Haitian officials raised the death toll from a deadly weekend earthquake by more than 500 on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt to search and rescue efforts. Grace battered southwestern Haiti, which was hit hardest by Saturday’s quake, and officials warned some areas could get 15 inches (38 centimetres) of rain before … Continued
The coronavirus (COVID-19) surge in the Bahamas has pushed the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) to the brink of collapse. The Intensive Care Unit, isolation wards and even external tents are occupied by people either battling the virus or seeking urgent medical care for other ailments. The morgue is also over flowing with bodies and the … Continued
With the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus now present in the Caribbean, some islands have tweaked their entry protocols while others have implemented new lockdown and curfew rules. If you are planning a visit to or within the region, you need to be aware of the situation in your intended destination and we urge … Continued
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Aug 15, 2021, CMC – Officials on Sunday reported that the death toll from Saturday morning’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake had more than doubled, reaching 724, amid concerns that an approaching tropical storm could complicate ongoing rescue efforts. About 2,800 other people have been listed as injured and efforts are still underway to find … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Vaccination against Covid-19 saw a sharp increase last week, Governor Albert Bryan has told the Consortium, a sign that the Delta variant-induced surge in active infections and rising Covid-related deaths in the territory are pushing Virgin Islanders to get vaccinated against the virus. INSERT PHOTO OF ALBERT BYRAN According to the governor, who … Continued
The US-based National Hurricane Centre has warned that Tropical Depression Grace is expected to bring heavy rains to the Dominican Republic and Haiti. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the entire coast of the Dominican Republic and the entire coast of Haiti. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the Dominican Republic today, and … Continued
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Aug 14, CMC – A very strong quake hit the department of Nippes in western Haiti on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake struck 8 km (5 miles) from the town of Petit Trou de Nippes, at a depth of 10 km, the USGS said Preliminary calculations indicate a magnitude … Continued
Caribbean news online The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has expressed her woes over the number of Caribbean residents who refuse to take their vaccines against COVID-19. In a recent CNBC article, PAHO director Dr. Carissa Etienne, who serves as the overseer for WHO’s Latin America and the Caribbean branch, lamented about … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM ST. THOMAS — Schneider Regional Medical Center Interim CEO, Dr. Luis Amaro, said during a St. Thomas-St. John Hospital Governing Board meeting Wednesday that the Covid-19 vaccine mandate policy needs to be corrected and updated. Earlier in the day, hospital staff and community members protested in front of the medical facility calling for … Continued
The United States Coast Guard says the crew of its Cutter James offloaded about 59,700 pounds of cocaine and 1,430 pounds of marijuana worth more than US$1.4 billion which was seized in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. According to CMC and other regional and international news agencies, the drugs were offloaded on Thursday … Continued
