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Haiti and Mexico Mull Creation of Joint Chamber of Commerce
Above: signing of the framework agreement in Mexico By the Caribbean Journal staff A Haitian-Mexican chamber of commerce? That’s the idea put forth by Haiti Ambassador to Mexico Guy Lamothe, who is looking to increase trade ties between the two […]
Baltus Expanding Caribbean Presence
Above: a Baltus showroom in Panama By the Caribbean Journal staff Luxury furniture design firm Baltus Collection is expanding its footprint in the Caribbean, with a new showroom in Panama and plans for another in the Dominican Republic. The 10,000-square-foot […]
Jamaica Names Ambassador to Mexico
Above: Mexico City By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has named its Miami Consul General the country’s new Ambassador to Mexico. Sandra Grant Griffiths, who has been serving as the Consul General of Jamaica in Miami, is a three-decade veteran […]
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Dominican Republic Leads Caribbean Hotel Construction Pipeline
Above: the Dominican Republic By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic leads the Caribbean hotel construction pipeline, according to the most recent report from STR. There are 2,475 rooms under construction in the Dominican Republic, the most in the […]
Martinique Falls to Mexico in Gold Cup
Above: Sports Authority Field at Mile High By the Caribbean Journal staff Martinique followed up its surprising victory over Canada last week with a hard-fought, 3-1 loss to Mexico in Colorado. Mexico got off to a quick 2-0 lead, with […]
Starwood's Aloft Debuts in Cancún
Above: the Aloft Cancún By the Caribbean Journal staff Starwood’s Aloft brand has officially opened in Cancún. The Aloft Cancun hotel, located in Cancún Hotel Zone, has 177 loft-style rooms with nine-foot ceilings and oversized windows. The hotel’s opening represents […]
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Almost 22,000 Rooms in Caribbean/Mexico Hotel Pipeline: Report
Above: construction at the Baha Mar earlier this year (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean/Mexico hotel development pipline includes 21,858 rooms and 128 hotels, according to a new report from STR. The total active pipeline includes projects […]
Haiti's Art, in Cuba
Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuba will be holding a Haitian Cultural Week in Havana beginning next week, Cuba’s government announced. The seven-day event will focus on a “large sample of artistic work and traditions” from Haiti. According […]
Bringing Travelers to Haiti
By Alexander Britell After years of neglect, Haiti’s tourism sector is picking up steam again — with new flights from companies like JetBlue and the addition of tour packages for the first time from outlets like Canada’s Transat. While the […]