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CARICOM: "Serious Concerns" About Threat to Caribbean Rum in the US

Above: the St Nicholas Abbey rum company in Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Community is increasingly concerned about what it calls a “threat to the competitiveness of Caribbean rum in the United States” due to […]

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McClintock: Puerto Rico's Political Status "An Anomaly" in US Constitutional System

Above: Puerto Rico Secretary of State Kennth McClintock By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock is urging US Congressional leaders to move forward on statehood for the island territory and “tear down” the “anachronistic” wall […]

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Ingrid Rivera Rocafort Appointed to Lead Puerto Rico Tourism Company

Above: Puerto Rico By the Caribbean Journal staff Incoming Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has named Ingrid Rivera Rocafort as the new director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, he announced Thursday. The move was one of several appointments […]

Op-Ed: Rum Subsidies in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands

By Frank Ward Op-Ed Contributor   RUM HAS A SPECIAL PLACE in the hearts and minds of Caribbean people. It is the product of an industry mainly comprised of small, local distillers which, as a significant economic operator, brings much […]


Chef Jose Andres Explains Philosophy Behind New Puerto Rico Eatery

Above: Jose Andres (Photo: Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve) By the Caribbean Journal staff Internationally-renowned Chef Jose Andres will be helming the new Mi Casa restaurant at the soon-to-open Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico. And according to Andres, […]


Puerto Rico Governor Urges Congress, President to Begin Road to Statehood

Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño is urging US President Barack Obama and the United States Congress to implement the vote in last week’s referendum that signaled a desire for […]

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Puerto Rico's Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach Opening in December

Above: the Ritz-Carlton Puerto Rico (all photos by Ritz-Carlton) By the Caribbean Journal staff The new Ritz-Carlton Reserve and Spa Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico will begin taking guests in mid-December. The hotel is now accepting reservations for stays beginning […]


Alejandro Garcia Padilla Wins Election for Governor of Puerto Rico

Above: Alejandro Garcia Padilla By the Caribbean Journal staff Challenger Alejandro Garcia Padilla won an exceedingly close election over incumbent Governor Luis Fortuño. Padilla, the leader of Puerto Rico’s Popular Democratic Party, won by the narrowest of margins, less than […]


Puerto Rico: New Hyatt House Hotel Project Breaks Ground in San Juan

Above: San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff A planned Hyatt House hotel project broke ground this week in San Juan, following an agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and Island Hospitality Partners. The project, which is expected to open in […]

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Puerto Rico to Hold Referendum on Territory's Political Status on Nov. 6

Above: San Juan (Photo: Puerto Rico Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff Voters in Puerto Rico will show their preference for Puerto Rico’s future political status in a vote on Tuesday. The vote, which will come alongside elections for Puerto […]


New Puerto Rico Wind Farm Project Begins Operations in Santa Isabel

Above: the new Finca de Viento Santa Isabel wind farm By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s new Finca de Viento Santa Isabel wind project has begun operations and is now producing clean energy. The Pattern Energy project, which was […]


Puerto Rico Tops Caribbean, St Lucia Tops CARICOM for Ease of Doing Business

Above: Puerto Rico By the Caribbean Journal staff For the second year in a row, St Lucia is the top-ranked CARICOM country for ease of doing business, according to the Doing Business 2013 Report from the World Bank. St Lucia […]