A total of 413 persons were kicked off the National Health Insurance (NHI) system and denied benefits after being either laid-off or terminated from their place of employment. This is according to the Minister of Labour and Immigration Vincent Wheatley who made the disclosure during a recent Sitting of the House of Assembly. Minister Wheatley … Continued
Caribbean News Now Dominica Health Minister Dr Irving McIntyre confirmed the country’s first COVID-19 death – a 46-year-old female, with pre-existing medical conditions. According to the Ministry, the patient was admitted to the COVID Isolation Unit on August 14th and passed away on August 17th, 2021. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has said he is “deeply … Continued
Some 31 teachers will be leaving the education system ahead of the upcoming 2021-2022 academic school year, leaving a total of 47 vacancies to be filled. This was revealed by the Education Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley, during a recent session of the House of Assembly. He was responding to questions posed by the Second District … Continued
Haitian officials raised the death toll from a deadly weekend earthquake by more than 500 on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt to search and rescue efforts. Grace battered southwestern Haiti, which was hit hardest by Saturday’s quake, and officials warned some areas could get 15 inches (38 centimetres) of rain before … Continued
The coronavirus (COVID-19) surge in the Bahamas has pushed the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) to the brink of collapse. The Intensive Care Unit, isolation wards and even external tents are occupied by people either battling the virus or seeking urgent medical care for other ailments. The morgue is also over flowing with bodies and the … Continued
In an effort to accommodate the entire body, students will utilize a two-shift system when face-to-face classes resume at the Elmore Stoutt High School on September 6th. As a result, parents are now being guided on the reopening protocols. The junior students (grades 7-9) will be housed at the Lower Estate campus and while seniors … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has introduced an innovative personalized Quick Response Code (QR), which allows for persons requiring COVID-19 testing to register and receive their test results faster. This initiative is being piloted at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School and is expected to be rolled out Territory wide soon. The pilot … Continued
With the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus now present in the Caribbean, some islands have tweaked their entry protocols while others have implemented new lockdown and curfew rules. If you are planning a visit to or within the region, you need to be aware of the situation in your intended destination and we urge … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority presently owes central government more than $9 million for taxes collected since 2016 and for the balance of a loan issued to assist with works at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park. This information was revealed by Premier Andrew Fahie during a recent sitting in the House of … Continued
11 new constables and 3 auxiliaries are among the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s new officers as of yesterday Monday August 16. This was confirmed by the RVIPF who said the new officers were all sworn in by Commissioner of Police Mark Collins. According to the Force, these 14 new officers will be joining with … Continued
