This February, the island nation of Grenada celebrates its independence from Britain, achieved exactly 50 years ago in 1974 (February 7th). At Paxton House, we are very proud of our connections with Grenada and are mixing a glass of rum punch to ce
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The U.S. Virgin Islands are home to three main islands, each with a surprisingly distinct feel: St. Thomas is thoroughly cosmopolitan, and St. Croix boasts incredible food and laid-back beaches, but what of tiny St. Jo
By: Gringa Journeys
As winter arrives in North America, holiday seekers escape to the warmth of the Caribbean islands for a December getaway. After all, a Caribbean winter escape makes for a tranquil Christmas retreat or an exhilarating way to ring i
By Elaine Glusac Published on October 16, 2023
A view of the beach on Bonaire island in the Caribbean sea
Bonaire in the Caribbean sea. . PHOTO: COURTESY OF TOURISM CORPORATION BONAIRE
On the Caribbean island of Bonaire, visitors not only witness the b
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad – The stage is set for the upcoming Carnival season in Trinidad and Tobago, but not before the newcomers make their grand entry. The world will know Prenzo. He’s dynamic, vocally unique and what he says is God’s grace, has hi
A youngster walks through rubble after a massive landslide blocked the entrance to the community of Melbrook Heights in St Andrew following Monday’s quake.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness is lauding the country’s comprehe
A retired Colombian army soldier was found guilty of conspiring to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, which led to enormous unrest in the Caribbean nation, by a federal judge in Miami on Friday. The commander was given a life sente
St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, Hon. Carlos James is delighted to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to Sandals Resorts International as they establish their presence in
HaMafilms’ latest film, “Deep Blue,” will be the opening film on Friday November 3, 2023, at the Belize International Film Festival (BelizeIFF). The environmentally themed film highlights a variety of tensions around development practices and marine
King Bubba - "Calling In Sick" (Official HD Video)
Riselle Celestina always encourages travelers to kick start a question or conversation with a friendly greeting. The Traveling Island Girl
One of Riselle Celestina's favorite parts about living in a tourist destination is getting to show visitors t
Identifying the current temperature of global affairs as requiring a “strategic approach”, Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, has expressed an enthusiastic welcome to new CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General, Foreign and Community Relation
Nassau, The Bahamas – The Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2023, kicked off with a grand launch event at Atlantis in the picturesque Bahamas, setting the stage for what is expected to be a transformative platform for businesses, investments, and str
t might just be one of the Caribbean's most underrated destinations, but with pristine beaches, luxury hotels, and a thriving culinary scene, Grenada is quickly revealing itself as the gem of the West Indies. The young country — which will celebrate
Ashleigh (center) Cheyenne and Anaya join new found friends at Caribana
By: Ashleigh Fields
Nobody told yall I did Caribana in heels? Yes, honey! I was walking and talking to the people with ease. It was my very first time going to a Caribbean fest
At the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, Maya Kirti Nanan, Founder of the Autism Siblings and Friends Network (ASFN), was chosen as the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year for 2023.
She received the award from His Royal
Flung some 15km south of the island of St Vincent, deep in the Windward Islands, sits Bequia, a tiny, seven-mile stretch of land, moulded with prehistoric-looking, verdant hills. It’s one of the rare Caribbean islands which retains an untouched, bare
Source: Action for a Better Community
Jerome Underwood, President and CEO of Action for a Better Community (ABC), making a huge difference in the communities of his adopted city Rochester, New York.
Mr. Underwood was born on the beautiful Caribbean
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Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Mention the words ‘Caribbean island’ and the image conjured up for most people is of palm-fringed, white-sand beaches and gloriously clear azur
