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Faena is expanding its luxury hospitality and branded residential portfolio to the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean.

You open the door and the sand is already there. A wooden terrace. A few steps.

Costa Rican surfer Rachel Agüero Cabezas won the women's shortboard title at the Central American and Caribbean Games in the Dominican Republic, securing Costa Rica's first-ever surfing gold medal in the regional competition. The 20-year-old defeated Barbados' Chelsea Tuach 10.50 to 7.33 in the final at Playa Encuentro.

A lagoon runs through the center of one resort. A wave pool and water park define another. Nearby, an adults-only retreat offers quieter pools, private dining spaces and a more secluded way to experience one of the Caribbean’s busiest resort destinations.

The pink Great House rises above the hills of Estate Shoys. An 18th-century sugar mill stands nearby, its stone walls remaining from a very different St. Croix.

The blue-grey stones of Calle de San Francisco lead past iron balconies, centuries-old façades and the plazas of Old San Juan. Calle San Sebastián is a few blocks away. The harbor and cruise piers are close enough to reach on foot.

El presidente electo, Abelardo de la Espriella, mantiene su línea de recorte del Estado. En una nueva decisión orientada a reducir el gasto público, anunció el cierre de 14 embajadas. Los países que dejarán de contar con representación diplomática de Colombia son Argelia, Azerbaiyán, Barbados, Cuba, Chequia, Etiopía, Ghana, Haití, Hungría, Malasia, Nicaragua, Rumania, Senegal y Sudáfrica.

Pakistan’s passport ranking has slipped by one position to the 101st spot globally and remains the fourth worst in the world, according to the Henley Passport Index, it emerged on Tuesday. The Henley Passport Index compares 199 different passports across 227 different travel destinations, and calculates the score based on the number of destinations that can be accessed without a prior visa, or with a visa on arrival. With visa-free access declining from 30 countries in May to 29 countries in July, the Pakistani passport’s rank slipped by one rank to 101st.

Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, announced on Sunday, July 26, that his administration, which will take office on August 7, will close at least 14 embassies, including the one in Romania, as part of a reorganization of the country’s diplomatic network. Earlier this year, during the mandate of the current president of the South American country, Gustavo Petro, Colombia had reopened its embassy in Romania after 24 years of direct diplomatic absence between the two states. The new president presented another course regarding the embassies.

The walls are painted yellow and blue in the old city. Bougainvillea spills from balconies above narrow streets. Beyond the ramparts, the Caribbean stretches toward the Rosario Islands, where beach clubs and small hotels occupy pockets of white sand.

A 5.67-acre development site along West Bay Road has been listed for sale, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean.

Abelardo De la Espriella said he will also close 15 consulates and 14 embassies in countries including Algeria, Barbados, Ethiopia, Haiti, Hungary, Senegal and South Africa

El anuncio del presidente electo Abelardo De la Espriella de reorganizar la red diplomática colombiana abriría uno de los primeros debates de política exterior de su Gobierno. La decisión contempla el cierre de 14 embajadas, cerca de 15 consulados, la suspensión de la apertura de una misión en Palestina y la unificación de algunas representaciones ante organismos internacionales. Según explicó De la Espriella, la medida hace parte de un proceso de “optimización” con el que busca reducir gastos y concentrar la presencia internacional del país en lugares que considere estratégicos.

El presidente electo Abelardo de la Espriella hizo varios anuncios este domingo sobre diversos temas. En política exterior expresó que su gobierno cerrará varias embajadas y consultados en países como Cuba, Nicaragua y Palestina. Sobre los dos primeros dijo que “no habrá vínculo alguno con tiranías”.

Barbados has quietly become the most interesting island in the Eastern Caribbean to spend a week of daytime hours. Its newest attraction is a wetland that spent nearly two decades closed to the public, and its most talked-about rum experience comes with a private stretch of sand attached. There is a reason the island keeps […] The post Barbados Is an Island That’s Filled With Cool Things to Do Right Now, From Mangrove Boardwalks to Rum Beach Clubs to Fish Cakes appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

The fishing boats gather beside the pier. The old white lighthouse tilts toward the sea. Around the town square, tables fill beneath open-air patios, with the Caribbean only a few steps away.

