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Jamaica Names First-Ever Representative to African Union

Above: a meeting of the African Union By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has appointed Carlton Masters as Jamaica’s first-ever representative to the African Union. Masters’ appointment also includes the post of Special Envoy of […]

Finding Harmony Between South African and Jamaican Cuisine

By Nigel Spence CJ Contributor I recently had the opportunity to travel to the southernmost point of the African continent – South Africa- an experience I will not soon forget and highly recommend. I was lucky enough to stay in […]

Reparations Needed for People of African Descent, Barbados Culture Minister Says

Above: Barbados Culture Minister Stephen Lashley (Photo: UN Video) By Sharon Austin Barbados Culture Minister Stephen Lashley has called for “meaningful and innovative reparations” globally for people of African descent as past and continuing victims of racial discrimination. Lashley was […]

The Bahamas’ Cove Eleuthera Resort Has a New Culinary Team

One of Eleuthera’s top resorts has named a new culinary team: the South African husband-and-wife duo of Bryan and Louise English. Bryan English served most recently as executive chef at the One&Only Rwanda; Louise’s career includes stops at the Mia […]

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The Newest Adults-Only Resort in Curacao Comes With Its Own Village

If it takes a village to make a great vacation, you’ve come to the right place in Curacao’s Kura Botanica Hotel. A boutique property with 46 recently refreshed rooms, the “new” Kura Botanica was carved out of the former Hotel […]

Another Star Chef Is Opening a Restaurant at Atlantis Paradise Island

Another star chef is joining what has quickly become the Caribbean’s premier collection of celebrity chef eateries: Atlantis Paradise Island. James Beard Foundation Award-winning Chef JJ Johnson is opening a new eatery, FIELDTRIP, at the Paradise Island resort. Johnson specializes […]

Turks and Caicos Beach Estate Hits the Market for $13.5M

The Blue Cay Beach Estate in Turks and Caicos has hit the market for $13.5 million, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Choose from two tailored subscription options: Caribbean Journal Invest for comprehensive investment news […]

The 15 Best Spa Resorts in the Caribbean

Resort spas have become almost as common as fitness centers on amenity lists, but while it’s simple enough to carve out some space for a few treatment rooms, there are some spas that offer a true “experience” to go along […]

Jimmy Buffett’s Love Affair with the Caribbean

Jimmy Buffett was many things — singer, songwriter, entrepreneur (and ultimately billionaire), and leader and inspiration to a legion of devoted “Parrotheads” who took his music and concerts and adopted it as a lifestyle. Perhaps less recognized is Buffett’s role […]

From Jamaica to Antigua, Hotels and Bars With Music History

Music has always been deeply intertwined with Caribbean culture, from the African rhythms brought over by enslaved people to the lively calypso and soca rhythms that drive the region’s Carnival celebrations. The musical legacy of the Caribbean built to a […]

The Caribbean’s Top Christmas Festival Is Back Again in the USVI

It’s the most beloved Christmas celebration in the Caribbean, and now St Croix’s Crucian Christmas has announced its festival dates. This year’s event will be running from Dec. 10 through Jan. 6, 2024, according to the USVI Department of Tourism […]

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 […]

“There are No Greater Bites to be Had Than in Grenada”

Grenada’s reputation as a foodie hotspot has only strengthened in recent years, as travelers begin to appreciate the destination’s unique culinary offerings. Now, Grenada is at it again, launching a new partnership with culinary star Chef Alexander Smalls. Smalls, a […]

Jamaica, South Africa Eye Tourism Collaboration

Jamaica has been looking to the African tourism market in recent years, and now the island is stepping up its collaboration with South Africa. Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett met this week with South Africa Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille […]

When Nassau, Bahamas Was the Center of the Music World

Back in Black, AC/DC’s 1980 comeback record, was a spectacular success for the Australian hard rock band, selling more than 50 million copies worldwide to become one of the top-selling albums of all time. But for all of its commercial […]

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 […]

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Junkanoo Is Back in The Bahamas

After two years off amid the pandemic, The Bahamas’ greatest art form is making its triumphant return for the holiday season. Junkanoo, The Bahamas’ national cultural festival, returns for its largest celebration in the heart of downtown Nassau on Boxing […]

A New Caribbean Airline Just Launched in Antigua

There’s a new airline in the heart of the Caribbean, and it could open up a whole new market for the region. It’s called Antigua Airways, and it’s a new airline that will connect a growing network of destinations in […]

The Bahamas’ New Maritime Museum Is Now Open in Grand Bahama

Considering that the Caribbean is a region defined by water, there are surprisingly few museums in the region devoted to the importance of the sea to the Caribbean’s history, development, and the lives of its people. The new Bahamas Maritime […]

St John Celebration Is Back and Better Than Ever

The US Virgin Islands’ popular St John Celebration is back again this year, with plans for the biggest and best version of the event since the onset of the pandemic. While scaled-back events were held in 2020 and 2021, this […]

The Best Hotels in Port Antonio, Jamaica

Travelers who want to enjoy the legendary north shore beaches of Jamaica but avoid the big tourist districts of Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Negril have long known to detour east to the small resorts in Port Antonio, a coastal […]

KLM Is Back in Trinidad and Tobago

After 20 years, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has returned to the shores of Trinidad and Tobago.The airline is now operating flights between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Piarco International Airport in Trinidad. The airline is currently operating three weekly flights, on […]

Bahamas Continues Hotel Investment Push

The Bahamas is continuing its push to court new hotel investment in the country. The latest effort was its participation in the 25th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show. The NABHOOD’s mission is to […]

Marriott Just Opened Its New All-Inclusive Concept in Cancun