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Royal Caribbean Cancels Haiti Visit Due to Protests
Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas cruise ship canceled its planned visit to the Haitian cruise port of Labadee this week, citing “political protests in the area.” The cruise line pointed to a video on Facebook that showed the ship […]
Haiti “Vehemently Protests” New US, Canada Travel Warnings
Above: Haiti By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s government said it “vehemently protests” the recent decision by the United States State Department to issue a new travel warning for the country, Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe’s office announced in a statement […]
Haitians Protest UN Peacekeepers
Above: UN peacekeepers from Bolivia in Haiti last year (UN Photo: Marco Dormino) Haitians gathered to protest the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Haiti after allegations that a contingent from Uruguay sexually assaulted a young man. The scandal has seen a […]
Jamaican Opposition Plans Island-Wide Protest over Extradition Affair
Jamaica’s Opposition People’s National Party is planning an island-wide protest concerning the government’s handling of the extradition crisis involving Christopher “Dudus” Coke. Former Justice Minister KD Knight, the lead attorney representing the party during the recently-concluded Commission of Enquiry, said […]
Jamaican Government Temporarily Cuts Fuel Taxes, Staves Off Protest
Minister of Finance and Public Service Audley Shaw The Jamaican Government temporarily reduced the ad valorem tax on petrol from 15 percent to 10 percent yesterday, with the cut set to take effect Thursday. The move came after threats of […]
Protests Continue in Turks and Caicos
Protesters in the Turks and Caicos have not yet relented, continuing their movement for expedited elections in the territory, which saw its self-rule suspended in 2009 after allegations of government corruption. The protesters have refused to dismantle a barricade along […]
Senator Al-Rawi on Trinidad Protest
By Alexander Britell As attention in the United States focuses on a sometimes-ugly battle by public servants and the government over benefits, public-employee protesters are turning Port-of-Spain into a more civilized version of Madison, Wisconsin. Nearly 150 protestors demonstrated outside […]
Following Hunter S. Thompson in Puerto Rico
You won’t find much fear and loathing these days in Old San Juan, but there are places where you can still get a taste of the city where “gonzo journalist” and author Hunter S. Thompson decamped in his early 20s […]
US Virgin Islands Hotel Investment Is Heating Up
The US Virgin Islands hotel market is heating up as the territory’s efforts to promote hotel development and investment are paying off. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business […]
Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Cay in St Croix
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Kevin Hunter, who sent in this lovely photo of the beach on Protestant Cay in St Croix, the home of the Hotel on the Cay. Have you taken a great photo […]
USVI Eyes Developer for St Thomas Hotel Project
By the Caribbean Journal Invest staff This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to Read […]
From Aruba to St Thomas, 12 Caribbean “Water’s Edge” Hotels
You know the sound. You open the door to your balcony or patio and it’s there, the maritime metronome, the gentle roll or vigorous froth of the waves right near your room. But it’s not always so easy to find. […]
US President Joe Biden Spends Caribbean Vacation in St Croix
United States President Joe Biden is spending his holiday vacation this year in the Caribbean. President Biden is returning to what was one of his favorite vacation spots when he served as President Barack Obama’s Vice President: the island of […]
A New Caribbean Private Island Hotel Project
A new private-island hotel project is coming to the Caribbean, with a dramatic transformation of an historic hotel, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism […]
17 Great Caribbean Beaches You Can Only Reach By Boat
They’re tucked away in tiny corners of the Caribbean, set off far in the middle of the sea, hidden beneath cliffs. They’re those rarefied beaches that are a bit harder to reach, the ones you can’t fly to, the ones […]
The USVI is the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destination
It began during the pandemic, when expert tourism management and a flexible travel health policy helped drive a new wave of visitors to the US Virgin Islands. And the last two years has seen unprecedented levels of tourism growth in […]
The Best Hotels and Resorts in St Croix
St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands is home to one of the most iconic hotels in the Caribbean (more on that here) as well as the only all-inclusive resort in the USVI and an eclectic assortment of other lodging […]
How US Virgin Islands Tourism Survived the Pandemic
The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the tourism industry at large, and on the cruise business in particular. As a region largely dependent on the cruise business, the Caribbean took an incredible economic hit. The U.S. Virgin Islands […]
US Virgin Islands Reporting Strong Tourism Performance
The US Virgin Islands is reporting “strong” tourism numbers amid the pandemic, significantly outperforming much of the rest of the Caribbean. In an environment that has seen deep declines in tourism arrival numbers, the USVI has weathered the pandemic storm […]
The 10 Best Things to Do in St Croix Right Now
St. Croix packs an abundance of attractions in its 84 square miles — in fact, acre for acre I’d put this U.S. Virgin Island up against any Caribbean destination for its diverse, interesting, and quirky activities. Here are 10 of […]
Why the US Virgin Islands Is Primed for Tourism Investment
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to […]
The Caribbean Travel Awards 2021
That next trip. Maybe it’s for a holiday, maybe it’s for a family reunion, maybe it’s an annual tradition. That next trip, that vacation to plan for, to dream about; it’s one of the greatest antidotes to creeping monotony in […]
American Airlines Launching Pre-Testing for US Virgin Islands
American Airlines is expanding its Caribbean pre-testing program to the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. Starting Dec. 9, American Airlines will be the first airline to launch pre-flight testing on flights from the U.S. to the US Virgin […]
St Croix Hotels and Resorts You Can Stay at Right Now
St. Croix stands out with its well-preserved historic buildings — notably Fort Christiansvaern, a Danish fortress dating from 1749 — two distinctive cities (Christiansted and Frederiksted), excellent culinary scene, and natural wonders that include Buck Island National Monument for desert-island […]
The US Virgin Islands Is Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect
St Croix might be your best bet if you’re thinking about heading to the U.S. Virgin Islands, after the U.S. territory officially reopened to visitors on June 1. (Update: all travelers to the USVI must complete a screening form — […]
Caribbean Moment: The Joys of Christiansted, St Croix
For many, the charms of the island of St Croix are still some of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean. And that includes the wonderful historic town of Christiansted, a vibrant, charming, eminently walkable downtown. It’s a city that continues […]
Caribbean Moment: The Most Iconic Beach in St Croix
Buck Island. Protestant Cay. Shoys. The gorgeous island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands has no shortage of jaw-dropping beaches. But ask locals and they’ll almost universally say that Sandy Point, on the far southwestern tip of the […]
Caribbean Moment: A Wonderful Little Beach in St Croix
It’s an oh-so-brief ferry ride to get to this lovable little islet off the coast of Christiansted in St Croix, US Virgin Islands. And while you can still see the colorful buildings of St Croix’s gorgeous historic town, you feel […]
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