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Coral World: St. Thomas’ Must-Visit Attraction
There are mountaintop bars, duty free shops and some of the Caribbean’s greatest beaches. But if you’re looking for one must-visit attraction in St. Thomas, it’s this: Coral World Ocean Park, the island’s leading eco-tourism destination. The park is a …
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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in the Virgin Islands
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Michelle de Mora, who sent in this stunning photograph of sunset “somewhere between St. Thomas and Tortola.” Have you taken a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with …
The 11 Best Caribbean Islands for Sailing, Yachting and Boating
We have often said, to really understand an island you must go out in a boat and look back. Boating and Islands just go together — to really see a place and know a place you must get away from …
Norwegian Breakaway Just Docked in This Caribbean Port for the First Time
A new port of call By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Norwegian Breakaway sailed into the shores of Virgin Islands for the first time today. The ship made its inaugural call to the port of Road Town. Captain Mikael Hilden received …
Catching Up With One of the Caribbean’s Top Chefs
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Digby Stridiron is kind of a big deal. A member of the James Beard Foundation who perfected his culinary craft at Florida restaurants including Luma on Park and Norman’s, the Crucian chef got his …
The US Virgin Islands Is Suing Hess for $1.5 Billion
A major lawsuit By the Caribbean Journal staff The US Virgin Islands government is suing the Hess Corporation for shuttering the HOVENSA refinery in 2012, Governor Kenneth Mapp announced Monday. According to a complaint filed in Superior Court, the USVI is …
How to Move to St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
It’s a dream for many — picking up and moving to the Caribbean. And every year, many people do just that. Of course, moving to any island has its own benefits and challenges — and we’re here to help. Our new …
British Virgin Islands Election Results: Ruling NDP Wins Reelection
Above: the British Virgin Islands (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The ruling National Democratic Party has won the British Virgin Islands’ national elections, according to results released by the BVI’s Office of the Supervisor of Election. Premier Orlando …
In St John, a Villa with a View
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor Villa Delfina took a full four years to build yet it takes only an instant to appreciate. The plush interiors of this five-bedroom villa in the gated enclave of Peter Bay on St John …
Talking Caribbean Clean Energy Tech
Above: St Thomas (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority recently hosted the first-ever Caribbean Clean Energy Technology Symposium in St Thomas. The conference, co-hosted by the US Department of Energy, the USVI government …
The 10 Most Popular Caribbean Private Jet Destinations
Above: an XOJET aircraft in the Caribbean By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the ultimate in Caribbean luxury: arriving by private jet. And some islands attract private jets more than others. And a new report from XOJET, a leading private …
Kenneth Mapp Wants to “Reenergize America’s Paradise”
Above: St Thomas (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Kenneth Mapp has officially been sworn in as the new Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, and he’s vowing to “reenergize America’s paradise.” In a wide-ranging inaugural address this …
St Croix Stadium Reconstruction Project Moving Forward
Above: St Croix (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The long-awaited reconstruction of the Paul Joseph Stadium in St Croix is moving forward. US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh has signed a contract with General Engineering Corporation for …
The Caribbean’s 10 Best Places for Celebrity-Spotting
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor As the tabloids say: Stars, they’re just like us! So it’s little surprise that they love escaping to the Caribbean just as much as we do. If you’re hoping to do some celeb-spotting on …
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands Shaken By 4.5-Magnitude Earthquake
Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.5-magnitude earthquake caused light to moderate shaking across Puerto Rico on Tuesday evening, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. The …
Cruise Officials Meet in US Virgin Islands
Above: Governor John de Jongh with cruise executives last week in St Croix (Photo: OG USVI) By the Caribbean Journal staff A high-level team of executives met last week in St Croix for a high-level cruise industry conference. The group …
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