Caribbean News Headlines
- Twins born in the UK to be deported to two Caribbean countries July 10, 2020
Their parents nor caregivers did not apply for the twins’ citizenship Once they get out of prison for separate sentences of “grievous bodily harm,” London-born twins Darrell and Darren Roberts could end up getting deported to two Caribbean countries that they have never previously visited. […] The post Twins born in the UK to be […]
- Scotland announces countries exempted from quarantine July 9, 2020
Scotland has announced its list of 57 countries exempt from mandatory two-week quarantine upon arrival into the country. The list is similar to UK’s Travel Corridor Exemption released earlier this week, minus Spain and Serbia. Travel industry leaders in the country asked the Scottish government to include Spain […] The post Scotland announces countries exempted from quarantine appeared […]
- HIV infection rate in the Caribbean sees decline July 9, 2020
But COVID-19 risks blowing HIV progress way off course A recent report by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) revealed that the new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in the Caribbean has decreased by 29 percent since 2010, while AIDS-related deaths […] The post HIV infection rate in the Caribbean sees […]
- MHS in South Florida to join forces with Caribbean colleagues against COVID-19 July 6, 2020
The Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) in South Florida shares words of wisdom with Caribbean colleagues, to join forces against COVID-19 pandemic. Press Release – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ways that people work, communicate, and socialize, giving birth to this “new normality” that, though […] The post MHS in South Florida to join forces […]
- UK Travel Corridor Exemption July 5, 2020
The UK government eases measures in England and introduces a travel corridor exemption for some countries and territories, as announced by the Department of Transport. Exemption rules From 10 July 2020 a passenger will not have to self-isolate when arriving in England, if he or […] The post UK Travel Corridor Exemption appeared first on […]
- CARICOM Day 2020 – Message from Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque July 4, 2020
CARICOM Day 2020 is like no other in our history. We celebrate today in an environment dominated by the continuing health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Let me, at the outset, extend my deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones; and […] The post CARICOM Day 2020 – Message from Secretary-General […]
- St. Lucia announces updated travel protocols July 4, 2020
Following a reassessment of the COVID-19 situation in St. Lucia, the government announces several new and updated travel protocols that will be implemented beginning July 9th. Travelers will be required to obtain a negative PCR (Polymerized Chain Reaction) test within seven days of travel unless […] The post St. Lucia announces updated travel protocols appeared […]
- Cuba lauded for its quick pandemic response July 3, 2020
Island manages to keep figures low within its borders An early response to the pandemic and a strong healthcare system enabled Cuba to curb the highly contagious virus quickly and more effectively than its neighboring Caribbean countries. In a New Scientist report, experts praised the […] The post Cuba lauded for its quick pandemic response […]