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Royal Caribbean Cuts First Steel on New Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean has cut the first steel on its newest cruise ship, the second in its Icon Class. The as-yet-unnamed ship will be the second in the class; the first, Icon of the Seas, will take to the seas in […]

Cayman Islands Airport Expansion Project Moving Forward

Above: a rendering of the new airport in Grand Cayman By the Caribbean Journal staff Plans are now underway for the first phase of Grand Cayman’s major new airport project. The Cayman Islands Airport Authority has officially issued an invitation […]

In St Vincent, Fighting Crime With Pan

Above: a steel pan By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean crime remains a major challenge for the region. But St Vincent and the Grenadines is taking a unique approach to fight the problem. The government says it is expanding its […]

The Four Seasons Nevis Has a New Top Chef

The Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the island’s premier luxury resort, has named a new leader for its culinary program, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort has tapped Andrea Ferrandi as its new executive chef, who is joining her fifth Four […]

In Nevis, the Art of the Tiny Caribbean Island

Princess Diana found quiet sanctuary here three decades ago. Last year, Kelsey Grammer escaped here in “Christmas in Paradise.” Everyone from Jay Z to Beyonce to John Cleese have come to the shores of Nevis, looking to indulge in the […]

How to Move to St Croix, Explained

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 […]

A Major New Music Festival in the US Virgin Islands

A major new music festival is coming to St Croix in the United States Virgin Islands next week. The new US Virgin Islands Caribbean Music Festival is the product of a collaboration between the United Jazz Foundation and and the […]

St Croix’s Big Christmas Festival Is Back

It’s one of the Caribbean’s greatest Christmas celebrations: the St Croix Crucian Christmas Festival, now in its 70th year. This year’s event runs from Dec. 11 through Jan. 7, returning in person for the first time since the onset of […]

Grenada’s Spicemas Carnival Is Coming Back

Another top Caribbean carnival is making its long-awaited return. Grenada’s Spicemas is back this summer, with the festivities launching on Aug. 8 and 9. “We are thrilled by the return of Spicemas this summer. It is undoubtedly a highlight of […]

St John Celebration Is Back and Better Than Ever

The US Virgin Islands’ popular St John Celebration is back again this year, with plans for the biggest and best version of the event since the onset of the pandemic. While scaled-back events were held in 2020 and 2021, this […]

Cruising Returns to Antigua and Barbuda

Cruising has returned to Antigua and Barbuda. The first cruise ship to return to the destination was Windstar Cruises’ Sea Breeze, which called on St John’s this week. The ship was welcomed with a water cannon salute in St John’s […]

The Buccaneer, St Croix’s Legendary Resort, Is Open

The pastel pink walls; the rolling green fairways; the graceful twilight steps of a Moko Jumbie. Since 1947, The Buccaneer resort in St Croix has been the essence of the St Croix vacation: the beauty, the culture, the sport. And […]

Grenada Begins Cruise Season With Strong Momentum

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Grenada officially opened its 2018-2019 cruise season with an inaugural visit from Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Breeze cruise ship. The ship, which has a capacity of 4,428 passengers, was welcomed with a steel pan salute. […]

A Must-See Classical Music Concert in Barbados

By the Caribbean Journal staff A major music event is coming to Barbados next month. The renowned Piazzolla Trio has been selected to perform “Under the Stars” in Barbados on Jan. 13, in honor of the St George Parish Church. […]

Cruise Ships Return to St Maarten

By the Caribbean Journal staff The first commercial cruise ships called on St Maarten on Tuesday since Hurricane Irma, a major step in the island’s recovery. Viking Ocean Cruises’ Viking Sea made its inaugural visit to St Maarten, welcomed by […]

The Baha Mar’s Beautiful Cigar Bar

A glass of aged rum, a premium cigar, the sound of a steel pan. It’s the recipe for a perfect evening in the Bahamas, and it’s what every night is like at the new Churchill Cigar & Rum Bar at […]

6 Summer Carnivals to Visit in the the Caribbean

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Summertime in the Caribbean brings warmer days, the sweetest mangoes, and an array of joyous Carnival celebrations. Whether they’re organized to commemorate independence from Colonial governments; a successful sugarcane harvest; or simply to celebrate […]

Jimmy Buffett Just Released His Newest Album

A new release from the music superstar By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Let’s get real: You can only hear “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” before you start wishing he’d just hurry the heck up and get here already. […]

This Is Your Next Caribbean Jazz Festival

The Caribbean has a growing jazz festival scene, with new events popping up around the region. But your next should be this one: Dominica’s Jazz ’n Creole Festival, whose seventh edition is set for May 8-15 at the island’s Cabrits […]

St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago Hold Talks on Creative Sector

Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff St Lucia Tourism Minister Lorne Theophilus held talks this week with delegates from Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of the Arts and Multiculturalism to discuss issues in the development of the creative sector. […]

London Celebrates Notting Hill Carnival

Above: the Notting Hill Carnival By the Caribbean Journal staff The Notting Hill Carnival officially began Sunday in London, the 47th edition of one of the world’s most famous Caribbean diaspora festivals. The West London neighbourhood began with a procession […]

Hugh Masekela’s Trinidad Odyssey

Above: Hugh Masekela By the Caribbean Journal staff Jazz legend Hugh Masekela is departing Trinidad and Tobago after spending three weeks in the country recording a new album. The new work will be rooted in Calypso. Masekela, a native of […]

Patterson: “Decisive Steps Urgently Required to Rescue CARICOM”

Above: former Jamaica PM PJ Patterson (UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras) By the Caribbean Journal staff As the voices who question CARICOM’s relevance become “increasingly strident and vociferous,” action needs to be taken to prevent a “coma” for the regional integration system, […]

Op-Ed: Working Together to Promote the Caribbean Tourism Brand

By Richard Doumeng Op-Ed Contributor 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). It’s also a time of continuing challenges for tourism in the region. A prolonged state of economic uncertainty in the world. Airlift […]

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 […]

How This Aruba Resort Sets the Standard for Sustainability

Growing up on a farm gave Ewald Biemans a love of nature, but it was watching Aruba grow into a global tourist destination drawing millions of visitors each year that spurred him to create arguably the most environmentally responsible resort […]

In St Thomas, a Must-Visit Caribbean Carnival

One of the top Carnival events in the Caribbean is set for St Thomas next month. The 2023 edition of St Thomas Carnival begins April 8, with a series of events celebrating the island’s vibrant local culture. This year’s festival […]

The 15 Best Adults Only Resorts to Visit in the Caribbean in 2023

Adults only resorts are the perfect accommodations for those looking to get intimate in a more serene, tranquil setting than larger, family-friendly resorts can sometimes offer. With a range of dramatic landscapes from unspoiled beaches to cliffs and rainforests , […]

Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Concept in Cancun