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Curaçao Continues to Surge as One of the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Destinations

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Curaçao’s growth is showing up in familiar places. It’s there in the steady hum along the Handelskade, in the fuller tables at waterfront restaurants in Pietermaai, and in the growing lineups at beach clubs on the island’s western shore, from Cas Abao to Playa Kalki. Across the island, the rhythm feels busier, more confident, and […]

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Miami-Bimini Cruise Ship Receives Final Coast Guard Approval

Above: the Bimini SuperFast By Alexander Britell MIAMI – The United States Coast Guard has given its final approval to the Resorts World Bimini SuperFast, which will begin service on Saturday. The ship’s approval comes after nearly a month of testing by the Coast Guard. It will be stationed at Terminal F at the Port […]

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Genting Debuts Miami-Bimini Cruise Ship

Above: the new Bimini SuperFast cruise ship By Alexander Britell MIAMI —The Bahamas has never been closer to Miami. The Malaysia-based Genting Group has debuted its new Bimini SuperFast cruise ship, which will ferry as many as 3,000 passengers daily between Miami and the island of Bimini, located around 50 miles from the coast of […]

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Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie Heads to New York

Above: Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie By the Caribbean Journal staff Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie departs for New York Tuesday for the opening of the Norwegian Cruise Lines “Breakaway” ship. Christie will be joined by Bermuda Premier Craig Cannonier at the ceremony. While in the city, Christie will hold talks with KT Lim, Chairman […]


Genting Debuts Miami-Bimini Cruise Ship

Above: the new Miami-Bimini ferry (BIS Photo) By Alexander Britell In what could be a significant boost for tourism in Bimini and the Bahamas, the new Miami-Bimini ferry officially launched operations this weekend. The ferry, run by Spanish firm Balearia, will operate on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, leaving the Port of Miami at 9 AM […]

Construction of Bahamas' Baha Mar Resort Project Reaches 100-Foot Mark

Above: officials at the ceremony in Nassau (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay) By the Caribbean Journal staff Construction of the casino tower at the multi-billion-dollar Baha Mar project in the Bahamas reached the 100-foot mark this week. The project has signed a number of hotel partners, including Hyatt and Rosewood. “The many job opportunities being created for […]