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How Caribbean Media Content Is Being Disrupted By Digital

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor What is Content? The much maligned but highly useful Wikipedia defines content creation as: “the contribution of information to any media and most especially to digital media for an end-user/audience….” Today, content comes in […]

Forbes: Designing for Mobile Digital Content in the Caribbean

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Marriage of Social & Mobile My desktop is only for traditional work, no Facebooking, Tweeting or Instagraming. Note, though, that I do use these social networks for what I call virtual work. I know, […]

The Caribbean’s Digital Switchover – And What It Means

What the switch means By Gerard Best CJ Contributor A shift from analog to digital television broadcast in the Caribbean could be a big boost for local content creators looking to produce and distribute original programs. Free, analog, over-the-air television […]

Digital Literacy for Caribbean Youth

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Traditional Literacy as Foundation All of us who achieve any level of digital literacy will know straight off that we could not effectively use our cell phones, tablets, lap tops, or desk tops or […]

Supporting Female Caribbean Entrepreneurs

Above: Fifteen Caribbean woman entrepreneurs taking part in the first-ever facilitators training for the Women’s Innovation Network of the Caribbean programme (Photo: Gerard Best) By Gerard Best CJ Contributor You really don’t know what to expect when you put a […]

Forbes: Media Everywhere … So What?

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Media Everywhere – So What? I recently presented at a leadership conference which sought to get a glimpse of the future by examining today’s trends. The following are excerpts from that presentation which looked […]

Jamaica and The Future of Television

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Dwindling Audiences for TV The King is dead. Long live the King! I will get back to this. Free to air TV stations and cable operators, in particular hardwire cable, have reason to be […]

Taiwan, St Kitts and Nevis Sign Agreement on ICT Development

Above: St Kitts(CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Taiwan and St Kitts and Nevis have signed a five-year agreement aimed at developing information and communication in the twin-island federation. Information Technology Minister Glen Philip and Taiwanese Ambassador Miguel Tsao […]

Exporting Jamaican Television

By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Creating TV Content for Export Some years ago as the General Manager of Television Jamaica (TVJ) a senior technocrat told me that news did not count as a local TV programme. I was aghast. […]

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The Mexican Caribbean’s Newest Beach Hotel Was a “Joy to Bring to Life”   

“Lula has been a joy to bring to life,” says property designer and general manager Laura Avila. “Every color, every bite of food and every program offering has been created to bring a sense of wonder and inspiration to our […]

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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 […]

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Marriott Is Opening a New Resort in Turks and Caicos 

South Caicos is a pristine, beach-filled, untouched eight-square-mile gem in the heart of Turks and Caicos’ “sister islands.” While the island is already home to the popular Sailrock Resort, little South Caicos is about to get a boost from the […]

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The 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean – 2024

Don’t be fooled: there is a formula to creating a great restaurant. It’s the same formula we use to evaluate the region’s best places to eat. You see, every great restaurant is built on three core pillars: food, service and […]

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Tiger Woods’ Caribbean “Playground” 

The sign on the first tee says “about 90 yards,” and that’s a pretty good indication this isn’t like any golf course you’ve played before.  This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate […]

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Why the Cayman Islands Is a Caribbean Culinary Capital

Many Caribbean islands boast about their culinary scene, but events like the Cayman Cookout demonstrate why the Cayman Islands is a cut above the rest. Hosted by celebrity chef Eric Ripert, this annual food festival staged at the Ritz Carlton […]

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A New Kind of Culinary Adventure in Nassau 

The Caribbean’s ultimate gourmet hotel, Graycliff in Nassau, The Bahamas has launched a new series of culinary adventures for the bon vivant.  It’s called the Indulgences series, and the offering mixes the pairing of fine wines and spirits with delectable […]

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This St Barth Villa Just Hit the Market for $15.1 Million

Villa CEO in Pointe Milou, Saint Barthelemy, or St. Bart’s, recently listed for $15,172,962. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great […]

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“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 […]

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The Newest Luxury Resort in the Dominican Republic Is Now Open

The Dominican Republic is now home to its most anticipated new luxury resort in years: the new wellness-focused Premier Club at Casa de Campo in La Romana. The new resort-within-a-resort is the first phase of a $90 million expansion for […]

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The Caribbean’s Greenest Hotels – 2023

The term “green” has had quite the journey over the last few decades. What began as a term that demonstrated concern for the environment has become an all-encompassing philosophy covering everything from clean energy to a holistic approach to sustainable […]

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St Kitts Is the New Epicenter of the Caribbean Farm-to-Table Movement 

My spoon is a coconut shell. My bowl is a gourd.  Lunch today is a soup of ground provisions, lentils and peas in a coconut milk broth, a vibrant taste of St Kitts.  And it’s grown, prepared and served within […]

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“Iconic” Bahamas Luxury Villa Hits the Market for $37.5 Million

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate and tourism business news. Join to access this and other great features, including our biweekly newsletter. Subscribe to […]

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In Guadeloupe, a New Kind of Caribbean Hostel 

The newest hostel in the French Caribbean is, well, not quite like any other you’ll find in the Caribbean.  It’s called the GREEN Hostel, and it’s an exciting new boutique hostel concept in the heart of Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe. GREEN calls […]

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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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There’s a Hot New Cocktail Bar on Paradise Island in The Bahamas  

There’s a hip new cocktail bar on Paradise Island in The Bahamas.  It’s called The Dilly Club Cafe and Bar, and it’s a specialty coffeehouse that moonlights as a high-level mixology destination.  By night, the Club has an extensive menu […]

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Antigua and Barbuda Is the Caribbean’s Hottest Wellness Destination

Antigua and Barbuda tourism is sizzling, and now the twin-island destination is making a renewed push into the wellness space, from plant-based eateries to wellness weeks and new spa concepts.  The wellness focus begins with the island’s Wellness Month in […]

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The Riviera Maya Has a New Destination Restaurant  

The hottest boutique hotel in the Riviera Maya is opening a new destination restaurant this month.  The new Estero restaurant will open its doors at La Casa de la Playa on Dec. 19.  Estero is the brainchild of world-renowned Virgilio […]

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A New Luxury All-Inclusive Just Opened in Saint Lucia 

A new luxury all-inclusive resort has opened its doors on the island of Saint Lucia.  For the first time, Hyatt’s Zoetry brand has opened in the Eastern Caribbean, with the debut of the Zoëtry Marigot Bay St Lucia.  The property […]

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