The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has made another clarion call to the residents of Latin America and the Caribbean to get vaccinated amid the emergence of new coronavirus variants. PAHO Director Carissa F. Etienne warned in a weekly briefing that 75% of the population in
In a desperate measure to survive the aftermath of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti last month, the island's residents could find themselves resorting to violence—especially with girls and women—a humanitarian organisation has warned. In a press release, Save the Children has pointed out the situation
UN NEWS—A new coronavirus “variant of interest” named Mu – also known by its scientific name as B.1.621 – is being closely monitored by the World Health Organization (WHO), the agency has said. In its weekly epidemiological update, published on Tuesday, WHO warned it was becoming increasingly prevalent in
by Renaldo Weekes BSc The Barbados government has started to administer the Pfizer vaccine doses it received from the United States on August 13. Last weekend, Dr Elizabeth Ferdinand remarked that over 1,100 persons were vaccinated in just two days and most of those persons opted to
UN News - As the school year begins for millions of children in Europe and Central Asia, UN health and child experts on Monday issued a series of COVID-19 risk reduction measures to ensure that in-person lessons can go ahead, despite rising infection rates. In addition to calling
Press Release - The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has received a shipment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to support its national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The consignment of supplies was procured through funding from the European Union (EU) through the 11th European Development Fund (EDF)
The Hidden Engine The Caribbean tourist industry has been its economic engine. It is the most tourist-dependent in the world according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). For some islands Experts also noted that tourism accounts for
The Caribbean Democrat Union (CDU), in partnership with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), hosted a Power Panel on “The Politics of Climate Change in the Caribbean” on Thursday 26th August 2021. The event was hosted by Ms Aria Laidlow, Vice-Chair for Women and Minorities
From October 1st, fully vaccinated students in forms four, five and six will have the option to attend face-to-face classes at schools, public and private in T&T. “If there is so significant change from that (the epidemiology) we will offer face to face classes to our
Come September 15 2021, Cuba will recognize and regulate cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, for payments on the island. Resolution 215, which was published in the state-run Official Gazette, said the central bank will set new rules for how to deal with digital currencies and determine how to license
