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
It is a dream come true for Junior Sealy after being chosen as the Caribbean Fashion Director for Fashion Week Brooklyn 2020. Sharing the exciting new in his Instagram account, the Barbadian-born stylist and designer hopes to forge new paths for Caribbean designers.
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=33&v=yYtl1Xhe19g&feature=emb_title From across the region, the UN in the Pacific brought together artists UN leaders, heads of State and international celebrities in the world’s first regional COVID-19 concert. “I’m very proud to be part of this historic event”, said Tofiga Fepulea’i, who hosted the concert in character as the
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
United Nations News - Nearly 820 million children worldwide do not have basic handwashing facilities at school, putting them at increased risk of COVID-19 and other transmittable diseases, according to a report published on Thursday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Children’s
VP Democratic bet is "right person" for the role Kamala Harris stood in front of the crowd in Wilmington, Delaware, and shared a short story about her roots as she made her first appearance to the public as the running mate of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee
