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
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
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
Jamaicans will head to the polls on Thursday, September 3, 2020 to elect their next government in the country's 18th general elections. Since 1944 when Universal Adult Suffrage was attained in Jamaica, 17 elections have been called. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the announcement in Parliament after
NOAA’s National Hurricane Center issued a Public Advisory as Tropical Depression Eleven (formerly Invest 95L) forms in the Atlantic Ocean. Eleven and could strengthen into Tropical Storm Josephine as it tracks towards the Caribbean. The center of Tropical Depression Eleven was located near latitude 12.0 North, longitude 41.5 West,
Press Release - Two scientists from The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Terrence Forrester and Professor Michelle Mycoo have recently been appointed to the International Science Council (ISC). In an announcement made by the ISC earlier this month, the two were named
