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Hyatt Is Opening a New Secrets Resort in Punta Cana, With Swim-Out Suites, a Rooftop Pool, and Farm-to-Table Dining

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The Dominican Republic’s Macao Beach has always felt different. Wide and golden, framed by palms and the Atlantic, it has long been a favorite for surfers and locals looking for a more raw, more natural stretch of greater Punta Cana. Soon, it will be home to something entirely new — an adults-only retreat that looks […]

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Hip New Montego Bay Resort Set for Fall Opening

By Alexander Britell Kingston’s Spanish Court is expanding to Montego Bay, and the long-awaited hotel is now planning a fall debut. The property, which had initially been known as the Spanish Court, will now be launched as the S Hotel Montego Bay, with plans to open “late fall,” according to a statement. The 120-room property […]

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Usain Bolt Wins Gold in Rio, Makes History

The world’s greatest sprinter made history — again. Jamaica’s Usain Bolt took home the Olympic gold medal in the Men’s 100M race in Rio, besting the United States’ Justin Gatlin with a time of 9.81 seconds. Canada’s Andre De Grasse finished third in 9.91 seconds. Bolt is now the only sprinter to ever win the […]

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VIDEO: Usain Bolt Races Against Fire in New Olympics Ad

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The Caribbean’s most famous athlete (and top pitchman) is at it again in his latest ad for Nissan. In Bolt v Flame, Bolt, who will be participating in this year’s Rio Olympics, wants to prove that he is faster than the speed of fire. Watch the spot here:


Usain Bolt Wins Gold in Rio, Makes History

Usain Bolt has endorsed some of the world’s biggest brands in his landmark sporting career, from Puma to Nissan. Now, he has another brand: Japanese airline All Nippon Airways, or ANA. The Jamaican superstar is now featuring in a new campaign for the airline, which will be the official airline partner of the 2020 Olympics […]

Usain Bolt Tops Justin Gatlin Again to Take 200M World Championship Gold

Bolt takes home another gold By the Caribbean Journal staff It was more of the same for Usain Bolt. After his impressive photo-finish victory over America’s Justin Gatlin this weekend, Jamaica’s Bolt topped Galtin again, taking gold in the 200M at the World Championships Thursday in Beijing. Bolt sprinted to the finish in 19.55 seconds, the […]

Usain Bolt Makes Pitch for Dominica Aid

Caribbean superstar urges donations By the Caribbean Journal staff Fresh off three gold medals in Beijing, Jamaican sprinting superstar Usain Bolt has taken time out to pitch in for Dominica. Bolt released a video through the Prime Minister’s office urging donations to the island’s aid fund after the island was ravaged by Tropical Storm Erika. […]

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt Wins Gold at World Championships in Beijing

Another gold for Bolt By the Caribbean Journal staff It was the thinnest of margins. And that made the victory even sweeter. The Jamaican superstar sprinter took home the gold medal at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing on Sunday, besting Americans Justin Gatlin and Trayvon Bromell with a time of 9.79, a margin of just […]

Usain Bolt Will be Competing at the World Relays Bahamas

Above: Usain Bolt By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt will be competing at the upcoming IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas in May, the local organizing committee said Tuesday. The Jamaican Athletics Administrative Association confirmed that Bolt would be on hand at the event, which takes place in Nassau on May 2-3. “The LOC […]

IAAF Names Usain Bolt, Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce Athletes of the Year

Above: Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (centre) with their awards By teh Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s sprinters remain on top of the world. Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce swept the IAAF’s Athlete of the Year awards, with both receiving their awards Saturday night in Monaco. It was the first time Jamaican athletes had won both […]

Puma Names Rihanna Creative Director

Above: Rihanna By the Caribbean Journal staff Puma has named Barbadian music superstar Rihanna its new “global ambassador” for women’s training and the brand’s new women’s creative director. Rihanna has signed a multi-year partnership with the brand, which is no stranger to the Caribbean, having partnered with Jamaica’s Usain Bolt for some time. “Embodying everything […]

Usain Bolt Continues Stellar Summer With Win in Zurich

Above: Usain Bolt By the Caribbean Journal staff Usain Bolt’s historic summer just keeps getting better. Trelawny’s Bolt continued his brilliance on the track Thursday in Zurich, claiming victory in the 100M with a time of 9.9 seconds. It was his first race since earning three gold medals with a stellar performance at the World […]