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Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas Visits Saint Lucia
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Saint Lucia’s expanded cruise port just got a major new visitor. Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas visited the expanded Pointe Seraphine berth this week. Since the completion of the Pointe Seraphine berth extension project, […]
St Lucia’s Freedom Bay Eco-Resort Project Launches Construction
Above: a rendering of a villa at Freedom Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff What’s being billed as St Lucia’s first eco-resort has begun construction in the country’s Piton Management Area. Freedom Bay will include a resort, three restaurants, a […]
Jamaica Tops Western Hemisphere for Press Freedom: Report
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has the highest ranking for press freedom in the Western Hemisphere, according to the 2013 World Press Freedom Index from Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The country was ranked 13th overall […]
Grenada PM: No Threat to Press Freedom
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government said it maintained its “commitment” to press freedom on Tuesday, following allegations to the contrary by the Media Workers Association of Grenada. Prime Minister Tillman Thomas released the statement […]
The Bahamas Leads the Caribbean in Economic Freedom: Report
Above: Nassau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has the Caribbean’s freest economy, according to the Economic Freedom of the World rankings released by the Fraser Institute. The report examines a series of criteria, including the size […]
Haiti and the Psychology of Freedom
By Guerda Nicolas CJ Contributor I recently made a trip to Cape Town, South Africa to give a talk, and so many incidents there reminded me of Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean region. Many folks are aware of […]
Forbes: Media Freedom in Jamaica
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Media Freedom in Jamaica can be examined from the point of view of the consumers — that is — the reader, the listener, the viewer, or, from the point of view of the content […]
Press Freedom in Trinidad and Tobago: An Interview with Kiran Maharaj
By Alexander Britell THE POLICE RAID on Trinidad newspaper Newsday and the home of one of its journalists earlier this month sent shockwaves throughout Trinidad and the region. Trinidad’s Prime Minister and the opposition have expressed “grave” concern over the […]
St Lucia Ranks Highest in Caribbean for Economic Freedom: Report
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia has the most economic freedom of any country in the Caribbean, according to a report released by the US-based Heritage Foundation in partnership with The Wall Street Journal. The 2012 Index of Economic […]
The Bahamas’ Cove Eleuthera Resort Has a New Culinary Team
One of Eleuthera’s top resorts has named a new culinary team: the South African husband-and-wife duo of Bryan and Louise English. Bryan English served most recently as executive chef at the One&Only Rwanda; Louise’s career includes stops at the Mia […]
At Bequia’s Newest Resort, You Can Stay in a Solar-Powered Tent With a Hot Tub
Coming in May, there will be a completely different way to experience the island of Bequia: an authentic glamping resort. Wild Lotus Glamping, which had been for years on Valley Church Beach, is now coming to the Grenadines, with a […]
The Biggest St Patrick’s Festival in the Caribbean Is on This Island
There’s only one country outside of Ireland that celebrates St Patrick’s Day: the Caribbean island of Montserrat, which has a deep Irish heritage thanks to a wave of immigration from the Emerald Isle beginning in the 17th century. Today, the […]
This Eleuthera Luxury Resort Just Reopened
One of the top luxury resorts in The Bahamas has officially reopened for the season. The Cove. Eleuthera has reopened for the 2023 winter season, on the heels of a multi-phased, property-wide renovation. The project included everything from the guest […]
Remote Work Is Driving a Luxury Real Estate Boom in Mexico
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]
From The Bahamas to Punta Cana, Hotels Where You Can Cool Down This Summer
The Caribbean is even cooler in the summer. It’s not just the freedom of smaller crowds, or that little bit of extra space on the sand. It’s the breezy comfort of the trade winds, of summer nights on the beach. […]
Small Caribbean Hotel of the Week: A Beach Hideaway in Anguilla
You can scour the Caribbean without finding a beach nicer than Meads Bay in Anguilla, an island with one of the region’s most enviable collections of sand. It’s a place that’s the essence of Anguilla: stunning natural scenery, great restaurants, […]
WorldHotels Eyes Caribbean Expansion
By Alexander Britell “The Caribbean is high on our list,” WorldHotels President Gregory Habeeb tells Caribbean Journal. And with a portfolio of independent hotels in 200 different destinations globally, the region is a natural fit for expansion for WorldHotels, which […]
What’s Next for Nevis Tourism in 2023?
Tiny Nevis has long been beloved by Caribbean aficionados, drawn to the island for its historic charm, beautiful natural environment and enviable collection of boutique hotels and inns. As the island’s tourism sector emerges from the pandemic, Caribbean Journal caught […]
Regional Caribbean Ferry Returns to Antigua
Regional Caribbean ferry service L’Express des Iles has returned to the island of Antigua. The ferry made its first trip to Antigua fro Guadeloupe this week after a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, carrying 415 passengers in a […]
The Bahamas’ Cove Eleuthera Resort Is Open Again
The top luxury resort in Eleuthera has officially reopened its doors following a renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Cove, Eleuthera began welcoming back guests earlier this month, after a renovation that covered a number of different areas of […]
Fairmont Residences Mayakoba Launches Final Phase
The Fairmont Residences Mayakoba has launched its final phase of development, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor […]
Royal Caribbean Is Putting Starlink on Its Cruise Ships
Royal Caribbean Group will be implementing SpaceX’s Starlink internet service on its cruise ships, the company said this week. That would make the company the first in the cruise industry to adopt the high-speed, satellite-based service. Deployment of Starlink technology […]
The Bahamas’ Cove Eleuthera Resort Plans Renovation
The Cove, Eleuthera resort in The Bahamas is set to undergo a renovation project, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Eleuthera luxury resort is upgrading its accommodations and undertaking a top-to-bottom transformation of its Freedom Restaurant and Grill. The renovation will […]
Carnival Tops Two Million Cruise Passengers Since Restart
Carnival Cruise Line has now topped two million cruise passengers since restarting operations in July of last year. The company reached the milestone this week with a sailing on Carnival Freedom out of Port Canaveral, Fla. Carnival says its guests […]
The Caribbean’s Newest Reggae Hit Is a Love Letter to Antigua
Caribbean all-inclusive brand Elite Island Resorts has partnered with reggae legend Causion on a major new musical tribute to the island of Antigua. The song, Antigua Me Come From, is a common phrase of identity and heritage for Antiguans; a […]
Radisson Adds Four New Caribbean Hotels
Radisson has debuted its newest brand in the Caribbean: Radisson Individuals. The new brand has debuted in the region with four hotels on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. They’re all in and around Cartagena, the popular historic Caribbean city. The […]
11 Must-Visit Adults-Only Hotels in the Caribbean
It seems like a new all-inclusive resort pops up every week in the Caribbean, and it’s true that the vast majority of adults-only resorts in the islands follow a pay-one-price model for rooms, activities, and dining. But it’s not a […]
Carnival Cruise Line Returns to St Maarten
Cruise giant Carnival Cruise Line has made its return to the island of St Maarten. The company’s Carnival Freedom arrived at Port St Maarten this week, the first Carnival call on the island since the onset of the pandemic — after […]
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