Jamaica eyes expatriates as source of investment
In a bid to kick start Jamaica's chronically stagnant economy, the Caribbean country is wooing its citizens living abroad to invest in the island of their birth. Full story
Tiny, Transparent Lobsters Stick Close to Home
These teeny-tiny infant lobsters may be small, but their commercial value is anything but. Spiny-lobster (Panulirus argus) hauls in the Caribbean bring in $1 billion a year, which is why researchers are taking a closer look at these lobster babies. Full story
Cuba girds for climate change by reclaiming coasts
After Cuban scientists studied the effects of climate change on this island's 3,500 miles (5,630 kilometers) of coastline, their discoveries were so alarming that officials didn't share the results with the public to avoid causing panic. Full story
E3: With 4th Edition, How Far Can 'Assassin's Creed' Go?
"Assassin's Creed" is a series of video games known for its combination of complex historical storylines and tense stealth gameplay, all set in an enormous and highly realistic virtual environment. The newest installment in the franchise, the upcoming "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag" winds the cloc Full story
Analysis: Puerto Rico faces uphill budget rush as 'junk' rating looms
(Reuters) - Puerto Rico policymakers, desperate to keep the Caribbean island's massive debts out of the junk-bonds bin, are racing against a June 30 deadline to revive sales-tax hikes that are the backbone of the planned budget. Full story
China gives Costa Rica $900M credit for refinery
China will give Costa Rica a $900 million line of credit to finance the expansion and remodeling of an oil refinery in the Central American country's Caribbean coast, the two countries announced Monday. Full story
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Laura Begley Bloom from Travel + Leisure shows off eight trips that you can enjoy with your family during summer vacation, including Jekyll Island in Georgia, Hidden Pond in Maine, and a beach escape in Saint Lucia.
Siblings swim 14 hours after their boat sinks
American siblings Dan and Kate Suski were battling a 200-lb. marlin in rough seas during a Caribbean vacation when large waves swamped their chartered fishing boat and they had to swim 14 hours to shore.
$149 cruise deal: Too good to be true?
It’s been a rough year for Carnival Cruise Lines, so when the company started offering a four-night Caribbean cruise for $149, many are wondering if it is the deal of the century or too good to be true. Nilou Motamed of Travel + Leisure shares details.
Duchess Kate shows off bump, returns to charity work
The four-and-a-half-month pregnant Duchess of Cambridge is back doing charity work today after taking a Caribbean vacation with husband Prince William, and doctors say it’s important for her to stay relaxed to avoid the return of the acute morning sickness she suffered early in her pregnancy. NBC’s
Book a cruise now to enjoy warm weather for less
Even though we’re still in the midst of a cold winter, it’s not too early to set your sights on warmer climates. Kate Maxwell of JetSetter.com reveals why now is the perfect time to book a cruise to save money, and shares her tips for choosing the right boat for you.
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