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Jamaica's Asafa Powell Tests Positive For Banned Substance

Above: Asafa Powell By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell has tested positive for a banned substance. The positive test came as Powell raced in Jamaica’s national trials last month. The test was revealed as another well-known sprinter, […]

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In Kingston, a Literary Voyage in the Caribbean's Cultural Capital

Above: Cherry Natural (All photos by CJ – SGG)   By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor IT DIDN’T take place “pon di river,” but the third installation of the Kingston, Jamaica literary festival seemed no less successful for it. Held […]

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Haiti Retakes Caribbean Lead in FIFA Rankings as Jamaica Tumbles

Above: Les Grenadiers By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti is once again the top-ranked Caribbean football team, despite a somewhat surprising drop of six slots in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings. Haiti is now at 69th in the world, followed by […]

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Usain Bolt, Kirani James Win in Paris

Above: Usain Bolt in Paris By the Caribbean Journal staff Usain Bolt and Kirani James reminded the crowd in Paris this weekend why they’re the best in the world at their craft. Bolt set a meet record at the Paris […]


Scrumptious Street Food in Trinidad

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon JetSetSarah PORT OF SPAIN — Jamaica’s got jerk; Puerto Rico has pinchos; and Barbados has bakes. But Trinidad is the only place you can find doubles, the filling and flavorful roadside snack that’s the twin-island republic’s quintessential […]


Jamaica "Confident" on Passing First International Monetary Fund Test

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is “confident” that it will pass the first quarterly test under its Extended Fund Facility Agreement with the International Monetary Fund, according to Minister Horace Dalley. The country’s first quarterly […]

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Jamaican Information Minister Proposes "Media Complaints Council"

Above: Information Minister Sandrea Falconer By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Information Minister Sandrea Falconer is proposing the establishment of a “Media Complaints Council,” which would deal with people who claim damage to their reputations due to media publications. Ostensibly, […]


Cuba to Help Jamaica on Manufacturing of Solar Panels

Above: a solar panel By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuba will be providing expertise to Jamaica on the manufacture and assembly of solar light panels, according to Jamaican Energy Minister Philip Paulwell. The collaboration will be part of Jamaica’s Rural […]


Is Jamaica Serious About Tourism?

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor EACH time I am away, I can’t help but do a comparison between the country I visit and Jamaica. In particular, I always look at the main industry of the country and contrast it against […]

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Jamaica Planning $12 Million Upgrade Project For Resort Areas

Above: Montego Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is planning a “major rehabilitation and upgrading” project this year in the country’s resort areas, including Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Negril and Port Royal. The group of projects will come at […]


Jamaica's McNeill: British Air Passenger Duty "Still a Serious Problem"

Above: Tourism Minister Wykeham McNeill (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Air Passenger Duty remains a “serious problem,” although Jamaica has managed to “turn the corner” a bit, according to Tourism Minister Dr Wykeham McNeill. He said […]


Courtyard By Marriott Hotel Set to Break Ground in Kingston

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A Courtyard by Marriott hotel is set to break ground in Jamaica next week, according to Jamaican Tourism Minister Dr Wykeham McNeill. The property, which is reportedly being developed by a […]


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