Puerto Rico Breaks Ground on "Sciences Boulevard" Project
Above: a graphic of the planned Sciences Boulevard and City of Sciences project (Photo: OG Puerto Rico) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sciences Boulevard project began construction on Saturday in Puerto Rico. The project, which includes $16 million in […]
Time For Caribbean Region to "Attack" High Energy Costs
Above: geothermal work in Dominica (Caribbean Journal photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s time for a frontal “attack” on high energy costs in the Caribbean region, according to Dr Warren Smith, president of the Caribbean Development Bank. Smith, who […]
Jamaica Sees Big Jump in Tourist Arrivals From Russia
Above: Trelawny (Caribbean Journal photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica received 12,000 tourists from Russia last year, according to data from the country’s Ambassador to Jamaica. That represented a 600 percent increase over 2012, according to Russian envoy Vladimir […]
Pharmaceutical Firm Actavis to Expand Operations in Puerto Rico
Above: Actavis’ operations in Puerto Rico By the Caribbean Journal staff Pharmaceutical firm Actavis will be expanding its operations in Puerto Rico, Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla announced. Under a programme promoted by Puerto Rico’s Industrial Development Company, Actavis will resume […]