Today, we honor the indomitable life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, the fearless freedom fighter, whose courage and sacrifice liberated scores of men and women from the chains of bondage and left an indelible mark on our national story. Born into slavery in Maryland in 1822, Tubman endured horrific abuse and constant hardship before escaping […]
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Cruise News: Princess Cruises Announces 2028 World Cruise: 115-Day Global Voyage Visiting 49 Destinations Onboard Coral Princess
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Princess Cruises announces its spectacular 2028 World Cruise onboard Coral Princess, a 115-day, globe-spanning journey to 49 destinations across 24 countries and five continents – featuring 39 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more overnight and late-night stays, and a maiden call to Mossel Bay, South Africa, on sale today. Departing January 3, 2028, roundtrip from Fort […]
Government launches public consultation on Bermuda’s next steps with CARICOM
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Mar 10, CMC – The Bermuda government has launched a national public consultation on the island’s potential advancement to full membership of the 15-member regional integration movement, CARICOM. The Ministry of Home Affairs has released a Green Paper titled “The Story of Us; Green Paper on Bermuda’s Application for Full Membership in the […]
Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago seeking closer cooperation within tourism sector
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar 10, CMC -Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago are exploring the possibility of signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on tourism and culture in an effort to best advance interest on both sides. A government statement issued following talks here last weekend between Tourism Minister, Ian Gooding-Edghill, and Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of […]
Tufton says Jamaica-Cuba eye care programme will continue
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 10, CMC – Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue, despite the conclusion of the technical cooperation agreement between the governments of the two countries. “We know many Jamaicans have benefited from this, and it has been driven primarily by this agreement involving the […]
Stakeholders to meet following intervention of Public Utilities minister
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 10, CMC -The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) says a meeting will be held on Wednesday to finalise the terms of the agreement on the matters that were raised on Monday following the intervention of Public Utilities Minister, Melford Nicholas, to ed industrial action by workers over wage increases and other […]
Guyana advances 3D multi-client seismic survey
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Mar 10, CMC – The Guyana government has announced the advancement of the 3D Multi-Client Seismic acquisition following an international procurement process that commenced on September 6, 2024. It said that this partnership with Viridien, formerly CGG Services (US) Inc, represents a major step in strengthening Guyana’s offshore petroleum framework and advancing the […]
Trinidad: PM pleased with outcome of meeting with US South Command
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 10, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Kamla Persad- Bissessar has described as “productive and fruitful”, her meeting Monday with the top leadership at United States South Command in Miami. Persad-Bissessar in statement posted on X, said that the meeting was to discuss “our continued partnership between the US […]
CARICOM to send humanitarian aid to Cuba
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have agreed to send humanitarian assistance to Cuba within the next month as the region responds to mounting economic and humanitarian pressures on the island. The decision was announced on Friday at the closing press conference of the four-day CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting held in St. Kitts and Nevis. The […]
Dominica-Doctor granted bail by High Court on attempted murder charge
ROSEAU, Dominica, Mar 10,CMC – The High Court has struck out an appeal by the prosecution and allowing bail to be granted to a medical practitioner, who has been charged with attempted murder and discharging a firearm less than 50 yards in a public space. Attorney Wayne Norde, said that the High Court had on […]