Press Room

2024

• [July 26, 2024] Jamaica Information Service – ACMF Awards 74 Scholarships and Grants to CMU Students.
• [June 10, 2024] Business Insider – American Caribbean Maritime Foundation Alleviates Poverty and Transforms Lives in the Caribbean via Maritime Education.
• [April 14, 2024] The Jamaica Observer – American Caribbean Maritime Foundation launches online scholarship portal. 
• [April 4, 2024] The Jamaica Gleaner – American Caribbean Maritime Foundation establishes digital portal for scholarships.
• [April 4, 2024] Caribbean National Weekly – American Caribbean Maritime Foundation goes digital for scholarship applications.
• [March 29, 2024] Barbados Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training – Scholarship/Grant Offered by the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF)
• [March 28, 2024] All About Scholarships JA – Apply Now For The ACMF Scholarship and Grant.
• [March 26, 2024] Saint Kitts & Nevis Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces Scholarships being offered by the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF).
• [March 23, 2024] The Sun Turks & Caicos – Scholarships offered by The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF).
• [March 21, 2024] Magnetic Media – Scholarships Offered by the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF)
• [March 20, 2024] Bahamas Local – American Caribbean Maritime Foundation Announces Scholarships.
• [March 18, 2024] Guyana Times – ACMF Launches online scholarship portal

2023 

• [November 4, 2023]Village Voice -First Lady advocates for greater inclusion of women in maritime industry.
• [November 3, 2023]The News Desk -Guyana’s First Lady served as Patron at the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation’s Gala and Anchor Awards.
• [November 3, 2023]News Room Guyana -First Lady advocates for greater inclusion of women in maritime industry.
• [November 2, 2023]News Room Guyana – First Lady to serve as patron of ACMF.
• [September 15, 2023]American Journal of Transportation – Maritime talent newest frontier: The Caribbean.
• [September 5, 2023]The Jamaica Gleaner – CMU to be honoured at ACMF Anchor Awards.
• [June 1, 2023]Guyana Chronicle – 25 Guyanese to receive maritime scholarships through ACMF.
• [May 31, 2023] iNews Guyana -25 Guyanese to receive maritime scholarships through ACMF
• [May 31, 2023] Europe-Guyane – 25 Guyanais bénéficieront des bourses maritimes de l’ACMF par le biais de l’ACMF
• [May 31, 2023] News Room -25 Guyanese to receive maritime scholarships through ACMF
• [February 17, 2023] Seatrade Cruise Talks Podcast with Claudine Pohl – This episode features industry trailblazer Russell Benford, VP Government Relations at Royal Caribbean Group.
• [February 16, 2023]Caribbean Life – This nonprofit transforms lives of young people in the Caribbean.
• [January 23, 2023] Seaboard Marine -The ACMF Honor Eddie Gonzalez with Anchor Award.

