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Puerto Rico Reveals Development Plan for Regional Airports

Above: Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport in Vieques (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla this week announced a plan to develop the territory’s regional airports. The initiative will have a private investment of $25 […]

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S&P Affirms Credit Rating on Bahamas; Outlook Remains "Negative"

Above: Nassau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s affirmed its “BBB/A-2” sovereign credit rating on the Bahamas on Tuesday, the New York-based firm announced. The outlook on the Bahamas’ long-term credit rating remains negative, however The […]

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Grenada Moves Forward on Nutmeg Branding

Above: Nutmeg By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada will hold a national consultation on Friday on the concept of geographical indications for the country’s signature products like nutmeg and cocoa. The World Intellectual Property Organization recently identified Grenadian nutmeg among […]

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Nevis, Clinton Foundation Hold Talks on Green Energy

Above: Charlestown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A two-member delegation from the Clinton Foundation recently visited Nevis to discuss the island’s move toward renewable energy development. Nevis Premier Vance Amory held talks with Clinton Foundation Global Director Jan […]


Haiti's Michel Martelly Meets With US Education Secretary Arne Duncan

Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly and US Education Secretary Arne Duncan By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly met with US Education Secretary Arne Duncan this week during the latter’s visit to Haiti. The US-Haiti education talks included […]


AMResorts Debuts Breathless Punta Cana in Dominican Republic

Above: the new Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa By the Caribbean Journal staff AMResorts has officially opened its new Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic. The property, which debuted on Saturday, was inaugurated at a […]

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Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe Makes Visit to Venezuela

Above: Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias jaua Milano (Photo: OPM Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe traveled to Venezuela on Tuesday to continue bilateral talks on the PetroCaribe Agreement. The agenda […]


Bahamas Promotes "Conchservation"

Above: conch shells in Bimini (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A new initiative from the Bahamas National Trust is looking to help sustain the Queen Conch population in the country. The aim is to promote a dialogue that […]


Cayman Islands, United Kingdom Sign "FATCA-Type" Agreement

Above: UK and Cayman Islands officials (Photo: Ministry of Financial Services) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Cayman Islands and the United Kingdom signed what the former called a “FATCA-type” agreement on Tuesday. The agreement paves the way for Cayman […]

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Rum Journal: Tasting the Caribbean's Strongest Rum

THE BARMAN reaches down for the bottle, appearing to look over his shoulder. This rum is only available for those who ask, he says. Why? “They call it plane fuel.” And when you taste it, you’ll soon think that the […]


Rebranded Caneel Bay Resort Officially Opens in St John

Above: Caneel Bay (Photos by CB) By the Caribbean Journal staff The newly-rebranded Caneel Bay Resort has officially reopened in St John. The property had formerly been known as Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort; it has now been rebranded as […]


Peter Island Resort to Expand Transfer Service From St Thomas

Above: Peter Island By the Caribbean Journal staff The Peter Island Resort & Spa in the British Virgin Islands is expanding its transfer services from St Thomas International Airport. The property is increasing scheduled transfers via luxury sport yacht to […]