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Haiti's Martelly Arrives in Tokyo

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly By the Caribbean Journal Haiti President Michel Martelly arrived in Tokyo Wednesday, leading a delegation to Japan including First Lady Sophia Martelly and several Cabinet Ministers. The visit began with a dinner and reception in […]

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Barbados Has Caribbean's Lowest Perceived Corruption; Haiti Has Highest

Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados has the lowest perceived level of corruption in the Caribbean, while Haiti has the region’s highest, according to a report released Wednesday by Transparency International. The report, which gives countries […]

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Interview with UNESCO Special Envoy for Haiti Michaƫlle Jean

Above: Former Canadian Governor General and UNESCO Special Envoy to Haiti Michaelle Jean (UN Photo/Mark Garten)   By Alexander Britell CURRENT UNESCO SPECIAL ENVOY FOR HAITI Michaëlle Jean recently concluded a trip to Haiti during which she led a 20-member […]

Op-Ed: A Diaspora Policy for St Lucia

By Bertram Leon Op-Ed Contributor   OVER THE PAST DECADE, we have been witnessing a growing number of countries becoming interested in revisiting, refreshing and rebuilding relations with their overseas populations. A contemporary subject of public policy, referred to as […]


Op-Ed: Energy Generation in the Caribbean Needs to Change, Part 2

By Paul Hay Op-Ed Contributor In part 1, I made the point that Caribbean states cannot depend on monopoly power providers to implement their renewable energy policies. But, a strategy needs to be effected that enables operation of independent power […]


Caribbean Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Show Improvement: Report

Above: Sandy Lane in Barbados By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean hotel occupancy rose 11 percent in October compared to the same period in 2011, according to a report from STR. Occupancy stood at 54.8 percent in the region in […]

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Caribbean Largely Votes to Support Palestine's Upgraded Status at UN

Above: the UN General Assembly’s vote on Thursday (UN Photo/Rick Bajornas) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations General Assembly voted 138-9 to accord Palestine with non-Member Observer State status, with much of the Caribbean voting in favour. There […]


Anguilla's CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa Reopens Following $15 Million Renovation

Above: the CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla By the Caribbean Journal staff The CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla has reopened for season following a $15 million renovation to the property. The three-month project made changes to […]


Barbados Seeking to Be Rebanded Within British Air Passenger Duty

Above: a British Airways Flight By the Caribbean Journal staff The fight for a “fairer” British Air Passenger Duty, a levy on flights originating in the United Kingdom based on their destination, will continue until a resolution is found, according […]

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Juan Mari Arzak Named Gastronomic Ambassador at Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Above: the Grand Velas Riviera Maya By the Caribbean Journal staff World-renowned Spanish chef Juan Mari Arzak has been named the Gastronomic Ambassador for the Grand Velas Riviera Maya Resort on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Arzak, considered one of the leading […]


Caribbean Mourns Dick Doumeng, Veteran Hotelier in St Thomas

Above: Dick Doumeng By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean is mourning the loss of Dick Doumeng, the owner of the Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St Thomas, who passed away earlier this week. Doumeng, who was 78, passed away […]


Survey: Latin American, Caribbean Banks Plan to Increase Credit for SMEs

Above: downtown Basseterre (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Around 77 percent of banks in Latin America and the Caribbean expect to increase credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to a survey conducted by the Inter-American Development […]


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