2022 

• [November 8, 2022]Caribbean National Weekly -Guyana to create strategy to promote sustainable use of marine space.
• [November 6, 2022]MTVGY -National Marine Strategy to be crafted for Guyana – Pres. Ali announces.
• [November 6, 2022]iNews Guyana -High costs of sea freight an obstruction to economic development – Pres Ali.
• [November 6, 2022]Guyana Times – ACMF Anchor Awards 2022: High costs of sea freight an obstruction to economic development – Pres Ali.
• [November 6, 2022]Sun Sentinel – American Caribbean Maritime Foundation provides education and community development.
• [November 6, 2022]Kaieteur News – Govt. to create national marine strategy to promote sustainable use of Guyana’s marine space – President Ali.
• [November 5, 2022]DPI Guyana – Gov’t to create national marine strategy to promote sustainable use of Guyana’s marine space – President Ali.
• [November 5, 2022]Guyana Chronicles- Re-engineer regional supply chain.
• [November 5, 2022]Office of the Prime Minister of Guyana – National Marine Strategy to be crafted for Guyana – President Ali.
• [November 5, 2022]Official Instagram page of H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali.
• [November 4, 2022]iNews Guyana – President Ali to attend ACMF Anchor Awards in Florida.
• [November 4, 2022]DPI Guyana -President Ali to attend ACMF Anchor Awards in Florida.
• [November 4, 2022]iNews Guyana – President Ali to attend ACMF Anchor Awards in Florida.
• [November 4, 2022]iNews Guyana Facebook- President Ali to attend ACMF Anchor Awards in Florida.
• [November 4, 2022]High Commission of The Rep. of Guyana is South Africa – President Ali To Attend ACMF Anchor Awards In Florida.
• [November 4, 2022]American Journal of Transportation -ACMF Anchor Awards Media Advisory.
• [November 4, 2022]Stabroek News -President for Fort Lauderdale maritime event.
• [November 4, 2022]Ground News -President for Fort Lauderdale maritime event.
• [November 2, 2022]South Florida Times – Guyana President Irfaan Ali to keynote ACMF gala.
• [November 2, 2022]Tempo – President Ali to attend ACMF Anchor Awards in Florida
• [October 26, 2022]The Jamaica Gleaner – American Caribbean Maritime Foundation to host gala in Florida.
• [October 13, 2022]Kingston Wharves Limited – Annual Anchor Awards to turn out Maritime Top Brass in Florida: Guyana’s President Serving as Patron.
• [October, 2022]Caribbean Maritime Magazine – New board members for the ACMF.
• [July 24, 2022]CARICOM – Caribbean Association of National Training Authorities.
• [April 20, 2022]The Jamaica Observer -Officials at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) are making a call for regional governments to consider subsidising tuition fees for students who study at the institution.

• [April 12, 2022]The Jamaica Gleaner – Growth & Jobs | New digital platform facilitates job placement in the maritime industry
• [March 19, 2022] The Caribbean Alert – Caribbean platform developed for maritime jobs
• [March 18, 2022] St. Kitts & Nevis Observer – Caribbean platform developed for maritime jobs
• [March 18, 2022] Jamaica Observer – Caribbean platform developed for maritime jobs
• [March 17, 2022] Loop News – New jobs platform set up for maritime-related job
• [March 17, 2022] OUR Today – New Caribbean platform set up for maritime-related jobs.

2021

• [December 14, 2021] Nassau Cruise Port help raise $640,000 for Caribbean Maritime Education
• [November 17, 2021] South Florida Caribbean News – Jamaican Shipping Giant Harriat Maragh Lauded at the 2021 Anchor Awards
• [November 15, 2021] The Office of the Prime Minister of Bahamas – Prime Minister Davis attends The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation 2021 Anchor Awards: Moving from Small Island Developing State To Maximizing Big Ocean State Potential
• [November 15, 2021] The Office of the Prime Minister of Bahamas -Prime Minister Philip Davis The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation 
• [November 13, 2021] eTurboNews YouTube – Bartlett Lauds American Caribbean Maritime Foundation Anchor Awardees
• [November 13, 2021] eTurboNews – Bartlett Lauds American Caribbean Maritime Foundation Anchor Awardees
• [November 13, 2021] The Jamaica Observer – Harry Maragh among two titans of the shipping industry honoured by ACMF
• [November 12, 2021] eTurboNews – Jamaica Tourism Minister Speaking Now at the Anchor Awards
• [September 28, 2021] Seatrade Cruise News- Seatrade Cruise Awards winners announced
• [September 28, 2021] Seatrade Cruise Awards- Seatrade Cruise Awards 2021 Winners & Finalists
• [August 24, 2021] The Tribune – Maura To Serve As Chairman For 2021 Anchor Awards Gala
• [August 23, 2021] Seatrade Cruise News -Nassau Cruise Port CEO leads fundraising for Caribbean scholarships
• [August 17, 2021] Barbados Government Information Service -Webinar Series On The Blue Economy
• [August 11, 2021]Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago -Address by THE HONOURABLE STUART R. YOUNG, MP
• [August 10, 2021] The Jamaica Gleaner -Shipping stalwart Harriat Maragh to be honoured at esteemed Anchor Awards
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2020

