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Ventilators destined for Barbados seized by U.S.
The seizure of 20 ventilators destined for Barbados appears to have thrust the Mia Mottley administration into a growing global battle for critical supplies to fight the outbreak of COVID-19.
Communiqué of the 1st Special Meeting of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
The Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) held its 1st Special Meeting for 2020 on 3 April via videoconference under the chairmanship of Dr The Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, Prime Minister and Minister for…
Dominica records its 12th Case of COVID-19
The announcement was made by Dominica’s National Epidemiologist (Ag) Dr. Shulladin Ahmed at a press briefing on Monday. The patient is a 70-year-old female who has been hospitalized.
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).