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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Evening in St Croix

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader John Rains, who sent in this photo of a cruise ship departing near Frederiksted, St Croix. Do you have a great Caribbean Photo? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the […]

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The Best Caribbean Diving Destinations

Yes, the Caribbean has the best diving in the world. And while you can find a great place to dive almost anywhere in the region, some places have those extra-special qualities, the right combination of water, access and wildlife — not […]

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United States Vice President Joe Biden Visits St Croix

Above: United States Vice President Joe Biden By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden visited the island of St Croix in the United States Virgin Islands this weekend. Biden has […]

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Meet the Caribbean: Christiansted, St Croix in 9 Photos

Our latest Meet the Caribbean travels to the historic city of Christiansted on the island of St Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. The onetime Danish town, which is among the more charming of its kind in the whole […]


In St Croix, Celebrating "Local"

Above: produce at the St. Croix Agriculture and Food Fair (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ST CROIX — “Easy now. It’s hot.” That’s the warning from Velma Cruz, who’s been bringing her hot sauce to St Croix’s Agriculture […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Frederiksted Pier in St Croix

This week’s Caribbean Photo comes from CJ reader John Rains of the Starfish company. John’s took this snapshot of the Frederiksted Pier in Frederiskted on the US Virgin Island of St Croix. Do you have a great photo of the […]

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Rum Journal: Cruzan's New Distiller's Collection Rums From St Croix

Above: The new Distiller’s Collection of aged rums from Cruzan in St Croix includes the Estate Diamond Light and Dark rums, as well as the legacy Single Barrel luxury aged rum. By Robert Burr Rum Journal Special Contributor Master Distiller […]


United States Virgin Islands Planning Expansion of Medicaid

Above: St Croix By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Virgin Islands will be expanding the territory’s Medicaid programme in lieu of implementing a Health Exchange Marketplace, according to Governor John de Jongh. The move comes according to the […]


Rum Journal: An Endless Punch From St Croix's Cruzan Rum

Above: St Croix CRUZAN RUM’S message is simple: Don’t Hurry. It’s a philosophy we rather like here at Rum Journal. And Cruzan’s message fits nicely with the laid-back island of St Croix where it’s been distilled since the late 18th […]

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Tim Duncan, St Croix Native, Makes Final Push For Fifth Championship Ring

Above: Tim Duncan and his four championship banners By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — For a while on Tuesday night, it seemed that Tim Duncan would finally win his fifth NBA championship. But a miraculous Ray Allen three pointer […]


Rum Journal: Saving Caribbean Sea Turtles With Rum

SEA TURTLES are critically endangered in the Caribbean, and the threats facing them, from light pollution to the scourge of poaching, remain a major problem for the region. But thanks to a unique partnership between the Florida-based Sea Turtle Conservancy […]


US Virgin Islands Governor Nominates New Police Commissioner

Above: USVI Governor John de Jongh with Rodney F Querrard (Photo: OG USVI) By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh has nominated Rodney Querrard as the territory’s next Commissioner of Police. Querrard previously served […]