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Seaborne Airlines Begins San Juan-to-St Maarten Service

Above: a Seaborne plane (Photo: Seaborne Airlines) By the Caribbean Journal staff Regional carrier Seaborne Airlines has officially launched service between San Juan and St Maarten. St Maarten is the 19th airport Seaborne now services, part of a regional expansion […]

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Ukraine: CARICOM "Deeply Concerned" By Recent Developments

Above: the Crimea region of Ukraine By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Community is “deeply concerned” by the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the regional grouping said in a statement issued Wednesday. CARICOM said it called on all parties involved […]

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New Hyatt Place and Casino Opens in Manati, Puerto Rico

Above: the new Hyatt Place in Manati By the Caribbean Journal staff A new Hyatt Place has officially opened in Manati, Puerto Rico. The new Hyatt property, which is accompanied by the Casino Atlantico, is the second Hyatt Place hotel […]

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Interview With Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association CEO Jeff Vasser

Above: CHTA CEO Jeff Vasser By Alexander Britell MIAMI – Jeff Vasser took over as the Director and CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association at the end of 2013, having most recently served as president and COO of […]


ABC's "The Bachelor" Concluding Season Finale at St Lucia's Cap Maison

Above: the Cap Maison resort in St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The ABC television series “The Bachelor” will be airing its final scenes from the Cap Maison resort in St Lucia. The series, which has frequently filmed in […]


Trinidad Carnival in 7 Photos

It’s here – the “Greatest Show on Earth,” carnival in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The annual fete has taken over the entire twin-island country of Trinidad and Tobago this week, although the revelry is focused in the capital, where carnival […]

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Meet the Caribbean: St Kitts' Southeast Peninsula in 7 Photos

You may not know about it, but the Southeast Peninsula of the island of St Kitts is a show-stopping stretch of green hills, winding roads and spectacular vistas. It’s also crucial to the island’s tourism hopes, as the epicentre of […]


Burger King Announces Expansion to Martinique, Guadeloupe

  By the Caribbean Journal staff Miami-based Burger King Worldwide has announced a planned expansion to Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana. The company will be opening three new restaurants in the French Caribbean, beginning with a Burger King at the […]


Aruba: Blue Residences Condominium Resort Opens Doors

Above: the Blue Residences condominium resort in Aruba By the Caribbean Journal staff The Blue Residences condominium resort has officially opened its doors in Aruba. The property, which debuted its first tower on Saturday, welcomed its first guests on Monday. […]

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Guyana, Japan Sign Grant Agreement

Above: the signing ceremony in Guyana By the Caribbean Journal staff The governments of Guyana and Japan have signed a grant aid agreement. The $2.9 million non-grant agreement will be made available to the private sector, the government said, through […]


Could the Caribbean Follow Chile's Lead on Startups?

Above: Chile LAST WEEK, we looked at ways to develop tech hubs in the Caribbean — specifically by using packages of incentives to attract and develop top talent to the region, along with developing entrepreneurship locally. Of course, using tax incentives […]


St Lucia PM: Earthquakes "Something That We Must All Be Concerned About"

Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff Given the recent frequency of earthquakes in the Caribbean, St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony is looking to improve the country’s preparedness. Anthony, speaking after a meeting with the Chilean Ambassador […]


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