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10 All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean Where Staying Active Is the Point

The Caribbean was made for motion — water that begs for a paddle, trade winds that fill a sail, trails that pull you up to a lookout just in time for sunset. These all-inclusive resorts lean into that energy. They’re the places where your day is mapped by dives, hikes, matches, and miles — and […]

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Caribbean Carrier LIAT “Will Continue to Fly”

By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean regional airline LIAT, one of the region’s most crucial transport facilitators, says it will “continue operating across the region” despite what it called “challenges the airline is facing,” according to a statement from LIAT CEO Julie Reifer-Jones. In a statement released by the company, Reifer-Jones said LIAT was “disappointed […]

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WestJet Airlines Is Being Sold

By the Caribbean Journal staff Canada-based leisure carrier WestJet Airlines is being sold. The company has entered into an agreement that provides for its acquisition by the Onex Corporation, a private equity firm. The transaction value is approximately $5 billion, including assumed debt. “Since our first flight in 1996, WestJet has been singularly focused on […]

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Silver Airways Launches New Aircraft

By the Caribbean Journal staff Silver Airways, the Fort Lauderdale-based airline that is now one of the Caribbean’s biggest airlines, has officially launched its newest ATR-600 series aircraft. The new aircraft has been accompanied by what the company says is a “complete operational and customer service transformation.” The new plane, which kicked off service on […]

WestJet Airlines Is Being Sold

American Airlines has announced a major new appointment for its network growth. The carrier has tapped Devon May as its new senior vice president of network strategy, a role in which he will assume leadership over American’s network strategy including network planning, alliances and partnerships with regional carriers. As part of the move, Kenji Hashimoto […]

Air Canada Commits to Caribbean Growth

By the Caribbean Journal staff Air Canada is reiterating its commitment to Caribbean growth. Speaking at Caribbean Week Canada this week, Air Canada’s director of sales for Eastern Canada, Steve Goodfellow, said the carrier was “extremely proud and dedicated tot he growth of tourism in the Caribbean.” The carrier currently flies to 30 different destinations […]

Southwest Airlines’ Latest Report

The carrier shows growth By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Southwest Airlines reported passenger increases in its fourth quarter and total year preliminary traffic statistics. The airline flew 10 billion revenue passenger miles in December 2015, an increase of 8.6 percent from the 9.2 billion RPMS flown in December 2014. Available seat miles increased 8.3 percent […]

British Virgin Islands Upgrading Seismic Network, With Help From Puerto Rico

By the Caribbean Journal staff A team of engineers from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez has arrived in the British Virgin Islnads to begin a series of upgrades to the territory’s seismic network. The project is being carried out in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding first signed in 2005 between Chancellor of the […]

American Airlines Launching New Routes Across the Caribbean

By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is ramping up its Caribbean network. The carrier announced plans to add eight new routes to Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America later this year. The new flights include Charlotte-Curacao; Charlotte-Puerto Plata; Dallas-Punta Cana; Los Angeles-Montego Bay and Chicago-Punta Cana. The Charlotte and Dallas flights will begin on […]

St Lucia Planning to Establish Network of "Business Ambassadors"

Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia is planning to establish a network of “Business Ambassadors” to promote investment in the country, the government said. The plan, revealed by Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony, would “help the government of St Lucia identify sources of investment and promote St Lucia as an ideal […]

Supporting Caribbean Artisans

By Julio Orozco and Amanda Charles Op-Ed Contributors The participation and advancement of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) in the global economy are incorporated as part of the Development Agenda of International Organisations working in the greater Caribbean region. It is recognized that SMEs are a significant element in the business economy, but also suffer […]

St Lucia, St Vincent, Grenada Work to Improve Regional Telecom Network

Above: St Vincent and the Grenadines (CJ Photo) By Gerard Best Governments of the Eastern Caribbean have taken what could be a significant step toward harmonizing their countries’ investments in telecommunications infrastructure. A regional project, called the Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Programme (CARCIP), is looking to bridge the gaps in regional broadband communications development. High-ranking […]