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The 26 Best Islands to Visit in the Caribbean in 2026

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There’s no single right way to travel the Caribbean right now. Some islands are in the middle of hotel renaissances. Others feel unchanged in the best possible way. In a year when travelers are mixing shorter trips with longer stays, looking for places that feel usable rather than over-programmed, the region’s range has never mattered […]

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Jamaica Planning to Launch Electronic Medical Records System

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s government has earmarked about $472,000 USD to begin implementation of its planned Electronic Medical Records system. The plan, which would replace the country’s existing paper-based system, is part of Jamaica’s National Strategic Plan for Health Information System. “Our first set of projects in terms of […]

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Jamaica, Medical Tourism Hub?

Above: Montego Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s stated goal of transforming the country into a regional health tourism hub is “achievable,” according to Health Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson. “We have some of the best health-trained personnel this side of the world (and) logistically, we are at the very centre of the Caribbean,” wrote […]