Hyatt has extended the suspension of operations at seven of its Jamaica resorts following Hurricane Melissa-related damage, pushing the reopening timeline for most of its all-inclusive portfolio on the island into late 2026, Caribbean Journal has learned. In a notice shared with travel partners, Hyatt said that after completing a detailed assessment of the physical […]
Above: the Berbice River bridge in Guyana By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana and Suriname have stepped up anti-smuggling operations on the border between the two countries. The customs departments of both countries have instituted a new procedure requiring boat owners to report to customs at both Corriverton and Nickerie with valid customs clearance for […]
Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño at the hearing in Washington By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño is calling on US President Barack Obama and federal law enforcement officials to establish a US Caribbean Border Initiative to combat the growing problem of drug-related crime in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin […]
