By Yvonne Sam Contributing Columnist Hospitals across the country are filling up again, not specifically with the demographic group disproportionately slammed by the coronavirus pandemic. Vaccination is considered as the “holy grail of medicine”, and, additionally, has been touted as ...
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Figuring out what fun activities the whole family can enjoy from home has been tricky this year. Movie nights are a great way to bring the family together. All you need is a great flick and some delicious treats, and ...
Read More »Trinidad’s National Security Minister Meets With Venezuelan Counterpart On Border Security Matters
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Tuesday, December 8, 2020) — Minister of National Security, Stuart R. Young; and Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Senator Dr. Amery Browne, met last Friday, with their Venezuelan counterparts, Minister of Defence, Admiral ...
Read More »No Reported Cases Of Child Labour Here, Asserts Barbados Labour Minister
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Tuesday, December 8, 2020) — The Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations is maintaining Barbados’ position, that there are no reported cases of child labour in the country. This comes amid reports, from a Multiple Indicator Cluster ...
Read More »Guyana Cannot Accommodate Massive Influx Of Immigrants: Attorney-General
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Tuesday, December 8, 2020) — Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, claimed, during an interview, today, on Trinidad’s CCN TV6, that Guyana lacks the infrastructure and policies to accommodate a massive influx of immigrants. ...
Read More »Barbados Government Will Not Condone Discrimination In Any Form, Says Prime Minister
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Tuesday, December 8, 2020) — Following talks — which eventually broke down — with the Barbados Workers Union (BWU) and G4S Secure Solutions (Barbados) Limited, Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, reiterated in a statement, that her administration will not condone ...
Read More »New President Of Jamaica’s Court Of Appeal Sworn In
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Tuesday, December 8, 2020) — Justice Patrick Brooks was sworn in as President of the Court of Appeal, yesterday, by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen, at King’s House. Justice Brooks was also invested with the Order of Jamaica ...
Read More »Guyana And Suriname Deepen Relations Through Open Skies Agreement; Expansion Of Trade, Tourism And Travel Expected
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Tuesday, December 8, 2020) — Guyana is collaborating with Suriname to broaden connectivity and tap into both new and existing markets, with the inking of an Open Skies Agreement. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, and Surinamese ...
Read More »Jamaica Government Targeting Value-Added Production From Bamboo
CLARENDON, Jamaica (Tuesday, December 8, 2020) — State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Norman Dunn, says the government is targeting the bamboo industry, as part of a strategy to enhance sustainable economic growth. Dr. Dunn, who was speaking ...
Read More »Trade Ministers Endorse Made-In-CARICOM Initiative
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Tuesday, December 8, 2020) — Trade ministers of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have unanimously endorsed a proposal to develop a ‘Made in CARICOM’ promotional initiative, which will capitalise on one of the opportunities presented by the pandemic. The ...
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