The hills of Petite Saline rise above the sea. Flamands opens onto a wide sweep of sand. St.

At the far western end of St. Thomas, beyond the island’s busier harbors and hillside neighborhoods, the land rises above quiet coves and a narrow strip of sand called Mermaid’s Chair. Here, the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic meet beside 300 acres of tropical terrain.

You come to St. John for the green hills. For the quiet coves.

There are islands you visit for one great beach, and there are islands where every turn seems to lead to another one. In Antigua, you can swim in the calm water at Dickenson Bay, stop for lunch near English Harbour, wander through the stone buildings of Nelson’s Dockyard and finish the day on a quiet […] The post American Airlines Is Doubling Flights to This Caribbean Island, With Two Daily Nonstops Beginning in October appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

WorldHotels has expanded its Caribbean portfolio with the addition of the Acqua di Mare Resort in Roatan, a resort property near the island’s renowned West Bay Beach, Caribbean Journal has learned. The hotel is already listed as part of the WorldHotels Distinctive collection and is available through the company’s reservation platform, making the move an active brand affiliation […] The post WorldHotels Has Added a New Beachfront Resort in Roatan appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

The Caribbean hotel sector closed the first half of 2026 with a record occupancy rate, higher average daily rates, double-digit RevPAR growth and more than $14 billion in room revenue. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP) — Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced that Barbados will observe a national day of mourning in honour of cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers. Sobers would have been 90 on July 28. In a video statement confirming the death of the Bajan National Hero, Mottley said: “Across Barbados and across the world we hold him with gratitude, with reverence and with a tender sorrow that comes when the people have to say farewell to one of their greatest sons.” READ: Cricket giant Sir Garfield Sobers dies at 89 Reflecting on Sobers’ beginnings, she noted that he had not been born into privilege but carried the Caribbean to new heights.

The water along Eagle Beach has a luminous blue that seems to go on forever. In Montego Bay, the hills rise behind a sweep of resorts, beaches and old sugar-estate country. On St.

KINGSTON, Jamaica—State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Senator Abka Fitz-Henley has hailed Barbados national hero and cricket icon Sir Garfield Sobers as an important figure to the regional identity of the Caribbean. Sobers passed away on Friday at the age of 89 at his home in Highgate Gardens, 11 days shy of his 90th birthday. Fitz-Henley in a statement on Friday, said Sobers is worthy of high commendation for his colossal contribution to Caribbean identity and his magnificent exploits on the cricket field.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The cricketing fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Barbados’ National Hero, Sir Garfield Sobers on Friday. Sir Garry passed away at the age of 89 at his home in Highgate Gardens, 11 days shy of his 90th birthday. Considered as the greatest all-rounder in the sport’s history, his son Daniel Sobers, who was at his father’s side at the time of his death, said he had been ailing for some time.

For years, Relais & Châteaux had only a small footprint in the Caribbean. The legendary French hospitality association, founded in 1954, has become one of the world’s most respected names in luxury travel, bringing together independently owned hotels and restaurants that share a commitment to exceptional hospitality, unforgettable cuisine and a deep sense of place. Membership isn’t purchased.

The Caribbean is famous for beachfront resorts. But some of the region’s most memorable places to stay are found far from the shoreline, tucked into lush rainforest canopies where your neighbors are hummingbirds, tree frogs and towering palms. Treehouse hotels have become one of the Caribbean’s most distinctive places to stay, offering a completely different […] The post The Caribbean’s Treehouse Hotels Put You Right in the Middle of the Rainforest appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Members of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) and Barbados Fire Service who were deployed to Venezuela following last month’s double earthquake have been awarded the Hero of Venezuela Medal. The honour was presented by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez to members of the Urban Search and Rescue team, which was deployed to La Guaira, which sustained extensive damage. Barbados’ Ambassador to Venezuela, Commander Aquinas Clarke, announced the recognition as the team returned to Barbados on Thursday.

