Miami, Florida – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, is proud to share that two of its world-class cruise lines – Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises – have been recognized on Forbes’ 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list. The annual list highlights 300 companies that consumers believe are making a positive impact. It […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (March 18, 2026) — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced that the Federation will host the Fifth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026) from July 29 to 31, 2026, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Held under the theme “Shared Roots. […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 18, 2026 — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is advancing plans to honour National Hero Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw with the installation of a prominent statue at the entrance of the Fort Thomas development, positioning his legacy as a central feature of the site’s cultural and historical experience. Prime […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 18, 2026 — Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ commitment to regional solidarity, announcing plans for a significant humanitarian contribution to Cuba as part of a coordinated Caribbean Community (CARICOM) initiative. Speaking on Freedom FM’s Issues programme on March 17, Dr. Drew emphasized […]

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Mar. 19, CMC – The  Government of Japan has provided a financial contribution of US$667,000 to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This is as  part of the project Providing Comprehensive Assistance to Forcibly Returned Haitian Migrants. This programme aims to address the urgent needs of forcibly returned Haitian migrants in a context of […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Mar. 19, CMC – President Dr. Irfaan Ali has identified substance abuse and mental health challenges as major drivers of repeat offending, calling for a deeper, structural approach to reforming both Guyana’s education and prison systems. Speaking at the opening of the Guyana Prison Service Annual Correctional Officers Conference, the President said tackling […]

NASSAU, Bahamas, Mar. 19, CMC – Sharks off the coast  of the island of  Eleuthera have been found with traces of cocaine, caffeine and common painkillers in their blood. This is according to a new study highlighting the expanding impact of human pollution on Bahamian marine life. The peer-reviewed research, published in Environmental Pollution, detected what scientists […]

WASHINGTON, Mar. 19, CMC – The United States Department of State says it is expanding its visa bond program to apply to a total of 50 countries, including Grenada, on April 2 to “combat illegal overstay rates”. The State Department said on Wednesday that the program will require foreign nationals from these countries to post […]

Vernan George – St. Kitts-Nevis Observer A Jamaican national residing in Stony Grove, Nevis, has been sentenced to His Majesty’s Prison following the execution of a search warrant at his premises on February 4, 2025. Jamar Woodstock of Stony Grove pleaded guilty to the offences of possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition when […]

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Mar. 19, CMC – The government of the British Virgin Islands says it will not be ending its Cuban health programme and for now, will be  maintaining its agreement with Cuban medical professionals. That assurance came from BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) CEO Dr June Samuel, who confirmed that no directive has […]