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The Caribbean Hotel Sustainability Awards 2022

To mark Earth Day, Caribbean Journal Invest is highligting those at the forefront of the sustainability movement in Caribbean hospitality. From green energy to sustainable construction to a focus on community, this year’s winners are helping to set the …

The Caribbean’s Coolest New Eco-Resort Is In Dominica

A new luxury eco-resort is set to open this month on the island of Dominica, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called Coulibri Ridge, and it’s a significant addition to the southern coast of Dominica. The resort is a dramatic …

Flor de Caña Wins Green Distillery of the Year at Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth

Nicaragua’s Flor de Caña has taken the crown as the Green Distillery of the Year at the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth. The annual event is the Caribbean’s leading celebration of the finest rums in the world. The company won the …

State-of-the-Art Green Housing Project Makes Debut in St Thomas

A state-of-the-art green housing project has officially debuted in St Thomas. The new Magens Junction II held its ribbon cutting ceremony this week, marking the launch of a significant new green affordable housing project on the island. The nine-story, …

In Curacao, a Clothing-Optional Eco-Resort

It’s the only one of its kind in the Caribbean — a clothing-optional eco resort. And now it’s green, too. Curacao’s clothing-optional hotel, The Natural, has added 17 solar panels to the roof to its main building; the 3,000-watt …

A Clean, Reliable Power Solution for Caribbean Hotels and Resorts

By Alexander Britell It’s one of the biggest issues for any large resort or project in the Caribbean: power generation. And it’s even harder to do so in a clean, green, cost-effective way. More and more projects in the …

This Aruba Resort’s New Solar Project

The Manchebo Beach Resort and Spa in Aruba has taken a major step in its green journey with the launch of a new solar panel project. The resort, which has been Green Globe Certified for years, has installed 100 …

Saint Lucia’s Bay Gardens Resorts Collection Keeps Getting Greener

Saint Lucia’s Bay Gardens Resorts hotel collection keeps getting greener. Bay Gardens, Saint Lucia’s largest locally-owned and operated resort group, has again received Green Globe Gold certification, awarded to members who have been certified for five years in a …

The Dominican Republic Has a Huge New Solar Park

The Dominican Republic has officially debuted a major new solar energy park in the country. The new Solar Canoa park, set in Canoa in the western portion of the country, has a capacity of 25 megawatts in its first …

How Barbuda Is Going Green

After the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017, the beach-filled paradise of Barbuda is about to go green in a major way. The United Arab Emirates is joining with the CARICOM Development Fund and other partners to build …

7 Aruba Hotels to Check into Right Now

Aruba is an island that’s all about discovery. It’s a destination that begs travelers to get out into a car and explore, to discover its hidden corners, to go beach hopping, to walk around its neighborhoods and to really …

St Kitts Is Launching a Major New Solar Energy Project

By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of St Kitts is embarking on a new green energy project that could be a game-changer for the wider Caribbean region. The new project by the St Kitts Electric Company and Leclanche …

The Hyatt Regency Trinidad Has a New Hydroponic Garden

By the Caribbean Journal staff The leading hotel in Trinidad and Tobago has debuted a major new green initiative: a hydroponic garden. The Hyatt Regency Trinidad is using its newest eco-friendly program to grow high-quality, fresh ingredients including kale, arugula, …

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In the BVI, Earth Day Is an Entire Month

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Islands is celebrating Earth Day all month long by creating community awareness through its Seeds of Love initiative. Various events have included school plantings and discussions, voluntourism planting events, plant donation drive, and a planting at the Ellis Thomas Downs …

In Grand Cayman, Redefining the Pinnacle of Caribbean Real Estate

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton I’ve just ordered breakfast, requested a tee time at North Sound Golf Club for this afternoon and booked the spa treatment for tomorrow — all achieved with a few texts with Megan. Megan is …

The Green Caribbean Awards 2019

We can happily report that the Caribbean is, in fact, getting greener. Whether it’s the regular debut of a new solar park, the frequent launch of a new wind farm or a renewed regional focus on sustainability. While more …

The Bahamas Just Installed a New Solar Park

By the Caribbean Journal staff Continuing a push toward green energy, The Bahamas just installed a new solar park at its Thomas A. Robinson national stadium. The new park, which also includes a carport and two electric vehicle charging …

This Grenada Hotel Is Getting Greener

By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada will soon get its-first ever “green” hotel rooms, thanks to an expansion at the True Blue Bay Boutique Resort. This month, the property will debut 22 new “self-sustainable” rooms that will include solar-heated water …