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Hyatt Is Opening a New Secrets Resort in Punta Cana, With Swim-Out Suites, a Rooftop Pool, and Farm-to-Table Dining

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The Dominican Republic’s Macao Beach has always felt different. Wide and golden, framed by palms and the Atlantic, it has long been a favorite for surfers and locals looking for a more raw, more natural stretch of greater Punta Cana. Soon, it will be home to something entirely new — an adults-only retreat that looks […]

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Jamaica and the World

Jamaica’s diplomatic future By David P Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Now that Jamaica has benefitted from a Presidential visit by the United States’ Barack Obama, what is next for the country? And what should be next for Jamaica’s relationship with the rest of the world? Domestically, Jamaica must continue to make civic progress; the reduction of […]

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The Caribbean’s Catch-22

By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor So, what is the catch of the day? A quick perusal of Caribbean agendas will provide a litany of the perennial weaknesses and opportunities for development, ranging from tourism to technology, green to gender equality, and wellness to creativity. Yet, we know all too well how these Caribbean currents flow. […]

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“The Future of Grand Bahama is Bright”

Above: Grand Bahama (CJ Photo – Robert Dipano) By the Caribbean Journal staff Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie recently addressed the Grand Bahama Business Outlook, vowing that the island had a strong future. Citing increased tourism numbers and a half-billion-dollar planned investment by existing business, Christie said that “step by step the economic revitalization of […]


The Caribbean’s Catch-22

By Ryan Peterson CJ Contributor Finance and governance. Economy and energy. Tell me it ain’t about the money. Tourism and environmentalism. Productivity and community. Tell me it ain’t about technology. Education and innovation. Nation and next generation. Tell me it ain’t about this generation. No, this is no carnival song or some simplistic caiso, but […]

Grenada Eyes Football Future

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s men’s national football team is currently ranked 145th in the world according to the October edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, just ahead of Barbados and Curacao. It’s something that the country’s Sports Minister, Emmalin Pierre, wants to see change. Pierre is calling on the […]

Bahamas Eyes Future as Stem Cell Hub

Above: Bahamas Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has big plans for stem cell medicine. The country’ has officially launched its “stem cell industry,” Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez announced at a ceremony last week. The first stem cell operation to have received provisional approval by the government is […]

The Hotel Room Key of the Future

Above: could this be the standard hotel key of the future? (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell PUERTO MORELOS, MEXICO—While there are still some scattered hotels where one can still find a physical key with a keychain, the vast majority of the world’s hotel properties use the keycard. That could soon change, however. One of the […]

Jamaica and The Future of Television

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Dwindling Audiences for TV The King is dead. Long live the King! I will get back to this. Free to air TV stations and cable operators, in particular hardwire cable, have reason to be concerned. Their audiences are increasingly migrating online. The internet is proving to be the nemesis […]

A Yachting Future for Dominica?

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica is continuing talks on the construction of a marina in the northern town of Portsmouth, according to the government. Tourism Minister Ian Douglas said “a lot of preliminary work” remained on the idea, but that a market remains for yachting in the region and Dominica. […]

A Bio-Energy Future in Guyana?

Above: Guyana By the Caribbean Journal staff Could bio-energy be a major way forward for energy production in Guyana? The country’s government has officially opened a bioethanol demonstration plant in Albion, and says there is potential for a bio-energy production hub in the Canje Basin in Guyana’s Region Six. According to Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie […]

The Future of PetroCaribe

By Michael W Edghill CJ Contributor At the end of June, leaders from around the Caribbean region met in Nicaragua for the 8th PetroCaribe Summit. Created with the largesse of Hugo Chavez, the cornerstone of PetroCaribe has been the discounted prices on oil sales granted by Venezuela to the Caribbean member-states along with favorable terms […]