By Youri Kemp Caribbean News Now associate editor youri@caribbeannewsnow.com ST GEORGE’S, Grenada — A strange and oddly shaped alliance between Grenada’s prime minister, Dr Keith Mitchell, and Russian technology magnate and ambassador of Grenada to Russia, Oleg Firer, are raising eyebrows in the tiny island nation of Grenada and may expand to other island neighbours […]

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By Andrew Lumsden Research Fellow at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs WASHINGTON, USA — Last month, Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda’s ambassador to the United States, sought support in a speech before a meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) in Geneva, Switzerland. He lamented that his country is “losing […]

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

Saba may be tiny, but the Dutch Caribbean island is long on adventure.

Now, Saba has added a new hiking trail: the Elfin Trail, which follows the historic paths used by earlier generations who farmed the slopes on the mountain.

It’s the most diverse hiking trail on an island filled with them, taking in three ecosystems: woodlands, rainforest and cloud forest.

That’s along with impressive vegetation from the volcanic soil, from wild orchids to ferns and begonias.

The hike takes about 60 minutes, beginning at Saba’s famous Hell’s Gate and leading to the top of the highest point ont the island, Mount Scenery, which soars to 2,877 feet.

Heading to Saba? Make sure you try the island’s signature place to stay, the Queen’s Gardens.

— CJ

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Dominican Republic’s newest cruise port is seeing significant growth this summer, according to new data from the country’s Ministry of Tourism.

The Amber Cove port, which is located in Puerto Plata, saw a total of 64,415 passengers in July, compared to 35,320 in July 2017.

That represented an 82 percent increase in cruise passenger arrivals year over year.

It came after Puerto Plata saw a total of 62,279 passengers in June, itself a jump of 189 percent compared to June 2017.

The port first opened in 2015.

— CJ

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