The Bahamas is open for business after Hurricane Melissa — and the islands have never been better. From Nassau to San Salvador, flights are running, resorts are open, and the sea is that impossible shade of turquoise that never stops changing color. Travelers are finding the country at its most balanced moment: lively but uncrowded, […]
Above: Haiti’s Samyr Laine By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian Olympian Samyr Laine has been named a global brand ambassador for clothing brand JJ Threads, the company announced. The Olympian will be competing Thursday in the finals of the men’s Triple Jump competition, seeking Haiti’s first medal at the Games since 1928. “I am excited […]
Above: Haiti’s Samyr Laine By the Caribbean Journal staff Samyr Laine, who is representing Haiti in the Olympics, has qualified for the final round of the Men’s Triple Jump in London. Laine was among 12 of 26 players from the opening round who advanced to the final. He is joined in the final by two […]
By Samyr Laine CJ Special Contributor At this point we have just about a week to go until the opening ceremonies and I couldn’t ask for things to be going more smoothly. After getting one last tune-up competition in London on the 14th, I have truly settled into things at my training base in Paris […]
