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How Much Money Does the Cruise Industry Contribute to the Caribbean Economy?

Quantifying the impact of cruise tourism By the Caribbean Journal staff How much does cruise tourism impact the Caribbean economy? Something in the amount of $3.16 billion, according to Business Research and Economic Advisors, which launched its analysis of spending […]

How Internet Exchange Points Can Boost the Caribbean Economy

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Caribbean nations must strengthen their Internet infrastructure in order to take full advantage of the global digital economy. This was the message was expressed by Mark Vanterpool, Vice President of Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), at […]

How Big Is the Caribbean Economy?

Above: Port of Spain, Trinidad (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff How big is the Caribbean economy? Last month, we took a look at the population of the Caribbean, examining the region through several different geographic definitions. Now that […]

Tourism and the Caribbean Economy

By Michael W Edghill CJ Contributor A TRENDING topic amongst foreign policy wonks as of late is that of the “resource curse.” The theory, which has it that nations which are “blessed” with an abundance of natural resources (oil is […]

Eastern Caribbean Economy Declines, But Tourism Sector Shows Promise

Above: St Kitts and Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The economies of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union saw a 0.6 percent drop in economic activity in 2011, although that represented an improvement from a 2.2 percent drop […]

Caribbean Airlines Launching Premium Economy

By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean Airlines is getting into the premium economy game. It’s called Caribbean Plus, and it’s a new option between traditional economy and business class. The new Caribbean Plus cabin service will include early boarding, quicker […]

Building an Internet Economy in the Caribbean

By Gerard Best CJ Contributor PORT OF SPAIN — A group of global and regional technology organizations are partnering to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the Internet economy. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) spearheaded the […]

The Dominican Republic Is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Economy

The Dominican Republic is the Caribbean’s fastest-growing economy, according to the latest updated projections from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic’s Gross Domestic Product is projected to grow by 5.3 percent this […]

Building the Caribbean Internet Economy

In the Caribbean, change is in the air. In fact, it’s in the cloud. By Gerard Best CJ Contributor There’s a new conversation among the community of technology experts who spearhead Caribbean Internet development, and the buzz is no longer […]

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The Sharing Economy and Caribbean Tourism

What the sharing economy means for Caribbean Tourism By Hugh Riley CJ Contributor The marketplace is evolving. Ten years ago no one imagined homeowners opening their doors and welcoming strangers to bunk at their tropical beach bungalows or private cozy […]

The Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Economy

What’s the fastest-growing economy in the Caribbean region? Right now, it’s the Dominican Republic, which saw GDP growth of 6.6 percent in 2015, the highest rate in the region, according to new data from the United Nations Economic Commission for […]

This is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Economy in 2015

Significant growth in 2015 By the Caribbean Journal staff When the government of Prime Minister Gaston Browne came to power in June 2014, there was one overriding goal: to make Antigua and Barbuda and economic power house. So far in […]

This is the Caribbean’s Most Competitive Tourism Economy

Above: Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff What’s the most competitive tourism economy in the Caribbean? It’s Barbados, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Competitiveness report. The report, which covers 141 […]

Supporting Caribbean Entrepreneurs, Sustaining the Regional Economy

By Irene Arias Op-Ed Contributor Small and medium sized companies are the backbone of Latin America’s economy. They represent more than 90 percent of all enterprises in the region, generating over half of all jobs and a quarter of the […]

Chinese Ambassador: Trinidad Caribbean’s “Most Attractive Economy”

Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haung Xing Yuan, the newly-installed Chinese Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, held talks on Friday with Trinidad Trade Minister Vasant Bharath. It was the first of what will be […]

World Bank: Haiti’s Economy to Grow 6 Percent, Lead Caribbean in 2013

Above: Haiti (Photo: MT Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti will lead the Caribbean in economic growth in 2013, according to a forecast in the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report released Tuesday. That matches a projection by the […]

Haiti’s Economy to Grow 7.8 Percent, Lead Caribbean in 2012: IMF Report

Above: Jacmel (Photo: Capponi Group) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Gross Domestic Product is projected to grow by 7.8 percent in 2012, according to the recently-released World Economic Outlook from the International Monetary Fund. Haiti’s projected growth comes after […]

Regional Economy Poised to Grow, But English-Speaking Caribbean Vulnerable

Above: the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington By the Caribbean Journal staff The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean are poised to grow despite persistent global volatility, according to a new report from the World Bank. The report, “Latin […]

Op-Ed: Royann Dean on Building a Creative Economy in the Caribbean

Above: the Cayman Enterprise City project By Royann Dean Throughout election season in the region, we will inevitably hear talk about sustainable development. Sustainable is commonly synonymous with ‘environmental’ but also includes economic sustainability. Creativity is not likely to be […]

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How Grenada Is Setting the Standard for Caribbean Sustainable Tourism

On the plate is a mix of saltfish, fresh onions, peppers, and tomato. It marries seamlessly with a fresh coconut-flour “bake” and a glass of carambola juice.  This is the late-morning table at T’s Eco Garden, a vibrant organic farm […]

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How Guyana’s Oil Boom Is Turning It Into the Next Big Caribbean Investment Destination

Guyana’s massive oil discoveries are turning to the country into a significant new investment destination in the Americas. Guyana, the headquarters of the Caribbean Community, is already seeing its economy transformed, and questions remain about the future direction of the […]

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Rosewood Is Expanding to a New Caribbean Island 

In a significant development, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open a luxury residential resort on a new island in the Caribbean for the company, Caribbean Journal has learned.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the […]

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Caribbean Airlines Is Adding a New Destination: St Kitts 

In another boost for sizzling St Kitts, Caribbean Airlines is adding the Eastern Caribbean island to its airlift roster for the first time.  Beginning this month, Caribbean Airlines will launch a new route that begins in Trinidad and Tobago, stops […]

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JetBlue Is Adding a New Caribbean Island: St Kitts 

JetBlue is launching its first-ever flights to the Caribbean island of St Kitts, in a significant boon for one of the region’s hottest travel destinations.  The new year-round service will operate between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and […]

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Bermuda Joins Caribbean Tourism Organization

The island of Bermuda has joined the Caribbean Tourism Organization, in a big boost for the Barbados-based organization.  The CTO called Bermuda’s decision a “another milestone in its efforts to expand its reach and influence in the regional tourism sector.” […]

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How Two Dutch Caribbean Islands Are Saving Coral Reefs

The Dutch Caribbean islands of Statia and Saba have launched a major new project to help endangered reefs.  The new project, called “Healthy and Resilient Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Through Reforestation of St Eustatius and Saba,” will see the reforestation […]

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In Barbados, a Showcase for Caribbean Tourism

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), in collaboration with Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., and the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, is set to host Caribbean Travel Marketplace, taking place from May 9 – 11 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford […]

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This Is the Summer’s Must-Visit Caribbean Music Festival 

It’s been a Caribbean music Mecca for nearly three decades, an annual summer gathering that’s an essential stop for any music star with an interest in the Caribbean.  A staple of the region’s music scene for 25 years, the St […]

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