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Jamaica Just Topped 4.15 Million Total Visitors 

Jamaica’s record-breaking 2023 included a total of 4.15 million total combined visitors to the island, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett.  That included a record 2,886,064 stopover visitors, a 16.4 percent increase over 2022.  The stopover record was accompanied by […]

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Jamaica Tops 2 Million Total Visitors in 2023

Jamaica has topped the 2 million visitor mark in 2023, factoring in the combined total of stay over and cruise passenger visits, according to newly-shared data from the Jamaica Ministry of Tourism.  That includes surging stay over numbers that are […]

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Curacao Is Topping Its Pre-Pandemic Tourism Totals 

In a significant milestone, the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao just eclipsed its pre-pandemic numbers for the month of April.  Last month, Curacao reported 42,715 stayover visitors, representing 106 percent of its arrivals in April 2019.  That was buoyed by […]

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BVI Plans $158M Airport Transformation: “A Total Game Changer”

In a potential game-changer for the tourism future of the British Virgin Islands, the British Overseas Territory’s Premier has announced a new $158 million project to transform Tortola’s Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal […]

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A Totally New Kind of Stand-Up Paddleboard

It’s become one of the world’s fastest-growing sports — stand-up paddling. And it’s not hard to understand why. There’s a special kind of experience as you effectively stand on top of the water, moving by only your own strength and balance. […]

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Why This Will Totally Change the Way You Snorkel

We all love to snorkel — there’s something visceral about breathing underwater, the only sounds the vibrations in the water, the darting of fish. It’s one of the great draws for adventurers in the Caribbean — the chance to explore the world beneath […]

Dominica, China Sign Pair of Agreements Totaling $18 Million

Above: Roseau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica and China have finalized a pair of agreements covering $18 million in financial assistance. Last Friday, Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit signed the agreements, which will cover community-based projects and […]

Jamaica Records Lowest Monthly Murder Total Since February 2003

Above: Minister of National Security Peter Bunting (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The murder rate in March was the lowest in Jamaica since February 2003, according to National Security Minister Peter Bunting. There were a total of 69 […]

Trinidad Makes 100 More Arrests; Total Rises to 1,807 during State of Emergency

Minister of National Security Brigadier John Sandy addressing a press conference during the emergency. Others, from left: Chief of Defence Staff Brigader Kenrick Maharaj; Attorney General Anand Ramlogan and Commissioner of Police Dr Dwayne Gibbs (Photo: GISL Trinidad) By the […]

UN’s Le Roy: Haiti Peacekeeping Mission Prevented “Total Chaos”

By the Caribbean Journal staff Alain Le Roy, the outgoing head of the United Nations peacekeeping forces, said that before the earthquake in Haiti, UN peacekeepers had contributed to five years of stability, and prevented a descent into “total chaos” […]

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Sandals Just Opened Its Newest All-Inclusive Resort in Saint Vincent 

A towering volcano. Lush rainforests. Vibrant botanical gardens. Abundant produce.  The Caribbean’s strongest rum. The island of St Vincent has always been a beautiful corner of the Caribbean; but while its neighboring Grenadines have long been home to some terrific […]

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Jamaica Has a New Tourism Goal: 5 Million Visitors 

Jamaica is coming off a banner year that saw more than 4.15 million visitors last year, when combining sea and air arrivals.  Now, the island has a bigger goal: 5 million, a number which Jamaica Tourism Minster Edmund Bartlett says […]

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Frontier Airlines Is Adding a Pair of New Nonstop Flights to Puerto Rico 

If you have been following Caribbean aviation since the pandemic, one name seems to standout: Frontier Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier that has been adding new Caribbean routes at a breakneck pace since the early days of the travel reopening.  The […]

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Antigua Cruise Port Just Broke Its Single-Day Record

Antigua’s fast-expanding cruise port just set an all-time record for visitors in a single day, Caribbean Journal has learned. The St John’s port welcomed 15,808 passengers last week, with a total of five different cruise ships in t John’s — […]

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From the US Virgin Islands to Aruba, Caribbean Travel Is Booming

First there was the breakout after restrictions were lifted. Then there was all that pent-up travel demand. Through each phase of the post-pandemic period, travelers have continued flocking to the Caribbean.  It’s the sign of a resilient global destination, and […]

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New All-Inclusive Resort Set to Make Antigua Debut Next Month

Royalton’s newest Caribbean resort is making its debut in Antigua next month, with the launch of the new Royalton CHIC.  The third Royalton CHIC in the Caribbean, the new property is slated to open its doors on April 29, according […]

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This is One of the Caribbean’s Priciest Neighborhoods

Peruse your Caribbean-centric real estate website of choice and you’re bound to see some comparatively expensive options on the eastern tip of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority […]

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Historic Harbour Island Estate Lists for $15M

One of the oldest properties on Harbour Island has hit the market, Caribbean Journal Invest.  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 […]

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The Dominican Republic Is Eyeing 11 Million Visitors This Year 

After the Dominican Republic set the Caribbean’s all-time record with 10 million total visitors, local tourism officials have another major ambition for 2024: 11 million.  That’s the goal stated by Tourism Minister David Collado, who said that the number should […]

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The Great Grand Bahama Comeback

Approaching five years post-Hurricane Dorian, it appears Grand Bahama is having a major moment in the sun. The northernmost Bahamian island was ground zero for the 2019 storm, which caused an estimated $7 billion in damage Bahamas-wide. Today, according to […]

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Travelers Keep Flocking to The Bahamas, From Nassau to Grand Bahama to Bimini

From a boom in Grand Bahama to continued growth in islands like Abaco, Andros and Cat Island, The Bahamas is in the midst of a tourism renaissance, according to new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism.  Last year, foreign […]

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Recovery of Caribbean Hotel Investment Market “Has Been Surprising”

In reflecting on the heart of the pandemic to now, Fernando Garcia-Chacon is impressed with how well things have bounced back in such a short amount of time. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean […]

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The Private Investment Firm That’s Betting Big on Exuma

“For the next 25 to 30 years, we see ourselves investing in and focusing on Exuma – we were lucky enough to find a jewel that is basically untouched and has tremendous potential.” This story is part of Caribbean Journal […]

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Condor Is Relaunching Flights from Germany to Antigua 

Antigua and Barbuda is set for a big boost out of Europe this winter with the relaunch of flights between Frankfurt and Antigua on Condor.  Condor has confirmed its return to the destination with weekly flights running from Nov. 5 […]

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Avianca Is Adding More Flights to Puerto Rico 

Puerto Rico has been finally seeing growth in international traffic, and that’s in large part due to two markets: Spain and Colombia, with the latter coming from a new push from Colombian carrier Avianca.  Now, Avianca is expanding its footprint […]

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How Grenada Is Setting the Standard for Caribbean Sustainable Tourism

On the plate is a mix of saltfish, fresh onions, peppers, and tomato. It marries seamlessly with a fresh coconut-flour “bake” and a glass of carambola juice.  This is the late-morning table at T’s Eco Garden, a vibrant organic farm […]

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Antigua and Barbuda Is Adding a “Beach 366″

The twin-island destination of Antigua and Barbuda has a total of 365 beaches — or, as the islands like to put it, a beach for every day of the year.  But what about leap years like 2024? Acknowledging what Antigua […]

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Beachfront Home in Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach Lists for $15.2 Million 

A three-bedroom, four-bathroom home at the Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico has hit the market for $15.2 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate […]

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