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Haiti Inaugurates Canada-Funded Maritime Base in Les Cayes

Above: the new base (Photo: OPM Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has officially inaugurated a new naval base in Les Cayes. The project, which was funded by the government of Canada, is primarily aimed at intercepting drug traffickers. […]

Dominican Republic: Naval Base Will Not Violate National Sovereignty

Above: the announcement of the new base (Photo: Rafael Beltre) By the Caribbean Journal staff After the announcement of a new United States-built naval station in the Dominican Republic led to a whirl of activity on Twitter, the Dominican government […]

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JetBlue Is Restarting Another Caribbean Nonstop Route

JetBlue Airways is resuming its only nonstop service to the French Caribbean Nov. 5, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The New York City-based carrier is restarting flights between New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe.  Beginning Nov. […]

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The Saba Rock Resort Is Back in The British Virgin Islands

It’s back.  The long-awaited return of the beloved Saba Rock private-island resort in The British Virgin Islands is here.  The boutique private island resort officially reopened this week in the heart of the North Sound of Virgin Gorda.  “Our doors […]

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New Ferry to Operate Between St Maarten, Statia and Saba

A new ferry service is coming to the St Maarten-Statia-Saba triangle, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Anguilla-based Blues and Blues has won the tender for the inter-island maritime route between the three islands.  The company will operating the service on a […]

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What’s Next for Tourism in Bermuda?

By Alexander Britell After several years of strong growth, buoyed by the landmark hosting of the America’s Cup in Bermuda, the Atlantic island encountered challenges at the beginning of 2020, due in large part to decreased air capacity. And then […]

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The Caribbean’s Coolest Tiki Bar Is In St Croix

The Fog Cutter. The Hurricane. The Chief Lapu Lapu. The Mai Tai.  These are some of the drinks that have defined the world of “tiki,” the colorful, cheerful, retro culture that for almost 100 years has paid tribute to a […]

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How the Pandemic Has Impacted Shipping in the Caribbean

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been at every level of the Caribbean economy, from hotels and resorts to construction and real estate. But what about the shipping industry? As the movement of goods becomes even more essential, it’s […]

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CDC Extends “No Sail Order” For All Cruise Ships

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended its “No Sail Order” for all cruise ships amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  “We are working with the cruise line industry to address the health and safety of crew at sea […]

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Rum Journal: Martinique’s A1710 Diamond Rock

You’re forgiven if you don’t think much of white rum. For too long, molasses-based white rums have dominated the market, particularly in the United States, offering little other than industrial flavors and the occasional headache. But in the French Caribbean, […]

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15 Saint Lucia Resorts to Visit Right Now

Few Caribbean destinations boast the sheer diversity of Saint Lucia’s hotel product. The range is vast, from tiny eco-friendly retreats to sprawling beach resorts to all-inclusives and full-fledged bucket-list experiences. That means there’s something for every kind of traveler here, […]

St Thomas: USVI Plans $230 Million Airport Modernization Project

By Dana Niland and Alexander Britell The  Cyril E. King Airport in St Thomas will soon begin a major transformation project. The plan, revealed by the Virgin Islands Port Authority this week, is estimated to cost around $230 million. “We’re […]

Haiti Getting $27 Million for Transportation Improvements

Above: Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti is getting a $27 million grant to improve transportation infrastructure, following approval from the Inter-American Development Bank. The grant will help modernize and improve the management of Haiti’s roads […]

The Caribbean’s Big New Canal Project

Above: Lake NIcaragua By George Nicholson and Rachael Robinson Op-Ed Contributors On Dec. 22, 2014, the Government of Nicaragua and the international infrastructure development firm, Hong Kong Nicaragua Canal Development Investment Co. Ltd. (HKND), publicly announced the commencement of the […]

Puerto Rico Hotel Sector Reporting Strong Growth

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s tourism sector is showing strong growth in 2015, according to new data from the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. In February, hotel occupancy grew by 4.8 percent compared to […]

Trade and Caribbean Development

By Alberto Duran and Kariyma Baltimore Op-Ed Contributors Discussions surrounding the link between trade and development have been numerous. Economists; Development Practitioners; Academia; and Policy Makers have all made significant contributions to the trade and development discourse. The positive impact […]

Op-Ed: Is It Time For Regional Ferry Service in the Caribbean?

By George Nicholson and Nayaatha Taitt Op-Ed Contributors One race (de Caribbean man) From de same place (de Caribbean man) Dat make de same trip (de Caribbean man) On de same ship (de Caribbean man) So we must push one […]

Bermuda Shipping Registry Opens New Office in London

Above: Bermuda By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bermuda Registry of Shipping has officially launched a satellite office in London. The registry, which is officially known as the Department of Maritime Administration, is located at the Bermuda London Office. The […]

Talking Tourism: Anguilla’s Haydn Hughes

Above: Anguilla By Alexander Britell Anguilla is one of the smallest destinations in the Caribbean, but its tourism sector has historically punched above its weight. Today, the island of less than 14,000 people competes in the increasingly tight Caribbean tourism […]

Association of Caribbean States Summit Begins in Haiti

Above: Port-au-Prince (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Fifth Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Association of Caribbean States began in Haiti on Tuesday. The summit officially began Tuesday at the Karibe Hotel in […]

Op-Ed: China and the Caribbean

By Erik Neff Op-Ed Contributor IT HAS BEEN NO SECRET that China has taken a strategic economic interest in the Caribbean region. China’s intention to expand its financial influence has been crystal clear — it is seeking new political alliances […]

Op-Ed: The Logistics Hub Project and Jamaica’s Development

By Paul Hay Op-Ed Contributor ONE LINE of the Jamaican National Anthem reads: “Give us vision lest we perish.”  Vision 2030 Jamaica provides a national development plan for making “Jamaica, the place of choice to live, work, raise families, and […]

Jamaica Looking to Develop Kingston into Global Transshipment Hub

Above: Kingston By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica wants to transform Kingston into a regional transshipment hub, and is looking to the country’s diplomatic corps to help attract widescale investment inputs on the project, according to Industry Minister Anthony Hylton. […]

What Would a Logistics Hub Mean for Jamaica’s Economy?

Above: the port of Kingston By the Caribbean Journal staff The development of Jamaica as a global logistics hub could mean a 17 percent bump in GDP over the next six to eight years, according to Industry Minister Anthony Hylton. […]

Sea Turtles — a Special Kind of Tourist at the Four Seasons Nevis

Above: the Four Seasons Resort in Nevis (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell NEVIS — IT’S LATE EVENING, and Pinney has arrived in Nevis by sea. After a warm greeting to the island, she is shepherded by VIP transport […]

The Caribbean Year in Review

For the Caribbean, it was the Year of the Vote. By year’s end, five countries, Jamaica, Guyana, St Lucia and Haiti and the British Virgin Islands, will have chosen new leadership, with Jamaicans headed to the polls on Thursday. It […]

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