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This Caribbean Island Has Fewer Than 400 People, Stunning White-Sand Beaches — and a Brand-New Airport 

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It’s one of the most remote, hard-to-reach little islands in the whole region. Or at least it was. Now, a tiny Caribbean island has a huge new future. The Bahamas has officially unveiled a new airport terminal on the island of Mayaguana, a remote outpost with fewer than 400 residents and a reputation for white-sand […]

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Martinique, Guadeloupe Join Association of Caribbean States As Associate Members

Above: Fort-de-France, Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The French Caribbean departments of Martinique and Guadeloupe have joined the Association of Caribbean States as associate members. The move marks their latest step toward increased integration with their regional neighbours, giving both departments membership in the ACS in their own names, rather than simply […]

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Rum Journal: From Guadeloupe, the Spirit of St Barth

THE FRENCH WEST INDIES is a global rum hub — making the world’s best rhum agricole distilled from locally-grown sugar cane. And we’ve long been fans of the wonderful rhums of Guadeloupe. Of course, these rhums are traditionally difficult to find outside of the Guadeloupe archipelago or mainland France. That’s no longer the case, however, […]

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Interview With Seaborne Airlines CEO Omer ErSelcuk

Above: a Seaborne plane By Alexander Britell With the departure of American Eagle from the Caribbean, the region’s aviation industry continues to change. But while many predicted doom, airlines large and small, from Cape Air to JetBlue, are working to fill the void and create a dynamic industry going forward. One of those is Seaborne […]


Rum Journal: From Guadeloupe, the Spirit of St Barth

By Alexander Britell With American Eagle’s departure from the Caribbean, there will be a sizable void to fill. As we’ve covered of late, small carriers like Cape Air are increasing capacity and looking to capitalize on the ever-present demand for efficient airlift in the Caribbean. And while Eagle is out of the picture, another large […]

American Airlines Begins Nonstop Service to Martinique, Guadeloupe

Above: Martinique (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell American Airlines begins its nonstop service to the French islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe on Saturday. It represents the first time a US carrier has offered nonstop service from the continental United States to either island in the modern era. “We are so pleased to have this direct […]

Report Urges OECS Economic Integration for Martinique, Guadeloupe

Above: Fort de France, Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Given their proximity to the Eastern Caribbean and particularly St Lucia, the French departments of Martinique and Guadeloupe should be integrated with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States as much as possible, according to the recommendations of a report recently released by the […]

Cape Air, Regional Carriers Step Up As American Eagle Departs Caribbean

Above: a Cape Air plane in Vieques (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell The last flight from Tortola on Sunday night marked the end of the American Eagle era in the Caribbean, a process that has been in the works for several years. Eagle, which had operated out of San Juan, had been a crucial carrier […]

Antigua Plans Cultural Festival With Haiti, Martinique and Guadeloupe

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda will be hosting a joint cultural festival this spring with partners including Haiti, Martinique and Guadeloupe. The French-Antigua and Barbuda Cultural Festival, which will last from May 9 to May 15, will draw artists and performers from Haiti, Guadeloupe and Martinique, featuring an […]

France Names New Prefect of Guadeloupe

Above: Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Marcelle Pierrot has been appointed the new Prefect of Guadeloupe, according to a communique from the French Cabinet. Pierrot was formerly the Prefect of the department of Vosges in eastern France. She is a native of Trois-Rivieres, Guadeloupe. Her responsibilities also include being […]

EU Approves $25M for Banana Producers in French Overseas Departments

Above: a banana plant (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The European Union has approved a one-off payment of up to $25 million for banana growers in French overseas departments including Martinique and Guadeloupe. The funding is part of a total of $54 million approved for banana growers in the EU’s outermost regions. The […]

Growing the “Guadeloupe Islands” Brand

Above: Gosier, Guadeloupe (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell Despite its proximity to the United States, the French department of Guadeloupe remains under the radar for most American travelers. That’s starting to change, however. In November, Guadeloupe opened a tourist office in Manhattan. But more importantly, in April, the first-ever direct flight from the […]

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