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Richard Branson Developing Caribbean “Marshall Plan”

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor In the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Richard Branson is assembling a team to head up a “Marshall Plan” for the Caribbean. The idea came to Branson after he was […]

Richard Branson Urges “Marshall Plan” For British Virgin Islands

By the Caribbean Journal staff Sir Richard Branson, whose own Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands was devastated by Hurricane Irma, is urging the creation of a long-term “Marshall Plan” for the British Virgin Islands, modeled on the massive […]

Bahamas Eyes Private Management For Marsh Harbour Airport

Above: Abaco By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamian Ministry of Transport is pursuing the option of “private management” for the Marsh Harbour Airport in Abaco, according to the government. So far, three companies have responded to a Request For […]

A Marshall Plan for the Caribbean?

Above: Antigua Prime Minister Dr Baldwin Spencer (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Would a Marshall Plan-like programme help the Caribbean deal with its economic challenges? That’s the proposal of Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Dr Baldwin Spencer, who […]

Journeying to Charlie’s, the Oldest Bar in Aruba

The oldest bar in Aruba still draws a big crowd almost any time it’s open, even if these days tourists tend to outnumber oil workers elbowing their way into Charlie’s Bar for a cold beer or rum drink. Arriving on […]

Rick Ross, Third World Among Stars for St Kitts Music Festival

The Caribbean’s hottest music event has announced the first wave of music stars for the 26th annual edition of the St Kitts Music Festival, which runs this year from June 22-30, with high-profile stars ranging from Rick Ross to Third […]

It’s Getting Easier to Fly Nonstop to Bermuda, Including From Some New Cities

Bermuda’s traditional tourism stronghold has always been the Northeastern United States. That’s not exactly a surprise; it’s a very short flight from important markets like New York and Boston, and travelers in those cities have for decades been a major […]

Tropic Ocean Airways Is Adding Flights to Abaco in The Bahamas

Green Turtle Cay, Baker’s Bay, the Abaco Beach Resort, Tahiti Beach. They’re some of the most beloved places in The Bahamas, and they’re all in one destination: Abaco, the collection of islands known for some of the most beautiful water […]

Silver Airways Just Launched Two Routes to The Bahamas

Silver Airways, which operates out of both Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico, has launched two routes between West Palm Beach and The Bahamas. That includes nonstop service between West Palm Beach and Nassau, along with nonstop service between West […]

Bermuda’s New Airline Just Added More Nonstop Routes

Bermuda’s new boutique airline, Bermudair, just added a pair of new nonstop routes to its fast-expanding network. Bermudair now has new nonstop routes from both Baltimore and Orlando to Bermuda, buoying a network that now has service from five cities […]

Silver Airways Is Adding Nonstop Flights to Two Islands in The Bahamas

Continuing its active expansion in the wider region, Silver Airways is adding a pair of new nonstop routes to the islands of The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning in March, Silver will be relaunching service from West Palm Beach […]

JSX Just Launched Its First-Ever Bahamas Flights

Semi-private airline JSX has launched its first-ever flights to The Bahamas. The airline has inaugurated its new route between Miami Opa-Locka airport and Marsh Harbour, Abaco. The flights are operating up to five days a week between Miami and Abaco. […]

The Caribbean Travel Awards 2024

It’s hard to believe it has been a decade since the inaugural edition of the Caribbean Travel Awards, the first true regional celebration of travel and tourism in the Caribbean. In 10 years, the Caribbean tourism industry has dramatically changed, […]

JetBlue Just Launched Nonstop Flights to St Kitts

JetBlue just kicked off its first-ever nonstop service to the island of St Kitts, Caribbean Journal has learned. The landmark service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport touched down at St Kitts’ Robert L Bradshaw International Airport in […]

St Kitts Is Expecting a Big Cruise Season

It’s one of the top cruise ports in the Caribbean: Port Zante, the popular stop on the island of St Kitts. Now one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the region is expecting another big years, tourism officials said this […]

Delta Set to Launch Big Expansion of Nonstop Flights to The Bahamas

Green Turtle Cay. Harbour Island. Staniel Cay. They’re the kinds of tiny islands travelers dream of — but getting to them is not always so easy. Thanks to a major expansion by Delta Air Lines, however, destinations like these in […]

JSX Launching New Flights to The Bahamas

Shared private charter firm JSX is launching a new nonstop route to The Bahamas. On Dec. 14, JSX will kick off new nonstop service between the US and Aaco. It’s a unique kind of flight: a scheduled service that operates […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas

Another airline is launching service between the United States and Abaco in The Bahamas: JSX Airlines. JSX has announced plans to launch service between Miami and Marsh Harbour, Abaco beginning Dec. 14. “The airline’s plan is to connect Dallas (DAL) […]

American Airlines Is Planning a Big Expansion to The Bahamas

American Airlines is planning a massive ramp-up of service to the islands The Bahamas this winter season, Caribbean Journal has learned. American is set to expand flights to destinations across The Bahamas for the heart of the winter season, including […]

Caribbean Airlines Makes Inaugural Flight to St Kitts

Caribbean Airlines has added a new destination in the region: the Eastern Caribbean island of St Kitts. The regional carrier’s first-ever flight to St Kitts’ Robert L Bradshaw International Airport touched down this week, a major milestone for efforts to […]

Caribbean Airlines Is Adding a New Destination: St Kitts

In another boost for sizzling St Kitts, Caribbean Airlines is adding the Eastern Caribbean island to its airlift roster for the first time. Beginning this month, Caribbean Airlines will launch a new route that begins in Trinidad and Tobago, stops […]

“A Tale of Two Cays” in The Bahamas

It’s a rather unique opportunity in The Bahamas, easily the region’s premier market for private-island real estate. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel […]

JetBlue Is Adding a New Caribbean Island: St Kitts

JetBlue is launching its first-ever flights to the Caribbean island of St Kitts, in a significant boon for one of the region’s hottest travel destinations. The new year-round service will operate between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and […]

InterCaribbean Adds More Flights for St Kitts Music Festival

As demand surges for the Caribbean’s hottest music festival, regional carrier InterCaribbean Airways has added more flights for the St Kitts Music Festival. InterCaribbean is adding more flights from Barbados to St Kitts on June 22 and June 24, bolstering […]

Silver Launches Two New Nonstop Flights to The Bahamas

They are two of the most popular destinations in The Bahamas right now: Eleuthera and Abaco, and now they are getting even easier to visit. Silver Airways, which has a strong network of flights in both The Bahamas and the […]

The Caribbean’s Premier Film Festival Is Back in St Barth

The Caribbean’s premier film festival is back once again on the French Caribbean island of St Barth. The 26th edition of the St Barth Film Festival runs this week from May 3-6 in Gustavia. Since 1996, the event has become […]

American Airlines Is Adding More Flights to St Kitts This Summer

American Airlines has added more flights for the upcoming St Kitts Music Festival and the broader summer season. The carrier is expanding airlift to the island for the highly-anticipated event, which runs June 22-24. The airline has added additional nonstop […]

This Is the Summer’s Must-Visit Caribbean Music Festival

It’s been a Caribbean music Mecca for nearly three decades, an annual summer gathering that’s an essential stop for any music star with an interest in the Caribbean. A staple of the region’s music scene for 25 years, the St […]

Montego Bay Is Getting a New Riu All-Inclusive Next Month