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
The OECS Environmental Sustainability Cluster and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) partner to launch a webinar on “Shelter Management: Best Practices and Tools for Preparedness” on June 30, 2020. Emergency shelters provide vital spaces for impacted, vulnerable or unhoused members of the community prior to, or post a
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (CMC) — Director of the Pan American Health Organisation, Dr Carissa F Etienne is urging Caribbean countries as well as those in the Americas to prepare to manage the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic closely for the next two years. “In the absence of effective
Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced that "LIAT is likely to be liquidated" with COVID-19 increasing its losses exponentially. “You would have found that since COVID-19, the planes have been grounded, they have to pay the lease payments and they are not getting any revenue." A meeting of
In a telecast address to the nation, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced that there will be no more curfew in Barbados. "Effective Wednesday, July 1st, there will be no further curfew on weekends in Barbados. All curfew restrictions therefore are now being removed." The Prime Minister
