But COVID-19 risks blowing HIV progress way off course A recent report by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) revealed that the new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in the Caribbean has decreased by 29 percent since 2010, while AIDS-related deaths have
The Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) in South Florida shares words of wisdom with Caribbean colleagues, to join forces against COVID-19 pandemic. Press Release - The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ways that people work, communicate, and socialize, giving birth to this “new normality” that, though widely
The UK government eases measures in England and introduces a travel corridor exemption for some countries and territories, as announced by the Department of Transport. Exemption rules From 10 July 2020 a passenger will not have to self-isolate when arriving in England, if he or she: is travelling
CARICOM Day 2020 is like no other in our history. We celebrate today in an environment dominated by the continuing health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Let me, at the outset, extend my deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones; and I
Following a reassessment of the COVID-19 situation in St. Lucia, the government announces several new and updated travel protocols that will be implemented beginning July 9th. Travelers will be required to obtain a negative PCR (Polymerized Chain Reaction) test within seven days of travel unless they
Island manages to keep figures low within its borders An early response to the pandemic and a strong healthcare system enabled Cuba to curb the highly contagious virus quickly and more effectively than its neighboring Caribbean countries. In a New Scientist report, experts praised the island nation's
Cop26 prexy praises nation for quick response No coronavirus pandemic has stopped Jamaica in preparing, and now eventually, submitting a tougher climate action plan under the Paris Agreement. In a press release, the government of Jamaica announced that the country's updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) has already
PRESS RELEASE - The Fisheries Division of the Ministry of Blue and Green Economy Agriculture and National Food Security of Dominica continues to explore new ways and alternative methods to agriculture while addressing climate resiliency within the fisheries sector. Through the UN FAO (Climate Change) CC4FISH
Anguilla's opposition party has won 7 of the 11 seats in the recently concluded general election in the British Overseas Territory. In a statement posted on its website, the Anguilla Progressive Movement (APM) said “a new story in Anguilla’s history has been written. “The story of
(Barbados GIS) - Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will host a special conference on Friday, July 3, which will see Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley handing over the reins to incoming chairman, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves of St. Vincent and the
