Organic market in Old San Juan

It started with one woman’s desire to eat better. Now it is growing into a healthier way of life for people in Old San Juan and beyond. Click for more.

Beautiful batik

Caribelle Batik at Romney Manor is located at one of St. Kitt's great houses. Here you can learn how batik is made from local cotton. Click for more.

Spanish cigars

The Taino Indians cultivated tobacco leaves in ancient festivals called Sik'ar. Later certain tobacco products became known as cigars, the choice luxury of Europeans. Now, from storefront in Old San Juan, Don Collins, a division of the Puerto Rico Tobacco Corporation, sells cigars to a global clientele. Click for more.

Buy made in the Caribbean

Imagine traveling around the Globe, amassing a booty of English pottery, Venetian glass and lace, Florentine leather or Irish linen. But what about shopping in the Caribbean? Our most well known export should not be the sunburn tourists take home with them. Click for more.

U.S. SBA offers on line course

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers online training access contracting opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by women, minorities, disadvantaged individuals and veterans. Click for more.

Mark Hansen carving a niche from tropical hardwoods

He’s carved out a niche for his extraordinary wooden products, with artistic detail and island durability. Architects, contractors and homeowners in the Virgin Islands call on Mark Hansen when they’re seeking something both beautiful and functional. Click for more.