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St. Barth reveals its best self when you stay in a villa. The island’s elegance feels more natural, its charm more immediate, when your holiday unfolds from a private space designed for settling in rather than checking in. A villa gives you room to shape your own version of Christmas — whether that means cooking […] The post Yes, You Can Still Find a Villa for Christmas in St Barth — Here Are Our Favorites  appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Winter travelers across Canada have a new way to reach Nassau in The Bahamas, one of the region’s fastest-growing Caribbean destinations for Canadian visitors.  Air Canada has launched direct service from both Ottawa and Halifax to Nassau, a move that arrives just as demand from each market reaches new highs.  Travel from Ottawa to The […] The post The Bahamas Just Added New Nonstop Flights Canadian Travelers Will Love appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

The first thing you feel in Martinique’s Anse d’Arlet is the embrace of a shoreline that seems built for lingering. The bay opens in a soft arc, its water a clear azure that stays calm even as the day warms, drawing swimmers and snorkelers into its gentle shallows. The village rises quietly behind it, a […] The post The Martinique Beach Locals Love for Clear Water, Toes-in-the-Sand Eateries, and Perfect Laid-Back Days appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

The morning began with the wide, open light that Negril is famous for. As families arrived at the newly reopened all-inclusive Beaches Negril, the shoreline was already glowing, the sea glass-blue and steady, and the breeze moving through the palms in slow, warm currents. Seven Mile Beach has always been a place where time seems […] The post Beaches Negril Is Open Again in Jamaica appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

This short film is a quick look into the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River, shot on location this weekend. Ocho Rios has a new electricity this week, the kind that signals a turning point for the island of Jamaica. After weeks of preparation and tight coordination across communities and tourism partners, the reborn Sandals Dunn’s River has officially […] The post Sandals’ All-Inclusive Dunn’s River Resort Just Reopened, Beginning Jamaica’s Tourism Comeback appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

The road climbs into Nevis’s lush hills, where the air cools slightly and the island grows quiet. Montpelier Plantation sits in that hush — a centuries-old estate wrapped in gardens and old stone. As evening settles, lanterns glow along the walkways and the sound of tree frogs begins to rise, guiding guests toward one of […] The post At This Legendary Caribbean Hotel, You Can Have Dinner Inside a Candlelit Sugar Mill appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Dominican Republic-based carrier Arajet has added another key link to its growing United States network with the launch of new direct service between Santo Domingo’s Las Américas International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport., Caribbean Journal has learned. The flight represents the airline’s sixth U.S. route inaugurated this year, underscoring the rapid expansion of the […] The post Dominican Republic Airline Arajet Launches Boston-Santo Domingo Nonstop Flights appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Port Canaveral welcomed a major new arrival today as MSC Grandiosa officially began homeport operations, launching a full season of week-long sailings to the Caribbean and The Bahamas. The 181,000-ton ship is now the largest MSC Cruises vessel ever based at the Central Florida port — and its arrival marks a significant expansion of MSC’s […] The post MSC Grandiosa Just Arrived in Port Canaveral for New Caribbean Cruises appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Harry Ramnath, who sent in this lovely shot of Tobago’s most famous stretch of sand: Pigeon Point Beach. 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 Caribbean Photo of the Week: Pigeon Point, Tobago appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

The Condado Vanderbilt Hotel has named Chef Ciarán Elliott as the new Executive Chef of its fine dining restaurant, 1919, bringing a seasoned culinary professional with experience in several Michelin-starred kitchens to one of San Juan’s most established dining rooms. Chef Elliott trained at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud in Dublin, Ireland’s two-Michelin-starred flagship, where he was […] The post Puerto Rico’s Condado Vanderbilt Has a New Executive Chef appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, New York Attorney General Letitia James reminded New Yorkers of their rights regarding home utilities as winter approaches. James explained that state law protects New Yorkers by guaranteeing essential winter services, such as heat and hot water, in their homes. She added that utility service providers must take extra steps to … Read More

Young progressive Democrat Jibreel Jalloh, a Canarsie, Brooklyn resident, threw his hat into the ring on Nov 30. He aims to unseat incumbent Assembly Member Jaime Williams of District 59. Jalloh, a lifelong resident, filed to run in the June 2026 Democratic primary. The platform focuses on affordability, healthcare access, gun violence prevention, climate resilience, … Read More

Holiday cooking has a special way of bringing cultures together, and this Caribbean Black Rum Cake & Panettone Bread Pudding is exactly that kind of dish. I grew up knowing that every Caribbean household kept a jar of dried fruit soaked in a mix of rum and fortified wine, topped up year after year after … Read More

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) has named prominent Trinidadian cultural figure and founder and chairman of the Teaneck, NJ-based Sunshine Awards, Gilman “Gil” T. Figaro, Sr., as an Honorary Distinguished Fellow. Prof. Rean Maharaj, UTT Acting President, wrote to Figaro: “In recognition of your sterling contribution to the advancement of culture in the … Read More

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) superstar Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, a move that marks the end of a glittering chapter. The decision follows KKR’s choice not to retain the dynamic 37-year-old all-rounder for the 2026 season. After this, Russell decided to retire from playing in the IPL, marking the … Read More

The West Indies’ fast bowling duo of Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph are expected to recover in time to participate in the 2026 edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. According to head coach Daren Sammy, who said that while both pacers have been ruled out of action for the rest of the year, … Read More

On Monday, Dec. 1, in Flatbush, Brooklyn, Capracare CEO Jean Pierre-Louis joined the Haitian-American Community Coalition (HHC) to mark World AIDS Day with an empowering yet solemn community event offering education, resources, and free, confidential HIV testing. Observed annually since 1988, World AIDS Day honors the global fight against HIV/AIDS and remembers those lost. Monday’s … Read More

Two years ago, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands apologized for the brutal role of The Dutch in the trans Atlantic slave trade and offered a package of $200 million to raise awareness about the legacy of slavery. Now on a three-day visit to the former Dutch colony, Suriname, as the CARICOM nation celebrates 50 years … Read More

New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas on Monday, Dec. 1, filed a lawsuit against Peak Capital Advisors, LLC (Peak), a real estate development company based in New York City, and its operators – Juan David Gomez, Alex Rabin, Amnay Labou, Michael Lohan, Bryan … Read More

Two-time International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup champions West Indies will fancy their chances of advancing to the Super Eight stage of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, after being given a favorable draw in a group, which includes Bangladesh and fellow two-time champions England, alongside minnows Nepal … Read More