Workers have cut the first steel for Carnival Destiny, the line’s newest ship and the first vessel in Carnival’s new Ace Class, during a ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone. The ship is slated to debut in summer 2029, kicking off a new generation of Carnival ships that will eventually include three vessels. The ceremony […] The post Carnival’s Next Cruise Ship, Legend, Will Have More Ocean Views, More Glass, and a New Class appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Daniel Ridgley, who sent in this lovely photo of Miami Beach in Barbados (yes, there’s one in Barbados). Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location […] The post Photo of the Week: Miami Beach, Barbados appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley called "asinine" a suggestion by a British lawmaker that Britain's former colonies should repay it for its historic investment in them.

Rainforest climbs from the sea to the summit of La Soufrière. Waterfalls spill through dense forest. Sailboats thread through the Grenadines, where quiet anchorages and white-sand beaches still define the rhythm of the day.

Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Mottley criticizes the idea that former colonies should repay Britain for its past investments.

A new chapter in Caribbean luxury real estate is officially getting underway. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean.

The biggest surprise about staying at a tiny Caribbean all-inclusive isn’t the size. It’s how quickly everything begins to feel familiar. By your second morning, the bartender already knows your drink.

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The Caribbean looks completely different once you slip beneath the surface. A few kicks from the beach can bring you face to face with sea turtles gliding through seagrass, coral formations buzzing with tropical fish and shipwrecks slowly becoming part of the reef. Some islands even have underwater sculpture parks, blue holes and protected marine […] The post These 14 Caribbean Resorts Are Perfect for Your Next Snorkeling Vacation appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

It’s a secret recipe. Sure, I can venture a guess. There’s some form of batter and salted cod.

They have a saying on Guana Island: imagine the Caribbean before it went public. Spend a day here and the phrase begins to make sense. No cruise port.

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The Disney Cruise Line footprint in St. Maarten is about to get much larger. After the Disney Destiny made its inaugural call at Port St.

There comes a point in every vacation when you realize how much quieter everything feels. The soundtrack is the breeze instead of a splash park. Breakfast lingers over another cup of coffee.

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Norwegian Cruise Line is turning to one of the consumer branding world’s most experienced marketing executives as it continues expanding its fleet and investing in its Caribbean vacation experience. The cruise line has appointed Lee D. Applbaum as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 6, bringing aboard an executive whose career has included leadership roles with premium […] The post Norwegian Cruise Line Hires Former Patrón, Bacardi, and Wheels Up Executive to Lead Marketing appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

The rainforest begins almost where the city ends. Rivers tumble out of emerald mountains, ferries head for the Bay Islands and the Caribbean Sea stretches toward Roatán. This summer, getting to this underrated getaway from Grand Cayman is becoming a little easier.

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jeremy La Chapelle, who sent in this lovely photo of Pigeon Point Beach in Antigua from his trip earlier this year. “Stunning place,” he tells Caribbean Journal. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?

Costa Rica’s women’s tennis team won the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III title after defeating Barbados 2-1 in the final and finishing the tournament undefeated. The victory also secured Costa Rica’s promotion to Americas Group II for the next competition cycle, giving the national team a step up in the regional structure of […] The post Costa Rica Women’s Tennis Team Wins Billie Jean King Cup Group appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate .

I’ve been to some pretty spectacular beaches around the Caribbean. You know, the sand bar on White Bay in Exuma, or the far edges of the Grenadines, or Old Bight Beach. There are hundreds more.

As the Caribbean Community Reparations Commission launches its most powerful manifesto yet for reparatory justice, a groundbreaking new book by American historian Brooke N Newman has provided the evidentiary foundation that Caribbean advocates have long sought — direct, documented proof that the British Crown did not merely permit Jamaica’s enslavement. It designed it, financed it, and profited from it for nearly three centuries. Newman, an associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, spent years tracing the monarchy’s links to the Transatlantic Slave Trade through colonial archives, state records, slave-trading company papers, and the Royal Archives themselves.

Green mountains rise behind Basseterre, colorful buildings line the waterfront, and the limestone arches of Port Zante welcome another ship into one of the Caribbean’s most recognizable cruise ports. For years, the experience has followed a familiar tempo: spend the day exploring South Friars Bay, riding the St. Kitts Scenic Railway, hiking to Brimstone Hill […] The post Saint Kitts Just Broke Ground on a New Cruise Terminal, and It’s Planning to Become the Caribbean’s Next Home Port appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

The villa door slides open onto a terrace where breakfast is already waiting. Beyond it, your own pool catches the Caribbean sun, and the beach is only a short stroll away. The children are already planning the day’s adventures.

