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CJI Conversation: David V. Johnson, Developer of the BVI’s Oil Nut Bay

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe today to […]

Davidoff Joining Caribbean Rum Awards in St Barth

Global luxury brand Davidoff is joining this year’s Caribbean Rum Awards in St Barth. The Switzerland-based premium cigar and accessory company will be the official cigar company of Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Rum Awards, which take place from Nov. 10-Nov. 15, […]

CJI Conversation: David Southworth, CEO of Southworth Development

Tradewind Aviation’s David Zipkin on What’s Next for Private Air Travel

If you’re looking to visit luxe destinations like St Barth, Anguilla and Nevis in style, there’s long been one way to do it: a flight on Tradewind Aviation. The luxury carrier, which has a hub in San Juan, is the […]

IHG to Debut Avid Brand in Mexico

By the Caribbean Journal staff InterContinental Hotels Group is adding a new hotel brand in the region: Avid. The company, along with Mexico-based Operadora MBA, announced the signing of the first Avid property in Mexico, set in the city of […]

David Burke Brand Coming to Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hospitality firm Hospitality House has announced a new partnership with American chef David Burke that will take the David Burke Brand across North America and the Caribbean region. Hospitality House, led by CEO Steven Kamali, […]

How to Stay in David Bowie’s Caribbean Villa

He was one of the world’s greatest musicians. And while the late David Bowie was known for many things, less well known was his love affair with the Caribbean island of Mustique in the Grenadines, where he built the Balinese-style […]

David Feherty Named Golf Ambassador at This Caribbean Club

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the best-known names in golf has come to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Provo Golf Club in Turks and Caicos has appointed David Feherty, renowned CBS Sports and Golf Channel commentator, as […]

John Patitucci, David Sanchez to Headline DR Jazz Festival

Above: John Patitucci By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The 19th annual Dominican Republic Jazz Festival has announced its lineup of performers, which will include artists David Sánchez, John Patitucci, Pedrito Martinez Group, Josean Jacobo, Big Band Conservatory of Santo Domingo, Roy […]

Bermuda Mourns Loss of Former Premier Sir David Gibbons

Above: Former Bermuda Premier Sir David Gibbons By the Caribbean Journal staff Bermuda is mourning the loss of former Premier Sir David Gibbons, who passed away last week. Gibbons, who was 85, served as Premier of Bermuda from 1977 to […]

Boston Red Sox Star David Ortiz Meets With Dominican Republic President

Above: David Ortiz and Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina By the Caribbean Journal staff David Ortiz, who helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series last month with an MVP performance, visited with Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina on […]

Op-Ed: Davidson Toussaint on Why Tourism Is Not Unrealistic For Haiti

By Davidson Toussaint Op-Ed Contributor THIS WEEK I had the opportunity to read an article about the study of Haiti tourism done by the University of Michigan, but quickly I understood that it was just another American institution trying to […]

UK’s David Cameron Talks Tax With Cayman Islands Officials

Above: UK Prime Minister David Cameron By the Caribbean Journal staff United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron met Saturday with Cayman Islands officials on the issue of “tax, trade and transparency” in London. In a statement, Cayman’s government called the […]

Op-Ed: David Smith’s Bid for Parole: A Test for Turks and Caicos

By Robert Di Pano Op-Ed Contributor IT WOULD BE in the best interest of the Turks and Caicos Islands from an enforcement standpoint to deny convicted Caribbean Ponzi schemer David Smith’s application for parole. The Governor and Parole Board members […]

David Smith Applies for Parole

Above: David Smith By Alexander Britell David Smith, who led the OLINT Ponzi scheme in Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos Islands, has applied for parole, Caribbean Journal has learned. Smith is currently serving a 6.5-year sentence in Her Majesty’s […]

Bahamas Airs Super Bowl Ad Featuring Rick Fox and David Copperfield

By the Caribbean Journal staff While a Jamaican-accented Volkswagen commercial received much of the attention in the lead-up to the Super Bowl, the Bahamas unveiled a tourism commercial after halftime. The multimillion-dollar spot, which featured former Los Angeles Lakers star […]

Former Grenada Tourism Minister Peter David: “I Am Not Getting Out of Politics”

Above: MP Peter David By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada MP Peter David, who resigned April 30 as the country’s Tourism Minister, has no plans of leaving politics. David’s was the first of two high-profile resignations from Prime Minister Tillman […]

Op-Ed: David Rowe on Blackstone, the Rule of Law and the JDIP

By David P Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Sir William Blackstone, (1723-1780) was an exhibitioner of Pembroke College Oxford. He wrote his immortal commentaries on the laws of England, and thought that all law students must first have a University degree to […]

Op-Ed: David Rowe on the End of the Line for Christopher Coke

By David P Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Christopher Coke is a violent, politically affiliated Jamaican drug lord who was arrested while disguised as a woman in the company of a friendly pastor. Yesterday, Mr Coke struck a plea bargain with the […]

Inside David Smith’s OLINT Sentence

By Robert Di Pano United States authorities are now seeking restitution and asset forfeiture from failed OLINT Ponzi schemer David Smith after his 30-year prison sentence for wire fraud and money laundering was announced Aug. 11. US Federal District Court […]

David Smith Gets 30 Years in Prison

By Robert Di Pano Caribbean Ponzi schemer David Smith, whose OLINT scheme defrauded investors across Florida and the Caribbean out of over $220 million, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in the United States by Judge Mary […]

Interview with Former Bermuda Premier Sir David Gibbons

By Alexander Britell Sir David Gibbons KBE is the former Premier of Bermuda. He led the United Bermuda Party government for 5 years from 1977 to 1982, in addition to having served as finance minister and Member of Parliament. Gibbons […]

David Smith to Plead Guilty to $220M Fraud in Orlando Federal Court

David Smith, who led the failed investment scheme OLINT, will plead guilty to 23 charges in Orlando federal court. Smith, who began OLINT in Jamaican until moving it to Turks and Caicos (where he pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy […]

Island Routes Has a New Travel Advisor Loyalty Program

Island Routes has a new loyalty program for travel advisors, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned. The company has launched Island Route Rewards, which offers benefits like free experiences, preferred rates and priority access for clients, among other inclusions. That includes […]

This is One of the Caribbean’s Priciest Neighborhoods

Peruse your Caribbean-centric real estate website of choice and you’re bound to see some comparatively expensive options on the eastern tip of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored […]

The Dominican Republic Is Eyeing 11 Million Visitors This Year

After the Dominican Republic set the Caribbean’s all-time record with 10 million total visitors, local tourism officials have another major ambition for 2024: 11 million. That’s the goal stated by Tourism Minister David Collado, who said that the number should […]

The Private Investment Firm That’s Betting Big on Exuma

“For the next 25 to 30 years, we see ourselves investing in and focusing on Exuma – we were lucky enough to find a jewel that is basically untouched and has tremendous potential.” To access this content, subscribe now. Choose […]

Punta Cana Has Its First High-Rise Residential Tower

The Punta Cana area has its first high-rise residential tower, with the opening of the new 7 Mares real estate project. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news […]

Paul McCartney Honeymooned Here. Now, a Legendary Bahamas Hotel Is Being Reborn