April 26, 2021
Premier David Burt presents roadmap to reopening Bermuda
Speaking during last evening's National Address, Premier of Bermuda Hon. David Burt said, “Following the 7 day Stay at Home Order, this past Tuesday we commenced Phase 1 of 3 on our Roadmap to Reopening. This current phase, when combined with 7 day…
April 20, 2021
Employers could face charges for forcing workers to take COVID vaccine
In a story out of Jamaica, carefully being watched my many in the region, as the debate continues over the decision by some employers to demand that employees take the COVID-19 vaccine in order to keep their jobs, a local attorney is warning that…
April 19, 2021
Guyana’s health minister urges developed countries to supply C’bean with COVID-19 vaccines
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, has called upon developed countries to make an interim supply of vaccines available to the Caribbean region. Anthony made the plea while speaking on behalf of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), at a special…
April 16, 2021
Raúl Castro steps down as Cuban Communist Party leader
Raúl Castro says he is resigning as Cuban Communist Party leader, ending his family's six decades in power. Mr Castro, 89, told a party congress that he is handing over the leadership to a younger generation "full of passion and anti-imperialist…
April 16, 2021
US pledges to work with new Haitian prime minister
The United States says it is looking forward to working with the new Prime Minister of Haiti, Claude Joseph, who has pledged to continue efforts for the staging of referendums and the organisation of new elections in the French-speaking country.…
April 16, 2021
Jamaica asks residents tom report vaccine side effects longer than 72 hours
Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging persons to contact their health provider if side effects from the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine persist beyond 72 hours. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Director of Family Health Services…
April 12, 2021
St. Vincent covered in ash as volcano activity continues
Much of St. Vincent remains covered in ash following eruptions Friday at the island's La Soufriere volcano. The volcano has been inactive for nearly 42 years. The ash plume reached as high as 6 miles into the air, with wind taking it as far as…
April 8, 2021
Second batch of COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Cayman
The Cayman Islands received the last batch of COVID-19 vaccines from the UK, meaning Cayman now has enough vaccinations to inoculate 90% of its adult population. While there are now enough vaccinations on island to surpass the government’s goal of…
April 6, 2021
Brazil’s daily COVID death toll surpasses 4,000
Brazil registered more than 4,000 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours for the first time Tuesday, the health ministry said, as the country reeled from a surge of infections that has made it the current epicentre of the pandemic. The coronavirus claimed…
April 6, 2021
Caricom begins search for new secretary general
The Caribbean Community (Caricom) has begun the important search for a new secretary general (SG) to replace Mr Irwin LaRocque, whose second term ends in August, which could give the regional bloc its first woman SG. Two women have emerged as the…