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Readers can cast their ballots now through September 30 across a slate of properties nominated by Caribbean Journal’s editors. Caribbean Journal, the largest Caribbean travel media platform, has opened public voting for its new Best Hotels in the Caribbean program, inviting readers to weigh in on the most exceptional properties across the region. Voting runs […] The post Caribbean Journal Launches Best Hotels in the Caribbean 2026 Voting appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

You step onto Grace Bay just after sunrise, when the sea is almost impossibly still. The water moves between hues of turquoise and sapphire and azure, so clear you can watch tiny fish dart over the white sand beneath the surface. A brisk breeze carries the scent of salt across the beach.

The first glimpse of Saline Beach never lasts long enough. You leave the small parking area behind and follow a sandy path through sea grapes and low scrub. The trail rises gently over the dunes, and then the landscape opens without warning.

There’s something fitting about stepping aboard one of the world’s biggest cruise ships and finding yourself inside the whimsical world of Willy Wonka. When Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon Class ship, makes its debut this summer, one of its signature entertainment experiences will be the hit Broadway musical Roald Dahl’s Charlie and […] The post Royal Caribbean’s New Mega-Ship Is Bringing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the Caribbean appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

One of the Caribbean’s most historic hospitality properties is looking for a new owner, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean.

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One of the most anticipated luxury hotel debuts in the Mexican Caribbean has officially arrived, Caribbean Journal has learned. The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún has opened its doors, marking the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Marriott International executives, government officials, project partners and local leaders.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The University of the West Indies (UWI) is advising prospective students, partners and the public of the existence of an unauthorised website which is falsely purporting to be affiliated with the institution. According to the university, in a press release on Monday, this website is not endorsed, affiliated with, or authorised by UWI and appears to be using the university’s name and branding without permission, while misrepresenting a relationship with the institution. “The university also advises that the fraudulent website contains a personal data capture form.

Barbados has long been synonymous with Caribbean luxury, its west coast lined with elegant hotels, exceptional restaurants and beaches that have drawn discerning travelers for generations. Now there’s a new address to discover. Blue Monkey Hotel & Beach Club has officially welcomed its first guests in Paynes Bay, St.

Antigua and Barbuda (AFP) — A double-century by relative newcomer Amir Jangoo and 194 from captain Roston Chase put the West Indies in a commanding position with the sixth-wicket pair's partnership of 401 lifting the home side to a mammoth first innings total of 626 for nine declared on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday. Sri Lanka, who looked a dispirited lot, completely bereft of ideas in the field for almost the entire day, lost Pathum Nissanka to Jayden Seales before the close of play, leaving them at 15 for one in the second innings, trailing by 303 runs going into day four. "I am not one to really put pressure on myself.

Barbados, Dominica, Samoa, Seychelles y Trinidad y Tobago también se encuentran fuera de la lista tras confirmar el intercambio efectivo de informaciones y una mayor convergencia de los regímenes tributarios.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Future Caribbean is launching what it believes is the world’s first global agentic AI buildathon designed to strengthen the Caribbean region's economy and its connections to global markets. In a recent statement, Future Caribbean said the initiative will bring together builders, deployment partners, investors, advisors and institutions to develop Agentic AI systems for real economies. Founded by Barbadian lawyer, entrepreneur and technologist Lily Dash, and built from a conviction that the Caribbean has far more talent, capacity and global relevance than its current systems allow the world to see, organisers say Future Caribbean is a federated coalition bringing together talent, capital, compute, advisors, deployment partners and domain expertise to build category-defining companies.

White-sand beaches. Brilliant turquoise water. The view from The Verandah Antigua.

Sure, you know the legends. Places like Soggy. Foxy’s.

Finding Caribbean real estate below the $250,000 mark usually means making compromises. You give up the location, the amenities, or both. To access this content, subscribe now.

The Caribbean is globally known for sun, sea, and sand — a powerful brand that has driven tourism for decades. But what if the region were also known as a hub for film, television, and digital content storytelling? Worldwide spending on film and television production exceeds $250 billion annually, yet the Caribbean captures only a […] The post What If the Caribbean Became a Hub for Film and Television?

