Seattle, Washington – Holland America Line is ushering in its 2026 Alaska season starting April 25 with the arrival of Eurodam to the Port of Seattle. With more than 100 voyages across six ships this season departing three homeports, guests who embark on a cruise to the Great Land will find a lineup of extensive onboard […]
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Cruise News: Carnival Corporation Expands Mexico Maritime Cadet Apprenticeship Program
Miami, Florida – Carnival Corporation & plc ((NYSE/LSE: CCL, NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, expanded its maritime cadet apprenticeship program with Princess Cruises and Maritime & Port University of Mexico, broadening onboard training opportunities for Mexican maritime students and supporting future careers at sea. Signed during Seatrade Cruise Global, the addendum reinforces Carnival Corporation’s ongoing […]
Cruise News: Star Princess Named to Condé Nast Traveler’s Prestigious 2026 Hot List
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Princess Cruises is proud to announce that Star Princess has been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List, a highly regarded annual selection recognizing the best new and newly transformed travel experiences around the world. Celebrating its 30th edition, the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List is curated by the publication’s global editorial team and honors […]
MUCH ADO ABOUT BELOVED VEGETATION
EBy Dorothy Purge Imagine a place with giant trees. Cedar, pimento, and Blue Mahoe mainly; all grown among smaller trees; banana, grapefruit, tangerine, guava, as well as coffee shrubs. Added to those acreages were contours of cabbages, carrots, turnips, tomatoes, eskellion, thyme, red peas and handsome yam vines. A place with flower beds of asters, […]
Guyana: ICJ to begin oral hearings in Guyana–Venezuela border case on May 4
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Apr. 23, CMC – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to begin oral hearings on May 4 in the long-running border dispute between Guyana and Venezuela, marking a pivotal phase in one of the country’s most consequential legal battles. Anil Nandlall Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall […]
Caribbean advocates urge inclusive NYC budget amid immigration concerns
NEW YORK, Apr. 23, CMC – Caribbean immigration advocates and New York legislators on Thursday called for an inclusive city budget that addresses the needs of immigrant communities, citing increased federal enforcement measures. Murad Awawdeh Speaking at a rally on the steps of City Hall in lower Manhattan, advocates urged the allocation of US$188 million for immigration […]
Jamaica’s cement shortage expected to ease next month
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr. 23, CMC – Jamaica is facing a cement shortage, but industry stakeholders say supply conditions are expected to improve within weeks as efforts are underway to stabilise production. The Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) said it received assurances from Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) during a meeting on Wednesday that the […]
Cayman Islands to launch inaugural heritage month
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Apr. 23, CMC – The Ministry of Culture and Heritage will be marking the territory’s inaugural observance of Heritage Month in May. During the month, a diverse range of cultural events and activities will celebrate and reflect on Caymanian identity, culture and heritage, including Emancipation Day on May 4. In a […]
Fuel Prices Decline in St. Kitts and Nevis Following Government Relief Measures
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 22, 2026 – A decline in the retail price of unleaded gasoline across St. Kitts and Nevis is providing early evidence of the impact of recently implemented government relief measures. Data as of April 14, 2026, showed maximum retail prices at EC$18.42 per gallon at Delta Service Stations and EC$19.30 per […]
“Own Your Summer 2026” to Be Driven by Input from Nation’s Youth
The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing has launched a nationwide survey aimed at gathering input from young people across St. Kitts and Nevis to inform the development of its upcoming “Own Your Summer 2026” initiative. Targeting individuals between the ages of 14 and 20, the survey is designed to give youth a meaningful […]