St. Kitts Nevis Observer CHARLESTOWN, Nevis –- A joint health and tourism campaign “#Today4Tomorrow,” has been launched by The Ministry of Health and the Nevis Tourism Authority ahead of the October 31 border reopening. The campaign is geared toward educating everyone on health and safety protocols to curb the transmission of COVID-19. It occurs as … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM When Albert Bryan ran for governor of the Virgin Islands two years ago, curtailing crime in the territory was one of the cornerstones of his campaign. Today, gun violence continues to rise, and Mr. Bryan, like his predecessors, has found himself in a similar position: calling on the community to assist law enforcement … Continued
The Government of the US Virgin Islands has lifted some restrictions on bars, churches, restaurants and nightclubs which were imposed to reduce coronavirus transmissions. Governor Albert Bryan Jr announced the relaxed restrictions today as the territory’s rate of positivity for the virus had decreased significantly. “We are slowly getting back to normalcy, but we can’t … Continued
A Guyanese-American man is suing Caribbean Airlines (CAL) after he unwittingly transported drugs to New York from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, two years ago. Simeon Wilson, a Queens resident, told the New York Post that his nightmare began after he had spent a week with family celebrating his elderly father’s birthday. According to documents … Continued
Guyana Petroleum Digest International Airlines reacted positively and swiftly to the Government of Guyana’s decision to reopen its airports effective today October 12, following closure since March 20 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government of the world’s newest petrostate and one of the hottest oil exploration spots, which has seen more than 8 billion barrels … Continued
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, which is undergoing a restructuring program, is likely to return to the skies in November, a senior government minister in Antigua has said. But Information Minister Melford Nicholas told reporters that he would not want to give a specific date as to when the airline, … Continued
A new free online course, which investigates the history of British colonial slavery in the Caribbean, has been launched by the University of the West Indies (UWI) and University of Glasgow (UoG). The four week course, called History of Slavery in the British Caribbean, takes participants on a 350-year journey from West Africa and the … Continued
Saint Lucia’s radio stations may soon be mandated to play 50 percent music originating from the countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has revealed that his Government is looking to legislate mandatory local content on radio stations on the islands. Chastanet made the announcement while speaking on the Real FM News News Spin … Continued
A Royal Navy task group has prevented drugs worth more than £160 million from potentially reaching the UK on two daring operations in the Caribbean. The HMS Medway , a boat from this very UK fleet is currently providing border security in the British Virgin Islands. RFA Argus, alongside her Wildcat and Merlin helicopters, Royal … Continued
Loop News The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is concerned that some Caribbean countries which were managing COVID-19 are now experiencing spikes in the virus. Cuba and Jamaica were identified as two such countries. To date, Cuba has recorded a total of 5,917 confirmed cases and Jamaica 7,191. PAHO Director Dr Carissa Etienne said: “We are concerned about spikes in cases, … Continued
