In a telecast address to the nation, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced that there will be no more curfew in Barbados. “Effective Wednesday, July 1st, there will be no further curfew on weekends in Barbados. All curfew restrictions therefore are now being removed.” The Prime Minister also said that the physical distancing protocol would…
Read MoreThis week, I am reflecting on the Caribbean’s trade with Europe i.e. the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). As often said, economic growth and development in Caribbean countries depend on international trade, a subject which generates marginal interest in the public domain. It should be garnering more interest in this time of…
Read MoreSt Maarten is officially reopening for tourism on July 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Dutch Caribbean destination will begin receiving travelers from Europe and North America on that date, according to St Maarten Tourism Minister Ludmila de Weever. On June 22, the island will begin opening up to travelers from a number of…
Read MoreThe latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Sandy Ruyack, who sent in this lovely shot from just offshore in Culebra, Puerto Rico. 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…
Read More… Support for DC and Puerto Rico statehood is wholly consistent … or representatives to protect Puerto Rico (all the territory … that enfranchising DC and Puerto Rico through statehood would … Republicans have long supported Puerto Rican statehood). But that… Powered by WPeMatico
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