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American Airlines Extending Change Fee Waivers
American Airlines says it is extending its change fee waivers for customers who purchase travel through April 15. The move aimed at giving customers “additional flexibility in purchasing travel in light of concerns around coronavirus,” according to the world’s largest […]
Caribbean Airlines Offering Fee Waivers for Irma-Affected Travelers
Caribbean Airlines is now offering rebooking fee waivers to travelers whose plans have been affected by Hurricane Irma. Travelers who have confirmed tickets for the period between Sept. 5 and Oct. 31 can now rebook without change fees. The carrier […]
Bahamas and China to Allow Reciprocal Visa Waivers
Above: the Baha Mar By the Caribbean Journal staff The governments of the Bahamas and China have agreed to allow mutual 30-day access to Bahamian and Chinese passport holders without requiring a visa. The agreement was signed Thursday in a […]
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 […]
The Best Credit Cards for Caribbean Travel
If a Caribbean vacation rates as a dream, the fantasy is to get the trip paid for by someone else. And one way to do that is by signing up for a credit card where you earn points that can […]
The Bahamas’ Key Incentives for Potential Hotel Investors
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor for targeted content for travel agents and advisors. Subscribe today to […]
How Delta Is Dealing With Hurricane Matthew Cancellations
Delta has announced it will be waiving change fees for travelers who cancel flights to destinations affected by Hurricane Matthew. The waivers apply for locations in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos and the coastal United States. The company […]
Arnold Palmer’s New Caribbean Project
Grand Cayman’s development boom continues, this time with help from golfing legend Arnold Palmer. The Cayman Islands’ Cabinet has approved terms for a development and concession agreement between the British Overseas Territory’s government and Ironwood Cayman on the Ironwood Village […]
Jamaica’s Path to Prosperity
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor Jamaica’s January fiscal numbers reveal a concern that many of us expressed at the start of the International Monetary Fund agreement: that achieving the primary surplus target is going to be very challenging. The numbers […]
“We Want the World to See Haiti As a Success Story”
Above: an earthquake memorial in Haiti (Photo: OP Haiti) By Alexander Britell On Sunday, Haiti marked the fourth anniversary of the devastating 2010 earthquake that devastated the country, with solemn memorial services and deep reflection. Now, four years later, much […]
Transforming Productivity in Jamaica
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor LAST WEEK I referred to what I think is Jamaica’s biggest risk (that of the unproductive human resources) and also addressed my belief that the economic programme is on the right track, given the accomplishments […]
Jamaica “Finalizing” IMF Agreement, Plans Debt Exchange Offer
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica is now “finalizing” a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund, along with a debt exchange offer to be made Tuesday, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller said in a national […]
Op-Ed: The IMF, Chavez, and Jamaica’s Economic Future
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor FOR THE LAST 12 MONTHS, Jamaica has been in intermittent negotiations with the IMF. These negotiations have not yet yielded a new agreement. It is now acknowledged internationally that Jamaica is in an economic crisis. […]
Jamaica’s Phillips: Negotiations With IMF Technical Staff “Virtually At An End”
The following is a statement from Jamaica Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips concerning the country’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund: On assuming office, one of the most urgent priorities of this administration was to reopen the line of communication […]
Simpson Miller: Jamaica “Working as Hard as Possible” on IMF Agreement
Above: Jamaica PM Portia Simpson Miller By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and the country’s cabinet concluded a retreat held this weekend at Jamaica House, the Prime Minister announced in a statement Sunday night. The […]
IMF: Risks to Jamaica’s Economic Outlook “Tilted to the Downside”
Above: Montego Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff The outlook for Jamaica’s economy is one of low growth, along with weaker debt and fiscal positions, in the absence of strong fiscal and structural reforms, according to a report from the […]
Cayman Signs Deal on Tech District
Above: Cayman Enterprise City By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands Government has signed a deal allowing developer Cayman Enterprise City the exclusive right to construct, develop and maintain a special economic zone. The company’s project, Cayman Enterprise City, is […]
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