White sand along Condado Beach, pastel balconies above narrow streets in Old San Juan, the low hum of traffic circling the centuries-old city walls — Puerto Rico has long been one of the most direct Caribbean trips from the mainland United States. Now more cities are getting a nonstop path to the island. JetBlue is […]
By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis has overcome a number of hurdles as it seeks to move forward on the island’s geothermal energy project, according to Premier Joseph Parry. “I am pretty pleased about it,” Parry said Wednesday on his return from a trip to the United Kingdom. “There is a greater awareness now by […]
Above: Nevis Peak, the site of the island’s geothermal project (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff El Salvador will establish a geothermal energy training centre for Latin America and the Caribbean with a $2 million grant from the Inter-American Development Bank. Geothermal is one of the great energy hopes in the Caribbean, with projects […]
Above: Dr. Kato Kimbugwe (centre) and Governor Adrian Davis (left) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Montserrat and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development are closer to finalising a new aid package for the upcoming 2012/2013 budget year. Last week, Head of Overseas Territories Tom Kelley visited the island, and DFID Private […]
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