Release - Caribbean countries should prepare for the prolonged effects of external economic shocks in 2023, including high food and fuel prices and rising international interest rates, according to a new report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Higher interest rates could lead to economic slowdowns, or even
Twitter has reversed a policy meant at combating COVID-19 disinformation on the social media platform, exposing it to the possibility of a boom in false claims even as cases rise in China and other areas of the world. The move also comes amid concerns about Twitter's
UN NEWS—As the number of weekly reported deaths from COVID-19 plunged to its lowest since March 2020, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the end of the pandemic is now in sight. “We have never been in a better position
Release - CARPHA continues to support Bermuda in ensuring a safer and healthier tourism destination for visitors and locals. Tourism is a critical industry for Bermuda, which has faced many challenges due to the ongoing pandemic. To support the tourism recovery efforts on the island,
Release - Continuing to grow Jamaica into a regional airlift hub, the destination is pleased to welcome back weekly service from Grand Cayman (GCM), into Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, by Cayman Airways. The flight, which arrived on Thursday, August 4, marked the first
Grenada Health Minister Jonathan LaCrette has confirmed that there is a third suspected monkeypox case on the island. Health officials are currently monitoring the individual who has not been medically isolated. “At this particular pointing time the individual is being monitored but the individual is not
Release - The Government of Montserrat has declared Wednesday, July 20, 2022, a public holiday throughout Monserrat to commemorate the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. To celebrate this day, a service under the theme, ‘Give God His Due’ will be held at the Montserrat Cultural Centre on
In this era of deglobalization, digital nomadism and living in the "new normal" , having a citizenship with the luxury of mobility, opportunity, and security has become a priority for many individuals. The interest in exploring alternative citizenship and residence options has increased. Furthermore, those
UN News - The World Health Organization (WHO) expressed concern over the current COVID-19 outbreak in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), where no public vaccination programme has been put in place, reiterating its commitment to support the country's response to the pandemic. In
Media Release - CARICOM Member States are poised to benefit from a fund to strengthen laboratory systems and networks, and human resources capacities in health sectors to accurately detect, characterize and treat infectious diseases. Financing for the project “Strengthening Health Systems in CARICOM to Address Infectious Diseases” is provided
