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Barbados Calls Elections for Feb. 21

Above: Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has officially “rung the bell,” calling new national elections for Feb. 21. Freundel Stuart, the leader of the ruling Democratic Labour Party, is seeking […]

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Rum Journal: Barbados' Cockspur VSOR

Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) There’s a clear rum celebrity in Barbados — Mount Gay. It’s the rum ambassador for the island and its famous red caps dot many a sailing regatta. But Mount Gay is far from the only rum […]

Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship Expanding to Barbados, St Lucia, Trinidad

Above: Sir Richard Branson By Alexander Britell PARADISE ISLAND – Sir Richard Branson’s Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship will be expanding in the Caribbean, Virgin has announced. The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship — Caribbean first opened in Montego Bay by Virgin […]

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Stuart: Barbados, US in "High-Level" Talks on Rum Subsidies

Above: the Mount Gay Distillery in Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados, other CARICOM states and the Dominican Republic are currently engaged in “high-level” talks with United States officials on the issue of rum subsidies, according to […]


Four Seasons Nevis, Antigua's Jumby Bay Among AAA Five Diamond Winners

Above: the Four Seasons Nevis By the Caribbean Journal staff Seven Caribbean hotels and resorts have been named to the AAA Five Diamond Award list, the organization announced Friday. The list includes the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the Dominican Republic’s […]


Barbados PM: "CARICOM is Safe"

Above: Barbados PM Freundel Stuart (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff While some view CARICOM in a pessimistic light, Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart said he was not among the regional body’s critics. While CARICOM was focusing on expanding […]

News

Couples Resorts Concludes Deal for Almond Casuarina Resort in Barbados

Above: Almond Casuarina Beach Resort in Barbados By the Caribbean Journal staff Couples Resorts has concluded negotiations for the lease of the 280-room Almond Casuarina Beach Resort in Barbados, CEO Glenn Lawrence announced Monday. The lease will become effective Feb. […]


Nicaragua Assumes Chair of OAS Permanent Council; Barbados Vice Chair

Above: Denis Moncada and Josel Hernandez (OAS Photo/Juan Manuel Herrera) By the Caribbean Journal staff Nicaragua’s Denis Moncada assumed the Chair of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States. Ronaldo, Nicaragua’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, said his […]


Barbados Showing "Significant Increases" in Arrivals from Canada

Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados continues to see tourism growth from Canada, according to Foreign Minister Maxine McClean. Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States have traditionally been the country’s largest source markets, but […]

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Caribbean Postcard: History in Barbados

Welcome to Caribbean Postcard, a new CJ feature where we bring you a daily missive from the Caribbean, featuring the things that make the region special. The aim is to provide you with your one unique Caribbean moment for the […]


Couples Resorts Close to Purchase of Almond Casuarina Resort in Barbados

Above: the Almond Casuarina Beach Resort in Barbados By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica-based Couples Resorts is in “firm negotiations” concerning the purchase of the 280-room Almond Casuarina Beach Resort in Barbados, Couples CEO Glenn Lawrence and Casuarina Chairman Anthony […]


A New Look at Barbados' Cobblers Cove

Above: Cobblers Cove in Barbados By the Caribbean Journal staff The Relais &Chateaux Cobblers Cove hotel in Barbados has debuted a range of improvements, including a new look for the property’s main pool. The 40-room Cobblers Cove’s main pool has […]


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