Davidson Hospitality Group has appointed hospitality industry veteran Joe Masi as Senior Vice President of Operations for its Davidson Hotels operating vertical, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its management platform, including a growing presence in the Caribbean. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, […] The post Davidson Hospitality Adds Veteran Operator Joe Masi as Caribbean Growth Continues appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

A sunset dinner with your feet in the sand. A plunge pool hidden behind a villa gate, a yacht waiting at a private dock, a rainforest suite with nothing between the bed and the canopy. A place that belongs only to you.

Simon Boyd runs a company on England’s south coast that manufactures prefabricated steel structures and exports them to destinations as far as Ghana and Barbados. Meanwhile, Mike H...

With American Airlines operating a daily nonstop from New York to Barbados, the island behind Rihanna, Mount Gay rum and some of the Caribbean’s finest beaches has never been easier to reach — and it is riding arguably the best tourism year in its history. There is a particular kind of island that rewards you […] The post American Airlines Is Flying Daily Nonstop to a Caribbean Island Famous for Rum, Vibrant Culture, and Breathtaking Beaches appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

Tucked just east of The Buccaneer on St. Croix’s northeastern shore, Shoys Beach hides a soft, crescent-shaped stretch of white sand behind a gated entrance and a shaded mangrove tunnel, with calm water for swimming and a fringing reef for snorkeling. There is a beach on St.

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Eoin P. Clancy, who sent in this lovely shot of Archer’s Bay in Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?

It wasn’t on the bingo cards of most prognosticators in the travel industry — but the Caribbean hotel industry is having an historically good year so far in 2026, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal from analytics firm STR.  Regional hotel occupancy was up 5.5 percent in May to 66.7 percent, the fifth straight […] The post Caribbean Hotels Keep Breaking Records, As 2026 Boom Continues appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

Travelers flying from Israel now have a new way to reach some of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations. EL AL has expanded its partnership with Virgin Atlantic, adding new Caribbean destinations through London Heathrow Airport as part of its growing codeshare network. The expansion adds connections to Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, and St.

Hotel Indigo Bridgetown is the latest chapter in a quiet, design-led expansion that’s reshaping where the brand turns up in the Caribbean. The waves arrive first, before anything else does. They roll in along the Hastings shoreline on the south coast of Barbados, and they set the rhythm for everything that follows — the slow […] The post InterContinental Has Opened a New Hotel Indigo on the South Coast of Barbados With a Rooftop, an Art Gallery and Two Pools appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

Updated document, which emphasises harm done to African women, is being considered by other Caribbean countries Barbados’s prime minister, Mia Mottley, has announced a new manifesto from Caribbean leaders asserting the “moral, ethical and legal case” for reparations over damage caused by hundreds of years of enslavement. Mottley was speaking at a “historic” conference in Ghana to advance the push for reparatory justice after the United Nations adopted a landmark resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. Continue reading...

The long-awaited Andaz Turks and Caicos now has an opening date, Caribbean Journal has learned. The residential resort, which has been in development for years, is planning its debut on June 1, 2027, according to parent company Hyatt Hotels. The Grace Bay-area resort will have a mix of 59 hotel rooms and another 73 residences, […] The post The Long-Awaited Andaz Turks and Caicos Resort Is Now Taking Reservations for a June 2027 Debut appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

Trinidadian-born Dr Legena Henry, founder and CEO of Barbados-based Rum and Sargassum Incorporated, walked away with the top prize of US$5,000 at the 2026 Climate Smart Summit Investor Forum pitch competition held in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Tuesday. Henry was among six climate-focused entrepreneurs from across the Caribbean who were each given seven minutes to pitch their projects before a panel of five judges from regional and international financial institutions. Dr Judlyn Telesford-Checkley, of GrenadaGrows, secured second place and a prize of US$2,500, while Jamaica's Teka Smith of Cristeek Gold took third place and earned US$1,500.

There are villas you rent, and then there are villas you sink into. Villa Paulista is firmly the second kind. Tucked into the cliffs of Petit Cul de Sac on the quiet eastern end of St.

