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81% Of Cayman’s Over-60s Receive COVID Vaccines
The Cayman Islands is moving closer to its target of vaccinating 90% of its over-60 population, with 81% having received at least one of the two-dose COVID-19 inoculation by Friday.
Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation Urges Farmers To Come Forward With…
Feverish attempts are continuing to ensure vulnerable families can benefit from Government’s care packages expected to be delivered this week.
LIAT Administrator Warns Of Possible Legal Action If Regional Gov’ts Do Not Come To Employees’ Aid
Another 103 employees of the collapsed regional airline LIAT are to be terminated, joining close to 600 already on the breadline following the demise of the carrier.
Family Gathering of 35 Bumps Up COVID Numbers for USVI
A holiday family gathering of 35 that exceeded pandemic guidelines laid down by the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Centers for Disease Control contributed to an uptick in the territory’s positive COVID-19 count, which now includes 33 active…
Republic Bank EC Birthday Celebrations End On A Kind Note
As the month-long celebration of its one-year anniversary came to a close on Friday November 13, Republic Bank EC Limited (RBEC) is again expressing gratitude to its staff, customers and the wider community. One year ago, on November 1st,…
St Lucia Opposition Pleased With Protest
The main opposition St Lucia Labour Pary (SLP) says it is pleased with the turnout on Sunday’s protest march and is hinting at the possibility of taking legal action following the government’s decision to successfully table the COVID-19…
Antigua And Barbuda Re-Elected To Head Regional Telecoms Body
Antigua and Barbuda was re-elected to the position of President of the General Conference of Ministers of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) for a further two-year term. The country is represented by Melford Nicholas, Minister for…
Regional Leaders Give Commitment To Write Off Debt Owed By LIAT
A number of regional leaders have given their commitment to write of debts owed to them by LIAT — which is now in Administration — Prime Minister Gaston Browne revealed Saturday.
COVID 19 Increases Need For ‘Ready, Set, Snack!’ Project Donations In The Cayman Islands
Each year, the Rotaract Club of Grand Cayman aims to assist up to 200 students through its ‘Ready, Set, Snack!’ project, but this year demand has increased due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the club said.
Cayman’s South African Residents Join Move One Million Movement
On Saturday, nearly three dozen South African residents gathered at Governors Beach to join their voices with other protesters across the world.
AIDS Foundation Launches Fundraising Initiative To Equip Infected Children With Digital Learning…
The Bahamas AIDS Foundation is raising funds to help children and adolescents infected and affected by HIV and AIDS to participate in online education for the upcoming academic year.
PAHO: Infection Rates Among Healthcare Workers “Alarming” In Region
Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) Dr Carissa Etienne yesterday urged countries in the region to take necessary steps to protect healthcare workers, whose rate of infection treating patients with the novel coronavirus has been…
Workers In The Bahamas Protest At Chinese Embassy, Demand To Return Home
More than 100 Chinese workers of The Pointe demonstrated in front of the Chinese Embassy in Nassau, expressing a desire to return home as work on the downtown project nears completion and cases of coronavirus continue to surge in The…
Police Investigating Bolt’s Birthday Party
As the fallout continues from Usain Bolt’s now-controversial birthday party, Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness confirmed that the matter is now being investigated by the police.
Tropical Storm Laura Wreaks Havoc In Haiti
Haitian authorities on Monday confirmed that nine people had died as Tropical Storm Laura moved away from the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country with residents in Jamaica and Cuba bracing themselves for up to 12 inches of…