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Heeding Puerto Rico Governor’s Call, US Senators Urge Stronger Caribbean Security
Above: US Senator Charles Grassley By the Caribbean Journal staff In late June, Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño urged US President Barack Obama and federal officials to establish a Caribbean Border Initiative in light of a worsening security situation in […]
Dominican Republic: Naval Base Will Not Violate National Sovereignty
Above: the announcement of the new base (Photo: Rafael Beltre) By the Caribbean Journal staff After the announcement of a new United States-built naval station in the Dominican Republic led to a whirl of activity on Twitter, the Dominican government […]
Martinique Is One of the Caribbean’s Fastest-Growing Cruise Destinations
The cruise season has officially begun in one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the Caribbean: the French Caribbean island of Martinique, one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations in the Caribbean, particularly in the luxury sector. Seabourn Pursuit was the […]
In The Bahamas, Savoring a Secret Corner of Exuma
“So how’s the fishing here?” I ask. Trevor Bethel slowly lifts up his thumb without moving his hand, showing his agreement without letting in anyone else on the secret. Of course, there’s not another soul that would even notice, not […]
Barbados Tourism Names New Chairman
There’s a new chairman of the board of directors of Barbados Tourism Marketing and the Barbados Tourism Product Authority, Caribbean Journal has learned. Roseanne Myers has been taped for the role, according to Tourism Minister Lisa Cummins. “This is a […]
New Expedition to Explore the Bottom of Belize’s Great Blue Hole
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Subsea technology company Aquatic Submarines will embark an an expedition to the bottom of Belize’s Great Blue Hole this fall. Partnering with Ocean Unite co-founder and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson; documentary filmmaker and ocean […]
The Latest on Anguilla After Irma
The latest reports on Anguilla are in following Hurricane Irma, a storm that rocked the island and caused one death. According to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, the island’s airport runway and most roads leading to the airport have […]
Op-Ed: What’s Putin Putting in Cuba?
By Jaime Suchlicki Op-Ed Contributor THE RECENT visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Cuba rekindled memories of the Cold War. In those days, the Soviets used Cuba to challenge and spy on the United States. An electronic eavesdropping facility […]
Op-Ed: Drones for the Caribbean?
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor The Obama administration is criticized for not having a distinct Caribbean policy, although that criticism may be too harsh. The administration, through the steady hand of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has taken a strong […]
Bahamas Moves Forward on Gun Point Base, Planning More Security Outposts
Above: Gun Point Island By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas’ new Gun Point base, which is currently under development, should be operational this year, according to National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest. The base, which will be located on Ragged […]
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