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) -- The St Vincent and the Grenadines government Monday said that the Dominican Republic-registered aircraft that went missing en route to Tobago last weekend has been found with no loss of lives. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, St Clair Leacock, told a radio programme that international, regional, and national agencies have located the aircraft. He gave no indication as to the location.

There is a certain kind of guest who returns to Sandals again and again, who knows the walk from the lobby to the beach by heart, who has a favorite swim-up suite and a standing dinner order. For decades, that loyalty was marked by a small pair of sandals worn as a pendant, a quiet […] The post Sandals Just Reinvented Its Loyalty Program, With a New Name, a Free Week Every 70 Nights, and a Dedicated Concierge Line appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

The harbor sits beneath a wall of green volcanic peaks, the first stop in a chain of 32 islands that stretches south toward some of the most coveted anchorages in the Caribbean. And now it’s poised for a major transformation, Caribbean Journal has learned. Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest cruise port operator, has signed […] The post The World’s Largest Cruise Port Operator Is Coming to This Caribbean Island, With New Berths, Bigger Ships and More Shore Excursions appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Harry Ramnath, who sent in this lovely shot of Paynes Bay Beach in Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo.

The annual event, owned and produced by Caribbean Journal, returns to St. Barth with platinum sponsors Tradewind Aviation and WIMCO St. Barth Properties.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association announced the news at this year’s Marketplace in Antigua, marking the 45th edition of the historic event. Barbados has been named the host destination for Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2027, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association‘s annual business-to-business tourism event and the most important industry gathering in the region. The […] The post Barbados Will Host Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2027 appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

One of the most decorated names in luxury hospitality is taking on a new role in the Caribbean. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean.

A 1,000-foot crescent of golden sand on the southern coast of St. Thomas. Beachfront rooms with the sand literally outside the door.

Passenger traffic at Cancun International Airport declined in May, according to newly released data from ASUR, the airport group that operates the hub. Cancun welcomed a total of 2,146,854 passengers in May, an 8.1 percent decline compared to the 2,335,724 passengers the airport handled in the same month last year. It was the continuation of […] The post Cancun Airport Saw Fewer Travelers in May, With Traffic Down for the Year appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

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Russian forces launched drone attacks on two dry cargo vessels sailing under the flags of Barbados and Panama in the Black Sea on 10 June. The ships were sailing through the Ukrainian maritime corridor.

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and Linkages Andrea Purkiss has accused Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett of remaining “completely silent” on the state of the cruise shipping sector, which she said, has shrunk over 28 per cent since 2019. Purkiss, the Member of Parliament for Hanover Eastern, said the world is experiencing a boom in cruise shipping while Jamaica is losing business. She addressed the matter on Tuesday during her maiden contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives.

A look inside the resort’s two-story villa, where the entire upper floor is a private rooftop with an infinity pool, dining pergolas and sunbeds — and the deck nearly outsizes the rooms below. Most hotel rooms give you a balcony. The One Bedroom Bi-Level Villa with Rooftop Pool at Park Hyatt St.

Costa Rica tendrá por rivales en la Copa Davis de tenis a los equipos de Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Barbados, Jamaica y Venezuela, en busca de un lugar en los Playoff del Grupo II Mundial del próximo año. La entrada El tenis de Costa Rica ya tiene su itinerario en la Copa Davis aparece primero en Semanario Universidad .

Some Caribbean islands greet you with a sprawling terminal and a wall of taxi drivers. Saba greets you with a cliff. The “Unspoiled Queen” — a single volcanic peak rising straight out of the sea about 28 miles southwest of St.

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Samantha Jagdeo, who sent in this lovely shot of the Animal Flower Cave in Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo.

A Caribbean beach vacation doesn’t get much better than spending a full week on the sand in Curaçao. For the latest edition of Caribbean on Points, we found exactly that: seven nights at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort from June 14 to June 21 for 228,000 Marriott Bonvoy points total, according to our research in the […] The post Caribbean on Points: Seven Nights in Curaçao for 228,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

The bright red British phone booth still stands a few steps from the sand, facing a bay painted in impossible shades of blue. The phone never actually rings. Most people stop for a photograph, then turn toward the water.

