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Jamaica Says New Oversight Panel Won’t Intrude on Contractor General’s Office

Above: Information Minister Sandrea Falconer (FP) By the Caribbean Journal staff A newly-appointed Independent Oversight Panel will not intrude on the authority of the office of the Contractor General, according to Senator Sandrea Falconer, Jamaica’s Information Minister. The announcement of […]

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Antigua and Barbuda Is Adding a “Beach 366″

The twin-island destination of Antigua and Barbuda has a total of 365 beaches — or, as the islands like to put it, a beach for every day of the year.  But what about leap years like 2024? Acknowledging what Antigua […]

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Azamara Names New CEO

Small-ship cruise line Azamara has named a new chief executive officer.  The company has tapped Dondra Ritzenthaler as its new chief executive officer; Ritzenthaler was most recently the senior Vice President of sales, trade support and services for the Americas […]

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The BVI’s Saba Rock Has a New Executive Chef

The Saba Rock resort, which just reopened in the British Virgin Islands following a dramatic reconstruction project, has added a new executive chef, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The property has tapped Venezuelan-born Chef Roberto Guerrero to the role, in which […]

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Bahamas Names Acting Director General of Ministry of Tourism

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has named a new Acting Director General, under the leadership of Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.  Bahamian business professional Latia Duncombe has been appointed to the position, succeeding former Director General Joy […]

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Saint Lucia Begins Work on $175 Million Airport Transformation

The long-awaited redevelopment of Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport has begun.  The $175 million project, which will see the transformation of the island’s busiest airport, had been in the works for more than a decade until breaking ground last year.  […]

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How AMResorts Is Making Its Hotels Cleaner

Apple Leisure Group’s AMResorts has introduced a new 360-degree quality, safety and hygiene program CleanComplete Verification, the company said this week.  The CleanComplete Verification program expands the “standards of quality and cleanliness” at the company’s 58 beachfront branded properties across […]

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The Four Seasons Nevis Has a New General Manager

The recently-transformed Four Seasons Nevis has named a new general manager: Yvette Thomas-Henry.  Thomas-Henry, who is Four Seasons’ regional vice president, was born in St Thomas and raised in St Croix, making her the first Caribbean native to hold the […]

Op-Ed: A New Beginning for Puerto Rico

By Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz Two years ago last month, Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, ultimately taking more than 3,000 lives. It also exposed the structural vulnerabilities of existing buildings, and further exacerbated the already painful impact of a more than decade-long […]

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Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Names New CEO

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has tapped a longtime veteran of the Caribbean travel industry to be its new chief executive officer. The SLTA has appointed former USVI Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicholson-Doty to the role, […]

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Accor Names New CEO for Americas

By the Caribbean Journal staff Fast-expanding hotel giant Accor has named a new CEO to lead its North America and Central America regions, the company announced this week. The company has tapped Heather McCrory for the role, in which she […]

BVI Tourist Board Names New Deputy Director

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board has appointed a new deputy director, the organization announced Wednesday. Rhodni A. Skelton has been named to the position, having previously served as film commissioner and events marketing manager for the tourist board from […]

Jamaica’s Development Challenges

Exploring competitiveness and development in Jamaica By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Recently the World Economic Forum released the Global Competitiveness Report 2016/17, which showed Jamaica improving its ranking from 86 of 140 to 75 of 138 countries. This was an […]

Jamaica and the IMF: What’s Next?

Looking ahead for Jamaica and the IMF By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Jamaicans Fear IMF’s Exit Everyone in the room wanted Jamaica to remain in a strictly monitored formal IMF programme, complete with sanctions for missed targets. Some scoffed […]

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The Bahamas’ Major Airport Overhaul

The Bahamas has embarked on a major country-wide overhaul of its airports. The first phase of the program involves infrastructural projects geared toward increased capacity at thirteen of the country’s airports. “Over the last four years we have undertook a […]

Carnival’s Fathom Brand Names Newest Hire

A new addition By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Fathom, Carnival Corporation’s “social impact” cruise line, has appointed Ron Fenska as its Vice President of Sales. Fenska will be responsible for leading the brand’s overall sales strategies and initiatives, including management […]

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The 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Food

We’ve long said that some (maybe most) of the best vacation experiences happen around food —  especially when traveling with families. And in the modern era, the all-inclusive experience in the Caribbean means top-level cuisine. Forget the loaded buffet and […]

Guyana, TSA Sign Cooperation Agreement on Aviation Security

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority has secured an agreement with the United States of America Transportation Security Administration to engage in cooperation on civil aviation issues. The agreement’s terms include the development and modernization of […]

The Future of The Caribbean’s Informal Shipping Sector

What’s in store for small shippers? By George Nicholson and Nnyeka Prescod Op-Ed Contributors The face of global maritime trade has changed considerably over the past few decades. The dawn of containerisation in the mid-20th century, together with the recent […]

What Obama’s Visit Meant to Jamaica

By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor What first came across from last week’s visit to Jamaica by United States President Barack Obama was the pride. Jamaica was proud to host what was the first visit to the country by a sitting […]

Haiti: UN Warns of “Institutional Vacuum” Without Elections Soon

Above: UN Special Representative Sandra Honore (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations is continuing its call for Haiti to hold long-delayed elections before the end of the year. Speaking to the Security Council this week, […]

Air Canada Names Benjamin Smith New President, Passenger Airlines

Above: an Air Canada plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Air Canada has named executive vice president and COO Benjamin Smith to the position of president, passenger airlines, the company announced this week. The announcement was made by Air Canada […]

IMF: Grenada Economic Recovery “Slowly Taking Hold”

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has made a strong start in implementing its new IMF programme, the fund said following the completion of its first review of its programme with the country. The programme was […]

LIAT CEO: How to Improve Caribbean Aviation in Six Steps

By David Evans Op-Ed Contributor BOTH THE history and the current reality of Caribbean aviation can be characterised by a consistent failure over the last 50 years to provide an efficient  air transportation system that meets the needs of the […]

In Dominica, Helping Small Businesses Go Green

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica’s Agricultural Industrial and Development Bank will soon be implementing a pilot project to finance energy efficiency investments by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the country. The project is being […]

15 Great Summer Vacations in the Caribbean For 2014

It’s one of the region’s best-kept secrets: the Caribbean is an even cooler place in the summer. It might be the summer breezes, or the emptied-out beaches or the great deals. But when you’re planning your summer vacation, look no […]

Colombia: OAS to Observe Upcoming Presidential Elections

Above: Colombia By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of American States will be sending an observer mission to monitor the upcoming Presidential elections in Colombia, the regional body announced. The vote will be held on May 25. Organization of […]

Jamaica to Receive $31.6 Million Loan From IDB, China, European Commission

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica will be receiving a $31.6 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank targeting efficiency in the country’s public sector. The loan was approved by the Inter-American Development Bank’s board of […]

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