The Caribbean cruise industry has been facing  challenges recently due to weather disruptions and technical issues. Hurricane Helene, currently affecting the region, has caused several cruise lines, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and MSC Cruises, to adjust their itineraries. Ports in Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Key West were impacted, leading to cancellations or rerouted stops to […]

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Planned power cuts in Ecuador have begun a day earlier than scheduled as severe drought has lowered reservoir and dam levels, which is disrupting the hydroelectric plants that supply 70% of the electricity to the Andean nation. The country is suffering its worst drought in 60 years, with no significant rainfall in more than two […]

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to talk with the opposition about the country’s disputed presidential election. Blinken made this call during a ministerial meeting at the United Nations, stressing the need for a peaceful return to elected democracy. The U.S. and its allies, including Argentina, are maintaining […]

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Today, September 27, 2024, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in New York, where he met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump Tower. The meeting took place amidst tensions, as Trump has previously criticized U.S. support for Ukraine, but Zelenskyy stressed the importance of discussing future steps, especially with the upcoming U.S. presidential elections. Trump […]

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TRAVEL: by Eric Mackenzie Lamb   For years, Austria has wrestled with an uncomfortable question: what do you do with the house where Adolf Hitler was born? From the outside, there’s nothing that catches your eye about the three-story building on Salzburger Verstadt street , which has stood vacant since 2011. Its pastel-colored paint has […]

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By Sir Ronald Sanders As the Middle East plunges deeper into conflict, the weakness of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the body charged with maintaining international peace and security, is being starkly exposed. Entrusted with the “primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security,” the UNSC has been paralyzed by the veto […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, is scheduled to address the international community during the General Debate of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, September 27, 2024. The General Assembly is the main deliberative policymaking and representative organ of […]

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Miami, Florida – As it continues to reveal what will be the premier exclusive cruise destination in the Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line today shared a preview of the menu offerings across more than 30 food and beverage outlets for Celebration Key when it opens on Grand Bahama in July 2025. The offerings include four full-service restaurants, a food hall, nine […]

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Santiago, Chile – The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a high-level discussion titled “Reflections on the Fight Against Hunger” to encourage dialogue on the impact of public policies in improving food security and nutrition, as well as to coordinate actions that […]

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Seattle, Washington – Holland America Line is making the holiday season merry and bright with exclusive themed food and beverage menus across the fleet. The cruise line will feature festive offerings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve to bring the holiday spirit — and a little taste of home — on board. Guests will enjoy a variety of holiday-themed […]

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