Carnival Cruise Line made its first official call to Ocho Rios on Wednesday as Carnival Sunrise arrived in port, marking the resumption of cruise visits to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Local officials and community partners greeted the ship as operations continued to stabilize across the north coast — with cruise guests officially returning to the […]
Above: US Labour Secretary Hilda Solis By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico will soon receive three National Emergency Grants from the United States Department of Labour. The grants, which total more than $4 million, will target more than 750 workers affected by recently plant closures and layoffs in Puerto Rico. “The services provided through […]
Above: the Jose Toledo Federal Building in San Juan By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño has signed several measures aimed at improving security in Puerto Rico. The first provides the elements necessary to revoke bail for those charged with violent crimes such as murder, rape or burglary when they violate conditions […]
Above: Gov. Luis Fortuño By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño has announced the allocation of $500,000 to help fund the Dr Isaac Gonzalez Martinez cancer hospital. According to Fortuño, the assignment was made possible thanks to the adoption and signing of an agreement between the boards of directors of the Comprehensive […]
