AP News – Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that Britain faces a “tidal wave” of infections from the omicron coronavirus variant, and announced a huge increase in booster vaccinations to strengthen defences against it. In a televised statement, Johnson said everyone age 18 and older will be offered a third shot of vaccine by … Continued
Caribbean News Online The Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) wish to inform the public that all travellers must apply to enter Saint Lucia on the Saint Lucia Travel Authorisation Portal. There were recent technical difficulties with the system, and consequently, a waiver on the requirement … Continued
Caribbean News Online Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced changes to the measures aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19. The new measure will come into effect from December 10 until January 14, 2022. Holness said that the curfew hours will now be from 10:00 PM nightly until 5:00 AM the following morning. “Except for … Continued
Caribbean News Online Dominica welcomed its first direct continental flight from the United States via American Airlines. The flight, operated on American’s Embraer ERJ-175 aircraft, arrived at 3:21 p.m., four hours after taking off from Miami, Florida. Onboard the inaugural flight to Dominica were 72 passengers while the turnaround flight, which departed an hour later, … Continued
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that Dominica’s gross domestic product (GDP) will get back to the percentage it was before the pandemic, equating to five per cent (5%) growth per year within 2022 to 2026. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a “heavy toll” on Dominica’s economy. The Washington-based financial institution has just completed a … Continued
Caribbean News Online The Central Bank of Barbados released a limited-edition commemorative coin to recognise the country’s 55th anniversary of Independence and the transition to the Parliamentary Republic. The sterling silver coin with a gold-plated finish on one side is a unique collector’s item or an elegant gift to mark the historic occasion. On the … Continued
Travellers from the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, who are returning to the US mainland, will not have to submit a negative PCR or antigen coronavirus (COVID-19) test for entry. This was confirmed by US Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte. New travel rules, which came into effect today to prevent travellers from importing … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM ST. THOMAS — Two individuals were in critical condition as of 2:13 p.m. Saturday after three gunmen stormed a jewelry store in Havensight with guns blazing while executing a robbery, V.I. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez has confirmed to the Consortium. The victims include a female patron and a security guard said to be … Continued
Caribbean News Online Many parts of the Caribbean landscape continue to erode from violence and economic uncertainty and it is giving locals, visitors, and expatriates heightened concern and a reason to pause. Ongoing reported crime against humanity does not discriminate– against whether members of the clergy, women, children, counsellors, law enforcement officers, teachers, sports icons, … Continued
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has requested an urgent report on the recent incident that led to the arrest of a retired police officer, Cameron Hinds, who was found with a gun and rounds of ammunition when he landed at the Miami International Airport after arriving on a flight from the Grantley Adams International Airport. … Continued
