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Grenada Prime Minister Visits Trinidad
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This Caribbean Island Has a New Adults-Only Hotel With a Swim-Up Bar — and a Different Kind of Energy 

 the pool at the saint hotel in st john

The newest arrival in the U.S. Virgin Islands is reshaping the energy of Cruz Bay, bringing an adults-only hideaway with a modern edge to one of the Caribbean’s most beloved islands. The Saint Hotel has opened just a short walk from the ferry dock, a rare blend of boutique intimacy and destination-worthy dining in a […]

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Cuba, Bahamas Hold Talks in Havana

Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff Bahamian Foreign Minister Frederick Mitchell is currently on a working visit to Cuba. Mitchell held talks with Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Marcelino Medina Gonzalez in Havana on Thursday, which the Cuban government called a “fraternal meeting.” Mitchell was joined by National Security Minister Bernard Nottage and Bahamian Ambassador […]

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Bahamas, United States Sign Memorandum on TSA Pre-Clearance

Above: the signing ceremony (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas and the United States have officially signed a memorandum of understanding for pre-clearance operations of the US’ Transportation Security Administration. The agreement formalizes the terms and conditions under which the two governments will engage in cooperation on civil aviation issues, including the […]

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Grenada to Receive $8.7 Million Grant From Chinese Government

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada will be receiving $8.7 million in grant assistance from the government of China. The funding was the result of bilateral talks between Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Trinidad this weekend. The grant is part of a multi-million dollar […]

Bahamas, United States Sign Memorandum on TSA Pre-Clearance

 Above: Bahamas FM Fred Mitchell By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is extending its condolences to the United States on the “catastrophic damage” caused by the recent passing of a massive tornado in Oklahoma. Bahamas Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell conveyed its “deep sadness” to the US through via diplomatic notes to US Secretary of […]

Grenada Prime Minister Meets With OECS Director General

Above: PM Keith Mitchell (UN Photo/Mark Garten) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell met Thursday with a delegation from the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States led by Director General Len Ishmael. The group, which also included senior director Randolph Cato and coordinator of the Regional Integration Unit, Elma Gene, was […]

Grenada Plans Tax Break to Boost Construction Sector

Above: downtown St George’s (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government plans to reduce the value-added tax on a group of items in a bid to stimulate the construction sector, according to Prime Minister and Finance Minister Dr Keith Mitchell. The tax would reduce the VAT to 5 percent on a number of […]

OAS Mission Arrives in Grenada

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff An OAS electoral technical mission has arrived in Grenada to conduct an independent assessment of the country’s voter registration system. The mission is in the country at the request of Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas. The six-person team includes specialists in the areas of electoral law, […]