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The 10 Barbados All-Inclusive Resorts That Belong in Your Next Island Vacation Plans

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Barbados does all-inclusive differently. This is an island where the big couples-only brands sit right next to boho-chic hideaways and tiny historic inns wrapped in UNESCO heritage. On one stretch of sand you get rooftop pools and bowling alleys; on another you are steps from a calm lagoon where turtles nest. For a Barbados all-inclusive […]

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The Conservation Opportunity in Haiti

Above: a biodiversity project in Ile a Vache, Haiti (Photo: Tim Calver for The Nature Conservancy) By Maxene Atis CJ Contributor HAITI is a crossroad where conservation, health, and livelihoods meet. There is no other place in the Caribbean where conservation and restoration offer so much hope for the revival of the economy. Conservation is key […]

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Jamaica to "Expedite" Development of Special Economic Zones

Above: Jamaica Industry Minister Anthony Hylton By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s government is planning to expedite the development of Special Economic Zones in the country, according to Industry Minister Anthony Hylton. The zones are a “critical component” of the government’s much-touted logistics hub project. The plan is to make the SEZs, as they are […]

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St Lucia, Taiwan Sign Cooperation Agreement on ICT

Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of St Lucia has signed an agreement with the government of Taiwan in the area of information and communication technology. The agreement, which was officially signed by Taiwan and St Lucia on Wednesday, is part of a push by the government to “make strides towards […]


Jamaica to "Expedite" Development of Special Economic Zones

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor PROBABLY THE best known sporting brand, Nike, has a very simple tagline — “Just do it.” If you think about it, the tagline simply means that the only way to get results is to act. I have heard many people say that they have bought expensive exercise machines but have […]

Dominica Government to Assist Homeowners Impacted By Floods

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica’s government is moving to assist homeowners impacted by last week’s serious floods on the island. Heavy rainfall which began on Dec. 24 caused “extensive damage” to homes, businesses and public infrastructure in the southern portion of the island, according to the government. Now, Dominica Prime […]

Bermuda to Use "Integrated Casino Resort" Model For Gaming

Above: Bermuda By the Caribbean Journal staff Casino gaming will be coming to Bermuda as announced late last year, the government said this week. The island’s government said it had decided to “proceed with the establishment of legalized casino gaming through the parliamentary process” after initially planning to put the issue to a popular referendum. […]

S&P Affirms Rating on Puerto Rico; Outlook Remains Negative

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its “BBB-” rating on the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s general obligation and appropriation debt, the New York-based ratings firm announced on Wednesday. The rating reflected what the firm said were a number of factors, from Puerto Rico’s strong ties to […]

US Virgin Islands Officials "Assessing" Impact of Government Shutdown

Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh By the Caribbean Journal staff Officials in the United States Virgin Islands say they have begun assessing the impact of the federal government shutdown in the United States. On Tuesday, USVI Governor John de Jongh said commissioners and heads of agencies met to analyze the effects of the shutdown. […]

St Lucia Government Forms National Security Council

Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s government has formed a new National Security Council to coordinate the work of state agencies in maintaining security, it announced. The council includes the Prime Minister, Minister for National Security, Tourism Minister, Attorney General, Cabinet Secretary, National Security Advisor, the Commissioner of Police, Comptroller of […]

Taiwan Funding Energy Conservation Project in St Lucia

Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Taiwan is funding a new project to reduce energy consumption in public buildings in St Lucia. The projected, called “Sustainable Energy in Saint Lucia: from Concept to Action Project,” is launching with the installation of energy-efficient lighting in a number of public buildings in […]

Cayman Asks UK For Inclusion in European Tax Convention

Above: Cayman By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of the Cayman Islands has formally asked the United Kingdom to be extended membership in the OECD/Council of Europe Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. The convention aims to combat tax evasion and “aggressive tax avoidance” by allowing member states to assist each […]