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Rum Journal: A Major New Rum From Diplomatico

That green bottle. For many, Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, the Venezuelan rum that comes in that instantly recognizable green bottle, is their entry point into the world of premium rum. It’s a very good value, it’s accessible, it’s drinkable. That’s made […]

Rum Journal: A Lovely New Rum From Venezuela’s Diplomatico

By Alexander Britell There’s a certain kind of rum you can’t enjoy. It’s the rum that your bar doesn’t serve. Years ago — and even today, rum lovers still face a rather small selection in even some of the best bars […]

Rum Journal: The Newest Ron Diplomatico

By Alexander Britell There is an entry point for every rum aficionado. Seldom does a rum lover begin his or her journey in the world of rum with a rare agricole, or a limited-batch hidden-cask expression. There are rums like […]

CARICOM and the Vatican Establish Diplomatic Relations

Another new Caribbean diplomatic partner By Alexander Britell CARICOM and the Vatican have officially established diplomatic ties, the two sides announced this week. CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque accepted the credentials of the Vatican’s first-ever Ambassador to CARICOM, Archbishop […]

Barbados, Georgia Eye Formal Diplomatic Relations

A new partner? By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Georgian Ambassador Otar Berdzenishvili recently paid a visit to Barbados, where he met with Barbados Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Maxine McClean to discuss the formal establishment of diplomatic […]

US, Cuba Officially Restore Diplomatic Relations, Reopen Embassies

New embassies in Washington and Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff In a historic moment for the region, the United States and Cuba reopened their respective embassies in Washington and Havana on Monday morning, officially restoring diplomatic relations. American and […]

How the Bahamas Reacted to the US-Cuba Diplomatic Announcement

Above: the Bahamas (CJ Photo) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Bahamas says it is welcoming the announcement made this week that Cuba and the United States will re-engage with full diplomatic ties by July 20. “It is good for the […]

US, Cuba Reopening Embassies, Reestablishing Diplomatic Relations

Above: US President Barack Obama makes the announcement By the Cuba Journal staff The United States and Cuba have decided to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies, US President Barack Obama announced Wednesday. The move was confirmed in a […]

St Lucia, Mauritius Form Diplomatic Ties

Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia has officially established diplomatic ties with Mauritius. The agreement between the two countries aims to “promote cooperation and is in line with Saint Lucia’s goal of deepening relations […]

American Airlines Sees Slight Dip in Latin America, Caribbean in June

Above: an American Airlines plane By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines saw a slight dip in revenue passenger miles in June, according to the company’s latest traffic results. The company reported a total of 2.7 billion revenue passenger miles […]

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 […]

Caribbean’s First Diplomatic Academy Opens in Trinidad

Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The new Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean officially opened at the University of the West Indies St Augustine Campus in Trinidad on Tuesday. Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla […]

Caribbean Cigar: Robert Dipano Tastes the Graycliff Silver

By Robert Dipano CJ Contributor GRAYCLIFF’S master Cuban torcedores and expanded cigar rolling operations have catapulted the Bahamian brand to the forefront of the luxury cigar market. And Caribbean Cigar was lucky enough to get its hands on Graycliff’s Silver […]

St Kitts and Nevis, Indonesia Establish Diplomatic Relations

Above: Jakarta By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis has officially established diplomatic relations with Indonesia. The two sides signed a joint communique to that effect in New York last week, with Ambassador Delano Bart QC and His […]

Cuba: Slight Dip in Tourism Numbers

Above: Cuba (Photo: Cuba Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff Tourism to Cuba is down slightly for 2013, according to data from the country’s National Statistical Office. There were a total of 2.31 million visitors to the Caribbean island through […]

A New Diplomacy of Development?

Above: Trinidad Foreign Minister Winston Dookeran By the Caribbean Journal staff Is it time for a new diplomacy of development? That’s the view held by Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Minister Winston Dookeran, who made the call during a speech to […]

Bahamas, Qatar Form Diplomatic Ties

Above: Ambassadors Mohamed Bin Abdulla Al-Rumaihi and Elliston Rahming (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has formally established diplomatic relations with Qatar. The move was made official at a ceremony last week at Qatar’s embassy in Washington, […]

Caribbean Diplomats in London Gear Up to Lobby Against British APD

Above: Parliament in London By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s High Commissioners in the United Kingdom are readying a push to lobby against the British Air Passenger Duty, armed with about $63,000 in funding for a public awareness campaign. […]

Grenada, Kuwait Form Diplomatic Ties

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has formalized diplomatic relations with Kuwait, the government announced this week. Grenada Foreign Minister Nickolas Steele and Mansour Ayyad Al-Otaibi, Kuwait’s permanent representative to the United Nations, recently signed a […]

St Lucia and New Zealand Establish Diplomatic Relations

Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia and New Zealand have signed a joint communique on diplomatic relations, St Lucia’s government announced. The agreement aims to promote “mutual understanding” and to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, […]

Paraguay, St Kitts and Nevis Establish Diplomatic Ties

Above: the signing ceremony in Washington (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Paraguay and St Kitts and Nevis have established formal diplomatic relations, the government of St Kitts and Nevis announced Wednesday. The relevant documents were signed last week […]

OECS and Argentina Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations

Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and the government of Argentina have established formal diplomatic relations. The relations were formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation. Newly-appointed Argentine […]

St Kitts and Nevis and Kuwait Establish Diplomatic Relations

Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The governments of St Kitts and Nevis and Kuwait have established diplomatic relations. The joint communique establishing the ties was signed last week by Delano Frank Bart, QC, St Kitts […]

Jamaica: Forensic Audit Finds Breaches in JDIP Infrastructure Project

Above: Works Minister Dr Omar Davies By the Caribbean Journal staff A forensic audit of has found a number of breaches in two major infrastructure projects in the country, according to Works Minister Dr Omar Davies. The audit revealed a […]

St Kitts and Nevis, Lithuania Establish Diplomatic Relations

Above: St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas (UN Photo/JC McIlwaine) By the Caribbean Journal staff The governments of St Kitts and Nevis and Lithuania have established diplomatic ties, following the signing of an official agreement this week. […]

Grenada Establishes Diplomatic Relations With Latvia

Above: Ambassadors Dessima Williams and Normans Penke By Michael Bascombe NEW YORK — Grenada has formally established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Latvia. A Joint Communiqué on establishing diplomatic relations between both countries was signed in New York Wednesday. […]

Haiti’s Martelly Welcomes New Diplomats from US, Honduras and Germany

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly and Honduras Ambassador to Haiti Maria Eugenia Barrios Aleman. By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly accepted letters of credence Friday from the new ambassadors from Germany, the United States and Honduras. M […]

Guyana Celebrates 40 Years of Diplomatic Relations With China

Above: Guyana President Donald Ramotar By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana hosted a reception Wednesday celebrating the 40th year of diplomatic relations between Guyana and China. Guyana President Donald Ramotar said there was “ample testimony” to strong bonds of friendship […]

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