Jamaica’s capital Kingston is currently undergoing a construction boom. The historic Downtown is being remodelled with the Waterfront extensively reconfigured. Public and private investment is fuelling a building bonanza as crumbling factories, stores, and tenements are refurbished or replaced by new corporate headquarters and apartment blocks. The more prosperous New Kingston district is also witnessing …
One last look of distinct Caribbean landscapes and experiences When hiking to Pinching Bay — one of Antigua’s hidden gems on the west coast — you might come across the distinctive woody vines (Abrus precatorius) that bear jumbie bead pods. Known in the Caribbean by many names — like rosary peas, John Crow beads, love …
By Caribbean Blogger | Going Beyond the Port. Many of us are guilty of stepping off our cruise ship on port days and just following the signs. Port days are short, and the options across the Caribbean islands can sometimes feel endless. So the path of least resistance usually leads somewhere that’s “good enough”. But …
Sir Walter Raleigh (1553–1618) was the prototype alpha male. An outstanding figure in the Elizabethan era — an age where the idea of English heroism has been mythologised — he could do anything. By the age of 38 he had played a part in defeating the Spanish Armada, been involved in the colonial settlement of …
By Caribbean Blogger | Most people headed to the Caribbean arrive at the airport with too much. A second pair of shoes for a dinner they probably won’t attend, a full-size shampoo bottle that ends up confiscated, and three books for a week in the sun when realistically one gets read. Packing smart for tropical …
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Guyanese-Trinidadian designer Aaron Moneer is one of the Caribbean’s most exciting rising stars, writes Giselle Laronde-West Young, enthusiastic, and with great determination and passion for his art and the industry, Aaron Moneer stands among the region’s most promising emerging fashion designers. He believes that “the future belongs to those who believe in their dreams and are …
Let’s get festive Dining at restaurants in English or Falmouth Harbour; hiking to Shirley Heights or Fort Charlotte; or stopping at vantage points along the race routes all offer fantastic and sometimes panoramic views of the Antigua Superyacht Challenge (3–8 March), Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (15–20 April), and Antigua Sailing Week (22–26 April). The region’s …
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North America’s 50 Best Restaurants names Champions of Change Award winner from Barbados for 2026 This award recognises individuals driving impactful change and advancing lasting progress across North America’s food and hospitality landscape North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, has announced John Jones — known as The Bajan Farmer — …
By Caribbean Blogger | Traveling around the Caribbean can be an amazing experience. But the differences between locations matter. When traveling between Caribbean islands, you may have to cross international borders, even when the distance appears short on the map. It can be tricky. For example, you have Barbados, Saint Lucia, Grenada, and the Dominican …
By Caribbean Blogger | Relocation Planning and Legal Groundwork Moving your business to the Caribbean involves more than choosing a beach or city, because legal structure shapes daily stability. Visa terms, tax exposure, and residency timelines directly affect how long professionals can stay productive without disruption. For this reason, several islands now offer digital nomad …