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Jamaica, China Sign Economic Agreement on Water Supply Project
Above: GC Foster College By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica and China this week signed an economic agreement aimed at rehabilitating the country’s Sligoville community road and water supply systems. The agreement is valued at just over $505,000 USD, or […]
Antigua, China Sign Economic Agreement
Above: China Vice Premier Wang Qishan (Photo: TGISL) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and China signed a $4.68 million economic and trade cooperation agreement following the opening ceremony of the 3rd China-Caribbean Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum in Port […]
Cuba, Mexico Sign Agreement on Economic Cooperation
Above: Havana’s Miramar Trade Centre By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuba and Mexico have signed a new agreement on economic cooperation, Cuba’s government announced on Monday. The purpose of the agreement between Cuba and ProMexico, Mexico’s investment promotion arm, was […]
China and Guyana Sign Agreement on Economic, Technical Cooperation
Above: the signing ceremony in Guyana By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana and China have signed an agreement on economic and technical cooperation that will provide up to $4.8 million in support from China. The deal follows a similar agreement […]
Royal Caribbean Signs Agreement for Beach Club in Antigua
Royal Caribbean International is bringing its first-ever “Royal Beach Club” to the fast-growing cruise destination of Antigua. Royal Caribbean and the government of Antigua and Barbuda have signed an agreement for the new beach destination, which is slated to break […]
Disney Signs Agreement for New Bahamas Cruise Destination
By the Caribbean Journal staff Disney Cruise Line has signed a heads of agreement with the Bahamas for a proposed cruise destination in Eleuthera. The agreement would cover a cruise port and entertainment facility at Lighthouse Point in southern Eleuthera, […]
Antigua and Barbuda, Airbnb Sign Tourism Agreement
Fast-growing Antigua and Barbuda has become the latest Caribbean destination to formalize an agreement with home sharing giant Airbnb. The agreement aims to “help drive diversified and sustainable tourism to the islands and begin dialogue about a framework for taxation […]
Airbnb, Caribbean Tourism Organization Sign Agreement
The Caribbean Tourism Organization has signed what it’s calling a landmark deal with home sharing company Airbnb. Under the agreement, both organizations will share data and studies with policymakers about the impact of the sharing economy in the region and […]
A Major New U.S.-Bahamas Aviation Agreement
The Bahamas and the United States have reached a “landmark and historic agreement” which will exempt Bahamian aircraft operators from payment of overflight flees to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie announced. “Under international laws and […]
Airbnb, Jamaica Sign Tourism Agreement
Airbnb and the Jamaica Tourist Board have signed what the two sides are calling a “major agreement to promote tourism on the island.” While short on specifics, the two sides said the agreement “brings new opportunities to grow the island’s […]
Delta, Seaborne Expanding Codeshare Agreement in Caribbean
Delta Air Lines and Seaborne Airlines are expanding their codeshare agreement, the two companies announced. The agreement allows customers to purchase a single ticket for select flights between the US and the Caribbean (it also allows Delta Skymiles members to […]
Delta, Seaborne Sign Codeshare Agreement
Delta Air Lines and Seaborne Airlines have announced a codeshare agreement that will provide customers from both airlines with increased travel options to and from the U.S. and Caribbean. The agreement will complement Delta’s service to the Caribbean, extending Delta […]
Guyana, Belize Sign Trade and Investment Agreement
A pair of CARICOM countries has signed a landmark new economic agreement. Belize and Guyana have signed a new trade and investment agreement, with both sides hoping the pact can open new areas of funding and marketing for local producers. […]
Caribbean Community, USAID Sign $165 Million Agreement
By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Agency for International Development and the Caribbean Community have signed a $165 million agreement on development assistance support. CARICOM Secretary General Irwin LaRocque and USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean Mission Director Christopher […]
Guyana, TSA Sign Cooperation Agreement on Aviation Security
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority has secured an agreement with the United States of America Transportation Security Administration to engage in cooperation on civil aviation issues. The agreement’s terms include the development and modernization of […]
How Colombia’s Agribusiness Sector Is Driving Economic Growth
A major force in the region By the Caribbean Journal staff Colombia’s agribusiness sector is playing a key role in the growth of the country’s economy. With $192 million in exports to over 127 countries, the industry generates about 6.2 […]
Why It’s Time for Jamaica’s Economic Independence
A new kind of independence? By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor ON August 6, 1962, Jamaica gained political independence, and many people watched the Jamaican flag raised while the Union Jack was lowered for the last time. This symbolised Jamaica’s new-found […]
Suriname Signs Major Agreements With Caribbean Development Bank
Above: Suriname By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Suriname’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has signed two historic agreements for projects with the Caribbean Development Bank to facilitate Suriname’s implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and European Partnership […]
JetBlue Airways, Seaborne Airlines Sign Codeshare Agreement
Above: A Seaborne plane By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue Airways and Seaborne Airlines have finalized terms to launch a codeshare relationship, the two sides announced. The follows an existing interline agreement signed in 2013. “The codeshare will help facilitate […]
Is a Major Economic Boom Coming to Eleuthera?
Above: Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie at the recent Eleuthera Business Outlook By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamian island of Eleuthera is on track for a “major economic boom,” according to Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie. Christie said the […]
Lease Agreement Signed For New Hotel Project in US Virgin lslands
Above: Water Island By the Caribbean Journal staff A long-dormant Caribbean island is getting a major development boost. US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh has approved a lease agreement for the Water Island Development Company for the redevelopment of […]
Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean Economic Powerhouse?
Above: St John’s Harbour in Antigua (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Can Antigua be the Caribbean’s version of Singapore? That’s the stated goal of the new government of Prime Minister Gaston Browne, whose Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party won the […]
Caribbean Tourism, Health Organizations Sign Partnership Agreement
By the Caribbean Journal staff A pair of Caribbean regional tourism organizations have signed an agreement to partner with the Caribbean Public Health Agency. The Caribbean Tourism Organization and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association agreed earlier this month on […]
Dominican Republic, Turkey Sign Cooperation Agreements
Above: Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic and Turkey have signed agreements on economic and civil aviation cooperation. The agreements were signed by Dominican Republic President Danilo […]
Jamaica, China Sign Framework Agreement For Transshipment Hub
Above: the signing ceremony (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Jamaica has signed a framework agreement with the state-owned China Harbour Engineering Company to develop a transshipment hub in the Portland Bight area. The selection of […]
Grenada, IMF Reach $21.9M Agreement
Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Grenada and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement, the IMF announced. The economic programme will be supported by a three-year, $21.9 million extended credit facility, according to […]
Dominica, Dubai Firm Sign Agreement on Kempinski Hotel Project
Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Dominica and Dubai-based Range Developments have signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of a 75-125 room, high-end luxury hotel project in the north of the island. […]
St Maarten, Curacao Sign Protocol Agreement on Cooperation
Above: the signing ceremony in Philipsburg over the weekend (Photo: GSM) By the Caribbean Journal staff Ministers from Curacao and St Maarten have signed a new protocol agreement on areas of cooperation between the two countries. Curacao Economic Affairs and […]
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