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St Thomas Native Wins Grammy for Songwriter of the Year
St Thomas native Theron Thomas has taken home the Grammy for Songwriter of the Year. Thomas bested Edgar Barrera, Jessie Jo Dillon, Shane McAnally, and Justin Tranter in the Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical) category. Dedicated the award to his […]
When the Caribbean Island of Montserrat Was the Center of the Pop Music World
Legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin’s dream was not just to build a recording studio in a Caribbean paradise, but to raise up the fortunes of an island he dearly loved in the process. On Montserrat, for a brief but […]
Kenny Chesney Has a New Rum From the US Virgin Islands
There has been perhaps no greater ambassador for the Virgin Islands in recent memory than Kenny Chesney, the legendary country music artist who fell in love with that corner of the Caribbean and has made it a centerpiece of his […]
Why Pitbull Is Coming to Atlantis Paradise Island
Another music superstar is coming to Atlantis Paradise Island for a concert on the beach. Grammy-award-winning legend Pitbull will be performing at the resort’s Casuarina Beach on May 28, part of the hotel’s Music Making Waves concert series. The Bahamas […]
Atlantis Paradise Island Is Back — And It’s Still the Ultimate Family Resort
“Good job, Bahamas.” We’re at Dolphin Cay, the marine habitat at Atlantis Paradise Island, and my four-year-old daughter is convinced that a young dolphin named Nehama is, in fact, named Bahamas. Nehama is part of a group of dolphins and […]
The 20 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2020
The islands of the Caribbean are in the middle of a new age, as dynamism, optimism and investment sweep across destinations as diverse as they are beautiful. And that means the world of places to visit in the Caribbean keeps […]
An Island in The Bahamas for $7 Million
By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the ultimate Caribbean fantasy — owning your private island. But even for those who have the means (and the motivation) to buy one, developing it is another story entirely. That’s what makes this currently-listed private […]
Atlantis Paradise Island Taps Fergie for New Year’s Eve
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Atlantis Paradise Island resort has named another major headliner for its signature New Year’s Eve bash: eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist Fergie. Fergie, who rose to fame with her work with the Black Eyed Peas […]
At St Croix’s Christmas Festival, An Island Shows Its Strength
By Alexander Britell FREDERIKSTED – Nobody seems quite sure what it’s called. The Festival Village? The Village Festival? The Christmas Village? (Actually, it’s the Christmas Festival). All that matters is that come Dec. 26 each year, Crucians say a simple […]
VIDEO: Discovering the Surfsong Villa Resort in Tortola
It’s one of those places where you’d want to be even if there weren’t a great resort on the grounds. The Surfsong Villa Resort is set on the eastern end of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, just off Beef Island on […]
The Best Sandy Places to Stay in the British Virgin Islands
Renowned for sailing, snorkeling and some of the world’s best beach bars, the British Virgin Islands enchant with a string of roughly 60 pieces of Paradise spread across 56 square-miles of Caribbean blue. And even with the closure of venerable […]
Protecting a Rare Caribbean Songbird
By Dave Ewert CJ Contributor The Kirtland’s warbler, one of North America’s rarest songbirds, is very picky about where it calls home. It migrates a long distance to winter in The Bahamas every year after breeding each summer in young […]
The Scent of an Island
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor What does St Martin smell like? Pear, tomato, clementine and mango. At least that’s how it smells to me. Because those are the scents I used to make my own island-inspired fragrance at Tijon, […]
Montserrat Chooses National Song
Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff After a nearly two-decade-long search, Montserrat has decided upon a national song. The song, “Motherland,” was written by Sir Howard Fergus and Dr George Irish. It was chosen after a voting process that […]
What Will Be Montserrat’s National Song?
Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff Montserrat’s long-running search to find its national song is heading into the stretch run. The island, which began its official search for a national song in 1992, has narrowed down the choices to […]
Montserrat’s Search for a National Song
Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff In 1992, three years before the island’s devastating volcanic eruption, Montserrat’s government began its National Song Search, looking for a song that would be recognized by Montserratians on a national level. Now, Montserrat’s […]
Reggae Star Elan Atias on His New Album and Memories of The Wailers
By Alexander Britell IN 1997, ELAN ATIAS began a musical journey as the frontman for legendary reggae group The Wailers. Since then, his career has brought him across the globe and the industry – spreading his talent across genres and […]
China, Antigua Address Questions over New Power Plant
Above: A joint press conference with Chinese and Antigua officials (Photo: ABG) By the Caribbean Journal staff The governments of Antigua and China held a joint press conference today to address alleged issues surrounding the new 30-megawatt power plant handed […]
Cayman, China Sign Tax Agreement
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands and China announced an agreement on the exchange of tax information, following a formal signing today. The agreement was signed by Cayman Premier McKeeva Bush and China’s Madame Song Lan, the State […]
At These 13 Resorts, You Can Take the Perfect Adventure-Filled Vacation in Belize
Belize, a Caribbean travel destination full of natural wonders that also happens to have some of the coolest adventure resorts on the planet, from top-flight jungle hotels to luxurious river lodges and just about everything in between, whether you’re seeking […]
Why Ambergris Caye, Belize is the Caribbean Capital of Overwater Bars
You can hear the ballad from Palapa halfway across Ambergris Caye; for a moment you swear the voice belongs to Dolly Parton herself. Palapa is the town’s most prominent stage, hosting a revolving door of talented artists for intimate concerts […]
In Aruba, the Beach, the Palms and the Perfect Caribbean Boutique Hotel
“It’s like Narnia once you come through the gates,” Trisha tells me. And she’s right. The moment you walk through the gates and past the sparkling lobby at the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel in Aruba, it’s as if you’re manuevered into […]
From Antigua, a New Anthem for the Perfect Caribbean Vacation
Romance, adventure, culture, beaches, hotels. They’re all the perfect notes to the ultimate Caribbean vacation. Now, in time for the opening of the Caribbean’s most anticipated new adults-only resort, The Verandah Antigua, a top Caribbean reggae star has turned these […]
This Is the Caribbean’s Best Christmas Festival
Music stars, delicious Caribbean food, endless cultural celebration. This is the best Christmas festival in the Caribbean, and it’s a unique way to spend the festive season in the islands. St Croix’s beloved Crucian Christmas is back again this year, […]
How the “Aruba Effect” Is Creating Sustained Tourism Growth
“You leave Aruba as a different person. You’ll see. There’s a normal you, then an Aruba you.” That was the feeling from Luis Perez, a repeat visitor to Aruba, who took part in a recent study the Aruba Tourism Authority […]
Jimmy Buffett’s Love Affair with the Caribbean
Jimmy Buffett was many things — singer, songwriter, entrepreneur (and ultimately billionaire), and leader and inspiration to a legion of devoted “Parrotheads” who took his music and concerts and adopted it as a lifestyle. Perhaps less recognized is Buffett’s role […]
From Jamaica to Antigua, Hotels and Bars With Music History
Music has always been deeply intertwined with Caribbean culture, from the African rhythms brought over by enslaved people to the lively calypso and soca rhythms that drive the region’s Carnival celebrations. The musical legacy of the Caribbean built to a […]
St John Carnival “A Resounding Success”
St John Carnival was back again and better than ever this July. The event showcased the cultural heritage of St. John in the US Virgin Islands, captivating audiences with a kaleidoscope of performances and immersive cultural experiences. “St. John Carnival […]
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