The people of Bermuda will go to the polls on October 1st after the Premier called the general elections las Friday, almost two years ahead of the 2022 constitutional deadline. Incumbent Premier and Progressive Labour Party (PLP) leader David Burt said he chose the option that
Caribbean braces for another possible tropical storm with TD 14 In the latest advisory of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), tropical depression 13 has strengthened and is now officially Tropical Storm Laura. With maximum sustained winds of around 45
Keith Rowley sworn into office for his second consecutive term as Prime Minister, leading the 22-member Cabinet of Trinidad and Tobago. Rowley, who led the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) to victory in the August 10 general elections over the main opposition United National Congress (UNC),
TD 13 expected to develop into Tropical Storm Laura A tropical storm watch is in effect for Tropical Depression 13 (TD 13) on some Caribbean islands, according to the latest advisory of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed an agreement to collaborate on Giga, a UNICEF-ITU global initiative to connect every school to the Internet and every young person to information, opportunity,
The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is all set to receive nominations of candidates for the September 3 General Parliamentary Elections. “The necessary arrangements for Nomination Day have been completed. All nomination documents and supplies have been delivered to the constituencies and Returning Officers are
The Cayman Islands government extends its ban on cruise ships until 31 December due to COVID-19. Acting Port Authority Director Joseph Woods confirmed that a notice was already given to the islands’ cruise industry partners. “I sent it to the major cruise lines, the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association, local
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - Luis Abinader takes oath as the new Dominican Republic president, in an inauguration a ceremony reduced by COVID-19. Abinader's win over Danilo Medina officially ended the 16 years rule by the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD). He will be the 67th ruler
The Bahamas Economic Recovery Committee (ERC) announced that the Cabinet has approved its recommendation for the introduction of The Bahamas Extended Stay Visa Programme for persons wishing to work or study from The Bahamas for a year. “The Extended Stay Visa Programme is a remodelling
As the regional reference laboratory, the CARPHA Medical Microbiology Laboratory (CMML) continues to conduct tests for suspected COVID-19 cases for 18 of its 26 Member States. Throughout the pandemic period, CARPHA has been guiding laboratory action through science-based testing protocols based on the latest recommendations
