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Genting Completes $550 Million Purchase of Crystal Cruises

Above: a Crystal Cruises ship By the Caribbean Journal staff Genting Hong Kong has officially completed its $550 million acquisition of Crystal Cruises from Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha. The transaction was first announced in March. Genting has also announced the […]

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American Airlines Launching New Belize Flights Next Month

Above: El Secreto in Belize By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is launching additional service to Belize next month. Beginning June 6, the carrier will operate nonstop flights between Belize City and Los Angeles. The carrier will operate the flights […]

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Tobago Eyes Creativity to Compete in Caribbean Cruise Industry

Above: Tobago (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Tobago is looking to step up its competitiveness in the cruise ship market, according to Oscar Brathwaite, administrator of the island’s division of tourism and transportation. While the island’s location to […]

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Hyatt Names New Executive for Caribbean All-Inclusive Brands

Above: Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall By the Caribbean Journal staff Hyatt Hotels Corporation has named Steven Dominguez its new vice president of brand experience for its Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva Brands, the company announced. The […]


Jamaica’s Appleton Estate Improving Factory Operations

Above: a tour by Minister of Agriculture Derrick Kellier at Appleton Estate By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Appleton Estate has been making major improvements to its factory operations. The changes include new factory equipment and new methods to boost […]


Guyana’s New Cabinet

Above: Guyana Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo is sworn in By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana has a new Cabinet, following swearing in ceremonies this week. The 15-minister Cabinet includes members of both the A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance […]

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“There Is a Future for the Caribbean as a Financial Services Hub”

Above: the Westin Dawn Beach St Maarten, home of this year’s STEP conference By Joshua Martinez CJ Contributor ST MAARTEN — The annual Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners’ (STEP) Annual Caribbean Conference brings together companies, attorneys, and individuals in […]


Palace Resorts’ Newest Caribbean Hires

Above: Moon Palace Cancun By the Caribbean Journal staff Palace Resorts has announced a number of new hires in its sales department. The resort company has named Magda Hanna its new regional director of sales for the West Coast and […]


Antigua and Barbuda Has a New Ambassador to Cuba

Above: new Ambassador Peter Benjamin places a wreath at the Jose Marti monument By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda has as new ambassador to Cuba The twin-island country has appointed Peter Benjamin, who presented his letters of credence […]

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Caribbean Home: A Boutique Villa in St Barth

Above: the Dolce Vita villa in St Barth By the Caribbean Journal staff La Dolce Vita. It’s a good description of the way of life on the French Caribbean paradise of St Barth, and one villa brings the St Barth […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Barbados’ St Lawrence Gap

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kim W, who sent in this snapshot of the St Lawrence Gap in Barbados. Did you take a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the […]


How to Lose It at St Lucia’s BodyHoliday

Above: The BodyHoliday By the Caribbean Journal staff When it comes to wellness resorts in the Caribbean, St Lucia’s BodyHoliday is right at the top. Now, the resort is offering guests a new kind of Caribbean summer vacation: “Lose It, […]


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