News The Caribbean’s Getting Almost $400 Million From the European Union
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The European Union has announced a new regional funding program of about $393.5 million (USD) to the Caribbean. In a statement, CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque said he welcomed the announcement. The funds are intended […]
JetBlue Launches Sales for New York-Antigua Flights
Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor JetBlue Airways has announced that its new nonstop service between New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport is now out for sale. Beginning Nov. […]
Pressure Busspipe, Barrington Levy to Headline USVI Music Festival
Above: US Virgin Islands native Pressure Busspipe By Dana Niland CJ Contributor St.Thomas will host musicians and entertainers for the America’s Paradise USVI Music Festival from July 16 to 19. This year’s slate will include Cedric The Entertainer, Barrington Levy, Destra, […]
News A New Green Push in Belize
Above: Belize By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The government of Belize has signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to join the Ten Island Challenge, a partnership initiative between Carbon War Room (CWR) and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). The move signals […]
A New All-Inclusive Resort in Cuba
Above: the new Warwick Cayo Santa Maria By the Caribbean Journal staff Global hotel company Warwick International Hotels is opening a new resort in Cuba. The Warwick Cayo Santa Maria Cuba is slated to open Aug. 15 on the islet […]
In St Kitts, a World of Music
Above: Ciara By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor If the music lovers in your office are suddenly absent from their desks, they just might be on a flight to St. Kitts, where the annual St. Kitts Music Festival kicks off […]
News Grenada’s Big Film Plans
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grenadian Culture Minister Senator Brenda Hood is visiting Los Angeles this week to promote the country’s film commission. So far, she has met with American film actor Danny Glover, as well […]
Sandals Expanding in Antigua
Above: Dickenson Bay in Antigua (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Sandals Resorts International is expanding in Antigua. The company has agreed to purchase the Halcyon Cove Hotel from the Antiguan government, Sandals representatives confirmed to Caribbean Journal. The site, which […]