The sign says Restaurant and Rummery. The latter’s not a word you see very often. But it’s also a reliable guarantor of a door you should open.

Twenty-four private condominium-style villas. Each one with its own private pool. A direct walk-out to one of the quieter stretches of beach on St.

A cluster of Carnival cruise ships gathering off Grand Bahama for a July 4 fireworks show is one of the headline events in the cruise line’s plans for America’s 250th anniversary celebration next year. The cruise giant, which calls itself America’s Cruise Line, has unveiled a fleetwide lineup of events tied to the nation’s semiquincentennial, with celebrations stretching from the […] The post Carnival Is Sending 10 Cruise Ships to Watch Fireworks Together for America’s 250th Birthday appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

There’s a stretch of sand on St Kitts where the whole island seems to turn up, and it doesn’t take long to understand why. It’s called the Strip — a run of beach bars built right onto the sand along South Frigate Bay, on the calm Caribbean side of the island. By day, it’s a […] The post Why St Kitts’ Frigate Bay Is So Much Fun appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

A new collection of just four beachfront villas is coming to Grace Bay. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean.

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred off Barbados on May 30, 2026, at a depth of 35 kilometers. Approximately 320,000 people experienced light shaking (MMI III intensity), with no immediate reports of significant damage.

A sea turtle surfaces off Grace Bay. A ray glides over a white-sand bottom in Antigua. In Bonaire, you can look straight through the water and pick out coral formations beneath your board.

A kite lifts off the sand in Aruba. A windsurfer cuts across a turquoise lagoon in Bonaire. Atlantic waves pound a rocky shoreline in Barbados.

The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CIBC’s 91.7 per cent stake in CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited in a transaction valued at approximately US$1.8 billion. The acquisition will create a major banking and wealth management platform across international financial centres and key Caribbean markets, with combined assets of roughly US$29 billion. The deal brings together two long-established regional banks with the aim of strengthening scale, diversification and long-term growth.

One of the Caribbean’s largest banks has been sold, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean.

Along the Exuma Sound side of South Eleuthera, the shoreline runs clean and open, with long sightlines across deep blue water and wide spacing between homes. Powell Pointe follows that same pattern, a stretch of coast defined by low density and direct exposure to the ocean. Within that setting, a new villa offering at Cape […] The post Eleuthera’s Most Exciting New Real Estate Comes With Marina Living, Private Oceanfront, and Turnkey Design appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

The US Virgin Islands has one of the strongest beach lineups in the entire Caribbean — three islands, three distinct personalities and a collection of bays, coves and reef-fronted strands that together make the USVI one of the most rewarding beach destinations in the region. What follows is not a comprehensive list. The US Virgin […] The post 15 Beaches You Have to Visit in the US Virgin Islands — From St.

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Barbados issued criticism in Barbados [5 sources]

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Barbados reported tensions in Lower Carlton [8 sources]

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Community made demands of Barbadian in Barbados [5 sources]

Barbados rejected overtures in Bridgetown [4 sources]

Barbados reported tensions with Anglican in Lower Carlton [4 sources]

Government expressed disapproval of Barbados in Sayes Court [10 sources]

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Residents issued criticism in Carlton [10 sources]

Barbados applied coercive pressure in Frere Pilgrim [4 sources]

France issued criticism in Barbados [4 sources]

Chief Executive issued threats against Barbados in Barbados [3 sources]

Prime Minister rejected overtures in Barbados [3 sources]

Barbados issued criticism in Barbados [10 sources]

Barbados applied coercive pressure on President in Barbados [5 sources]

Barbados issued criticism in Barbados [3 sources]

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Barbados applied coercive pressure in Barbados [4 sources]

Barbados issued demands in Belleplaine [4 sources]

Barbados criticized Settlement in Bridgetown [4 sources]

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Barbadoes fought with Police in Barbados [10 sources]

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Barbados assaulted Federal Court in Bridgetown [4 sources]

Barbados criticized in Barbados [10 sources]

Barbados issued threats in Barbados [10 sources]

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Population issued threats in Barbados [5 sources]

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Barbados criticized in Cave Hill [5 sources]

United States criticized in Barbados [8 sources]

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Barbados criticized in Cave Hill [5 sources]