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A Floating Soca Party Is Coming Soon to St Thomas

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When the UberSoca Cruise docks in St. Thomas on Nov. 19, the harbor won’t just welcome a ship — it will transform into a full-scale celebration of Caribbean culture. The arrival of the Norwegian Encore cruise ship will turn the waterfront into a festival of color, sound, and flavor as thousands of soca fans join […]

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A New Look for a Downtown Nassau Landmark 

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Nassau’s iconic Queen’s Staircase has unveiled its new look after the culmination of a $200,000 restoration project. The Bahamian capital’s historic downtown site, which was carved out of limestone in the 1830s by formerly enslaved people, connects downtown with Bennet’s Hill — the highest point in Nassau.  The staircase is named for Queen Victoria, who signed […]

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The Bahamas’ New Maritime Museum Is Now Open in Grand Bahama

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Considering that the Caribbean is a region defined by water, there are surprisingly few museums in the region devoted to the importance of the sea to the Caribbean’s history, development, and the lives of its people. The new Bahamas Maritime Museum dives deep into everything from free diving to sunken treasure, piracy, and the lives […]

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In Antigua, a Taste of History (And Rum)

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It’s the newest way to experience Antigua and Barbuda’s rich history: Rum in the Ruins.  The weekly event is a lively conversation about the destination’s history and archaeology, set at the Dow’s Hill Interpretation Center near Shirley Heights. With a dramatic view of the island’s Nelson’s Dockyard UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rum in the Ruins […]


The Bahamas’ New Maritime Museum Is Now Open in Grand Bahama

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Bermuda’s preeminent hotels has named a new managing director. The luxe Rosewood Bermuda has appointed Sascha Hemmann as the new managing director of the hotel, which is set in Bermuda’s Tucker’s Point. The property reopened last year after a $25 million renovation. Hemmann will oversee all aspects of […]

Jamaica Has Big Plans for Falmouth

By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has big plans for the town of Falmouth. The country’s government is focused on developing Falmouth into a “world-class destination, where its rich culture and history are fully utilized,” according to Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness. “This is a town that has a wealth of assets in terms of […]

5 Reasons to Visit Aruba This Summer

The old capital of San Nicolas teems with color on a weekday afternoon, with bold murals popping up all over the city, teeming with artistic energy. Far on the other side of the island, kitesurfers take a break at the Tortuga Beach Bar, gazing out at the blindingly white expanse of Boca Grandi Beach. In […]

How to Drive a Mini Cooper Convertible Around St Lucia

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the perfect St Lucia road trip. The newest addition to St Lucia’s unique offering is a carefully curated island tour that teaches visitors about the island’s history while behind the wheel of a Mini Cooper convertible. The “Mini Cooper Road Trip” takes adventure seekers across the island across St […]

Caribbean History: Remembering Jamaica’s Moses Delgado

By David P. Rowe CJ Contributor Moses Delgado was as one of the leading businessmen in nineteenth century Jamaica as well as being a civil rights leader and pioneer in the commercial development of Kingston — and a major figure in the Jewish history of Jamaica. Moses was born in London, England in 1789 and accompanied […]

In Punta Cana, The History of a T-Shirt

A hot-ticket item By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor A T-shirt is a T-shirt is a T-shirt, right? Not at Club Med Punta Cana, where one particular type of T-shirt is a souvenir more prized than a bottle of Brugal Papa Andres. Turns out that when the French all-inclusive resort company celebrated its 45th birthday […]

Caribbean History: Remembering Maurice Bishop

Our new Caribbean History feature takes a look at the major people and moments in the history of the region. By David P. Rowe One of the most important Caribbean leaders of the 20th century was Maurice Bishop. His career as a politician, civil rights leader and Caribbean statesman led to significant social change in […]

Why Jamaica Is at a “Critical” Juncture in Its History

CCJ vote looms By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is approaching a “critical juncture in its history,” according to Justice Minister Mark Golding. That’s because the country’s Senate will soon debate three bills that would amend the constitution to entrench the Caribbean Court of Justice as the country’s final court of appeal. That comes after […]