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UN “Concerned” Over Political Uncertainty in Haiti

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says he is “concerned” over the political situation in Haiti. In a statement this week, Ban said he was concerned about the “growing political uncertainty in Haiti, following the publication of the results of […]

CARICOM “Deeply Concerned” By Israel-Palestinian Violence

Above: CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Community is “deeply concerned” by the escalation of the Israel/Palestinian conflict, Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque said in a statement issued Wednesday. “The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) […]

Venezuela: United Nations Concerned Over Renewed Violence

By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations is expressing its concern over renewed violence in Venezuela, the world body said earlier this week. The UN’s Human Rights Office said it was concerned at the reported “excessive use” of force […]

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 […]

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 […]

CARICOM “Concerned” By Violence, Confrontations in Venezuela

Above: CARICOM headquarters in Guyana By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM is “concerned” by the recent violent developments in Venezuela, the regional body said in a statement issued on Tuesday. Student-led protests over social and economic conditions in the country […]

CARICOM “Concerned” Over Citizenship Ruling in Dominican Republic

Above: the CARICOM Secretariat in Guyana By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Community issued a statement Thursday expressing concern over the recent citizenship ruling in the Dominican Republic that could leave hundreds of thousands of Dominicans of Haitian descent […]

Florida Congresswoman “Deeply Concerned” Over USAID Efforts in Haiti

Above: US Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen By the Caribbean Journal staff Florida Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen says she is “deeply concerned” over a new report about US reconstruction efforts in Haiti. Ros-Lehtinen, a Republican, released a Government Accountability Office report on the […]

Haiti: United Nations “Concerned” Over Forced Evictions

Above: a tent camp in Haiti (UN Photo/Marco Dormino) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations is expressing concern over what it says are “ongoing illegal forced evictions” of tent camp residents in Haiti. According to the office of […]

Haiti: UN “Concerned” Over Forced Evictions of Displaced Persons

Above: residents at a camp for internally displaced persons in Haiti (UN Photo/Igor Rugwiza) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations says it is “concerned” about recent incidents of forced evictions of residents of camps for internally displaced persons […]

United Nations “Concerned” as Haitians Continue Fleeing Country By Sea

Above: Haiti’s northwest coast (UN Photo/Logan Abassi) By the Caribbean Journal staff The death of a Haitian migrant who drowned trying to reach the Bahamas this week was the latest in a series of incidents of Haitians fleeing their country […]

Grenadian Prime Minister Concerned over Continued Industrial Strike

By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenadian Prime Minister Tillman Thomas said he was concerned over the ongoing industrial action involving Grenada Breweries Limited. The Prime Minister also said he did not authorize, advise, or attempt to influence the Special Services […]

Grenadian Labour Minister Concerned over Arrest of Union Leader

By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenadian Labour Minister Glynis Roberts said she was concerned about any action that could worsen the industrial climate at the Grenada Breweries Limited, following the arrest by police of Senator Chester Humphrey, leader of the […]

CARICOM Trade Council “Concerned” over Sarkozy Tax Comments

Above: French President Nicolas Sarkozy (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe) By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM’s Council for Trade and Economic Development is “concerned” over the potential effect of remarks by French President Nicolas Sarkozy that three CARICOM states are “tax havens.” […]

United Nations’ Fernandez “Concerned” over Arrest of Haitian Lawmaker

Above: MINUSTAH Chief Mariano Fernandez (UN Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The top United Nations envoy to Haiti said he was concerned over the political tension arising from the arrest of Haitian Member of Parliament Arnel Belizaire. Belizaire was […]

UN “Concerned” about Haiti’s Government

Above: From left, Haitian President Michel Martelly and Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti, Mariano Fernandez (UN Photo/Victoria Hazou) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations is encouraging political actors in Haiti to work on a finding a […]

A Low-Key, Lovely Adults-Only Beach Resort in Aruba

When Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort opened in 1987, it made sense for the hotel’s restaurant to be built in the shape of a boat shipwrecked on the sand: while Eagle Beach didn’t exactly resemble a desert island back […]

Cayman Islands Tourism Is Heating Up

Tourism in the Cayman Islands is in the midst of a strong recovery – and surpassing tourism officials’ own initial targets for 2022. The island had been forecasting a 40 percent recovery of its pre-pandemic tourism totals from 2019, but the […]

US Virgin Islands “Well Positioned” For New Hotel Investment

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Bahamas, Jamaica Seeing Big Jump in Flight Bookings

The Bahamas and Jamaica are seeing significant jumps in flight bookings, according to a new report from CheapOair on U.S. traveler trends. The online travel agency’s report showed that The Bahamas and Jamaica have seen among the biggest increases in […]

Sarah New on Recruiting for Hospitality and Construction in the Caribbean

Even amid the pandemic, the Caribbean construction industry is ploughing ahead, with more and more projects underway, particularly hotel projects. And that means it’s more important than ever to find the right people for the right jobs. The same is […]

Checking in to the All-Inclusive Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya

During Caribbean Journal’s (CJ) recent coverage of AMResorts’ inaugural “Amazing Agent Celebration,” which drew roughly 60 top selling AMResorts producers to the Riviera Maya, Mexico, we got a first-hand look at the popular Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya. The property reopened […]

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Now Planning July 25 Relaunch

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is now planning to relaunch sailings on July 25, the company said. Cruises on its Grand Celebration ship will resume July 25, while its Grand Classica ship will relaunch on Oct. 2. The company has pushed […]

How the Pandemic Has Impacted Shipping in the Caribbean

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been at every level of the Caribbean economy, from hotels and resorts to construction and real estate. But what about the shipping industry? As the movement of goods becomes even more essential, it’s […]

Aruba Is Planning to Reopen Its Borders

Aruba is planning to reopen its borders, the Dutch Caribbean island revealed this week. Aruba’s government has announced a “tentative re-opening of the borders for inbound travel,” with a scheduled date between June 15 and July 1. That is subject […]

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A Huge New Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Project

By the Caribbean Journal staff Palace Resorts is planning a significant expansion in the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-inclusive resort company is planning to add an additional 1,200 rooms at its planned Moon Palace Punta Cana in […]

Marriott Is Removing Plastic Straws From Its Hotels

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Marriott International says it is planning to remove disposable plastic straws and stirrers from its more than 6,500 properties across 30 brands around the world. Once fully implemented in one year, the company could eliminate the […]

Jamaica Establishing Global Center for Tourism Resilience

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has unveiled the new Global Center for Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management, a first-of-its-kind resource based in the Caribbean at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Jamaica. […]

Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Concept in Cancun