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Vietnam Looking to Establish Relations With Trinidad and Tobago

Above; Port of Spain By the Caribbean Journal staff Vietnam is looking to formally establish diplomatic relations with Trinidad and Tobago, according to Nguyen Van Dao, special envoy of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. The envoy, Nguyen Van Dao, […]

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Grenada to Lower Income Tax Threshold

Above: Grenada By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada is planning to lower its income tax threshold, according to Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell. Under the current tax regime, citizens earning in excess of $22,222 USD (EC $60,000) per year qualify […]

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UK Overseas Minister to Visit Cayman

Above: UK Minister for the Overseas Territories Mark Simmonds By the Caribbean Journal staff Mark Simmonds, the Minister for the Overseas Territories at the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, will be visiting the Cayman Islands next week. Simmonds’ visit […]

A New Way For Trinidad and Jamaica to Work Together

By Paul Hay CJ Contributor William Demas, former Head of the Economic and Planning Division of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago,  compared the five-year national plans of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) in his book The Economics of […]


New Eco-Boutique Hotel Opens in Dominican Republic

Above: the Villa Celeste Estate By the Caribbean Journal staff The Villa Celeste Estate eco-boutique hotel has officially opened in Jarabacoa in the Dominican Republic. The property, which includes eight guestrooms, opened its doors on Friday. “Our goal is to […]


Nevis Tourism Minister, Four Seasons Founder Hold Meeting in Canada

Above: Nevis Tourism Minister Brantley and Four Seasons Founder Isadore Sharp By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis Tourism Minister Mark Brantley recently met with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Founder Isadore Sharp in the latter’s private residence in Toronto. The […]

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Caribbean Road Trip: Tortola, BVI

THE VERY idea of “road trip” conjures images of adventure, freedom and exploration. You may have relaxed on the beach, gone for a snorkel or hiked up a hill. But sometimes you want to go for a journey somewhere, just […]


Bahamas Looking to "Regain Position" as Caribbean Gaming Leader

Above: Atlantis By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas wants to “revolutionize” gaming in the country and reposition itself as the Caribbean’s gaming leader, according to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe. “The Bahamas is attempting to regain itself as the leader […]


Trinidad Opens $740 Million Power Plant

Above: Trinidad Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine has officially opened the $740 million USD Trinidad Generation Unlimited power plant at La Brea Union Estate. Speaking on Thursday, Ramnarine said the plant […]

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Cuba Foreign Minister Visits Mexico

Above: Cuba FM Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla (UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras) By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuba Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla arrived in Mexico City this week for a two-day visit. Parrilla, who had prevoiulsy been in New York to vsiit […]


United States Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Visit Haiti

Above: Arne Duncan By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will visit Haiti next week. Duncan’s visit will begin on Monday, with meetings planned with government officials, educational system representatives and members of civil society, […]


Dominican Republic's Medina Meets With ASONAHORES President

Above: the meeting in Santo Domingo By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina held talks this week with Luis Emilio Rodriguez Amiami, president of ASONAHORES, the country’s hotel and restaurant association. The 20-minute conversation covered the progress […]