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CARICOM calls for access to COVID-19 vaccines as a matter of urgent priority
As the world grapples with the challenge of controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply concerned at the current prospect of...
BARBADOS: 84 new cases of COVID-19 recorded
Barbados recorded 84 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Monday. Additionally, nine people were released from isolation.
The new cases were among 974 tests carried...
PAHO raises $263 million in 2020 to fight COVID-19 in the Americas
In 2020, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) received commitments for more than $263 million to provide technical support and supplies for the fight...
Jamaican ‘Black Panther’ claims $301.5 million Super Lotto prize
Loop Jamaica: A Jamaican man claimed his J$301.5 million Super Lotto prize wearing a Black Panther costume on Friday.
Gaming company Supreme Ventures welcomed the...
ST. KITTS: GoFundMe page set up to help student attacked by shark
The following appeal has gone out for help with medical expenses for a student attacked by a shark in St. Kitts-Nevis:
Hello family and friends,...
BVI impose travel ban on Dominican Republic due to surge in COVID-19 cases
The government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), will as of Monday, be implementing a ban on all tourist-related travels from the Dominican Republic.
Health Minister...
Shark attack in St. Kitts-Nevis waters
St. Kitts-Nevis authorities have confirmed a shark attack in the country’s waters, in which one person was seriously injured.
The rare shark attack took place...
Richard Branson’s mother dies from COVID-19
Sir Richard Branson’s mother Eva has died from coronavirus at the age of 96, he has revealed.
The Virgin boss took to Twitter to announce...
Smoking in indoor public spaces banned in all countries in South America
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today congratulated Paraguay for banning smoking of lit or electronic tobacco products in enclosed public spaces as well...
Rita Marley Is Not Dead, Cedella Marley Shares Video With Her Mom To Dispel...
Cedella Marley has taken to Facebook to shut down rumors which are being circulated on social media, that her mother Rita Marley, widow of...
Yes, you can still get infected with Covid-19 after being vaccinated. Here’s why
(CNN)On December 18, a San Diego emergency room nurse was given a shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. A week later, he tested positive for...
Elon Musk overtakes Jeff Bezos to become world’s richest person
(CNN) -- Elon Musk edged past Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to grab the title of world's richest person, according to Bloomberg.
A 5% rise in Tesla...
Canadian Government urged to Reverse Harmful COVID-19 Travel Requirement
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), which represents the Caribbean’s biggest industry, has made its case to the Government of Canada to reconsider...