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“Stronger Together” Campaign To Highlight Importance Of Psychosocial Support During Times Of Stress…
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) today launched the “Stronger Together” campaign to assist communities in promoting mental wellbeing and positive coping strategies during times of stress…
Critical Personal Protective Equipment Procured for Caribbean Frontline Medical Workers
Critically needed personal protective equipment (PPE) is on its way to medical workers on the front lines of the Caribbean’s COVID-19 pandemic response.
Hurricane Watch Remains In Effect For Barbados
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has advised that a hurricane watch remains in effect for Barbados.
LIAT Shareholders Reach Agreement To Sell 3 Planes; Airline Could Fly Again In 90 Days
LIAT’s major shareholders have reached an agreement, which Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne said could see the airline flying again “in 60 to 90 days.”
USVI’s Cruise Ship No Sail Order Extended Through September
Thursday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships through Sept. 30. This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least…
LIAT’s Creditors To Meet July 31
Creditors are about to have their say on whether cash-strapped regional carrier LIAT should go into liquidation
The Virgin Islands Department of Health (DOH) Issues General Guidelines for Reopening of Schools
The Virgin Islands Department of Health (DOH) has released the general guidelines for the safe reopening of schools throughout the territory this fall. The guidelines follow a three-phased reopening to include 100 percent face-to-face…
West Indies Take A Knee In Support of Black Lives Matter
Members of the West Indies squad knelt and held clenched fists as they showed full support for and the fight against racism, inequality and injustice. Before Wednesday’s start to the #RaiseTheBat series at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton,…
Strengthening Borders Reopening Measures in the OECS Member States through wider COVID-19 testing
Brussels (Belgium) - OECS Member States continue to forge ahead with strategic measures to reopen their borders and to jumpstart much-needed economic activity in the aftermath of a successful confinement strategy against the global…
Tribute To Sir Everton Weekes
Cricket West Indies (CWI) today paid tribute to Sir Everton Weekes, the legendary West Indies batsman and pioneer. Sir Everton was one of the most significant figures in the history of the sport – as a batsman of the highest quality, he…
PM Of The Bahamas Warns Establishments Over Breaking COVID-19 Protocols
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday issued a warning to restaurants and bars who have been breaking COVID-19 protocols to cease their harmful actions or be shut down.
Anguilla Progressive Movement to form new government in Anguilla
Anguilla Progressive Movement (APM) headed by Dr. Ellis Webster has won the 2020 general election. Anguilla Progressive Movement gained four of the seven district seats and three of the four island-wide seats, giving it the majority in the…
LIAT to be liquidated and new airline formed – PM Gaston Browne
Bridgetown, Barbados, June 29, 2020 (Barbados TODAY): “From all indication, LIAT will be liquidated,” Prime Minister Gaston Browne has just announced. The Prime Minister said there will be a meeting of all shareholders shortly to discuss…
‘Taskforce’ Introduces Travel Protocols As Region Reopens
As some Caribbean destinations continue to slowly reopen their borders to visitors, a Caribbean Tourism COVID-19 Task Force has introduced a set of guidelines and training to help countries put protocols in place.
Bahamian Health Officials Urge Domestic Travel Compliance
Chief Deputy Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen has encouraged individuals to report incidents where they have not been required to fill out health forms when inter-island travelling.