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Caribbean Airlines CEO Steps Down

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Garvin Medera has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Caribbean Airlines, the company’s Board of Directors announced. In a statement, the airline said Medera’s departure marks a significant leadership transition for the carrier, which continues to operate its full schedule with no impact to passengers or partners.  Chief Operating Officer Nirmala Ramai has been appointed […]

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S&P Affirms Rating on Puerto Rico; Outlook Remains Negative

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its “BBB-” rating on the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s general obligation and appropriation debt, the New York-based ratings firm announced on Wednesday. The rating reflected what the firm said were a number of factors, from Puerto Rico’s strong ties to […]

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New NBC Television Series "Crossbones" to Film in Puerto Rico

Above: John Malkovich as Blackbeard By the Caribbean Journal staff The new NBC show “Crossbones” will soon begin production in Puerto Rico, Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla announced Tuesday. The first season will shoot on the premises of the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Ceiba. The project, which stars actor John Malkovich, could inject as […]

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Puerto Rico Governor Meets With Rating Agencies in New York

Above: Alejandro Garcia Padilla By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has concluded a trip to New York City. The Governor was in New York to meet with representatives of ratings agencies Fitch and Standard & Poor’s, joined by his economic team. The purpose of the trip was aimed at “keeping […]


New NBC Television Series "Crossbones" to Film in Puerto Rico

Above: Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla at a coffee farm By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico is planning a major boost for the island’s coffee industry. Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla this week revealed a plan that he said would generate around 6,000 new jobs over the next two years. The initiative […]

12 Great Forts in the Caribbean

They were built in times of war and conflict, towering reminders of the battles of the colonial period. The Caribbean has a rather impressive collection of extant fortresses, and they’re scattered across the far reaches of the region. Here are 12 great ones, from Puerto Rico to Panama. Brimstone Hill — St Kitts and Nevis The […]

New Culinary Team at El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico

Above: El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, a Waldorf Astoria Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, a Waldorf Astoria Resort has unveiled a new executive culinary team. The property has named Al Amengual as Director of Food & Beverage and Donovan Campbell as executive chef, effective immediately. […]

Puerto Rico Makes Debut on "Homeland"

Above: Rupert Friend as Peter Quinn on “Homeland” By the Caribbean Journal staff It has been a big month for Puerto Rico’s film and television industry, with the island making its latest screen debut on the hit Showtime series “Homeland.” Puerto Rico subbed for Caracas, Venezuela on Sunday night, where the fictional version of the […]

Rum Journal: How to Make a Piña Colada, Malibu Style

THE CLASSIC Piña Colada originated in Puerto Rico (although its exact origin continues to be a subject of debate). But the cult of the Piña Colada has expanded far beyond the borders of La Isla, and it’s become one of the world’s most popular beach drinks. So as you ponder ways to improve this autumn […]

Walgreens Opens First Store in United States Virgin Islands

Above: the opening ceremony By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s been around for 112 years, but American drug retailing giant Walgreens had never opened a store in the US Virgin Islands — until now. The company opened its first store outside of the US, Puerto Rico on Guam this weekend, cutting the ribbon on an 18,000-square-foot […]

Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake Put Puerto Rico in the Spotlight in "Runner, Runner"

Above: a scene from “Runner, Runner” By the Caribbean Journal staff The new Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake vehicle Runner, Runner has a third major star: the island of Puerto Rico. The film, which is set for release at the beginning of October, stars Affleck as a gaming mogul and Timberlake his young poker-playing protege. […]

Caribbean Home: High Above the Rooftops in San Juan

Turning a week-long vacation into a far longer stay. That’s the dream for many – a private home in the Caribbean. Our Caribbean Home feature gives you a chance to look at some of the most beautiful properties on the market today in the Caribbean — whether you’re looking to buy or simply seeking a photographic […]