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Remembering the West Indians Who Built the Panama Canal
Above: the new plaque memorializing West Indian workers at the canal By the Caribbean Journal staff The Panama Canal turns 100 on Saturday, and Panama is being joined by countries around the world in celebrating its centennial. But the dream […]
Author Matthew Parker on Sugar and the Rise and Fall of the British West Indies
Above: a sugar mill in the 17th century (Photo: www.matthewparker.co.uk) By Alexander Britell The Caribbean was built largely on the success of its sugar crop — and the story of the success and decline of “white gold,” and the wide-ranging […]
The Voice of Caribbean Cricket
By David P. Rowe CJ Contributor The news this week that Tony Cozier had died was shattering and tragic for many cricket fans internationally and fans of West Indian cricket especially. For those of us who were children and cricket […]
Cricket and Air Transport in the Caribbean
By Kareem Yarde CJ Contributor Firstly, congratulations to the CHAMPION teams- ‘WI’ under 19s, ‘WI’ women’s and ‘WI’ men’s. Like many West Indians, on Sunday, I too was glued to the television, gripped with suspense and anticipation as ‘WI’ secured […]
Op-Ed: Interpreting Haiti’s Revolution
By Celucien Joseph Op-Ed Contributor THE HAITIAN REVOLUTION of 1791-1804 was the “Big Bang” of the New World and the first “Great Exodus” of enslaved Africans out of New World slavery. CRL James, championing the significance of the revolution […]
Cricket: Windies “At Home” in Florida
Above: the pitch this weekend (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The two Digicel T20 Internationals between the West Indies and New Zealand at the Central Broward Regional Park last week are receiving high praise in the cricket world. […]
Director Stevan Riley on his Film “Fire in Babylon” and the Power of Cricket
By Alexander Britell For almost fifteen years beginning in the 1970s, the West Indian cricket team was the best in the world, and perhaps the best side in any sport. In an era of prejudice and racial upheaval, the Windies […]
The 5 Best Things to Do in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Cap Cana, the Dominican Republic’s luxury resort zone in Punta Cana, may be home to some of the most high-end resorts in the country, but a trip there is not complete without doing these outside-of-the-hotel activities. During a visit to […]
A New Way to Vacation in the British Virgin Islands
There’s a moment on this trip when you take it all in, when you look around at the glory of this place and stop to savor it. We have been fortunate enough to have made the journey around the British […]
Crystal Redeploying Luxury Yacht to the Caribbean
Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises is redeploying its ultra-luxury yacht to the Caribbean. The Crystal Esprit will head to the Caribbean in November 2017 and all of 2018. The redeployment of the boutique 62-guest yacht comes after what the company said […]
The Best Islands for Snorkeling in the Caribbean
It’s one of if not the most popular activity for Caribbean travelers: snorkeling. Aside from lounging on the beach and drinking rum, grabbing a mask and fins and heading into the sea is one of the main draws for travelers […]
Insider Travel Tips From This Top Puerto Rico Concierge
Your newest San Juan tips By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor His official title is Lead Concierge. But to me Nestor Colón is Mr Roarke. That’s because I can’t think of a better way to communicate the savvy, smarts and […]
Here are the Caribbean Islands to Visit This Fall
Where to visit for Fall 2015 There’s a Caribbean island for every travel desire. But every Caribbean island is different, and each one has a diverse range of experiences on offer, whether you’re looking for food, beaches, art or adventure. […]
The Caribbean in the Age of Exploration
By Steven Keats CJ Contributor Being in the shipping business and always curious about exploration, I developed a collection of rare maps that focused on the Americas. Several years ago part of the collection was presented at the University of […]
From Jamaica to Trinidad, Finding the World of Caribbean Food in New York
By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor Food has been a part of my life since I can remember, and New York City has contributed an amazing amount to my learning process, my experiences and my knowledge of it. It has intensified […]
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