American Airlines Is Now Flying Daily to a Caribbean Island Filled With Pink Sand Beaches, Dive Spots, and a 4,500-Acre Adventure Resort 

Jan 15, 2026
The drive south feels longer than the map suggests. Eleuthera narrows as you go, the road stretching between two seas, the Atlantic flashing bright and restless on one side, Exuma Sound lying calmer on the other. Settlements thin out. The land opens. By the time you reach the end of the island, there is a […] The post American Airlines Is Now Flying Daily to a Caribbean Island Filled With Pink Sand Beaches, Dive Spots, and a 4,500-Acre Adventure Resort  appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

This Caribbean Beach Has Soft Sand, Vibrant Water, and a Barefoot Rhythm

Jan 14, 2026
There is a version of the Caribbean that lives more in novels than in real life. It is barefoot and unhurried, defined by quiet mornings and long afternoons where nothing interrupts the rhythm of the sea. It exists without crowds or schedules, without spectacle. You come upon it by chance, often on foot, and it […] The post This Caribbean Beach Has Soft Sand, Vibrant Water, and a Barefoot Rhythm appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

A 199-Acre Private Island Is on the Market in Turks and Caicos

Jan 14, 2026
Private islands rarely surface in the Caribbean, at least outside of traditional private-island strongholds like The Bahamas and Belize, where development is booming. They’re rare still in Turks and Caicos — but when you find them, they tend to define the upper edge of regional pricing. A newly-listed property in East Caicos does exactly that, […] The post A 199-Acre Private Island Is on the Market in Turks and Caicos appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Curaçao’s Real Estate Market, Seen Through Data

Jan 14, 2026
Curaçao’s real estate market is often explained through personal experience. Someone bought in Jan Thiel. Prices moved in Blue Bay. A quiet sale happened in Barber. What has been harder to find is an islandwide view grounded in actual listings rather than impressions. The post Curaçao’s Real Estate Market, Seen Through Data appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

More visa suspensions for CARICOM nations

Jan 14, 2026
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Caribbean Life — The State Department is slapping sweeping immigrant or permanent visa processing suspensions on dozens of countries around the world, including the entire group of Eastern Caribbean nations, an announcement stated on Wednesday. The suspensions come on top of similarly punishing suspensions imposed on Dominican and Antiguan citizens by the Trump … Read More

St Vincent and the Grenadines Set for Big Sailing Event

Jan 14, 2026
March in St. Vincent and the Grenadines arrives with trade winds, salt on the air and a sense that the sea is once again taking center stage. By the time the first sails rise off Kingstown on March 29, SVG Sailing Week 2026 will already feel less like an event and more like a moving […] The post St Vincent and the Grenadines Set for Big Sailing Event appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Saint Lucia Is Getting a New Water’s-Edge Spa on Reduit Beach

Jan 14, 2026
Along the curve of Reduit Beach, where the Caribbean Sea stays close and constant, Saint Lucia is preparing to add a new kind of wellness destination to its most familiar shoreline. This spring, Bay Gardens Resorts will expand its portfolio with the debut of Sapphire Sands Villas, a luxury beachfront villa property set directly on […] The post Saint Lucia Is Getting a New Water’s-Edge Spa on Reduit Beach appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Barbados under pressure

Jan 14, 2026
Barbados’ government says it expects a call from the Trump administration at any time regarding the acceptance of deportees from the US whose home countries have not agreed to their return, noting that an approach from Washington is likely. Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerrie Symmonds says it is clear to the cabinet that the State … Read More

Caribbean politicians applaud universal childcare for children under five

Jan 14, 2026
Following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement on Thursday, Jan. 8, to provide universal childcare for children under five years old across the state, Caribbean-American elected officials joined their legislative colleagues, leaders in the childcare space, advocates, unions, educators, and parents in voicing support for this unprecedented investment. The landmark collaborative announcement by Hochul and Mayor Zohran … Read More

Census shows surge

Jan 14, 2026
Delayed for months, the finance ministry on Monday released results from Guyana’s latest population census, revealing the country’s population surged by nearly 132,000 people since the last count in 2012. Recording a 17.63 % growth, the ministry stated that increases had been recorded in all 10 administrative regions, including far-flung mountain and jungle regions where … Read More

