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JetBlue, Marriott Port-au-Prince Partnering to Help Reforestation in Haiti
A partnership to regain Haiti’s lost forest cover By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Haiti has lost as much as 98 percent of its forest cover over the decades, but the country has slowly been taking steps to regrow trees. Now, […]
Texaco Planning to Add Solar Panels to Gas Stations in Jamaica
Above: State Minister in Jamaica’s Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Julian Robinson at a Texaco station (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Texaco is planning to retrofit all of its service stations in Jamaica with solar energy. […]
St Lucia’s Government Urges End to Deforestation on Western Coast
By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Port Services and Transport is urging those engaged in acts of deforestation on the island’s west coast to desist. According to Alison Jean, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, officials have […]
Antigua: “Zero Tolerance” on Gun Crimes
Above: Antigua (Photo: ABG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antiguan National Security Minister Dr Errol Cort is reiterating his stance that there will be “zero tolerance” for violent gun crimes in the country, following its first murder of 2012. The […]
US Private Equity Firm Buys Controlling Stake in Largest Jamaican Fuel Retailer
Above: Cool Corp is the Jamaica licensee for Shell (Photo: Shell) By the Caribbean Journal staff United States private equity firm Blue Equity has purchased a controlling interest in Cool Petroleum, the largest fuel retailer in Jamaica, according to a […]
Paul McCartney Honeymooned Here. Now, a Legendary Bahamas Hotel Is Being Reborn
Paul McCartney honeymooned there. Greta Garbo stayed there, as did Raymond Burr and Rita Gam. It was a bold-faced, jet-set hotspot in the 1960s and 1970s. But then Eleuthera’s Potlatch Club fell into disrepair. For the last seven years, Bruce […]
This Is the Hottest New Brunch in The Bahamas
Nassau’s booming culinary scene includes a number of sought-after Sunday brunches. Now, there’s another must-visit meal on the calendar. Atlantis Paradise Island’s Cafe Martinique has debuted a new Gospel Brunch, a festive, vibrant Sunday affair set in one of Nassau’s […]
Rosewood Is Expanding to a New Caribbean Island
In a significant development, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open a luxury residential resort on a new island in the Caribbean for the company, Caribbean Journal has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two […]
Riu Is Opening a New All-Inclusive Near Montego Bay
Riu Hotels and Resorts is opening a brand-new all-inclusive resort near Montego Bay, Jamaica next year, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The new Riu Palace Aquarelle will be set on White Bay Beach in Falmouth, part of an area that has […]
Fortress’ $425 Million Hotel Rebuild in St Thomas
The iconic Frenchman’s Reef resort complex in the U.S. Virgin Islands was built in 1973 and was a beloved Caribbean resort before it was shuttered in 2017 due to the massive devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria. To access […]
Four Seasons Yachts Will Launch in the Caribbean
Following the debut of Ritz-Carlton’s new luxury cruise line, Four Seasons is set to launch its own boutique line, one that will begin operations in the Caribbean. Four Seasons Yachts will kick off its inaugural season in 2025-2026 with winter […]
The St Kitts Marriott Has a New-Look Spa
The St Kitts Marriott is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and now the property is debuting a new-look spa. The resort has completed a full “transformation” of its 14,000-square-foot Emerald Mist Spa, which now features six treatment rooms and […]
How Two Dutch Caribbean Islands Are Saving Coral Reefs
The Dutch Caribbean islands of Statia and Saba have launched a major new project to help endangered reefs. The new project, called “Healthy and Resilient Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Through Reforestation of St Eustatius and Saba,” will see the reforestation […]
From Antigua to Aruba, 10 Romantic Resorts to Visit Now
Planning a romantic trip to the Caribbean for Valentine’s Day will score a lot more love points than a box of chocolates, but there’s really no bad time of year to make a getaway with a special person in your […]
An Under-the-Radar Resort in Saint Lucia Gets a New Look
It’s never been at the top of the trendiest places to stay in Saint Lucia. But Saint Lucia’s venerable Windjammer Landing resort has just completed a major upgrade, one that could turn an under-the-radar Saint Lucia property into a new […]
10 Caribbean Hotel and Residential Projects to Keep an Eye On
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe […]
The Cool List: the Coolest Hotels in the Caribbean for 2023
It’s hard to believe the first edition of our landmark Cool List was published 11 years ago. Today, the Caribbean Journal Cool List is still the annual authority on the Caribbean’s coolest, most creative, singular, buzzy places to stay. That […]
Robert De Niro’s Caribbean Beach Club Is Open Again in Barbuda
It’s been the hottest beach club in the Caribbean for the last year: Nobu Barbuda, Robert De Niro’s new hotspot on the breathtaking little island of Barbuda. And now Nobu Barbuda is back again, reopening Nov. 9 for the season […]
Hurricane Fiona a “Setback, Not a Reset” for Puerto Rico Hotels
By Joe Pike To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe today to unlock this […]
Caribbean Airlines Reopens Trinidad Airport Lounge After Renovation
Caribbean Airlines has reopened its Caribbean Club lounge at Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport. The relaunched, renovated Caribbean Club lounge is open to the airline’s business class and Caribbean Club members. The 3,062-square-foot lounge has a new, modern look. “In 2022 […]
Spirit Airlines Relaunching Nicaragua Flights
Spirit Airlines is relaunching its daily route between Fort Lauderdale and Managua, Nicaragua. The daily nonstop service will begin operating on Nov. 30, with connections to 26 cities across Spirit’s network. It’s a gateway to destinations like Managua, the charming […]
The Four Seasons Resort Nevis, a Caribbean Icon
You can spend all day watching Nevis Peak. The green, daunting, cloud-crowned volcano is the towering core of this island, its energy imbuing itself into just about every moment of your day. But Nevis Peak is watching you too. It’s […]
The Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean 2022
For most travelers, it’s the number one destination-within-a-destination: the beach bar. As travel trends ebb and flow, it’s a constant, somehow managing to survive as the manifestation of our most romantic Caribbean travel fantasies. Because there’s just something about a cocktail […]
A New Oceanfront Spa Is Coming to Dominica
Dominica’s historic Fort Young hotel is planning to open a major new spa for the island. It’s called the Zemi Spa and Compass Gym, and it’s a new oceanfront wellness destination in the heart of downtown Roseau. The new spa […]
A Tiny Must-Visit Resort in the British Virgin Islands
The new Saba Rock resort in the British Virgin Islands is a magnificent blend of form and function, capturing some of the ephemeral feel of a Caribbean beach bar while designed to survive the destructive force of a hurricane like […]
The Caribbean’s Hottest Residential Real Estate Projects
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI Residential real estate in the Caribbean is, in a word, booming. And that’s been accompanied by a wave of new residential real estate projects, from private islands to branded residential resorts to full-fledged […]
New Miami-Puerto Rico Flights
Spirit Airlines has kicked off another new route to Puerto Rico. The low-cost carrier has launched new daily nonstop service between Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico, another new route for the carrier out of Miami. The new service, which […]
Puerto Rico Sets Business Curfew, Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate
Puerto Rico has implemented a series of new health protocols on the island, Caribbean Journal has leaned. That includes the reintroduction of indoor mask mandates, along with outdoor places where there are more than 50 people, regardless of vaccination status. […]
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