New proclamation comes as preemptive measure for the coming holidays The main opposition Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has called out the Bahamian government for its alleged "abuse of power" following its proclamation of another state of emergency in the coronavirus-stricken nation. “We will refuse to allow the
UN News - Along with other tried and tested public health measures, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) told journalists on Monday that “there is now real hope” that vaccines will play an essential part in helping end the COVID pandemic. “With the latest
Largest cruise line steps up the game amid losses due to pandemic Major cruise line Royal Caribbean International has announced its official schedule of Caribbean cruises for summer 2022. The three Oasis-class ships–Symphony, Harmony and Oasis of the Seas–will be dispatched as part of the program, sailing
SeaDream cruise ship to dock back in Barbados Five passengers of the SeaDream cruise ship tested positive for COVID-19. In a Friday report of The Guardian, the SeaDream, which is carrying 53 passengers and 66 crew, is one of the first cruise ships to resume operations and
UN News - The global shipping industry has played a vital role in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and demand for its services has limited the annual decline in maritime trade volumes to around 4.1 per cent in 2020, the UN Conference on
Five cases of coronavirus found in mink farms CNN report (James Frater and Reuters) — Denmark, the world's largest producer of mink furs, plans to cull all mink in the country to contain a mutated form of novel coronavirus. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Wednesday the decision
Press Release - The fifth observance of CARICOM Energy Month (CEM) will be launched on 2 November under the theme ‘A RE-silient Community: Energy at the Centre’. Each November, the spotlight is placed on energy as part of efforts to raise awareness of what is occurring
Tropical region's collective voice is "vital" The UN chief recognized the Caribbean region's initiative and diligence in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, while remaining committed to the region's collective answer to development goals in addressing climate change. According to UN News, Secretary-General António Guterres praised countries in
UN News - In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact, the global economy could see a “somewhat less severe, though still deep” recession through 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected in its latest global economic outlook. The revision is driven
UN News - While COVID-19 has affected all countries, the pandemic is “uneven”, and it is estimated that 10 per cent of the global population may have been infected with the virus, senior officials with the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. Speaking to a
