VI CONSORTIUM Employees of the central government may not face mandatory Covid-19 tests beginning Sept. 9 as previously stated by Governor Albert Bryan, a reversal in position that comes as active infections in the USVI — which recently peaked at just over 400 cases as a result of the highly infectious Delta Variant — have … Continued
Caribbean News Now Come September 15 2021, Cuba will recognize and regulate cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, for payments on the island. Resolution 215, which was published in the state-run Official Gazette, said the central bank will set new rules for how to deal with digital currencies and determine how to license providers of related services … Continued
Caribbean News Now From October 1st, fully vaccinated students in forms four, five and six will have the option to attend face-to-face classes at schools, public and private in T&T. “If there is so significant change from that (the epidemiology) we will offer face to face classes to our children in Form 4, Form 5 … Continued
Antigua News Room The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Wednesday, August 25, 2021. — The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, and Chairman of the CARICOM Reparations Commission, in response to the University’s receipt of a US$500,000 reparation payment from UK Philanthropist, Bridget Freeman. … Continued
Haiti would need an estimated US$1.2 billion to deal with the initial damage caused by the August 14 earthquake according to an initial impact assessment report discussed Monday during a technical steering committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ariel Henry. The meeting was attended by senior government ministers as well as representatives of the Tripartite … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Less than 24 hours after announcing the 50th death in the U.S. Virgin Islands related to Covid-19, the V.I. Dept. of Health on Wednesday announced that a 53-year-old woman became the latest victim. “After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is … Continued
GUYANA- Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony is appealing for students between the ages of 12 and 18 to get vaccinated once the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrives here in September. This, he explained, will allow for a safer environment for the reopening of schools for face-to-face learning in September. The Health Ministry has advised the … Continued
Governor General Dame Sandra Mason has been nominated to be the first President as Barbados moves to become a republic by November 30. In addition, Barbadians have been given the assurance that there will be no change to the country’s name, flag, pledge or the name of Independence Day. This was outlined by Prime Minister … Continued
Caribbean News now A number of hotels in the Caribbean have included complete vaccination against COVID-19 as a mandatory requirement to guests before entering the premises. A recent article by Forbes revealed that Elite Island Resorts, a major hotel group that boasts an all-inclusive nine hotels in the Caribbean and Central America, has decided to … Continued
Caribbean News Now Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced that Bahamians will go to the polls on September 16, eight months before a general election is constitutionally due. Minnis’ announcement came after Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle, in his capacity as Provost Marshall, read a proclamation from Sir Cornelius dissolving Parliament. “Earlier today, Parliament was … Continued
