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Flights

Porter Airlines Is Adding Nonstop Flights From Canada to Turks and Caicos, With Free WiFi, Wine, and No Middle Seats

The Sands.

Getting to Turks and Caicos from Canada is about to get a whole lot easier. Porter Airlines is adding nonstop flights to Providenciales, the gateway to Turks and Caicos and home to the world-famous sands of Grace Bay Beach. The new service launches from Toronto Pearson beginning Nov. 6, with five weekly flights operating Tuesday […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Turtle in Barbados

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Heidi Monge, who sent in this snapshot of a sea turtle near Carlisle Beach in Barbados. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line and it could be the next one! — CJ

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Bermuda Creates Plan to Manage Sea Turtle Population

Above: a sea turtle By the Caribbean Journal staff Bermuda’s Department of Conservation Services has announced the completion of a management plan to deal with the conservation of the island’s resident green and hawksbill turtle populations. The main aim of the plan is to “protect the species and their habitats and to contribute to national, […]

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Rum Journal: The Recipe For a "Naked" Rum Punch

No, no — it’s not what you think! Our latest Rum Journal recipe comes from our friends at Naked Turtle Rum, a terrific white rum that is doing its part to help protect the critically endangered sea turtles of the Caribbean. Their recipe is called Naked Punch, and it’ s an easy-to-make delight by Naked Turtle, […]


Bermuda Creates Plan to Manage Sea Turtle Population

Above: the turtle was returned to safety with a bit of persuasion. (Photo: Cayman GIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff A joint operation by Cayman Police and the Department of Environment thwarted poachers who had tied up a 200-pound female green turtle. Cayman Police had become suspicious after spotting a wave runner that had a […]