For years, Las Terrenas has been one of the Dominican Republic’s most quietly beautiful destinations — a coastal town known for its long beaches, independent hotels, and relaxed pace, far removed from the country’s larger resort hubs. Unlike Punta Cana or La Romana, Las Terrenas has grown organically, shaped more by boutique properties and local […]
Barbados wins bid By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Barbados has won the bid to host the 2017 OK Dinghy World Championship, one of the world’s leading sailing events. The event is expected to attract 100 of the world’s best sailors, along with their families and companions, to Carlisle Bay. Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. CEO, William […]
Above: Jamaica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A major road project in Jamaica is getting a big boost. Jamaica’s “Major Infrastructure Development Programme” has received a budget allocation of $28.9 million USD in the country’s most recent proposed budget. The project is a significant overhaul of the island’s road network “in order to […]
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Major crimes are down in Jamaica by double figures, according to National Security Minister Peter Bunting. The Minister reported this week that the country is seeing major drops in a number of categories. “Serious and violent crimes (are) down year-to-date on average by double digit percentages […]
