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Capracare coalesces Caribbean Community on World AIDS Day

On Monday, Dec. 1, in Flatbush, Brooklyn, Capracare CEO Jean Pierre-Louis joined the Haitian-American Community Coalition (HHC) to mark World AIDS Day with an empowering yet solemn community event offering education, resources, and free, confidential HIV testing.Observed annually since 1988, World AIDS Day honors the global fight against HIV/AIDS and remembers those lost.Monday’s ceremony concluded with a symbolic balloon release recognizing the 44.1 million people who have died from the pandemi

These 20 Laid-Back Beach Resorts Deliver a Caribbean Vacation Right on the Sand

You wake up, you head for the sand. Then you do it again. Some Caribbean vacation aren’t about striking statements or grand gestures. They’re not always about luxury — or, that is to say, they’re about another kind of luxury: the perfect beach day. It’s that feeling of stepping onto warm sand with nothing on the schedule, drifting between the water and a shaded lounger, letting the day unfold without pressure or pace. Across the Caribbean, a small constellation of beach hotels has held onto

Dutch king visits Suriname – reminded that reparations remain on agenda

Two years ago, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands apologized for the brutal role of The Dutch in the trans Atlantic slave trade and offered a package of $200 million to raise awareness about the legacy of slavery.Now on a three-day visit to the former Dutch colony, Suriname, as the CARICOM nation celebrates 50 years of independence from The Netherlands, the king and his delegation are being reminded that the $200 million grant The Dutch offered two years ago must not be considered as part

Bonaire Reports Steady Growth in Stayover Arrivals

Bonaire welcomed 16,752 stayover visitors in November 2025, a 2.8 percent increase over the same month last year, according to preliminary data released by Tourism Corporation Bonaire.The Netherlands remained the island’s strongest market, contributing 46.3 percent of all arrivals with 7,761 visitors. Travelers from the United States were the second-largest group, accounting for 27.1 percent of arrivals and 4,541 visitors.Among US travelers, most

Real estate developer sued for illegally deregulating rent stabilized apartments

New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas on Monday, Dec. 1, filed a lawsuit against Peak Capital Advisors, LLC (Peak), a real estate development company based in New York City, and its operators – Juan David Gomez, Alex Rabin, Amnay Labou, Michael Lohan, Bryan Anderson, Alex Kaskel, and Alex Mendik – for illegally deregulating at least 159 rent stabilized apartments across 31 buildings in Brooklyn and Queens, “w

Royalton Is Bringing Its New “Vessence” All-Inclusive Concept to Cancun in 2026

Royalton Hotels and Resorts is expanding its newest brand with the debut of Royalton Vessence Cancun, an adults-oriented all-inclusive set to open in Fall/Winter 2026 on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean. The announcement follows what the company said was a strong initial reception to Royalton Vessence Barbados, which introduced the company’s next-generation approach to art-driven, sensory-focused resort design. That property is slated to open in the summer of 2026.The announcement comes after

Thursday, December 4, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed:  The federal corruption trial of former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal continued today with testimony from Property and Procurement Commissioner Lisa Alejandro and key witness David Whitaker. Lawmakers held a bill in committee sponsored by Senator At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. requiring sign language interpreters at government broadcasts and official events. This weekend, St. Croix Farmers in Action will hold its 9th annual Crucian C

Hyatt Is Rebranding This Riviera Maya Resort as “Alila” —  And Now It Has an Opening Date

For years, the Riviera Maya resort set along Mayakoba’s mangroves operated as Andaz Mayakoba, one of the enclave’s most visible properties. In 2026, it will enter a new chapter as Hyatt rebrands and redesigns the site into Alila Mayakoba, the first Alila hotel in Latin America and the Caribbean. The property is now accepting reservations for stays beginning Feb. 12, 2026, marking one of the Riviera Maya’s most significant upcoming openings, and introducing a new design identity and an adult-cent

WI grouped with Bangladesh, England for T20 World Cup

Two-time International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup champions West Indies will fancy their chances of advancing to the Super Eight stage of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, after being given a favorable draw in a group, which includes Bangladesh and fellow two-time champions England, alongside minnows Nepal and Italy.Organizers revealed the groups and fixtures for the Feb. 7 to March 8 showpiece tournament on Nov. 25.The Windies start the competition on Feb. 7 agai

The Caribbean Island of Grenada Has Spectacular Beaches, Hidden Coves, and Postcard-Worthy Sandbars

