St. Maarten is opening 2026 with a notable moment for its cruise sector, welcoming two inaugural ship calls on the same day — a rare double arrival that places the destination firmly on the industry’s early-year calendar. On New Year’s Day, Port St. Maarten is hosting the maiden St. Maarten calls of Sun Princess, the newest and […]
Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff At least 17 people have been confirmed dead following the capsize of a boat carrying illegal migrants near South Dock in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. According to a statement from the Governor’s office, the boat was intercepted by the Marine Branch of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands […]
Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff The Turks and Caicos Islands intercepted a sloop carrying 120 migrants from Haiti early Tuesday morning, authorities said. The vessel was intercepted by TCI’s Police Marine Branch after detection by the Coastal Radar Station. The government said the sloop was towed into Providenciales, where authorities confirmed that 120 […]
Above: TCI By the Caribbean Journal staff A sloop carrying 127 Haitian nationals was intercepted early Sunday morning by the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force, the government said in a statement. The boat, which was intercepted at 2:27AM by the police force’s marine arm, contained 104 men and 23 women. The Haitians were escorted […]
