WHO greenlights more vaccines
GENEVA – The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday listed two versions of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the green light...
Jamaica, US to update Shiprider Agreement
Kingston  – The Governments of Jamaica and the United States of America (US) are close to finalising improved operational protocols pertaining to the Shiprider...
LaRocque: Barbados’ vaccine donation sign of commitment
Georgetown – Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has expressed gratitude to Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley for her provision of COVID-19 vaccines for the...
US Coast Guard makes drug bust in Caribbean Sea
KEY WEST – The United States Coast Guard says a crew of its Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913) returned to its home port in Key...
CARICOM head praises members for sharing vaccines
Georgetown – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque on Friday praised the strong solidarity as member states shared their limited first batches of...
Economists advise region to procure large order of virus vaccines
Port Of Spain – Two regional economists have advised Caribbean countries to join forces to buy about 20 million coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine doses for...