Carnival Corporation has joined U.S. Embassy-hosted celebrations in The Bahamas and Belize commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, highlighting its commitment to the Caribbean and the communities where it operates.
“We are honored to support these important celebrations and to stand alongside our U.S. Embassy partners in recognizing a milestone that highlights the enduring connections between the U.S. and the Caribbean,” said Marie McKenzie, vice president of government and destination affairs.
“For decades, we have worked closely with destinations throughout the region, and we remain committed to fostering relationships that support economic opportunity, cultural exchange and community development,” added McKenzie.
On June 26, Carnival sponsored the U.S. Embassy in The Bahamas’ anniversary celebration at its new Shirley Street location in Nassau.
Hosted by U.S. Ambassador Herschel Walker, the event brought together government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders and community stakeholders to recognize the relationship between The Bahamas and the U.S.
Carnival said in a press release that representatives from Carnival Cruise Line and Carnival’s Bahamas destinations attended the reception, including:
- Jermaine Wright, general manager of Princess Cays and Half Moon Cay
- Learline Burrows-Moss, Bahamas financial controller
- Kenya Farquharson-Munroe, director of human resources, and
- Rob Morgan, senior director of Bahamas destinations operations.
The company also sponsored the U.S. Embassy’s celebration in Belize City on July 1, with:
- Marie McKenzie, vice president of government and destination affairs
- Karin Plettner, vice president of global ports and destinations strategy, and
- Anthony Altamura, director of ports and destination strategy.
In addition, Carnival and Princess Cruises supported the Fourth of July celebration hosted by Ambassador Kevin Cabrera at the U.S. Embassy in Panama.
Carnival Corporation stated that it has maintained a presence in the Caribbean for more than five decades, working alongside governments, local businesses and community partners to support tourism, economic development and destination stewardship.
