The COVID-19 pandemic “must be a turning point”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, urging countries to take bold decisions to end the crisis and build a safe and healthy future for all. In a video message to the World Health Assembly, the decision-making body
Hundreds of children and families in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Goma district are at risk following the volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo. Around 8,000 people crossed into Rwanda from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to seek refuge following the eruption of the volcano,
UN News - The creative and cultural industry has played an essential role the world over throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and deserve more support moving forward, the President of the General Assembly said on Friday. “As we deliberate on the role of the creative sectors in
A new study has revealed that approximately 70 per cent of the snakes and lizards living on some Caribbean islands may have disappeared. And the possible reason on this could be the preys of animals, such as mongoose, rats, and cats, that were brought in by
UN NEWS—Improved Internet access and connectivity can do more than urban migration to provide better jobs and higher standards of living for the roughly 3.4 billion people living in rural areas, according to the latest World Social Report, published on Thursday. Although the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to stall progress
Ramp up the vaccine production for the entire vaccine value chain without compromising quality. This was the urgent call of the director of of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to concerned manufacturers in the Caribbean, in a bid to address the "glaring gaps" on the
Jamaica GIS - Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says the coronavirus (COVID-19) trends are moving in the right direction but continues to implore Jamaicans to maintain the health and safety measures. “We have to continue to be cautious. Hospitalisations are going down, the
Press Release - The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is urging Ministries of Health and clinicians to only use the medicine, ivermectin, under the conditions of well-regulated clinical trials for COVID-19, or for approved indications. This is a result of the limited evidence available to assure
The pandemic has caused serious disruptions for businesses large and small. Many businesses even had to close their doors due to COVID restrictions. It may not seem like a good time to start a business, but the time may be right for many budding entrepreneurs. In
Press Release - The OECS Commission is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of an exciting renewable energy initiative for the Eastern Caribbean. Solar electricity has become one of the most cost-effective forms of renewable energy, worldwide. Because the Caribbean is blessed with more than 200
