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Southwest Airlines Just Added Another New Nonstop Flight to the Caribbean Island of St Maarten

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Lazy days start on Baie Longue, where the shoreline runs long and quiet and the sand holds the sun well into the afternoon. From there, the island opens up in levels. Beach bars on Pinel Island. Marigot stacked with spices, produce, and local rum, and storefronts in Philipsburg lined with jewelry, duty-free finds, and waterfront […]

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Jamaica, South Africa to Collaborate on Science and Technology

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica and South Africa are planning to deepen their collaboration in the areas of science and technology. The two sides first signed an agreement on scientific and technological cooperation last year, and the two sides are now planning to work together in areas including biotechnology, renewable […]

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Rebuilding Caribbean Coral Reefs

Above: Outplanted staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) coral after one year of growth. (Photo: Kemit Amon Lewis) By Michael W Beck, PhD Op-Ed Contributor ELEUTHERA, Bahamas (25° 8′ 22″ N;  76° 8′ 59″ W) is one of my favourite islands. Unfortunately, storms seem to like it too.  The eyes of both Irene and Sandy passed right over the […]

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How Science, Math and Creole Education Can Lead to Prosperity in Haiti

By Ilio Durandis CJ Contributor THE STRUGGLE to reform the educational system in Haiti is nothing new; everything from using Creole to incorporating a practical approach to science, technology, math and the arts in every classroom have been a dream for so long, but, more recently, a glimpse of a new reality has surfaced. Students […]


Rebuilding Caribbean Coral Reefs

Above: the signing ceremony at MIT (Photo: Dominick Reuter/MIT) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have signed an agreement to promote Creole-language education in science, technology, engineering and math. The agreement was signed during Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe’s visit to the Cambridge, Mass.-based institution on Wednesday. “This government […]

Paulwell: Jamaica Must Innovate for Growth and Development

Above: Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister Phillip Paulwell (left) with University of Technology Deputy President Profesor Ashok Kulkarni and Dean of the school’s Science and Sport faculty, Dr Colin Gayles (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica can use science and technology as an engine for growth and development, according to Technology Minister […]

Jamaica to Send Delegation to Cuba for ICT, Renewable Energy Talks

Above: Technology Minister Phillip Paulwell By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Minister Phillip Paulwell will soon lead a five-member delegation to Cuba aimed for discussions on renewable energy, information and communication, the government announced Wednesday. Paulwell is the country’s Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining. “During the visit, the delegation will explore opportunities for […]

Grenada's Tillman Thomas Issues Challenge to Young Caribbean Scientists

Above: Grenadian PM Tillman Thomas By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenadian Prime Minister Tillman Thomas is urging young scientists in the Caribbean to place greater effort on finding solutions to the region’s pressing problems, from food security to climate adaptation. Thomas was speaking at the 10th Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office of the […]

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