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Disney Destiny Has Marvel Dining, Broadway Shows, and a Mickey Mouse “Water Coaster”

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Disney Cruise Line has officially welcomed its newest ship, the Disney Destiny, following a christening ceremony at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.  The 144,000-gross-ton vessel is the third in the company’s Wish-class series and will begin sailing four- and five-night itineraries to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean on Nov. 20. Onboard Highlights The ship draws […]

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Antigua Works to Transform Public Sector

Above: Finance Minister Harold Lovell By the Caribbean Journal staff Public sector transformation is a priority for the Antiguan government, which has been working to implement a series of initiatives toward that end. “We have inherited a public service architecture that is not well-suited for the fast-paced environment in which business is conducted,” said Finance […]

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OAS Says St Lucian Campaign Finance Rules in a "Gray Zone"

By the Caribbean Journal The OAS’ electoral observer mission is concerned that St Lucia’s campaign financing rules remain in a “gray zone,” despite a recommendation in 2006 calling for established rules. The mission said that in the absence of appropriate legislation, the source of financing for campaign funds could not be determined. In St Lucia, […]

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OAS Urges Caribbean on Green Energy

Above: Nevis Peak, the site of a geothermal project (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean must strive to develop and expand green energy initiatives, OAS Assistant Secretary General Albert Ramdin urged yesterday at a conference in Suriname. “Realizing the potential of renewable energy in the Caribbean region requires investment, commitment, partnerships and […]


OAS Says St Lucian Campaign Finance Rules in a "Gray Zone"

Above: OAS Assistant Secretary General Albert Ramdin (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean businesses need to innovate and diversify their operations, instead of folding and breaking, according to Ambassador Albert Ramdin, Assistant Secretary General of the Organisation of American States. Innovation is the only way to fuel economic growth and produce high-paying jobs, […]

OAS, CARICOM to Observe Guyana Vote

Above: Guyanese President Bharrat Jagdeo (File Photo) Several international organizations will observe Guyana’s general elections this year, according to a senior Guyanese government official. Both CARICOM and the Organization of American States have agreed to send observers, and Guyana asked the European Union yesterday to send a mission to oversee the election. [Demarara Waves]

Guyana Elections Set for November 28th

By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyanese President Bharrat Jagdeo announced tonight that general and regional elections will be held on Nov. 28. Jagdeo will not be running in the elections, meaning Guyana will have a new prime minister for the first time since 1999. A number of third parties have already agreed to observe the […]

Trinidad, OAS Sign Security Agreements

Above: Trinidad Minister of National Security John Sandy at Chaguaramas in February (Photo: TIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Trinidad signed two cooperation agreements yesterday with the Organization of American States to strengthen information on public security and for the promotion of firearm marking. The agreements were signed by Minister of National […]