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First Ladies of Haiti, Dominican Republic Meet in New York
Above: the First Ladies’ meeting in New York (Photo: DICOM) By the Caribbean Journal staff The First Ladies of both Haiti and the Dominican Republic held a meeting this week in New York in the context of the United Nations […]
The First Caribbean Women in Space
A mother-and-daughter team from Antigua and Barbuda is making history this month as the first-ever Caribbean women in space. Keisha Schahaff and her daughter Anastasia Mayers are boarding Virgin Galactic’s first private astronaut spaceflight (and second commercial spaceflight) on Aug. […]
Two Cuban Artists Launch First Major US Exhibition in Miami
Above: “Solve et Coagula”, 2012, by Jose Toirac and Meira Marerro By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — Jose Toirac and Meira Marrero, a team of artists from Havana, have launched their first major solo exhibition in a United States […]
The St Kitts Marriott Has a New-Look Spa
The St Kitts Marriott is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and now the property is debuting a new-look spa. The resort has completed a full “transformation” of its 14,000-square-foot Emerald Mist Spa, which now features six treatment rooms and […]
Ritz-Carlton Opens New Hotel in Mexico
Ritz-Carlton has opened its newest hotel in the region with the launch of the new Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City. The first-ever Ritz-Carlton in the capital is set in one of Mexico’s tallest buildings, along the iconic Paseo de Reforma. “We are […]
Ritz-Carlton Opens New Resort in Turks and Caicos
Ritz-Carlton has made its highly-anticipated debut in Turks and Caicos. The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos officially opened its doors on June 22, the first-ever Ritz-Carlton resort in the destination. The residential resort is set in the heart of Providenciales’ iconic […]
Ritz-Carlton Resort Reopens in Aruba
Another major Caribbean resort has reopened as the region’s tourism sector continues its relaunch: the Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, which began welcoming guests again this week. The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba joins two other Ritz-Carlton resorts in the Caribbean that have reopened, along with […]
Nigel Spence: Another Reason to Love Jamaican Food
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor The more health related remedies that show up on the market as the newest and latest innovation, is the more I realize that the standard old school Jamaican way of life before fast food joints […]
Puerto Rico’s Leading Resort Is Reopening Next Month
By Alexander Britell The grande dame of Puerto Rico’s resorts is set for a highly-anticipated reopening. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, long the island’s halo hotel, is officially reopening its doors at the beginning of next month. The ultra-luxe retreat, […]
The Perfect Jamaican Seasoned Rice
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor As we recently celebrated 56 years of Jamaican Independence this month, I think of how proud I am of my heritage. I think of how much we have positively impacted the world in more ways […]
The Perfect Caribbean Carrot Soup
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor The Northeast has been experiencing a very wet winter. Every other day has been a mix of snow, sleet, rain, ice and generally gloomy weather. It is at these times that I begin re-thinking my […]
The Perfect Chicken Soup Recipe from the Caribbean
The perfect chicken soup recipe, Caribbean style. Chef Nigel Spence has the story. A few days ago, I woke up feeling like crap. Now you have to understand, in the past, it was not an unusual thing for me to wake […]
The Ultimate All-Inclusive Resort
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Back in 2010 I visited Grand Velas Riviera Maya and was blown away. In a landscape of three-star hotels posing as five, the Mexican all-inclusive resort near Playa Del Carmen proved to be the […]
The Caribbean’s Best Small Cruise Ports
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Modern mega-ships can take you to marquee Caribbean ports such as San Juan, Puerto Rico; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and St Thomas in the USVI. But the region’s lesser-known cruise stops are worth a look, […]
An Evening in Marigot
One night in the French Caribbean By Alexander Britell MARIGOT —Just the hum of a generator and the distant chirp of a coqui frog. This was low season in Marigot, that forgotten Caribbean capital often overshadowed by its cruise hub neighbor, […]
Supporting Female Caribbean Entrepreneurs
Above: Fifteen Caribbean woman entrepreneurs taking part in the first-ever facilitators training for the Women’s Innovation Network of the Caribbean programme (Photo: Gerard Best) By Gerard Best CJ Contributor You really don’t know what to expect when you put a […]
Chef Nigel Spence: How to Make an Iced Tea Sangria
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor I was saddened to hear of the passing of a very familiar and legendary actor, Leonard Nimoy – most popularly known as Lieutenant Spock on the equally popular series, Star Trek. He can be quickly […]
How Caribbean Skiers Fared in Sochi
Above: St John’s Jasmine Campbell at Sochi By the Caribbean Journal staff The Jamaican bobsleigh team received much of the publicity, but a number of skiers representing Caribbean nations made their mark at the Sochi Olympics. So how did they […]
How Government Aviation Taxes Negatively Impact Caribbean Tourism
The following is the text of a speech given by St Kitts and Nevis Tourism & International Transport Minister Richard Skerritt to the ICAO Plenary Session in Montreal on Wednesday. Mr President, Mr Secretary General, fellow delegates, distinguished ladies and […]
Bringing Travelers to Haiti
By Alexander Britell After years of neglect, Haiti’s tourism sector is picking up steam again — with new flights from companies like JetBlue and the addition of tour packages for the first time from outlets like Canada’s Transat. While the […]
Ritz-Carlton to Cease Management at Montego Bay Resort
Above: the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall By the Caribbean Journal staff Ritz-Carlton will be ceasing management at its Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall in Jamaica’s Montego Bay, the company announced this week. The 427-room property will no longer be […]
Haiti’s Martelly, Lamothe Hail Carnival
Above: Haiti’s Carnival of Flowers in Port-au-Prince (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly and Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe have both expressed their satisfaction about the recently-concluded Carnival of Flowers in Port-au-Prince. Martelly thanked those who […]
Triple Jumper Samyr Laine Dreams of Olympic Glory for Haiti
By Alexander Britell It was 1928 when Haiti’s Silvio Cator won a silver medal in the men’s long jump at the Amsterdam Olympics (his name now graces a stadium in Port-au-Prince). While Haitian athletes have competed in 11 Olympic Games […]
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