You can feel the history on the corner of this Caribbean island before you even step through the gates. The stone walls rise from the water’s edge, flanked by tall masts and the gentle sway of yachts. This is Nelson’s Dockyard, the heart of English Harbour in Antigua, and one of the Caribbean’s most evocative […]
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor What first came across from last week’s visit to Jamaica by United States President Barack Obama was the pride. Jamaica was proud to host what was the first visit to the country by a sitting US president in 33 years. Despite Jamaica’s continued challenges, they did not stop most Jamiacans […]
Above: US President Barack Obama at the recent Summit of the Americas in Panama (OAS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff United States President Barack Obama has acted to remove Cuba from the US government’s list of states that sponsor terrorism. Cuba has been on the list for more than three decades. The move comes […]
Above: US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro By the Caribbean Journal staff This week’s Summit of the Americas in Panama was significant for a number of reasons — none more so than Cuba’s first-ever attendance of the event. But a major event became historic when Cuban President Raul Castro met with his […]
