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Foundations of Dwyane Wade, Sandals Announce Partnership

Above: Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (right) By the Caribbean Journal staff NBA superstar Dwyane Wade and his charitable organization, “Wade’s World Foundation,” is launching a three-year partnership with the Sandals Foundation. The two non-profit foundations “plan to launch programmes […]

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Rum Journal: Miami Readies For World's Largest Rum Festival

Above: a Diplomatico demonstration at the Miami Rum Festival By the Rum Journal staff Miami is the rum capital of America, and it’s set to again host the world’s largest rum festival this week: the Miami Rum Festival. The festival, […]

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Caribbean Art Exhibition Coming to Perez Art Museum Miami

Above: Arnoldo Roche Rabell, We Have to Dream in Blue, 1986. Collection of John T. Belk III and Margarita Serapion, Photo: Courtesy of Walter Otero Gallery By the Caribbean Journal staff A major Caribbean art exhibition is set to open […]

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VIDEO: Caribbean Cruise Industry Dances to Pharrell Williams' "Happy"

Above: CJ Travel Editor Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon stars in Onboard’s “Happy Video” By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — The Caribbean cruise industry got into the “Happy” spirit this week, with help from attendees at the Cruise Shipping Miami conference. Caribbean […]


Caribbean Countries Make Push at Cruise Shipping Miami Conference

Above: dancers from the United States Virgin Islands at Cruise Shipping Miami (all photos by CJ) By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — Countries from across the wider Caribbean region descended upon Miami Beach, Fla. this week for the annual […]


Earthquake Shakes Florida Keys and Cuba For Third Time in Three Months

Above: the location of the earthquake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff The third earthquake in three months struck off the northern coast of Cuba on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. It […]

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Norwegian Getaway Begins First Voyage Out of Miami

Above: Norwegian Getaway (Photo: NCL) By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Getaway, the largest ship to homeport year-round at PortMiami, has officially arrived in Miami and begun its first voyage. The ship began what will be a weekly schedule of […]


Miami's Haitian Heritage Museum Celebrating 10th Anniversary

Above: the Haitian Heritage Museum in Miami (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Miami’s Haitian Heritage Museum, the only museum dedicated to Haitian art and culture outside of Haiti, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its founding. The museum, […]


Royal Caribbean Unveils "Revitalized" Vision of the Seas

Above: the Vision of the Seas (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell MIAMI — Royal Caribbean has officially debuted its “revitalized” Vision of the Seas cruise ship. The Vision of the Seas, which made its maiden voyage in 1998, […]

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Boat Carrying Migrants From Jamaica, Haiti Capsizes Near Miami

Above: a US Coast Guard cutter in Miami By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — A boat carrying migrants from Haiti and Jamaica capsized off the coast of Miami early Wednesday morning, killing at least four people, according to the […]


Meat Market Miami Expands to San Juan

Above: Meat Market Miami at the El San Juan Resort & Casino By the Caribbean Journal staff Miami Beach-based steakhouse Meat Market Miami has officially expanded to the Caribbean. Meat Market Miami opened its doors on Saturday at the El […]


7 Great Caribbean Restaurants in Miami

What’s the capital of the Caribbean? Is it Port of Spain? Is it Kingston? For many, the answer has long been Miami. Miami is a hub of Caribbean culture, thought and food, meaning you can find the world of the […]