Antigua and Barbuda Still Committed to Hosting CARIFESTA in 2021
Antigua and Barbuda has assured that it is still committed to hosting the fifteenth edition of CARIFESTA in 2021.
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UWI Signs MOU with European University Institute
(UWI TV) A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the European University Institute (EUI), is expected to deepen ties between the Caribbean and Europe and help The UWI protect the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in the European Union (EU).
Critical Personal Protective Equipment Procured for Caribbean Frontline Medical Workers
(Caribbean Development Bank, July 23, 2020, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados) – 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.
Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine Produces Strong Response in Clinical Trials
(British High Commission Bridgetown Press Release) A team of scientists at Oxford University’s Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group has taken the next step towards the discovery of a safe, effective and accessible vaccine against coronavirus.
The results of the Phase I/II trial published today in the scientific journal, The Lancet, indicate no early safety concerns and induces strong immune responses in both parts of the immune system.
LIAT Shareholders Reach Agreement to Sell Three Planes
Caribbean News Service (CNS) — 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.”
CARICOM CMOs Lauded for Role in Successful Management of COVID-19
The Region’s Chief Medical officers were lauded for their role in helping the Region to successfully manage the COVID-19 outbreak so far. The sentiments were expressed by the Director of Human Development at the CARICOM Secretariat Helen Royer. She was giving welcome remarks at an opening ceremony of the the 28th Meeting of Chief Medical Officers of the Caribbean Community recently.
Santokhi promises better life, because 'this is our Suriname'
(StarNiews) "This coalition has now been given the responsibility to rebuild the country. It will not be easy, without money, with weak government and sky-high debt. But as difficult as it will be, we are going to rebuild the country, because this is our Suriname. " President Chan Santokhi promised the Surinamese people a better life in his inaugural speech.
SURINAME | Chan Santokhi sworn is as new president of Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, July 16, 2020 - Suriname has a new president. He is 61-year-old Chandrikapersad Santokhi head of the VHP, Progressive Reform Party who was inaugurated as president on Thursday morning. He is supported by leader of the Abop party, Ronnie Brunswijk as vice president.
CARPHA Laboratory Achieves 100% Turnaround Time For All Diagnostic Tests
In June 2020, the CARPHA Medical Microbiology Laboratory (CMML) processed the largest number of samples – an unprecedented achievement in the history of the organisation. The laboratory received a total of 3,250 samples, representing an average of more than 150 samples per business day.
Barbados Prime Minister Calls for a Reparations 'Caribbean Marshall Plan'
Barbados Prime Minister, the Hon. Mia Mottley, is calling for a Caribbean Marshall Plan and for reparations to address “the economic decline” that the Region will face as it confronts the negative impact of the pandemic and the inherent social and economic inequalities that continue to hinder its development.