KATO, Guyana (Wednesday, December 23, 2020) — President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced the re-introduction of the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) initiative. The Head of State told residents of Kato, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) yesterday, that the program would ...
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Caribbean Airlines Prepares For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Wednesday, December 23, 2020) — Caribbean Airlines Cargo is currently developing a COVID-19 vaccine transportation plan, to ensure its readiness to distribute the vaccine, throughout the Caribbean. The airline is currently consulting with stakeholders, in advance ...
Read More »The Indian Community In Barbados: Business, Religion And Race-Relations
By Dr. Kumar Mahabir Guest Contributor Barbados is located in the Caribbean, near Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Martinique. It is 34 kilometres (21 miles) in length and up to 23 km (14 miles) in width, covering an area of ...
Read More »Health Of Barbadian Public Is Number One Priority: Minister Of Tourism
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Wednesday, December 23, 2020) — The Ministry of Tourism, and all entities that fall under its remit, along with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, are doing everything to ensure that locals and visitors are kept safe and ...
Read More »Governor General Presents Barbados Independence Honours
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Wednesday, December 23, 2020) — Governor-General Dame Sandra Mason extended congratulations, and expressed thanks to four gentlemen for their service to Barbados, as they received their National Independence Honours and Awards, yesterday. Sir Brigadier General Rudyard E. C. ...
Read More »Guyana Public Hospital Receives Medical Equipment Valued Over $27 Million
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Wednesday, December 23, 2020) — The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), yesterday afternoon, received a quantity of equipment, valued over $27 million, to support the Department of Anaesthesiology and aid in the fight against COVID-19. The 16th Chinese ...
Read More »Chinese Company Agrees To Complete Additional Work At Guyana Airport By Next Year’s End; Will Foot $1.8B Cost
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Wednesday, December 23, 2020) — The China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has agreed to undertake additional work on the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, to the tune of $1.8 billion — at no additional cost to the Guyana government. The ...
Read More »New Head Of Jamaica’s National Task Force Against Trafficking In Persons Appointed
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Wednesday, December 23, 2020) — Courtney Williams, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security (MNS), has been appointed Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP). NATFATIP was established in 2005, by the government ...
Read More »Do Not Use Sanitisers Near Open Flames: Jamaica Fire Brigade
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Wednesday, December 23, 2020) — As citizens prepare for the festive season, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reminding citizens that hand sanitisers should not be used near open flames, as they are flammable. “Recommended sanitisers are usually ...
Read More »Trinidad Ministry Of Health Announces New COVID-19 Protocols For UK Visitors
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Wednesday, December 23, 2020) — The Ministry of Health said, on Monday, it has noted, with great concern, the recent developments, announced by the Pan-American Health Organization/World Health Organization, relating to a new strain of the ...
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