By Lincoln DePradine Grenada’s prime minister is inviting Canadians to visit the Caribbean island, where two hotels have been reopened and a spike in COVID-19 deaths and Coronavirus infections has been subsiding. “To all our brothers and sisters in Canada, and all the friends of Grenada, we tell them come. Please come,’’ Dr Keith Mitchell […]
The City of Mississauga is pleased to unveil the newly-upgraded City Centre Transit Terminal (CCTT) facility to the community. In February 2020, the CCTT underwent a complete interior renovation to transform the downtown Mississauga hub into a modernized space with improved accessibility and services for MiWay customers. “Our City Centre Transit Terminal is the busiest MiWay bus […]
Old San Juan Spanning 500 years of history, Old San Juan is, without a doubt, one of the most iconic and treasured places in Puerto Rico. Wander the cobblestone streets to soak up the unique architecture and colorful streets. You’ll find fun local shops and lively restaurants and bars scattered throughout the old city. Free […]
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) honoured the life and legacy of one of Canada’s greatest publishing icons during the inaugural Edith Baxter Memorial Award luncheon at Palais Royale in Toronto last Thursday. The Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism; Her Excellency Sharon J. Miller, High Commissioner of Jamaica; Lincoln Downer, Consul General of Jamaica; John […]
Antigua and Barbuda will see a boost in airlift for the winter season, as demand for the destination increases amongst travellers seeking to escape the cold weather. Air Canada announced the resumption of its flights on Sunday, October 3, to and from Toronto to St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda minister of tourism, […]
One of the most enduring legends in the pages of history is the mythical eternal flame that can never be extinguished by earthly means. The truth of this phenomenon has remained lost in the past…until now. In the sunny Caribbean destination of The Bahamas, an almost-eternal fire has been burning and guiding ships for nearly […]
The British Virgin Islands are part of a rising number of Caribbean destinations that attract vaccinated travelers — while proving less attractive to unvaccinated people. Along with Barbados and St. Lucia, the British Virgin Islands allow unvaccinated travelers to enter only if they quarantine for a certain time. Data shows few are willing to do […]
This tiny island is one of the region’s best-kept secrets — its black sand beaches, coral reefs, soaring mountains and rainforest-covered hills, not to mention rare, endemic plant and animal species, make it a paradise for nature-lovers. Montserrat — a dramatic island in the Caribbean dominated by the smoking Soufrière Hills volcano and home to […]
Sandwiched between French Guiana and Guyana, Suriname is home to almost impenetrable forests, a melting pot of cultures and untold adventures. While many are still grounded because of traffic restrictions put in place to stymie the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, we believe in the power of a good plan. Here we’ve compiled a list […]
One of the leading all-inclusive resorts on the island of Saint Lucia is set to reopen to guests, Caribbean Journal has learned. The St James’s Club Morgan Bay Saint Lucia, part of the Elite Island Resorts portfolio, is reopening on Oct. 1, the company confirmed. The all-inclusive resort, set minutes from the island’s popular Rodney […]
