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Hyatt Is Opening a New Secrets Resort in Punta Cana, With Swim-Out Suites, a Rooftop Pool, and Farm-to-Table Dining

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The Dominican Republic’s Macao Beach has always felt different. Wide and golden, framed by palms and the Atlantic, it has long been a favorite for surfers and locals looking for a more raw, more natural stretch of greater Punta Cana. Soon, it will be home to something entirely new — an adults-only retreat that looks […]

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Expanded Panama Canal Officially Opens

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In a game-changing development for the wider Caribbean Basin, the expanded Panama Canal has been officially inaugurated. The first commercial transit of a so-called “Neopanamax” vessel occurred through the expanded canal on Sunday, with a crowd of more than 25,000 attending the inauguration ceremony. “More than 100 years ago, the Panama Canal connected two oceans. […]

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The Caribbean’s Big New Canal Project

Above: Lake NIcaragua By George Nicholson and Rachael Robinson Op-Ed Contributors On Dec. 22, 2014, the Government of Nicaragua and the international infrastructure development firm, Hong Kong Nicaragua Canal Development Investment Co. Ltd. (HKND), publicly announced the commencement of the construction of the Interoceanic Grand Canal of Nicaragua. Yet, this is not the first time […]

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Making Caribbean Business Better

By Paul Hay CJ Contributor “With the widening of the Panama Canal and construction of a second canal in Nicaragua, a significant increase in trade and investment can be expected in the Caribbean Basin. So, improving competitiveness of local firms is imperative and this through the improved competiveness of Greater Caribbean states”. In “Why Caribbean […]


The Caribbean’s Big New Canal Project

By Erik Neff Op-Ed Contributor IT HAS BEEN NO SECRET that China has taken a strategic economic interest in the Caribbean region. China’s intention to expand its financial influence has been crystal clear — it is seeking new political alliances and new markets. Through grants, loans and large-scale investments, China seems to be out to […]

Expansion of Panama Canal Nearly 50 Percent Complete

Above: the Panama Canal (Photo: Panama Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff Progress on the expansion of the Panama Canal was at 48.9 percent through November, the Panama Canal Authority announced in a press release Monday. The report came as the Canal celebrated 13 years under Panamanian administration. “The Panama Canal reaffirms its relevance in […]