The Hugo Chavez Effect in the Caribbean
By Michael W Edghill CJ Contributor Why should Caribbean nations be concerned with the political unrest that will not abate in Venezuela? The answer, based upon the statements issued by various Caribbean heads-of-state and Caricom itself, appears to be that […]
Colombia Defeats Greece, 3-0, in World Cup Opener in Brazil
Above: the Estadio Mineirao in Brazil By the Caribbean Journal staff Colombia defeated Greece, 2-0, on Saturday in its opening match at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Colombia quickly got on the board when Pablo Armero scored in the […]
JetBlue Adding Service to Cartagena
Above: Cartagena By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue has announced the addition of a new daily nonstop route from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena, Colombia. The new route will begin on Oct. 29, 2014, departing at 12 PM and arriving at […]
News Colombia: OAS "Welcomes" New Achievement in Peace Talks
Above: Organization of American States Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza (OAS Photo/Juan Manuel Herrera) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of American States says it is welcoming the “new achievement” in peace talks between Colombia’s government and the FARC […]
OAS to Send Technical Assistance Mission to Colombia on Cyber Security
Above: Organization of American States Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza (OAS Photo/Patricia Leiva) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of American States will be sending a technical assistance mission to Colombia on cyber security, the regional organization announced. The […]
Colombia: OAS to Observe Upcoming Presidential Elections
Above: Colombia By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of American States will be sending an observer mission to monitor the upcoming Presidential elections in Colombia, the regional body announced. The vote will be held on May 25. Organization of […]
News How Big Is the Caribbean Economy?
Above: Port of Spain, Trinidad (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff How big is the Caribbean economy? Last month, we took a look at the population of the Caribbean, examining the region through several different geographic definitions. Now that […]
5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Causes Shaking in Colombia, Venezuela
Above: a graphic of the quake (United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 5.0-magnitude quake caused shaking in Colombia and Venezuela on Friday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which struck at around […]
Karisma Debuts Allure Hotels Brand in Cartagena, Colombia
Above: the new Arsenal Hotel in Cartagena By the Caribbean Journal staff Karisma Hotels and Resorts is launching a new hotel brand, Allure Hotels, in Cartagena, Colombia. The company is introducing two new boutique hotels in Cartagena: Arsenal Hotel and […]
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