The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has donated 11,000 COVID-19 test kits and over 780 personal protective equipment (PPE) to Barbados. Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, accepted the donation from Dr Yitades Gebre, PAHO/WHO Representative to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, in
The Caribbean region has not been spared from the continuous onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, about 95% of the countries in the region had reported positive cases of COVID-19 amidst strict lock down measurements being imposed by each government. Meanwhile, globally, there have been 2,402,250 confirmed cases of
The worldwide death toll linked to the COVID-19 pandemic surpasses the 150,000-mark. With more than 36,000 people that have died, the US accounts for almost a quarter of the recorded global fatalities. Eighty-three (83) days after the first recorded death in Wuhan on January 9, death toll
Another "lost decade" for the region looms WASHINGTON, USA – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects a decade of “no growth” in the Caribbean and Latin for the years 2015 to 2025. The internationally renowned organisation cited the global economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic plus
Assistance distributed to The Bahamas, Cayman Islands Non-profit organisations (NGOs) dealing with food security across the Caribbean will receive a 330,000 USD support from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). RBC is donating to Red Cross societies in the Caribbean supporting at-risk families amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health authorities in Jamaica confirmed that there are 32 new cases of COVID-19. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton gave the update during a press conference on Tuesday evening. “Jamaica can now confirm that we have 105 cases of COVID-19. This follows 32
The Government of Commonwealth of The Bahamas will appoint a food security task force to ensure enough food supply amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. “The Taskforce will ensure that every Bahamian and resident who needs food is provided with adequate food. This is a major and fundamental
The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands extends the current curfew imposed up to the 4th of May to curb the spread of COVID-19. Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson made the announcement in her latest address to the nation. “Today we determined that it is in the best
St. Lucia’s newest positive case of COVID-19 is a teenager - an 18-year-old male who is a close contact of a previously confirmed case. In the latest health bulletin, health authorities confirmed that there are now fifteen (15) COVID-19 cases in the island. “On Friday, April 10th,
Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Is Not Buying Any Excuses Prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic as if you’re preparing for a hurricane, Sint Maarten. This was the stern message of Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs to her constituents in an April 1 press briefing about the island's next steps
