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Haitian-American Leaders Celebrated at South Florida Gala

Above: the event at the Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach By the Caribbean Journal staff MIAMI — The Haitian-American Professionals Coalition held its annual holiday fundraiser at the Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach Friday. […]

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Southwest Airlines Just Relaunched Another Route to Aruba

Southwest Airlines has relaunched another nonstop route to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.  The low-cost carrier has officially resumed nonstop service between Orlando International Airport and Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport.  The relaunched service is […]

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Southwest Airlines Is Adding More Cuba Flights 

Southwest Airlines is adding more flights to Cuba, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The low-cost carrier is ramping up its flights to Cuba from South Florida beginning in the first week of May.  That will include three daily roundtrip flights between […]

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Balearia Relaunches Ferries from Florida to The Bahamas

Balearia Caribbean has relaunched its ferry service from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas.  The South Florida-based company runs ferry services from Port Everglades to Bahamian destinations including Bimini and Freeport.  The company will be offering three sailing services a week, […]

Southwest Airlines Launches Nonstop Turks and Caicos, Punta Cana Flights

By the Caribbean Journal staff Southwest Airlines is making a major push in the Caribbean, with more nonstop flights in its portfolio. Southwest has officially launched new daily flights to both the Turks and Caicos Islands and Punta Cana, Dominican […]

Irma Hits Cuba, Nears Florida

By the Caribbean Journal staff Hurricane Irma was moving near the north coast of Cuba on Saturday evening, heading toward the Florida Keys, according to the latest projections from the NOAA. The storm was pounding the north coast of Cuba, […]

Southwest Airlines Launching Nonstop Turks and Caicos Flights

Southwest Airlines is adding another new Caribbean destination. The fast-expanding carrier is planning to launch new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos beginning Nov. 5. Southwest Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly made the announcement in a […]

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Southwest Airlines Launches New Daily Flights to the Bahamas

Southwest Airlines has launched the first flights of what could be a major expansion into the Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The carrier officially began operating daily flights from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau this week, its first international nonstop […]

Cuba: 4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Off Country’s Southern Coast

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Cuba on Monday evening, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. The quake […]

Another Earthquake Causes Shaking in Cuba, Florida Keys

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: United States Geological Survey) By the Caribbean Journal staff Another earthquake has caused shaking in Cuba and the Florida Keys, according to the United States Geological Survey. The 4.3-magnitude quake occurred at around […]

Florida Resident Indicted For Role in Haiti Guest Worker Visa Scheme

Above: the Southern District of Florida Courthouse By the Caribbean Journal staff A Federal Judge has unsealed an indictment against a Florida woman for her role in bringing 143 people from Haiti to the United States using fraudulently obtained guest […]

Head of US Southern Command Concludes Trip to Haiti, Trinidad, Jamaica

Above: Marine Gen. John Kelly (second from left) in Trinidad (Photo: SOUTHCOM) By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Marine General John F Kelly concluded a three-day Caribbean tour on Thursday. Kelly, the commander of the Florida-based US Southern Command, […]

Haiti President Returns Home Following Visits to Japan, Florida

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly and First Lady Sophia Martelly (Photo: OP Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly has returned to the country following trips to Japan and South Florida. The Japan trip, which was billed […]

Largest Coral Reef Research Facility in United States Set to Open in Florida

Above: the new coral reef research facility at Nova Southeastern University (Photo: NSU) By the Caribbean Journal staff Nova Southeastern University in Florida will soon debut a $50 million facility that will be the largest coral reef research centre in […]

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. […]

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Carnival is Making Its New Grand Bahama Cruise Port Bigger 

In what is expected to be a massive boost for Grand Bahama, Carnival Cruise Line is in the process of building a brand-new cruise destination on the island called Celebrtaion Key, which is slated to open in 2025. Now, Carnival […]

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Silver Airways Is Adding Nonstop Flights to Two Islands in The Bahamas 

Continuing its active expansion in the wider region, Silver Airways is adding a pair of new nonstop routes to the islands of The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning in March, Silver will be relaunching service from West Palm Beach […]

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This Bahamas Airline Has a New CEO 

One of The Bahamas’ top airlines has named a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Western Air, which operates a growing network of flights both within The Bahamas and between The Bahamas and South Florida, has named Sherrexcia […]

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Silver Airways Has a New Destination: Turks and Caicos

South Florida-based carrier Silver Airways has kicked off new nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and the Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The new service is launching from Fort Lauderdale to Providenciales is operating twice weekly, with flights […]

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This Luxury Airline’s Big Expansion to Anguilla  

It’s still the most stylish — and comfortable – way to arrive in Anguilla: Tradewind Aviation’s nonstop service between San Juan and Anguilla, which just resumed again this week. The new services which makes for easy connections from across the United States […]

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A New Way to Fly Nonstop to the Turks and Caicos Islands

While Silver Airways has been steadily expanding its network in the Caribbean out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, it’s easy to forget that the carrier is actually based in South Florida.  For years, Silver has been operating a host of […]

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A Real Estate Renaissance in The Bahamas’ Cable Beach

This isn’t the Cable Beach of yesteryear. But its “place to be status” in the Bahamas and well beyond is ticking up here in 2023. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, real estate […]

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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.  […]

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Spirit Is Adding Daily Nonstop Flights to Aruba 

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is undertaking a significant increase in service to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Earlier this month, Spirit doubled its weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale and Aruba, from two flights to four.  […]

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It’s Getting Even Easier to Fly to Great Exuma in The Bahamas

They say the Exuma chain of The Bahamas has the most beautiful water on earth.  When you get there and see its impossibly electric shade of turquoise for yourself, you can’t help but agree.  And now it’s getting even easier […]

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Delta Air Lines Is Launching Flights From Miami to The Bahamas 

In a major development, Delta Air Lines is planning its first-ever flights between Miami and The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Atlanta-based carrier is launching nonstop flights between Miami and Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau. The move could […]

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The Best Way to Fly to This Hotspot in the British Virgin Islands  

It’s home to the Caribbean’s “Billionaire’s Playground,” ringed by some of the most exclusive private destinations on earth, and home to some of the top luxury villas and resorts in the Caribbean.  But getting to Virgin Gorda hasn’t always been […]

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The Best Things to See, Do (and Eat) on Grand Bahama Island

It’s as complete a destination as you’ll find in the Caribbean: large resorts, blindingly white-sand beaches, spectacular eco-attractions and a vibrant dining scene (including the popular Grand Bahama Island Restaurant Month). But Grand Bahama still flies under the radar. That’s despite […]

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