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Venezuelan Leader Maduro Is Charged in the U.S. With Drug Trafficking
Federal prosecutors accused President Nicolás Maduro of participating in a “narco-terrorism conspiracy” in a major escalation of the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure him to leave office.
OECS/USAID Early Learners Programme (ELP) to Implement virtual learning and coaching for teachers…
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 — COVID – 19 is posing new and extraordinary challenges for education systems across the world, including the OECS Member States. With the recent closure of schools from 16th March 2020 in many of the…
Updates on COVID-19 in the OECS
The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) continues to mobilise efforts with multiple key stakeholders to address the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the citizens in the Eastern Caribbean.
Hours Before Closing Borders to Blunt the Coronavirus, BVI Government Airlifts Students Home From…
Quick action by BVI Minister of Education Dr. Natalio Wheatley saw the evacuation of four students studying in Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados back home to the British Virgin Islands on Sunday night after the Terrence B. Lettsome…
Grenada confirms first COVID-19 case
A 50-year-old female who arrived in Grenada from the United Kingdom onboard the Virgin Atlantic aircraft which landed at Maurice Bishop International Airport on 16 March 2020, has become Grenada’s first confirmed COVID-19 case
Dominica records first positive case of coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dominica has reported its first positive case of the dreaded COVID-19 coronavirus.
Joint media release by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union…
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and the ECCU Bankers Association understand the anxiety that some customers and residents across the ECCU are experiencing over the loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ECCU communiqué on COVID-19
A special meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the monetary council of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) was held virtually on March 15, 2020, under the chairmanship of the monetary council and prime…
China sends TT test kits, medical supplies
The government of China is expected to send 4,000 covid19 diagnostic test kits, among other medical supplies, to Trinidad and Tobago.
Guyana airports to be closed to international traffic for two-weeks
As the country ramps up its response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), authorities yesterday announced that the two major airports would be closed to incoming international flights from midnight tonight for the next two weeks.
Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs confirms St. Maarten’s first COVID-19 case
Chairperson of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has confirmed the St. Maarten has recorded its first COVID-19 (coronavirus) case. This was stated in her national address held on March 17.
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet tests negative for coronavirus
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, who went into self-isolation Tuesday morning after reportedly feeling sick, has received good news: he does not have the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Venezuela expands quarantine as number of coronavirus cases climbs to 33
Venezuela will implement a nationwide quarantine after detecting 16 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, President Nicolas Maduro said, adding that the total number of cases in the South American country had risen to 33.
‘I am running out of food’ – Bull Bay resident says grocery basket now empty
Food and other necessities are reportedly running out in some of the households on Morales Drive in Seven Miles, Bull Bay, which is currently under quarantine.
Venezuelan riot police drive off protesters with tear gas
Security forces fired tear gas Tuesday to repel an anti-government march led by Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who is struggling to reignite street protests to capitalize on mounting international pressure on embattled socialist…