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Undersea Caribbean Volcano Raised to Second-Highest Alert Level

Seismic activity leads to second-highest alert level By the Caribbean Journal staff A Caribbean volcano alert has come to the coast of Grenada. The alert level has been raised to “orange” on the “Kick ‘em Jenny” submarine volcano in Grenada, […]

The Caribbean’s 25 Most Interesting People For 2014

WHO WERE the Caribbean’s newsmakers this year? Who were the people within the Caribbean doing interesting things, or the people from the Caribbean doing great work around the world? Who were the people in the Caribbean conversation? Our Most Interesting […]

The Caribbean Earthquake Threat

By Dr Joan Latchman CJ Contributor BIG, DAMAGING earthquakes are an important part of the written history of the Eastern Caribbean, which began with Europeans in the region. In bringing their architecture with them, the vulnerability of the region to […]

Montserrat’s Zone C, Closed Due to Activity at Soufriere Hills, Reopens

By the Caribbean Journal staff Montserrat’s Zone C on the volcanic risk map has reopened for daytime entry after being closed due to activity at the Soufriere Hills volcano. The zone reopened last week, according to Governor Adrian Davis. The […]

Increase in Seismic Activity at Montserrat Volcano Forces Zone Closure

Above: activity at the Soufriere Hills volcano (Photo: GIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff An “noticeable” increase in seismic activity at the Soufirere Hills Volcano has resulted in the closure of the Zone C area near the volcano, which had […]

For Large-Scale Earthquake in Eastern Caribbean, a Question of When, Not If

By Alexander Britell Could the Caribbean experience another earthquake like the devastating one in Port-au-Prince in 2010? The answer is yes – and it could be even more powerful, according to Dr Joan Latchman, the director of the Seismic Research […]

Increased Seismic Activity in Leewards

By the Caribbean Journal staff There is increased seismic activity around the Leeward Islands, according to the Seismic Research Centre in Trinidad. The Eastern Caribbean is a seismically active area, and the Unit said there was no need to panic […]

4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Causes Shaking in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.7-magnitude earthquake caused weak to light shaking across parts of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Thursday afternoon, according to data from […]

Op-Ed: Yes, Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism

Puerto Rico, like its people, is warm, hospitable and resilient. A melting pot of Spanish, Taino Indian and African cultures, cuisine and breathtaking nature leaves travelers breathless, and yet, whether it’s your first or tenth time visiting, the island always […]

How Jamaica Is Changing the Global Conversation on Sustainable Tourism

By Alexander Britell and Guy Britton Tourism isn’t just the beating heart of the Caribbean economy — it’s one of the largest economic sectors on earth. And in an age of increasing global challenges, that means the continued sustainability — and resilience […]

Another Earthquake Near Cuba

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuba’s year of heightened seismic activity is continuing. Another earthquake struck near Cuba early Sunday morning, with a 4.4 magnitude quake occurring southeast of […]

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Causes Shaking in Panama, Costa Rica

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck early Wednesday morning off the coast of Panama, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred around […]

Another Earthquake Causes Shaking in Cuba, Florida Keys

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff Another earthquake has caused shaking in Cuba and the Florida Keys, according to the United States Geological Survey. The 4.3-magnitude quake occurred at around […]

Cuba, Florida Keys Lightly Shaken By 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake

Above: a graphic of the quake (United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 5.1-magnitude earthquake caused weak-to-light shaking in Cuba and the Florida Keys on Thursday afternoon, according to a report from the United States Geological Survey. […]

5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Off Northern Coast of British Virgin Islands

By the Caribbean Journal staff Continuing a trend of recent earthquakes in the waters north of the British Virgin Islands, the area was shaken by a 5.2-magnitude quake Tuesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred […]

Anguilla Shaken by 5.1-Magnitude Quake

By the Caribbean Journal staff A 5.1-magnitude earthquake shook Anguilla Wednesday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake was seven kilometres east-southeast of Stoney Ground in Anguilla at a depth of 88.4 kilometres. It was felt in […]

St Vincent Volcano “Not More Active”

Above: La Soufriere on Thursday (Photo: SVG) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Vincent and the Grenadines’ National Emergency Management Organization received a number of calls Thursday from citizens asking if the country’s La Soufriere volcano was erupting, with some […]

The Most Popular Stories of 2011

What were CJ readers’ favourite stories of 2011? See below for the five most popular pieces in Caribbean Journal this year. For Large-Scale Earthquake in Eastern Caribbean, a Question of When, Not If Could the Caribbean experience another earthquake like […]

The Caribbean’s Most Exciting New Rooftop Bar Is In Antigua