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Dominica, Chile Sign Visa Exemption Agreement

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica and Chile have signed a new visa exemption agreement, the two sides announced. The agreement covers holders of diplomatic and official passports; it was first submitted as a draft agreement […]

Bahamas-China Visa Exemption Agreement Officially Begins

Above: the Bahamas By the Caribbean Journal staff The new mutual visa exemption agreement between the Bahamas and China has officially taken effect. The agreement, which was signed in December 2013, allows Bahamian and Chinese citizens to travel to one […]

Jamaica’s House Passes Bill on Foreign Company Tax Exemption

Above: Jamaica Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s House of Representatives has passed a bill offering a tax incentive for officers of global companies that set up their head offices in Jamaica. The Income Tax […]

St Lucia Urges Canada to Reconsider After Removal of Visa Exemption

Above: St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony has called the decision by Canada to remove the visa exemption for St Lucians traveling to the country an “unfortunate […]

Jamaica Eyes Tax Exemption to Boost Foreign Investment

Above: Kingston By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s government is considering a bill that would create a new tax exemption to promote foreign investment in the country. The Bill Income Tax (Amendment) Act, which was tabled in the House of […]

Canada Waives Visa Exemptions for St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines

Above: Parliament in Ottawa By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government said it was “disappointed” following the decision by Canada’s government to impose visas for visitors from the country. Now, citizens of St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, […]

Bermuda Opens Up to Unvaccinated Travelers

Bermuda is removing its restriction on unvaccinated travelers, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Beginning Aug. 22, unvaccinated travelers will be able to visit the destination. Previously, unvaccinated visitors 12 and over had been required to apply for a medical […]

Anguilla Is Updating Its Travel Rules

Anguilla has unveiled its new protocols for travelers, highlighted by slightly eased entry rules for boosted travelers. The new rules are a bit complicated, so here’s what travelers need to know. As of April 1, fully vaccinated travelers over 18 […]

Aruba Waives Testing Requirements for Boosted Travelers

Aruba has updated its travel protocols again, this time with a major change: the island is now waiving pre-testing requirements for those with booster shots. All visitors who upload a digitally verifiable proof of vaccination (including proof of a booster […]

St Kitts Reduces “Vacation in Place” Requirement to Just 24 Hours

In a major move for travelers, St Kitts has reduced its “vacation in place” hotel quarantine requirement to just 24 hours, Caribbean Journal has learned. Within 24 hours upon arrival in St Kitts, travelers staying at an approved tourist accommodation […]

Turks and Caicos Now Requires All Travelers 16+ to Be Vaccinated

Turks and Caicos’ new vaccination rules have officially taken effect, headlined by a new vaccination requirement for incoming travelers. The British Overseas Territory is now requiring all visitors 16 and over to show proof of full vaccination in order to […]

Cana Rock’s New Dominican Republic Project Eyes 2023 Debut

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Carnival Cruise Line to Restart Five More Caribbean Ships

Carnival Cruise Line is set to restart five more ships for the Caribbean, the company said this week. That includes the Nov. 1 relaunch of Carnival Valor, which will kick off four and five-night sailings out of New Orleans. On […]

Puerto Rico to Require All Hotel Guests to Be Vaccinated

Puerto Rico is set for a major update to its travel requirements — requiring vaccinations for all guests of hotels, guest houses and short-term rentals on the island. Beginning Aug. 16, vaccinations will be required for both employees and guests […]

Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler on What’s Fueling Belize’s Hotel Boom

Caribbean Resort Hits the Market for $15 Million

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“Incredibly Promising” Outlook for Puerto Rico Hotel Industry

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CJI Conversation: What’s Next for Tourism Investment in Trinidad

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Pandemic Leading to Second-Home Surge in Dominican Republic

How Saint Lucia Is Keeping Investors Interested During the Pandemic

The Bahamas’ Key Incentives for Potential Hotel Investors

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Virgin Atlantic to Continue Antigua Flights

Virgin Atlantic will be continuing its flights between the United Kingdom and Antigua and Barbuda amid the UK lockdown, officials said. The airline will maintain its service of two flights each week through Nov. 21. After that, Virgin will be […]

What Are the Incentives for Hotel Investment in the US Virgin Islands?

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Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island to Host LOCALiQ Golf Championship

The Bahamas’ Atlantis Paradise Island is hosting the upcoming championship of the LOQALIQ golf series, the PGA Tour announced. The tournament will be held at the iconic Ocean Club Golf Course from Oct. 26-30 as the culmination of a new […]

What’s Next for the Puerto Rico Hotel Industry

It was a major step for the reopening of Puerto Rico’s tourism industry this week as the destination reopened all of its nearly 15 golf courses, including the popular course at the Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel, which is […]

St Kitts and Nevis Extends 24-Hour Curfew

The twin-island federation of St Kitts and Nevis has continued its strong measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic. St Kitts and Nevis has extended its full 24-hour curfew through at least Thursday April 16, officials said. The extended State of […]

The USVI Is Making a New Hotel Development Push

By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands is making hotel development a strategic priority, according to Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. With few new hotels built in the territory in the last few decades, Bryan said he wants to […]

Tony Romo to Play PGA Tour Event in the Dominican Republic

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor He’s been an all-pro quarterback and a celebrated television announcer, and now Tony Romo is trying his hand again at being a pro golfer. And he’s coming back to the Dominican Republic to do it. […]

Expedia: St Thomas Tops Summer Destinations