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One year after opening on Grand Bahama, Celebration Key has become one of the most heavily visited cruise destinations in the Caribbean. Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key welcomed 2.4 million guests during its first year, reaching the milestone on July 19, exactly 12 months after the private destination opened. The anniversary was marked with a […] The post Carnival Says Celebration Key Has Welcomed 2.4 Million Guests in Its First Year appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan probably exceeded creative limits when he (mis)interpreted the “Odyssey” from a poem written in the fifth century by the Greek influencer, Homer. Probably dissected throughout the centuries by others, Nolan’s version reaches beyond the obvious to reveal a Trojan horse encased by savory and unsavory characters as well as provide other sociological … Read More

Caribbean immigration advocates on Monday, July 20, issued stark warnings about President Trump’s new public charge rule, stating that the policy will create fear and uncertainty for immigrant families across New York while discouraging eligible individuals from accessing essential health care and social service programs. The new policy is expected to go into effect on … Read More

Trinidadian-American entrepreneur Keita Charles says he was humbled to be among recipients of the Caribbean American Heritage Award in Nassau County, Long Island. “Receiving the Caribbean American Heritage Honor was a truly humbling and meaningful experience for me,” Charles, who recently received the award at The Reckson Center at the Museums at Mitchel – Cradle … Read More

There is flour on the paper bag from the bakery, hot sauce seeping through the wrapper around a bokit and a small passenger boat waiting just beyond the sand. Across the water, the red-and-white lighthouse of Îlet du Gosier rises above a patch of palms and sea grape. A few streets away, cars pass through […] The post This Caribbean Beach City Has French Bakeries, Bokit Trucks, a Tiny Island — and Something Real appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Travel advisors will be heading to St. Kitts this summer for one of ASTA’s most important Caribbean events. The American Society of Travel Advisors will hold its 2026 Caribbean Showcase in St. Kitts from Aug. 22-25, bringing advisors, destination representatives, hotel partners and tourism leaders together for four days of education, business meetings and destination experiences. […] The post The American Society of Travel Advisors Is Bringing Its 2026 Caribbean Showcase to St. Kitts, With Advisor Meetings, Island Experiences, and a Nevis Component appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

The tables are lined with bottles from across the Caribbean. Some are aged molasses rums, dark and complex after years in oak. Others are rhums agricoles made from fresh sugarcane juice, carrying the distinct character of Martinique, Guadeloupe and the French Caribbean. Outside, St. Barth is doing what St. Barth does: long lunches, white-sand beaches, […] The post St Barth Is Hosting a Five-Day Rum Festival With Beach Parties and a World Championship appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

The water around Ambergris Caye runs through several shades of blue. Farther inland, jungle surrounds ancient Maya cities, underground caves and rivers where you can float beneath limestone ceilings. Along the southern Caribbean, small communities lead to some of Belize’s most celebrated snorkeling, fishing and diving destinations. This winter, reaching it all will become considerably easier from […] The post WestJet Is Launching a New Nonstop Flight From Canada to Belize, With Reefs, Rainforests, and Maya Sites appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Hundreds tried their best in coping with the sweltering heat in the sanctuary of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church (SMUMC) on Monday, July 13, while paying their last respects to popular Brooklyn pastor the Rev. Dr. Glyger Beach, who died on June 29 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 74. There was … Read More

GEORGETOWN, Guyana- With only 67 passengers rescued from a state ferry which capsized here late Saturday, hopes of finding dozens of remaining passengers are beginning to fade and authorities now say they are uncertain how many persons were on the vessels because the official list had clearly been bloated. Speaking to reporters late Sunday, Prime … Read More

The Guyana Amazon Warriors have announced five overseas players for the 2026 edition of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. The international squad confirmed for the upcoming tournament includes South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir, New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips, Afghan’s Mohammad Nabi, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, along with South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius, giving the team a … Read More

The Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) Board of Directors and it’s executive management team met in Antigua to review progress on its 2024–2027 strategic plan, “The Long Run.” The meeting, led by president Kishore Shallow, focused on organisational performance, strategic initiatives, and developing West Indies cricket. The board also discussed plans to expand the Coolidge Cricket … Read More

Antigua and Barbuda According to the Antigua and Barbuda government, the European Union (EU) has requested that its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme be discontinued by June 2028. Antigua and Barbuda is one of several OECS countries offering citizenship to foreign investors who make significant contributions to national development. Other countries with similar programmes include … Read More

The wide brown ribbon of the Magdalena River meets the Caribbean near Barranquilla, where waterfront promenades, neighborhood restaurants and one of the region’s great carnival traditions give Colombia’s fourth-largest city an identity all its own. Drive north and the city opens toward Puerto Colombia, its beaches and its famous overwater pier. Stay closer to the […] The post Avianca Just Launched a New Daily Nonstop Flight From Fort Lauderdale to This Caribbean City in Colombia 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. Subscribe today […] The post The Caribbean’s Record Hotel Occupancy Isn’t the Whole Story appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Catherine A. John-Camara, professor and department chairwoman of Africana Studies at the University of Rhode Island (URI), will have her new book, “Afroindigenization: A Theory of Grassroots Cultural Practice,” published on August 25 by Duke University Press.  According to John-Camara, the core topics of the book are culture, spirituality, and the African diaspora. It will … Read More

The boat leaves the marina and heads into open Bahamian water. Below the surface, the bottom falls away into a wall, reef sharks pass through the blue and the visibility stretches far beyond the edge of the dive group. On another excursion, the destination is a blue hole. On another, a wreck. At night, the […] The post This Resort Is the Best Dive Destination in The Bahamas, With Shark Encounters, Blue Holes, Coral Walls, and No Crowds appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Oyster Pond opens toward the Atlantic, with St Maarten rising behind it in green hills and neighboring St Barth visible across the water on clear days. Boats trace the channel between the marina and the sea. The eastern edge of the island feels removed from the busier resort districts, yet Philipsburg, Orient Bay, and Grand […] The post These Are the Best Rooms at This St Maarten Beach Resort, With Private Rooftop Pools, Jacuzzis, and Atlantic Views appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

The trip begins inside a private aviation terminal. You arrive about an hour before departure, settle into the lounge and walk directly to an eight-seat aircraft. There are no crowded gate areas, long security lines or sprawling concourses between you and the plane. Then, about an hour later, you are in The Bahamas. It is the […] The post This Luxury Airline Is Reshaping the South Florida-to-The-Bahamas Travel Experience appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

A nationwide day of action was organized on July 9 among the Haitian diaspora and allies across nine cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Washington, D.C., Miami, Connecticut, Chicago, and San Diego, to urge Congress to preserve Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Haitians. Amid ongoing debate over TPS protections and the Trump administration’s efforts to end … Read More