DELIVERING FOR AMERICAN WORKERS: Today, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met at the White House and announced new initiatives to strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance, enhance economic security, and bolster deterrence to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific. The President championed American farmers, ranchers, and producers by improving and accelerating market access for […]
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Cruise News: Princess Cruises Brings Alaska to Life With New North To Alaska Experiences For 2026
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – In anticipation of the 2026 Alaska season, Princess Cruises, the highest-rated cruise line in Alaska, is debuting four new North to Alaska experiences alongside returning guest favorites. All eight Princess ships sailing in Alaska this season will feature the new programming: Star Princess, Coral Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Grand Princess, Emerald Princess, Discovery Princess, and Island Princess. First introduced […]
Cruise News: Two Carnival Corporation Cruise Lines Recognized On Forbes’ 2026 Social Impact List
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 […]
St. Kitts and Nevis to Host ACTIF2026 Trade Forum in July
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. […]
Fort Thomas Project to Feature Statue Honouring National Hero Bradshaw
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 […]
St. Kitts and Nevis to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Within Weeks
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 […]
Japan contributes funds to IOM to assist repatriated Haitians
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 […]
President Ali links repeat offending to mental health, substance abuse
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 […]
Bahamas: Sharks off Eleuthera found with cocaine, caffeine and pharmaceuticals in new study
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 […]
US expands visa bonds to Grenada to ‘combat illegal overstay rates’
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 […]