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The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) said it has welcomed another partner into the fold with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Western Illinois University (WIU) that will see the American university recognizing qualifications from the regional exam body. It said that under the agreement, which was signed at a virtual ceremony on … Continued

While the territory experienced inclement weather from a tropical wave on the night of Thursday June 17 that mainly resulted in heavy showers, at least one other Caribbean country has reportedly suffered moderate damage from a “freak storm”. Barbados experienced a tropical wave on the night of Wednesday June 16 which resulted in houses completely … Continued

Suriname Thursday announced a complete lockdown on Sundays and holidays until July 5, as the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country and other member states recorded deaths linked to COVID-19. The number of COVID-19 deaths in Suriname has risen to 427 after nine people died from the virus, pushing the total for this month to 125. … Continued

The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has recorded its first COVID-19 death, after a dramatic spike in cases since late May. This was confirmed by their Minister of Health Akilah Byron-Nisbett during live press conference on Thursday June 17. She said the death was reported to her office around midday on Thursday and revealed … Continued

SKNIS His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LL.D, Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, has issued a proclamation dated June 15, 2021, declaring a State of Emergency. The State of Emergency comes about in the wake of a new wave of rising COVID-19 infections brought about by community spread that has … Continued

Caribbean News Online President Irfaan Ali proclaimed that the floods across Guyana have reached the stage of a national disaster and crisis. In a gazetted proclamation of the floods as a national disaster, it was noted that 28,228 households have been affected by flooding in all ten administrative regions. Some of those households have seen … Continued

Jamaica Observer ST THOMAS, Jamaica — It was the 107th no that did it. When no one would hire him Dimmitri Munroe decided it was time to make his way back to his dream of running his own business. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in media and communications from International University of the Caribbean … Continued

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony says Government is still considering introducing a COVID-19 travel certificate, as the country continues to work towards curbing transmission of the deadly virus.During his COVID-19 update on Friday, Anthony said while countries around the world have implemented the system, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has not taken a strong … Continued

Caribbean News Online Due to the continuous growth of new COVID-19 cases on the island, the government of St Kitts and Nevis has decided to place the country into a 14-day lockdown. Prime Minister Timothy Harris made the announcement in an address to the nation earlier. “After a thorough evaluation of the situation on the … Continued