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Suriname Approves Donation For St Lucia
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Suriname has approved the donation of around $185,185 USD to help St Lucia with relief efforts following last month’s devastating trough system. The donation, announced in a diplomatic note […]
Dominica Receives US-Funded Donation of Firearm Marking Machine
Above: Hubert Charles, Dominica’s Permanent Representative to the OAS (OAS Photo/Juan Manuel Herrera) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica is the latest Caribbean nation to receive a firearm marking machine from the Organization of American States. The OAS firearm marking […]
How Caribbean Hotels Should Be Good Neighbors
Hotels have a unique opportunity and responsibility to be contributors in even a greater capacity in their local communities. To be a good neighbor, hotels should embrace opportunities to positively impact and engage with their local community. This can range […]
Aruba’s Top Resort Just Created a New Nature Preserve
It is getting harder and harder to find undeveloped green space on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. But thanks to a major donation by Aruba’s top resort, the Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, the island is getting a new […]
This Turks and Caicos Resort Will Tell You Your Vacation’s Carbon Footprint
Turks and Caicos’ Ocean Club Resorts has announced a new amenity for its guests: a carbon footprint calculator. The product of a partnership with Wayaj, the resort has debuted a new Carbon Footprint Calculating Engine to help guests figure out […]
How to Obtain Citizenship in This Caribbean Country Right Now
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI The short answer to why St. Kitts and Nevis’ citizenship by invest program (CIP) has been so popular since its 1984 inception is visa-free travel and a strong reputation. But there is much […]
In Nevis, the Ultimate “Hamilton” Experience
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” and its miraculous success on Broadway took the tiny island of Nevis to new heights, turning U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace into a new kind of global hotspot. And with Hamilton back on Broadway, the island’s […]
For Anguilla’s Bankie Banx, Nothing Stops the Music
Beach bars come and go like the tides in the Caribbean, sometimes washed out by hurricanes, sometimes falling victim to hard times, sometimes simply because their time has passed. So it’s perhaps ironic that Bankie Banx’s Dune Preserve on Anguilla, […]
How Citizenship by Investment Is Fueling Caribbean Hotel and Real Estate Development
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor Citizenship by investment programs, which confer citizenship for buyers who meet a certain investment threshold, have been quietly fueling a surge in resort and real estate developments across the Caribbean. At the forefront of that […]
How Lenny Kravitz Is Helping Bahamians in Need
Rock legend Lenny Kravitz has donated $100,000 worth of food vouchers to Bahamians in need as part of his Let Love Rule Foundation. It’s the latest way Kravitz, who has Bahamian heritage, has deepened his ties with the country. The […]
How Barbados Is Preparing for Its Tourism Future
Every destination is working to prepare a plan for the eventual relaunch of tourism in a COVID-19 world. For Barbados, that means working on new health guidelines, continuing to market the destination digitally and even fast-tracking new hotel projects for […]
How These Jamaican Hotels Are Stepping Up in the Coronavirus Fight
A number of hotels in Jamaica have launched major efforts to help the country in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The Jamaica Ministry of Tourism is calling it “generous and courageous efforts of Jamaican properties in the collective fight […]
Grenada Distilleries Step Up to Make Hand Sanitizer
A group of distilleries in Grenada has stepped up to the plate to produce hand sanitizer amid the island’s fight against coronavirus. Doing their part to help residents stay safe, Grenada Distillers Limited, Blue Light Gin and Westerhall Estate, Grenada […]
Helping Abaco, One Bottle of Rum at a Time
As Abaco continues to work on its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Dorian, there’s a new way to chip in. Rum company Papa’s Pilar has partnered with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation to create “Papa’s Pilar Relief & Rebuild,” […]
From Nassau to Bonaire, 5 Caribbean Places to Visit in September
Autumn is a time of recharge in the Caribbean, a period when some destinations cool down, visitors thin and certain hotels close for their annual upgrades. But the vast majority of destinations eagerly welcome visitors in September, when you can […]
Editor’s Note: Abaco, Grand Bahama and the Comeback to Come
By Alexander Britell On Sept. 8, 1932, the biggest storm ever recorded in Abaco pummeled the island, destroying hundreds of homes and killing 10 people, just enough to land it on page 22 of the Sept. 9 edition of the […]
In the BVI, Earth Day Is an Entire Month
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Islands is celebrating Earth Day all month long by creating community awareness through its Seeds of Love initiative. Various events have included school plantings and discussions, voluntourism planting events, plant donation drive, and a planting at the Ellis Thomas Downs […]
Bill Clinton Helps Launch Solar Projects in St Thomas, St John
By the Caribbean Journal staff Former United States President Bill Clinton has launched three new green energy projects in St Thomas. Clinton was in St Thomas this week, joined by Bloomberg co-founder Tom Secunda and officials from Expedia Group to […]
USVI to Launch “Purpose in Paradise” Program
By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands is slated to launch a major new voluntourism-style program called Purpose in Paradise. The comprehensive program aims to enhance the territory’s “broad network of community-based philanthropic activities and strengthens our […]
Puerto Rico’s Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Is Open Again
By Alexander Britell In another strong sign for Puerto Rico’s quickly-rebounding tourism sector, one of the island’s most popular resorts has reopened its doors. The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf and Beach Resort officially relaunched earlier this month, […]
Princess Cruises’ New “Travel Deep” Sailings
By the Caribbean Journal staff Princess Cruises is getting into the social impact sphere. Princess is adding a series of new “Travel Deep” sailings featuring immersive experiences, donation drops, community care and a focus on “making a tangible difference” in […]
The Caribbean Travel Holiday Gift Guide 2017
If you subscribe to Caribbean Journal, you love traveling to the Caribbean. And so do your friends and family. So what do you get for your fellow Caribbean travel aficionados? We have you covered with the 2018 edition of the […]
What’s Next for Marriott Hotels in the Caribbean?
By Alexander Britell The world’s biggest hotel company has a massive footprint in the Caribbean, and it’s only getting bigger. But with such a large network of properties around the region, Marriott was also impacted by Hurricanes Maria and Irma. […]
How You Can Help Barbuda
By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Barbuda was totally devastated by the passage of Hurricane Irma last week Almost 95 percent of the island’s buildings were destroyed, with both private properties and government facilities either destroyed or extensively […]
Irma Causes “Devastating” Destruction in British Virgin Islands
By the Caribbean Journal staff Hurricane Irma caused “devastating” destruction in the British Virgin Islands when it hit the territory, the BVI’s Tourist Board said in a statement. “The destruction caused by Hurricane Irma in the British Virgin Islands has been devastating. With […]
How This Jamaican Art Company Is Combating Youth Unemployment
A creative approach to combat unemployment By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Jamaican company Bartley’s All In Wood has launched a crowd-funding campaign to increase employment in one of the island’s rural areas while developing their business. The Mandeville-based family-owned […]
Five Fun Things to Do in Aruba
With breezy white-sand beaches, year-round balmy temps, and a uniquely cosmopolitan culture, the Dutch-Caribbean isle of Aruba has long been a favorite of sun-seeking Caribbean travelers. But, in case you need more reasons to visit this tiny territory, check out […]
Jamaican Bobsled Team Looking to 2018 Olympics
The Jamaican Bobsled Teams is looking to Pyeongchang. The country’s men’s and women’s bobsled teams are beginning to prepare for qualifying for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, and they will soon have new sleds. Japanese manufacturers have announced the […]
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