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In St Kitts, A Move to Protect Witnesses
Above: Justice Minister and Attorney General Patrice Nisbett (Photo: CUOPM) By the Caribbean Journal staff With increased incidence of witness tampering and other interference with criminal trials in St Kitts and Nevis, Attorney General Patrice Nisbett says new legislation has […]
This Saint Lucia All-Inclusive Has a New “Double Bonus” for Travel Agents
Serenity at Coconut Bay, the Saint Lucia resort known for its relaxed luxury and romantic couples resort experience, has unveiled a limited-time Double Bonus Offer for travel agents. This promotion offers agents the opportunity to earn up to $300 for […]
LATAM Is Adding More Flights to Aruba
LATAM is ramping up its flights to the island of Aruba next summer, following its launch last year of the Lima-Aruba route. The carrier is adding a fourth weekly flight between Lima and Aruba beginning in July, meaning flights on […]
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 […]
The 10 Best Things to Do and See in Cancun, Mexico
There was a time in the mid-90’s where MTV and rowdy college drinkers neglected Cancun’s vast amount of attractions and opted to party the night away and sleep, well, until housekeeping arrived That is no longer the case. A hurricane […]
US Virgin Islands Set to Host Major Caribbean Investment Conference
The US Virgin Islands is set to host a major Caribbean hotel investment conference. The 2023 edition of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit, CHICOS, is being hosted Nov. 12-14 at the newly-opened Westin Beach Resort and Spa […]
Travelers Are Flocking to The Bahamas Right Now
Tourism in The Bahamas is stronger than it has ever been, officials said this week. In the first three quarters of 2023, The Bahamas welcomed more than 7.2 million visitors, equalling in nine months the total number of arrivals […]
American Airlines Is Adding a New Destination in Jamaica
American Airlines is adding a brand-new destination on the island of Jamaica next year, Caribbean Journal has learned. On Feb. 24, 2024, American will launch its first-ever service between Miami and Ian Fleming International Airport on the north coast of […]
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Is Adding a New Ship for the Caribbean
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has floated out its next “super yacht,” Ilma. The new boutique cruise ship, which was floated out at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France, will make its maiden voyage next year. Ilma will follow the company’s […]
The Caribbean’s Top Underwater Sculpture Park Is Expanding
The Moliniere Underwater Sculpture Park, the Jason deCaires Taylor-designed gem in the waters off the coast of Grenada, is expanding. The park has unveiled 31 new sculptures to be added to the park, a place that has become a symbol […]
This Top Caribbean Regatta Is Back
The longest running workboat regatta in the Caribbean is back again this year on the Grenadian island of Carriacou. This year’s Carriacou Regatta Festival, which first launched in 1965, puts the focus on the island’s long history of boat building. […]
The First Caribbean Women in Space
A mother-and-daughter team from Antigua and Barbuda is making history this month as the first-ever Caribbean women in space. Keisha Schahaff and her daughter Anastasia Mayers are boarding Virgin Galactic’s first private astronaut spaceflight (and second commercial spaceflight) on Aug. […]
Grenada Readies for Spicemas Carnival
Grenada is readying for its beloved summer carnival: Spicemas, which will take over the tri-island destination from Aug. 1-15. This year’s event will see thousands of Grenadians and visitors come to the destination for a vibrant cultural celebration reflecting Grenada’s […]
“Highest” Real Estate in Turks and Caicos Breaks Ground
A new villa development has broken ground in Turks and Caicos, and it’s the “highest” in the British Overseas Territory. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news or […]
A New Way of Building in the Caribbean
By Guy Britton From the Dominican Republic to Florida, BioLime has been reinventing the way people build in the Caribbean, centered around the company’s unique architectural finishes made of limestone. To learn more about the company, Caribbean Journal caught up […]
After Setting New Record, Turks and Caicos Real Estate Keeps Surging
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI 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 […]
Cancun Tourism Continues to Surge
Even in a traditionally slow time of year in the Caribbean, one airport continues to post blazing tourism growth: Cancun. The Mexican Caribbean hotspot has seen dramatic growth in 2022, particularly in the second half of the year, as passenger […]
Sandals Sets Opening Date for New All-Inclusive Resort in Jamaica
Sandals has an opening date for its highly-anticipated new resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new Sandals Dunn’s River is officially opening its doors on May 24, 2023, Sandals Resorts International confirmed. The resort will be […]
In Puerto Rico, the Caribbean’s Biggest Travel Conference
The Caribbean’s biggest travel conference is set for San Juan, Puerto Rico next month. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Caribbean Travel Marketplace, long the premier gathering of the region’s travel industry, is holding its first in-person edition since the […]
Sandals Launches Reservations for New Jamaica All-Inclusive
Fresh off its celebrated debut in Curacao, Sandals has launched reservations for its next all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean:: Sandals Dunn’s River. The new all-inclusive resort is slated to open its doors on May 24, 2023, according to Sandals Resorts […]
Caribbean Aviation Is Critical. That’s Why It Needs to Get Better.
The importance of air transport for the Caribbean is self-evident. As a result, many efforts and funds have been directed towards attempts to improve the Caribbean’s air transport competitiveness. A 2018 CDB working paper on regional air connectivity titled ‘Air […]
St Thomas Carnival’s Big Comeback
St Thomas Carnival made its triumphant return this past weekend in the US Virgin Islands. The 70th annual edition of St Thomas Carnival was an “eclectic celebration of culture and tradition,” according to the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. […]
Carnival Virgin Islands Is Returning to St Thomas
The 70th edition of Carnival Virgin Islands is set for April in St Thomas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The popular festival will be held this year from April 27 to May 1, 2022, under the theme “A New Cultural Roogadoo […]
This Caribbean Destination Is Breaking All-Time Real Estate Sales Records
By Alexander Britell 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 unlock this […]
Sandals Reopens Royal Plantation Resort in Jamaica
Sandals Resorts International has officially reopened its Sandals Royal Plantation boutique resort in Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. The ultra-luxe all-inclusive began welcoming guests last week. The relaunch marks the 11th resort that Sandals has reopened since the onset of […]
British Virgin Islands’ Oil Nut Bay Tops $20 Million in Sales Pandemic
A luxury real estate community in Virgin Gorda is proving to be one of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean since the beginning of the pandemic. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean […]
Anguilla Is Reopening Its Borders. Visitors Will Have to “Apply” for Entry.
Anguilla is reopening to tourism on Aug. 21 but with some of the most stringent COVID-19 entry rules in the Caribbean — rules that may well leave many Americans stuck at home. Anguilla Tourism Secretary Quincia Gumbs-Marie announced on Aug. […]
Bahamas Buzzing for Next Month’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Next month’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace in The Bahamas is generating lots of buzz and excitement, organizers of the region’s premier travel conference said this week. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s leading annual conference will be hosted Jan. 21-23 at […]
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