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Wins for Hosts TT as Caribbean Cup 2nd round gets underway
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Caribbean Football Union’s Caribbean Cup began the second round of action on Wednesday October 8, 2014, with games taking place in Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti with a stake in the Final round at stake.
Delta Expanding Service to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Delta is significantly expanding its service to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, the carrier announced.
Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico Lead Caribbean Hotel Construction
By the Caribbean Journal staff
The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico lead the Caribbean in the number of hotel rooms under construction, according to a new report.
J’ca are CBC Women’s Champs!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Jamaica withstood pressure in the final minutes from the Dominican Republic to claim a 51- 45 victory and the Gold Medal of the 2014 Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Championship for Women on Saturday July 11, 2014 in the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
J’ca claw back to beat USVI in dying minutes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jamaican staged a late, late come from behind victory, 49-46, to break the hearts of the USVI, who had bossed large parts of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Women’s Semi Final, on Friday July 11, 2014 in the Multi Purpose Sports Complex.
TnT slaughter Guyana in CBC women’s C/chips day 2
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Day two of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Women’s Championships at the Multi Purpose Sports Complex began with Guyana playing the explosive Trinidad and Tobago in what quickly became a lop-sided game and a 96-33 victory for the Trini girls.
Strong Earthquake Shakes Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic
By the Caribbean Journal staff
The recent string of strong earthquakes in the Caribbean is continuing.
Dominican Rep. duo found guilty of harbouring escapee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jose Ramon Delar Rosa and Maria Samuel of the Dominican Republic were found guilty by Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on May 23, 2014 of conspiracy to smuggle migrants.
Rotary Tortola calls on VI to join fight against Polio
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Of the many health conditions that grip residents of the Virgin Islands polio is not one of them; something the Rotary Family is happy about but feels strongly about the VI playing a great role in having the condition eradicated from other countries.
Pollution Agreement for the Caribbean gains further support
United Nations Environment Programme
The Dominican Republic has become the latest country from the Wider Caribbean Region to ratify the Protocol concerning Pollution from Land-Based Sources and Activities of Marine Pollution known as the LBS Protocol.