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A New Commissioner for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Jennifer Matarangas-King

Jennifer Matarangas-King has officially been sworn in as Commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, during a ceremony at Government House on St. Croix. Confirmed Leadership Matarangas-King was confirmed by the 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands in November 2025, following her appointment by Governor Bryan in August of the same […]

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St Lucia, Mauritius Form Diplomatic Ties

Above: St Lucia (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia has officially established diplomatic ties with Mauritius. The agreement between the two countries aims to “promote cooperation and is in line with Saint Lucia’s goal of deepening relations with developing countries,” St Lucia’s government said in a statement. The ties were made official […]

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St Maarten Looking to Strengthen Ties With Rest of Region

Above: St Maarten By the Caribbean Journal staff Should St Maarten deepen its economic engagement with the rest of the Caribbean? That was among the findings of a closed-door session this week between the Second Chamber Committee of Kingdom Relations and 10 Caribbean and Latin American Ambassadors. “Sint Maarten needs to strengthen its economic ties […]

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CARICOM Eyes Increased Funding From Development Partners

Above: CARICOM Headquarters in Guyana By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM has put forward a case for increased funding from its international development partners, the organization said. The goal is to “ensure that the Community’s positions are reflected in ongoing discussions on donor coordination and aid effectiveness, Small Island Developing and Low-Lying Coastal States and […]