News 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Causes Shaking in Panama, Costa Rica
Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck early Wednesday morning off the coast of Panama, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred around […]
Wyndham Names New VP, Managing Director for Latin America
Above: the Viva Wyndham Playa del Carmen in Mexico By the Caribbean Journal staff Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Paulo Pena as the company’s new vice president and managing director for Latin America. Pena will lead the […]
Was Columbus' Santa Maria Ship Found in the Caribbean Sea?
Above: the purported anchor of the Santa Maria at Haiti’s du Pantheon National Haitien (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff An underwater archaeologist believes he may have found the remains of one of Christopher Columbus’ ships. Archaeologist Barry Clifford […]
News Montserrat Hosting Meeting of British, European Overseas Territories
Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff Montserrat is hosting a meeting this week of several political leaders from the British and European Overseas Territories. Montserrat Premier Reuben Meade is chairing the meeting, which will take place on Thursday and […]
Antigua Readies For Security Exercises
Above: security officers in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda is readying for a major security exercise beginning on May 31, the government said Monday. The “Trade Winds” exercise, which will last through June 10. The country […]
Haiti Launches "Plan of Action" to Fight Extreme Poverty
Above: Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe (Photo: OPM Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe has launched a new measure aimed at fighting extreme poverty in the country, he announced on Tuesday. Lamothe, joined by Social […]
News St Kitts Eyes "Dynamic" Foreign Policy
Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of St Kitts and Nevis’ federal Cabinet has approved a revised foreign policy proposed by Foreign Minister Patrice Nisbett, it announced this week. Nisbett’s proposal is for the […]
Caribbean Eyes Diplomatic Mission in United Arab Emirates
Above: Dubai By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Community has been invited to establish a diplomatic mission in the United Arab Emirates. The invitation was extended to CARICOM this week by Minister of State in the United Arab Emirates […]
Bahamas Foreign Minister Meets With Prime Minister of Qatar
Above: the meeting in Doha By the Caribbean Journal staff Bahamas Foreign Minister Frederick Mitchell met on Monday with Qatar’s Prime Minister, Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, in Doha. The meeting came on the sidelines of the Doha […]