Caribbean News Now At least nine health centers across Jamaica have begun house to house vaccination as of Sunday, October 24, 2021. Healthcare teams, including public health nurses and community health aides from Hanover, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Trelawny, Westmoreland, St. Ann, St. Mary, Portland, and St. Thomas have been deployed. They will go house to … Continued
NECOCLI, Colombia, Oct 24 (Reuters) – The man Colombia describes as the world’s most dangerous drug trafficker told security forces: “You beat me” when he was captured during an operation this weekend, the government said on Sunday, pledging to extradite him swiftly to the United States. Dairo Antonio Usuga, known as Otoniel, was caught by … Continued
The Land and Marine Estate Policy will serve as the framework to resolve the issues of land distribution and the claims of ancestral lands in Anegada. The way forward in addressing the longstanding issues came about during a meeting held on today Tuesday, October 26 between representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and … Continued
Ten graduates of the University of the West Indies will be acknowledged during the UWI Open Campus British Virgin Islands (BVI) Graduate Recognition Ceremony which will be held on Thursday October 28, 2021 at the campus site in Paraquita Bay. This was confirmed in a media release by the University of the West Indies which … Continued
Today October 27th, 2021 more than half of teachers of the Elmore Stoutt Junior high school called in sick causing the Ministry of Education to call off school for today October 27th, 2021. It is alleged that officials got wind of the plan to do the same at the senior high school and canceled senior … Continued
The recently held ‘Families at Play’ event which was hosted by the Virgin Islands Recreation Trust at the A.O. Shirley Grounds and the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex was deemed a success after attracting nearly 500 patrons throughout the day. This is according to Director of the Recreation Trust Eustace ‘Boss’ Freeman who made the disclosure during … Continued
The search continues for a missing Canadian male who was last spotted snorkeling in the vicinity off Cooper Island on Monday October 25. This is according to a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force issued Tuesday October 26. It said the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) and Customs officers are assisting … Continued
Despite stating that the evidence stage of the Commission of Inquiry has been completed, Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom has said there are still a number of outstanding matters which need to be addressed before pressing forward. Sir. Hickinbottom made the statement on Friday October 22, where he revealed that there are still several outstanding requests … Continued
Wayne Phillip opened the National League season in some style on Saturday, smashing in a hat trick as the Panthers FC overpowered One Love FC, 4-0 at the East End Stadium venue. Phillip was irresistible, leading his team to victory with goals in the 2nd, 42nd and 84th minutes, whilst Sheldon Harry found the net … Continued
“Floatilla of lights” (FoL) is a house, boats and floats Christmas decoration lighting and parade paired with a shopping and culinary experience over the first two consecutive weekends (11th – floats and 18th – boats) in December, to be enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. It aims to be the premier Christmas event which will … Continued
