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Is this finally it? Are we on the way to fulfilling a dream?

Is this finally it? Are we on the way to fulfilling a dream once thought to be beyond our reach? On January 16, 2026, we learnt that a major step forward had been taken in the long-anticipated geothermal energy project in Nevis with the awarding of the drilling contract to Iceland Drilling Company. Exactly one […]

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Queen Mary 2 Makes Historic First Transit Through The Panama Canal

Valencia, California – Cunard’s iconic Queen Mary 2 today completed her historic first transit through the Panama Canal, marking a major milestone in her 2026 World Voyage. Guests traveling aboard the 108-night journey around the world were treated to a rare moment as Queen Mary 2 began her historic passage through the canal’s new set of locks on Saturday, January […]

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Holland America Line And Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Introduce New Exclusive Alaska Moose Shore Excursion

Seattle. Washington – Holland America Line celebrated National Moose Day by introducing a new exclusive Alaska shore excursion that offers guests a behind‑the‑scenes visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC). As the No. 1 cruise line for Alaska Wildlife and Wilderness Tours, Holland America continues to expand its collection of more than 200 immersive Alaska experiences. The new […]

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Carnival Corporation Named One Of The World’s Most Admired Companies For Second Consecutive Year

Miami, Florida – After becoming the first cruise line included on Fortune’s prestigious World’s Most Admired Companies list in 2025, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has—for the second year in a row—been recognized among the most highly regarded corporations globally, earning a spot on Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list. Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise […]

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Caritas Antilles Champions Human Dignity With Landmark Launch of Regional Safeguarding Awareness Campaign

Saint Lucia – This initiative marks a bold step forward in the organization’s mission to uphold justice and solidarity across 14 dioceses in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. Caritas Antilles, the leading humanitarian and development arm of the Roman Catholic Church in the Antilles, is proud to announce the official launch of its Safeguarding Awareness […]

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Community Focal Persons Receive Training On Event-Based Surveillance System

Saint Lucia – Participants learned about the identification of diseases and public health events, establishment of a community-based surveillance structure. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition recently implemented the Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) System which is a critical strategy to enhance the rapid detection, assessment and response to new and emerging public health threats. In […]

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FISH-ADAPT Project Announces Interim Grievance Redress Mechanism

Saint Lucia – The Department of Fisheries in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), is pleased to announce the official launch of the “FISH- ADAPT: Transforming Saint Lucia’s Fisheries Sector for Climate Resilience” Project funded by the Green […]

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As Migration Closes, CARICOM Must Build Jobs at Home

By Sir Ronald Sanders On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced that, effective January 21, it would pause the issuance of all immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, including eleven in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), deemed to be at “high risk of public benefits usage.” Applications may still be submitted, but […]

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