Major Brooklyn shipping company closes doors after 45 years of service

Jan 14, 2026
After 45 years of dedicated service to the community, the Brooklyn-based Square Deal Shippers, Inc. quietly closed its doors at 4502 Church Ave., marking the end of an era. Ruby Wood, the Vincentian-born president and CEO of Square Deal Shippers, Inc., told Caribbean Life exclusively on Monday, Jan. 12, that the trusted shipping company closed … Read More

Narcisse, Clarke stand with striking nurses

Jan 14, 2026
New York City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, a registered nurse, and U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, on Monday, Jan. 12, showed strong support for nearly 15,000 New York City nurses as they took to the picket lines for higher wages and better working conditions, among other benefits. “I am deeply disappointed that it has come … Read More

NYC nurses strike despite agreements with several hospitals

Jan 14, 2026
Before negotiations concluded on Jan. 9, 2026, nurses at seven of 12 hospitals in New York City, as well as three Long Island Hospitals, withdrew their strike notices after reaching tentative bargaining agreements with hospital managements and unions to prevent what is intended to be the biggest nurses’ strike in New York City history. The … Read More

CWI Board backs Shallow despite split over dual roles

Jan 14, 2026
Amidst debate over Dr. Kishore Shallow’s ability to fulfill two demanding roles, Vice President Azim Bassarath noted that the Board’s decision was not unanimous but said the body has “full faith” in Shallow’s leadership, while he also serves as a government minister in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. On a recent radio sports program, Bassarath … Read More

Marriott’s New All-Inclusive Resort-Within-a-Resort in the Riviera Maya Has 10 Ocean-View Suites With Private Pools

Jan 14, 2026
They have lots of names. Preferred clubs. Diamond clubs. Hotels-within-hotels. But one thing is constant — they’re worth the splurge. There’s just something about that extra level of service, the privacy, the amenities — the rooms themselves. And now the Caribbean has a brand new one, at one of its most legendary resorts — and the […] The post Marriott’s New All-Inclusive Resort-Within-a-Resort in the Riviera Maya Has 10 Ocean-View Suites With Private Pools appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Pressure mounts to seat Guyana Opposition Leader

Jan 14, 2026
In the past week, the diplomatic missions in Guyana have called on the authorities to convene parliament quickly to allow for the election of an opposition leader following the general elections held last September. Since the Sept. 1 elections that gave President Irfaan Ali’s administration a second consecutive term, the house has met only once. … Read More

Lord Coe backs Jamaica track with $100K donation

Jan 13, 2026
World Athletics President Lord Sebastian Coe announced a US$100,000 donation to support Jamaican track and field members affected by Hurricane Melissa during his two-day visit to the island. The announcement came last Tuesday at the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association headquarters in Kingston during a media briefing. The US$100,000 donation will support recovery programs for athletes, … Read More

Sonesta Says It Is Opening A New Hotel in Curaçao

Jan 13, 2026
Sonesta has announced the execution of a deal for a new Sonesta Hotel in Curaçao, marking the company’s latest expansion in the Dutch Caribbean. The newest International Hotels Corporation hotel will be located near Jan Thiel Beach, on the southeastern coast of the island, with access to Willemstad. The property is expected to officially join […] The post Sonesta Says It Is Opening A New Hotel in Curaçao appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Flight Watcher: New York to St. Maarten for $321 Roundtrip on Delta

Jan 13, 2026
In the latest edition of Flight Watcher, we found a good one: Delta has roundtrip fares from New York to St. Maarten at $321 for travel Saturday, January 31 through Friday, February 6, based on Google Flights data. This is a strong winter find that turns one week on the calendar into six nights of warm air and […] The post Flight Watcher: New York to St. Maarten for $321 Roundtrip on Delta appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Antigua and Barbuda Tourism “Continues to Operate Normally”

Jan 13, 2026
Antigua and Barbuda is assuring U.S. travelers, travel advisors and airline partners that recent media reports regarding U.S. visa issuance for Antiguan and Barbudan citizens have no impact on travel to or from the destination. Tourism officials confirmed that there have been no changes to entry or exit requirements for U.S. citizens or other international […] The post Antigua and Barbuda Tourism “Continues to Operate Normally” appeared first on Caribbean Journal.