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Atlanta Just Got Two New Nonstop Mexico Beach Routes for Winter Travel

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Atlanta’s international reach into Mexico expanded last month, with Frontier Airlines launching two new nonstop routes to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: Puerto Vallarta and San José del Cabo. Both routes began service on Dec. 20, 2025, operating weekly and offering introductory one-way fares starting at $119. The additions give Atlanta-area travelers new low-cost access to two […]

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Haiti's Martelly Authorizes Official Publication of Amended 1987 Constitution

Above: President Martelly (centre) at the press conference announcing the move (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti finally has the official version of its amended constitution. Haiti President Michel Martelly authorized the reproduction of the version of Haiti’s 1987 constitution Tuesday in Port-au-Prince. The constitution had been voted upon by Haiti’s National Assembly […]

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Haiti's Martelly Heading to Rio

Above: Rio de Janeiro (Photo: Savoia Imoveis) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly will soon head to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the Rio+20 climate conference. Martelly will participate at the high-level development talks and meet with international leaders from June 19 to June 24, according to the National Palace. The conference […]

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Haiti's Martelly Visits Toussaint Louverture Airport Renovation Project

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly visited Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport Thursday to assess the progress of the second phase of the facility’s renovation project. Martelly expressed his “satisfaction” with the quality of the work; the second phase is set for completion in July. […]

Haiti's Martelly Heading to Rio

Above: Haiti’s newest police officers (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti marked the 17th anniversary of the country’s National Police Tuesday in a ceremony at the Police Academy in Petionville. Haiti President Michel Martelly was on hand for the ceremony, which also saw the graduation of the academy’s students. Martelly congratulated the force […]

Petra Nemcova Joins Sean Penn as Haiti's Newest Goodwill Ambassador

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly, Petra Nemcova and Sean Penn (Photo: Office of the President) By the Caribbean Journal staff Model Petra Nemcova has been named Haiti’s latest Goodwill Ambassador by President Michel Martelly, following a ceremony in Port-au-Prince. Nemcova received the title at a meeting with Martelly on Friday, where she was joined by […]

Haiti Launches Classical Music Project Modeled on Venezuela's El Sistema

Above: students at Haiti’s National Institute of Music By the Caribbean Journal staff Can classical music help Haiti’s development? Haiti’s government thinks so, and has launched a new project to use classical music to help mentor the country’s youth, together with the National Institute for Music. The plan will involve the creation of several youth […]

Haiti's Government Launches Anti-Corruption Operation, Arrests Three

Above: Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and President Michel Martelly By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s government has launched the first phase of an anti-corruption initiative, according to Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe. The operation, which was conducted in the city of Port de Paix, resulted in the arrests of three executives of the regional office […]

Interview with Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin on Remaking Haiti's Brand

By Alexander Britell Haiti’s tourism sector is beginning again. Two years since the earthquake, new hotels are beginning to pop up, new hospitality students are being trained and destinations like Jacmel are entering the consciousness of international travelers. While it’s a long road ahead for Haiti as it seeks to remake its image abroad, it’s […]

Haiti Unveils New Tourism Logo

Above: Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin at the launch By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s government and has unveiled a new logo for its tourism campaign, under the tagline “Experience It!” The new design, which was launched  by Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin last week, features a red hibiscus (Haiti’s national flower) in front of a yellow […]

Haiti Continues Reforestation Drive, Plans Two Million New Seedlings

Above: new seedlings being planted Tuesday in Galet By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly visited an environmental project Tuesday, promising that Haiti would plant two million seedlings in the country by September. Martelly was observing a pilot project in Galet involving the reforestation of ravines. It is part of continued work by […]

Haiti's Martelly Opens Therapy Centre, Launches Insurance Card Initiative

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly with airport “Red Cap” workers, some of the first beneficiaries of a newly-launched insurance card programme (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly officially opened a new physiotherapy department at the country’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Insurance (OFATMA), Illness and Maternity Monday. The building housing the […]