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S&P Raises Caribbean Development Bank Outlook to “Stable”

Above: the Caribbean Development Bank’s headquarters By the Caribbean Journal staff Ratings firm Standard & Poor’s has raised its outlook on the Caribbean Development Bank to stable from negative. The revision came as the New York-based firm affirmed the bank’s […]

S&P Raises Curacao Outlook to Stable

Above: Curacao By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its ratings on the government of Curacao and raised the island’s outlook to stable from negative, the New York-based ratings agency announced. Curacao’s government has “A-” and “A-2” […]

Remittances to Caribbean Remain Stable

Above: Port-au-Prince (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Remittances to the Caribbean remained effectively flat in 2012, with a 0.1 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to estimates from the Multilateral Investment Fund. There were a total […]

S&P Affirms Montserrat Credit Rating; Outlook Remains “Stable”

By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s this week affirmed Montserrat’s “BBB-/A-3” sovereign issuer credit rating, while also affirming its “BBB-” transfer and convertibility assessment. Monterrat’s outlook remains “stable,” according to the ratings firm. The rating reflected “the UK’s […]

S&P: Grenada’s Outlook Stable, Economy Recovering “Modestly”

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s economic outlook remains “stable,” according to ratings firm Standard & Poor’s, which affirmed its “B-” long-term foreign and local currency ratings on the country Tuesday. S&P also raised its short-term […]

Standard & Poor’s Downgrades Caribbean Development Bank, Outlook “Stable”

Above: the bank, which had another ratings firm downgrade its credit, is based in Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s has lowered its long-term issuer credit rating on the Caribbean Development Bank from AAA to […]

Haiti’s Martelly “In Contact” with Cabinet, Health Remains Stable

Above: Prime Minister-Designate Laurent Lamothe and President Michel Martelly (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haitian President Michel Martelly said he has been staying in “constant contact” with members of his cabinet and government officials while he in Miami […]

Haitian President Martelly Suffers Pulmonary Embolism, Health “Stable”

Above: Haiti’s President Michel Martelly (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s President Michel Martelly, who returned to Miami Monday for further tests after suffering postoperative complications from shoulder surgery, has suffered a pulmonary embolism. That diagnosis was confirmed […]

Dominican Republic Has “Stable” Financial System: Central Bank Governor

Above: Central Bank Governor Hector Valdez Albizu By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic now has a “stable” financial system that allows monetary policy to focus on targeting inflation without being deflected by issues related to the health of […]

Dookeran: Trinidad Economy Stable

By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad Finance Minister Winston Dookeran said the country’s economy remains stable, despite Standard & Poor’s decision to lower the country’s long-term local currency sovereign credit rating. The new development, he said, was part of a […]

Moody’s Gives Trinidad Stable Outlook

Above: Port of Spain, Trinidad Moody’s recently rated Trinidad and Tobago with a “Stable Outlook,” along with rating its government bonds at BAA1–Stable for foreign currency and BAA1 for local currency. According to a July credit analysis report, the country’s […]

Journeying to Francis Ford Coppola’s Rainforest Lodge in Belize

The barman at the Jaguar Bar is happy to tell you the recipe for Jaguar Juice. It’s simple, so he says: One Barrel rum; pineapple juice; and a local liqueur called Nanse that’s made from a Belizean fruit called craboo. […]

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 […]

Two Hyatt-Branded Caribbean Hotels Sold

A pair of Hyatt-branded Caribbean hotels has been purchased by California-based JRK Property Holdings, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to […]

The Best Things to Do (And Where to Stay) in Merida, Mexico

Mérida, capital of the state of Yucatán, is one of the most beautiful places in México. And there’s one hotel you should definitely consider staying at. Fiesta American Merida has 371 newly remodeled rooms. The best room here is the […]

Is This the Best All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun?

Live Aqua Beach Beach Resort is arguably the best all-inclusive in Cancun, Mexico. Here’s why, from the sparkling rooms to the service to some very cool touches you won’t often find at Cancun-area resorts. For starters, the rooms: 371 newly-remodeled […]

Zemi Beach House Is Now the Greenest Resort in Anguilla

One of Anguilla’s premier luxury resorts is now the island’s greenest resort. The Zemi Beach House, part of the LXR Hotels and Resorts portfolio, has debuted a new solar farm. The project, installed by SwitchLogix Limited, means the 76-room hotel […]

How to Move to Barbados, Explained

While much of the real estate interest since the pandemic has focused on northern-area Caribbean destinations like The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Cayman Islands, another island to the south has been seeing strong interest: Barbados, an island with […]

Condo Sales Drive USVI Real Estate Market Rebound

Entering the second half of the year, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) recently released details on the first six months of business in 2023 courtesy of Christie’s International Real Estate US Virgin Islands office. This story is part of Caribbean […]

The Best Things to See, Do (and Eat) on Grand Bahama Island

It’s as complete a destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean: large resorts, blindingly white-sand beaches, spectacular eco-attractions and a vibrant dining scene (including the popular Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Month). But Grand Bahama still flies under the radar. That’s despite […]

This Caribbean Island Is Seeing a Real Estate Rebound

The island of Grenada is seeing a post-pandemic real estate rebound, according to a new report from Century 21 Grenada. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join […]

The Cayman Islands Real Estate Market Is Leading the Caribbean

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to […]

11 Antigua Resorts That Are Perfect for a Romantic Vacation

“Love and Wanderlust” are perfectly paired for a romantic getaway, honeymoon, or destination wedding in Antigua and Barbuda. This twin-island nation abounds in activities where couples can bond, from sunset sails and yacht charters to hands-on Caribbean cooking classes at […]

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Bonaire Just Lifted All of Its Testing Requirements

The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has lifted all of its testing requirements, Caribbean Journal has learned. That means no pre-testing is required of travelers, regardless of vaccination status. Vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers will just have to fill in a […]

This Top St Thomas Resort Now Has a “Baby Concierge”

Families with young children are all to familiar with the experience: the extra carry-on bags, the worn pack ’n plays. But now one of the Caribbean’s top resorts has debuted a specialized program that aims to make traveling with kids, […]

Curacao’s Newest All-Inclusive Resort Reinvents the Beach Bungalow