• [September 29, 2020] Bezinga – The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation Celebrates
• [September 29, 2020] MENAFN – The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation Celebrates 
• [September 2, 2020] ACMF announces Tower Isles as Title Sponsor
• [August 20, 2020] Bayley, Sasso among ACMF webinar speakers for Caribbean students
• [August 18, 2020] [Digital Journal] The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation Announces Virtual 2020 Gala, Exclusive Benefit Event To Support Caribbean Student Maritime Education
• [August 17, 2020] Webinar Series On The Blue Economy
• [August 13, 2020] Global Maritime Leaders Engage CARICOM Students
• [August 11, 2020] Maritime Webinars Coming for CARICOM Students
• [July 28, 2020] Global Maritime Leaders Engage CARICOM Students
• [July 27, 2020] CARICOM students to benefit from webinars promoting maritime education
• [May 2, 2020] American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) 2020 Anchor Awards
• [March 18, 2020] Regional maritime sector gets big boost from US-based foundation
• [March 17, 2020] US-Based Foundation Supporting Region’s Maritime Sector

2019

• [April 29, 2019] Maritime Foundation appoints top maritime attorney
• [January 22, 2019] Cruise Lines Aids Future Mariners
• [January 18, 2019] LJM Maritime Academy Graduates on the Way to Regional University Thanks to Royal Caribbean International
• [January 15, 2019] ‘Power of partnership’ – American Caribbean Maritime Foundation partners with Royal Caribbean to sponsor student’s study at CMU

2018

• [October 18, 2018] 2018 Anchor Awards Magazine
• [October 8, 2018] Anchor Awards Program Clinches Major Corporate Sponsors (p. 13)
• [August 29, 2018] ACMF to honor the career of Saltchuk’s Rick Murrell at annual benefit
• [August 22, 2018] Maritime Anchor Awards Program Clinches Major Corporate Sponsors
• [July 26, 2018] ACMF Anchor Awards Honoring Roland Malins-Smith
• [July 25, 2018] ACMF Honors Shipping Industry Stalwarts
• [July 6, 2018] JWN Foundation Doubles Tertiary Scholarships For 2018
• [June 19, 2018] ACMF Receives Grant from Former SeaFreight Boss
• [June 12, 2018] ACMF Honors Shipping Industry Stalwarts
• [May 21, 2018]  ACMF Honors Shipping Industry Stalwarts
• [May 18, 2018]  ACMF Honors Shipping Industry Stalwarts
• [May 14, 2018] ACMF Honors Shipping Industry Stalwarts
• [April 19, 2018] CMU President on “Profile”
• [March 9, 2018] Very first issue of the global advisor
• [January 22, 2018] Hudson Appointed to American-Caribbean Maritime Foundation Board
• [January 15, 2018] ACMF Honors Two Prominent Jamaicans (p. 40)

2017

• [October 21, 2017] UCC and CMU beacons of hope for Jamaica’s education system
• [October 9, 2017] ACMF A beacon of faith in the future
• [September 30, 2017] It’s now the Caribbean Maritime University
• [September 21, 2017] CMI campus for St Thomas — Education minister
• [September 21, 2017] Caribbean Maritime Institute Officially Becomes University
• [May 29, 2017] China Endorses Caribbean Maritime University Programs
• [March 2, 2017] Jamaica Gleaner: Caribbean Maritime Institute “The Institution of Choice”

2016

• [November 27, 2016] Daily News – New York: CARIBBEAT: Arts group and actor Danny Glover celebrate culturally fabulous Trinidad visual artist Cheryl Byron