Experts warn of waves of infection until vaccine is available As of Sunday, 28th of June, there have been 10,015,904 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 499,486 deaths, according to the latest tally of the Johns Hopkins University and Medicine. The United States holds the world's highest number
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
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
This week, I am reflecting on the Caribbean’s trade with Europe i.e. the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). As often said, economic growth and development in Caribbean countries depend on international trade, a subject which generates marginal interest in the public domain.
Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) announced that Sint Maarten is ready to receive travellers from Europe and North America by July 1st, which coincides with their celebration of Emancipation Day. TEATT Minister Ludmila N.L. de Weever urged the public to continue
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) expressed its deep appreciation to the Republic of Cuba for the medical support provided to six (6) member countries of the Organisation to assist with efforts to combat the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the
Coronavirus bares region's glaring challenges A recent report has revealed that the Caribbean needs to re-calibrate its healthcare priorities by securing more funding and learning how to spend resources better. The report is published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) – World Bank and
This year's official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II was marked with a new low-key ceremony on because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In line with Government advice, it was agreed that the Queen’s birthday parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, would not go ahead in its
U.S. territory expects tourists after a month Puerto Rico’s Governor Wanda Vázquez recently announced that she will lift the three-month long restrictions imposed to curb coronavirus cases. This means the reopening of beaches, churches and businesses including movie theaters and gyms across the country. The decision will take
Pandemic is crippling tourism industry Many of the islands in the Caribbean have begun restarting their tourism sector, encouraging international vacationers to come out of their months-long quarantine and plan their out-of-the-country travel. However, a number of governments around the world are still cautious about having their
