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St Kitts and Nevis Extends Suspension of British Airways Flights

St Kitts and Nevis has extended its suspension of service from the United Kingdom until Jan. 16, 2021. International travelers who arrive from the U.K. will be required to quarantine at their hotel for the duration of their stay in […]

Royal Caribbean Extends Cruise Suspension

Cruise giant Royal Caribbean has extended the suspension of its sailings through July 31, the company announced in a statement. The cruise pause had initially been slated to run through June 11. Royal Caribbean said it expected to return […]

Costa Cruises Extends Suspension of Operations to May 30

Italy-based global cruise line Costa Cruises has extended the suspension of its cruise operations to May 30, the company announced in a statement. The company made the move “Due to the continuation of the emergency situation linked to the global […]

Veronica Campbell-Brown Accepts Provisional Suspension, Case “Ongoing”

Above: Veronica Campbell-Brown By the Caribbean Journal staff The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association confirmed Tuesday that a case is “currently ongoing” Olympic sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown following reports that she had tested positive for a banned substance. The suspension of Campbell-Brown, […]

Haiti Inaugurates New National Pension Fund Headquarters in Petionville

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly has inaugurated the new office of the country’s National Old Age Insurance office, the country’s national pension fund, in Petionville. “This is another victory for the […]

Trinidad’s Finance Minister Dookeran: Pension System in Need of Reforms

Above: Trinidad Finance Minister Winston Dookeran By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago’s pension system is in need of reforms, as risk still remain despite a solid pension industry, according to Finance Minister Winston Dookeran. According to the Minister, […]

Turks and Caicos Proposes Changes to Civil Service Pension System

Above: TCI Governor Damian Roderic Todd on a visit to North and Middle Caicos this week (Photo: TCIG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Governor Damian Roderic Todd and the Advisory Council have agreed to a series of […]

For Cayman Islands Real Estate, a “Year of Opportunity”

“2023 can be described as a year of resilience,” Jeremy Hurst, the president and broker/owner of Cayman Islands-based IRG International, tells Caribbean Journal. “If you look at the past two decades with Hurricane Ivan here in 2004, the financial crash […]

On This Caribbean Island, You Can Live on the Beach for Less

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Apple Leisure Group Names New VP for Development

Apple Leisure Group has named a new Vice President of Development to lead its expansion push. The company has tapped Sergio Gascon, who will be based in Mexico City, for the role, in which he will “spearhead efforts to establish […]

CMC, Highgate to Open New Courtyard by Marriott in Curacao

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]

The Best Hotels in St Thomas, USVI

From Magens Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches on earth, to stunning mangroves to some of the Caribbean’s best shopping, St Thomas is a vibrant, energetic destination that has been among the most popular in the entire region since […]

Bahamas Updates Rules for Vaccinated Travelers

The Bahamas has updated its recently-announced rules for vaccinated travelers. That includes the suspension of a PCR requirement for vaccinated travelers — vaccinated travelers can continue to present a negative rapid antigen test or PCR test within 72 hours of travel […]

Air Canada Returns to Exuma in The Bahamas

Air Canada has returned to the island of Great Exuma in The Bahamas. The company’s return flight touched down in Great Exuma this weekend, following a year of suspension. It was a full flight into Exuma International Airport, according to […]

Caribbean Airlines Suspends Cuba Flights

Caribbean Airlines has announced the suspension of all of its flights to Havana, Cuba. The move took immediate effect this week, and will be in place “until further notice,” according to a statement from the Trinidad-based company. The move comes […]

LIAT Begins Caribbean Relaunch

Caribbean airline LIAT has resumed its commercial schedule, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier, which is currently under administration, will be operating flights to a “limited number of destinations,” according to a company statement. That will include flights on five […]

The State of Real Estate in Roatan, Honduras

Set off the Caribbean coast of Honduras, the island of Roatan has long held a privileged place in the harts of many die-hard Caribbean travelers — but it’s also remained largely under the radar of mass tourism and investment. To access […]

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Now Planning July 25 Relaunch

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is now planning to relaunch sailings on July 25, the company said. Cruises on its Grand Celebration ship will resume July 25, while its Grand Classica ship will relaunch on Oct. 2. The company has pushed […]

Windstar Planning to Resume Caribbean Cruises in November

Boutique cruise line Windstar Cruises is planning a return to the Caribbean in November, according to the company. While it will actually resume cruising in September with a sailing in Tahiti, its first Caribbean cruise is planned on Wind Surf […]

Panama’s Copa Airlines “Hopes” to Resume Flights June 1

Panama-based Copa Airlines hopes to resume operations on June 1, 2020, pending approval from regional authorities. The move follows a 30-day extension of the suspension of all international flights in the country due to the coronavirus crisis. In addition, between […]

Caribbean Airline LIAT Extends Flight Pause to May 31

Caribbean regional airline LIAT has extended its the suspension of its passenger services through the end of May. The airline said it was continuing its flight pause through May 31, citing “the current border closures and travel restrictions within the […]

Caribbean Airline LIAT Suspending Flights Through May 15

Caribbean regional airline LIAT is extending the suspension its flight services in the Caribbean to May 15. The comes amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The decision was based on a review by the company’s Board of Directors and Executive Management, […]

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Caribbean Hotel Projects

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor More than 130 hotel projects have been delayed in the Caribbean due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, said Frank Comito, CEO and director general of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). Comito, who […]

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Says It Will Relaunch in May

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line says it is planning to resume sailings on May 8, the company said this week. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which operates cruises to destinations in The Bahamas including Grand Bahama and Nassau, has canceled its sailings […]

Carnival, Cunard Extend Cruise Pause

Carnival says it is extending its pause in operation through May 11, the company announced this week. Carnival said all North America sailings will be paused until May 11, “as COVID-19 continues to impact global health and commerce.” For now, […]

Dominican Republic Closing Borders for 15 Days in Coronavirus Measure

In a bid to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Dominican Republic is closing its land, sea and air borders for 15 days, the country’s President, Danilo Medina, announced. The move takes effect at 6 AM on Thursday, […]

Sunwing Suspending Outgoing Caribbean Flights Amid Coronavirus

Sunwing is suspending all of its outgoing Caribbean flights for the next two weeks amid the coronavirus epidemic. The Canadian travel giant said it would be suspending all flights to its “sun” destinations for the next two weeks in order […]

How Coronavirus Is Affecting American Airlines in the Caribbean

American Airlines has announced a series of changes to its schedule in the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Crucially, though, the carrier said it would “continue” its short-haul flights to the Caribbean, with the suspension of just a few […]

Air Europa Is Adding More Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights