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How Airbnb Is Creating Wealth in Cuba

Airbnb’s Cuba boost By the Cuba Journal staff The average state salary in Cuba is somewhere around $20 a month, although many on the island live on far less than that, according to figures from Cuba’s national statistical office. And […]

Kirani James Named Commonwealth Male Athlete of the Year

Above: Kirani James during his homecoming from the Olympics in September By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenadian sprinting superstar Kirani James has been named the Commonwealth Male Athlete of the Year, following a ceremony this week in Trinidad and Tobago. […]

Bahamas’ Turnquest to Commonwealth: Help Small Democracies in Crime Fight

Above: Bahamas Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna) Bahamian Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest called for the world’s larger democracies to help island democracies like the Bahamas in the battle against piracy, illegal drug trafficking and […]

Antigua and Barbuda Has New Programs for Travel Advisors

Travel advisors have a lot to look forward to about selling Antigua from new luxury resorts aimed at wealthy travelers to new programs designed to make travel agents more money. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored […]

Rosewood Baha Mar Has a New Executive Chef

Nassau’s Rosewood Baha Mar resort has appointed a new chef to lead its expansive culinary program, Caribbean Journal has learned. New executive chef Fabio Pineda will service all five Rosewood Baha Mar dining outlets: Café Boulud The Bahamas, in partnership […]

Christie’s International Real Estate Is Back in Barbados

Christie’s International Real Estate is back in Barbados, with the network rebranding Barbados Luxury Listings as Christie’s International Real Estate Barbados. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news […]

This Top Anguilla Resort Has a New Leadership Team

Anguilla’s Malliouhana Resort has named industry veteran Logan Miller as its new managing director as part of a leadership change. “We are very pleased to have Logan Miller join our team at Malliouhana as Managing Director,” says Laura Rose, Managing […]

This Providenciales Hotel Has a New GM

The Somerset hotel in Turks and Caicos has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Grace Bay property has tapped Beverly Howell to the role. Howell most recently served as general manager at the celebrated Point Grace […]

This Top Nassau Resort Has a New Sommelier

Rosewood Baha Mar has appointed Brendan Steenhuisen as head sommelier, Caribbean Journal has learned. Steenhuisen will oversee the wine program at all Rosewood Baha Mar dining outlets and operate with the goal of building the “best wine cellar in the […]

Ian Hurdle Appointed President of Turks and Caicos Real Estate Association

Ian Hurdle, founder and director of The Agency’s Turks and Caicos office, has been appointed as the new president of the Turks and Caicos Real Estate Association. Hurdle is a leading figure in Turks and Caicos’ luxury market and that […]

Webinar: Guyana, the Next Caribbean Investment Frontier

Guyana’s oil and gas discoveries have transformed the country’s economic landscape, bringing forth a wave of opportunities and challenges. The newest CJI Webinar will take a deep dive into Guyana, the headquarters of CARICOM and the Caribbean’s newest investment frontier. […]

Norwegian Launching Caribbean Cruises From Baltimore

Norwegian Cruise Line is adding a new port for Caribbean cruises: the Port of Baltimore. Norwegian has begun its first-ever season cruising out of the Port of Baltimore, from which it will be kicking off a Caribbean season beginning in […]

Why Demand for Caribbean Private Islands Is Surging

A private island paradise to call home has always been a dream for anyone looking to move to a Caribbean island. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel […]

How to Move to Barbados, Explained

While much of the real estate interest since the pandemic has focused on northern-area Caribbean destinations like The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Cayman Islands, another island to the south has been seeing strong interest: Barbados, an island with […]

The Mandarin Oriental, Canouan Has a New GM

One of the top luxury resorts in the Grenadines has named a new general manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The all-suite Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, the brand’s only resort in the Caribbean, has named Hemal Jain as its new GM. Jain […]

Iberia Is Planning a Big Puerto Rico Push

Spain’s Iberia Airlines is looking to expand its already-strong footprint in Puerto Rico. This winter, the carrier is planning a 33 percent increase in seat availability between Madrid and San Juan, after transporting 120,000 passengers to Puerto Rico in the […]

This Turks and Caicos Resort Has a New Marketing Director

Turks and Caicos’ Wymara Resort + Villas has named a new director of sales and marketing. The Providenciales resort has tapped industry veteran Miguel Carrillo to the role. Carrillo, a native of Venezuela, was most recently the director of sales […]

How to Move to St Maarten

St. Maarten and St Martin, Dutch and French sides of one of the Caribbean’s most beloved islands, offer a wealth of investment opportunities — mainly because it’s two countries in one. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored […]

Cayman Islands Mulls Relaunching Global Citizen Program

The Cayman Islands’ Global Citizen Concierge Program, which allowed for remote work residency in the territory, could be coming back. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or […]

The Bahamas Celebrates 50 Years of Independence

A half century ago, the Union Jack was lowered at Nassau’s Clifford Park, replaced by the Aquamarine, Gold and Black flag, signaling the birth of a new nation: the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. And this week, The Bahamas triumphantly celebrated […]

Has the Pandemic Impacted Travel Advisors’ Fees?

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to Caribbean Travel Advisor The pandemic forced a lot of travel advisors to restructure their business models or strategies, but is charging or not charging fees one those practices that had to be amended? Many […]

New Chairman for Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has named a new chairman of its board of directors. The organization has announced the appointment of Vernon Jeffers Sr to the role, succeeding Dr Lorraine Raeburn. Raeburn had served in the role from […]

Four Seasons Names New Bahamas Resort Manager, Executive Chef

Four Seasons’ Ocean Club resort in The Bahamas has named a new resort manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property has tapped Jose Ortiz as its new resort manager; Ortiz was most recently at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences […]

A New Vision for the Impact of Caribbean Tourism

A leading Caribbean tourism official wants to see Caribbean nationals derive more benefits from the tourism industry, leading to greater “generational wealth” for residents of the region. Speaking at the first Global Tourism Resilience Conference, which was held in Kingston, Jamaica last […]

What’s Next for Nevis Tourism in 2023?

Tiny Nevis has long been beloved by Caribbean aficionados, drawn to the island for its historic charm, beautiful natural environment and enviable collection of boutique hotels and inns. As the island’s tourism sector emerges from the pandemic, Caribbean Journal caught […]

Christie’s Real Estate Adds St Martin Brokerage

Christie’s International Real Estate has added another Caribbean brokerage to its quickly-expanding portfolio. 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 […]

Bahamas Tourism Names New Director General

The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism has appointed Latia Duncombe as its new director general. Duncombe had been serving as the country’s Acting Director General for the last year. “During the past year, Mrs. Duncombe has brought energetic leadership to our […]

Corcoran Expands to Turks and Caicos

Corcoran Group has added another new office in the Caribbean, this time in Turks and Caicos. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or Caribbean Journal Travel Advisor […]

Montego Bay Is Getting a New Riu All-Inclusive Next Month