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Pendry Is Opening Its First-Ever Caribbean Resort in Barbados 

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Luxury boutique brand Pendry is opening its first-ever Caribbean hotel on the island of Barbados. The company is rebranding — and transforming – the former Port Ferdinand residential resort into what is now one of the region’s most anticipated debuts.  So what’s in store?  An 80-room retreat, with a marina, several eateries, a spa, a kids’ […]

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Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro to Visit Trinidad and Tobago

Above: Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro By the Caribbean Journal staff Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro is visiting Trinidad and Tobago this week. The visit comes after an invitation extended by Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar after the CELAC summit in Costa Rica last month. In a statement, Trinidad’s government said a major aspect of the visit […]

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Trinidad PM Forms Team to Examine Issue of Self-Government in Tobago

Above: Tobago (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced the establishment of a joint team to examine the issue of internal self-government for Tobago. The move comes at the request of Orville London, Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly. London has been a major […]

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A New Hotel in Tobago

Above: the Chic hotel in Tobago By the Caribbean Journal staff SAN JUAN — The island of Tobago is now home to a brand-new boutique hotel. The property, called “Chic,” is located near the ANR Robinson International Airport. The announcement was made in the context of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace […]

Trinidad PM Forms Team to Examine Issue of Self-Government in Tobago

 Above: Jennifer Hudson By the Caribbean Journal staff Music superstar Jennifer Hudson is set to headline the Tobago Jazz Experience this year, organizers announced. Hudson will lead a lineup that includes Jill Scott, Kool and the Gang and Miguel, among others. The festival will be hosted at locations including Speyside, Signal Hill, Castara and Pigeon […]

Trinidad and Tobago, Association of Caribbean States Talk Tourism

 Above: Trinidad (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago tourism authorities recently held talks with the Association of Caribbean States, the two sides announced this week. The aim of the talks was to “facilitate dialogue on cooperation activities between the Association and the Tourism Authorities in their approach to sustainable tourism development,” […]

Why This Island Has Launched a New “Good Foods” Project

 Above: Tobago (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The island of Tobago is making a push when it comes to “good” foods. Thanks in part to the European Business Chamber in Trinidad and Tobago, the island has launched what’s called the Tobago Good Foods Project, aimed at ensuring the production of “only the highest […]

Brazilian Airline GOL Is Expanding Caribbean Service to This Island

 Above: Tobago By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of the most sought-after tourism source markets in the Caribbean — Brazil. And now one of Brazil’s major airlines is expanding its service in the Caribbean. Tobago’s Division of Tourism announced that Brazilian carrier GOL would be expanding its weekly Sunday service to Barbados with a […]

“Hard Decisions” for Tobago

 Above: Tobago (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff What’s the outlook for the island of Tobago in 2015? According to Chief Secretary Orville London, this year will involve some “hard decisions.” “We know that some hard decisions would have to be made,” he said, pointing to potential issues for Trinidad and Tobago’s economy given […]

Virgin Atlantic Set to Launch New Service to Tobago

 Above: Tobago (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Virgin Atlantic is set to launch service from London Gatwick Airport to the Caribbean island of Tobago. The service will launch beginning in March, and will operate as an additional sector between the carrier’s nonstop St Lucia service. That means a short stop in St Lucia […]

This Caribbean Hotel Now Offers Its Own “Airport Concierge”

 Above: Duane Paty By the Caribbean Journal staff The Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort in Tobago has just added its newest position: the Airport Concierge. New hire Duane Paty will greet guests who arrive in Trinidad to help them on their connecting journey to Tobago. “Magdalena Grand Beach and Golf Resort prides itself on […]

Carnival Adding Tobago As Cruise Stop

 Above: Tobago (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Carnival Cruise Lines will be sailing to the island of Tobago for the first time next year. The news was announced as part of a series of new longer voyages the cruise line will be offering. Ships including Carnival Miracle, Dream, Glory and Sunshine will be […]