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Disney Cruise Line Is Coming to the Dominican Republic

Disney Cruise Line is set to make its debut in the Dominican Republic, with confirmed arrivals scheduled for Puerto Plata between November and December, according to Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) executive director Jean Luis Rodríguez. The news marks a notable milestone for the country’s fast-growing cruise sector — and another sign of Puerto Plata’s rising […]

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The Puerto Rico Hotel Association Has a New President

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Puerto Rico’s hotels have a new top executive. The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association has elected Pablo Torres, general manager of San Juan’s Caribe Hilton Hotel, as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Torres will lead and guide the Association’s endeavors for the next two years. “I […]

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JetBlue Names New President, COO

By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue has named a new president and chief operating officer, the company announced this week. The New York-based air carrier has named Joanna Geraghty to the role, in which she will report directly to JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes, who had been serving as both president and CEO. The move is […]

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Vice President Mike Pence to Visit US Virgin Islands

By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Vice President Mike Pence is visiting the US Virgin Islands this week, Governor Kenneth Mapp announced this weekend. Pence will visit the territory on Friday in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which caused widespread destruction across the islands. US President Donald Trump is still planning to […]

JetBlue Names New President, COO

United has named Scott Kirby its new president, just a few days after Kirby finished his tenure as president of American Airlines. In the newly-created role, Kirby will assume responsibility for United’s operations, marketing, sales, alliances, network planning and revenue management. Kirby’s departure had been announced last week by American, where he was succeeded by […]

A New Caribbean Airport

Above: the new Tela airport in the Caribbean region of Honduras By the Caribbean Journal staff There’s a new airport in the Caribbean region, and a portal to one of the region’s under-the-radar destinations. The new Tela Airport on the Caribbean coast of Honduras has officially launched operations, with flights capability for both domestic and international […]

Choice Hotels Names New President

By the Caribbean Journal staff Global hotel giant Choice Hotels International has named a new president. The company has promoted chief operating officer Patrick Pacious to president and chief operating officer. In the new role, Pacious will “assume a greater role in operational and strategic leadership of the Company as well as global development,” the […]

Guyana, Brazil Talk Cooperation

Above: the talks in Guyana By Dana Niland CJ Contributor South American neighbors Guyana and Brazil are deepening their ties. Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana Lineu Popo de Paula recently met with First Vice President and Prime Minister of Guyana Moses Nagamootoo yesterday to discuss possible areas of collaboration between the countries. “It was a very […]

Guyana Swears In New President

Above: Guyana President David Granger By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana has officially sworn in its newest President. The country’s new leader, David Granger, was sworn in this week following his historic victory in last week’s general elections. Granger led a coalition of the APNU (A Partnership for National Unity) and AFC (Alliance for Change) […]

Carnival Cruise Line Names Christine Duffy New President

Above: a Carnival ship By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Line has named Christine Duffy the company’s new president, Carnival Corporation announced this week. Duffy is currently the president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association; she will assume the role on Feb. 1, reporting to Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald. “Christine is one […]

Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina to Visit Puerto Rico

Above: Dominican Republic Danilo Medina By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina will be visiting Puerto Rico on Tuesday, Puerto Rican authorities said Friday. Medina’s visit to Puerto Rico comes about four months after Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla visited the Dominican Republic. That trip was aimed at promoting commercial and […]

Raul Castro Pledges Cuba's Cooperation With CARICOM

Above: Raul Castro By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuba is pledging its continued cooperation with its neighbours in the Caribbean Community, according to Cuba President Raul Castro. The Cuban leader was addressing the Cuba-CARICOM Summit in Havana on Monday. “We will honour our pledge to co-operate and share our modest achievements with our sister nations […]

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