hotel in Port-au-Prince is planning an expansion, the hotel announced Monday. Hotelier Richard Buteau, who is also the vice president of the Haiti Tourism Association, has commissioned J/Brice Design […]

Grenada’s Prime Minister Denies Allegations over Political Contribution

Updated: 12:36 PM By the Caribbean Journal staff A payment made to the Prime Minister in Grenada has raised controversy on the island. According to Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, five months ago, a friend of Grenada who does not wish […]

Greentech’s James Whittaker on Green Building in Grand Cayman

By Alexander Britell The first residential home certified as part of the US Green Buildings Council’s International LEED programme is in Grand Cayman, the initiative of Greentech Managing Director James Whittaker, who is spearheading the green building movement in Cayman. […]

Green Building Council Heads to Cayman

The Sailfish Estate in Sunrise Landing on Grand Cayman is the first LEED-certified private residential home built outside of the United States. LEED is the certification system of the United States Green Buildings Council, which rates the energy efficiency and […]

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