july
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6.1 Earthquake Near Cuba Causes Shaking From Cancun to Florida 

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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit off the northwestern coast of Cuba on Monday afternoon, causing shaking around the region, according to the US Geological Survey.  The quake was felt across Cuba, although causing no damage or injuries.  There were reports of shaking as far west as Cancun and the Riviera Maya, with a heavy concentration in […]

july

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 Jamaica at 77. Jamaica’s recent poor showings in World Cup Qualifying led to a 28-slot […]

july

St Kitts: Pelican Bay Condominium-Hotel to Break Ground in May

Above: a rendering of Pelican Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff The planned $90 million Pelican Bay condominium-hotel complex is set to break ground in May, according to the office of Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas. The groundbreaking on May 13 will be followed by an official construction launch in July. The project, which will […]