Maybe you know the waterfalls. Or the crater lake. Or the cacao farms. But if you don’t know the story of Grenada’s beaches, it’s time to come back and get a sandy education. Simply put, the island of Grenada has one of the best collection of beaches in the Caribbean, most of which are stunningly beautiful. But my favorite thing about Grenada is that every beach feels unique. Every stretch of sand in Grenada (or sister islands like Carriacou and Petite Martinique) has its own personality, its ow

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with our contributing reporter Isabelle Teare who recaps the first day of trial proceedings in the corruption case of former VIPD Commissioner Ray Martinez and former OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal. A St. Croix woman has been arrested on domestic violence and assault charges after allegedly spraying her aunt with roach spray, throwing a chair at her, and making threats during a family dispute. A USVI maritime coalition led by Kosei Ohno is urging federal int

SPOONYUSA welcomes ‘new chapter’ for SVG

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Progressive Organization of New York (SPOONYUSA), representing the US branch of the New Democratic Party (NDP), has hailed the party’s sweeping Nov. 27 election victory as the beginning of a ‘new chapter’ for the country.In a major landslide, the New Democratic Party (NDP) won all but one seat in the 15-seat Legislature. Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves was the only successful candidate for the incumbent Unity Labor Party (ULP).The Unity Labor Party (ULP) had

Virgin Voyages’ New Cruise Ship Just Made Its First Call to St Kitts

St. Kitts marked a major milestone in its cruise sector today with the inaugural call of Virgin Voyages’ newest ship, Brilliant Lady, at Port Zante. The visit signals a deepening relationship between the destination and one of the cruise industry’s most talked-about brands, underscoring St. Kitts’ growing draw as a premier Caribbean port of call.The Adult-by-Design ship arrived as part of its first season of Caribbean sailings, bringing Virgin Voyages’ signature mix of contemporary design, eleva

Marriott Is Opening a New St. Regis Resort Near Cancun Next Year

Marriott is adding a major new luxury resort to the Costa Mujeres coastline with the planned debut of The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancun, a luxe retreat set north of the city in one of Quintana Roo’s fastest-growing beach destinations.The plan is for the resort to open in the second half of 2026, according to Marriott. The new resort brings the St. Regis brand to a stretch of shoreline known for quiet beaches, deep-blue water, and easy access to Isla Mujeres. It’s designed as a mode

San Juan, Puerto Rico Is Getting Five New Nonstop Routes on JetBlue

San Juan has spent the last few years emerging as one of the most connected destinations in the Caribbean, with redeveloped hotels reshaping its coastline, fresh energy in its dining districts, and a year-round travel cadence that keeps the island at the center of East Coast vacation planning. Just as notable has been the steady expansion of its airlift. The city’s airport has become a real hub again, pulling in new markets and making quick escapes far easier than they used to be. That mome

The Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau Has a New General Manager

Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau has named hospitality veteran Shyam Lalu as its new General Manager, bringing more than 15 years of leadership experience across major global brands to one of The Bahamas’ marquee resorts.Lalu, a Southern California native and graduate of the Collins College of Hospitality Management at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, joins the resort with a broad background in hotel operations, food and beverage management, and team development. His early care

Global Lenders Unite

A grouping of global multilateral financial agencies is teaming up to raise billions in hurricane relief for Jamaica, which has suffered from consecutive years of battering from Atlantic storms.The consortium includes the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank Group.Top officials have met in recent days to develop a strategy to help Jamaic

Ready to win

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy says the team is brimming with confidence ahead of their upcoming Test series against New Zealand.The West Indies last defeated the Kiwis in a Test series in the Caribbean in 2012 and will be searching for their first Test series win in New Zealand in over 30 years.Despite their disappointing record against the hosts, Sammy said he was impressed by his team’s mindset heading into the first Test, which bowled off on Dec. 2.The regional team recently played a two

Barbados Pride wins Super50 Title

Barbados Pride clinched the CG United Super50 Cup title by defeating Trinidad and Tobago Red Force by nine wickets in a low-scoring final at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad.Just when it mattered the most, batting first, the T&T team failed to impress as they were dismissed for an insufficient 168 from 42.3 overs.Barbados exploited Red Force's struggles by reaching 169/1 in just 29.3 overs, as captain Kyle Mayers led with an unbeaten 89, securing the team's first Super50 Cup since 2017

WAM Coalition Awards set for this Saturday

The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition (WAM Coalition) will honor outstanding artists creating new interdisciplinary work during the 2025 Collaboration Awards: Women Working with Women.The gala, which honors outstanding partnerships between professional women from different specializations across the arts and media industries, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Fred and Adele Astaire Ballroom at Houghton Hall Arts Community, 22 East 30th St. in Manhattan.The WAM Coalition st