The Phagwa celebration yesterday raised a large crowd. There was a huge crowd at Wakapasi and in the Palm Garden. The police had to take action last night against the revelers who had gathered […]
Suriname: Big mass on the leg with Phagwa
Press Release#- Recovery Offers Chance to Build Back Better in Latin America and the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2021 — Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) suffered more health and economic damage from the COVID 19 pandemic than any other region, although there is potential for significant […]
Jamaica: Church restates support of Jamaica’s COVID-19 measures
The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) is reiterating its continued support of the efforts and measures of the Government in battling the COVID-19 pandemic. “We understand and recognise the powers conferred on the […]
Jamaica: ‘Complete lockdown would have made sense’
The health sector is in a worse situation than anyone can imagine, and three weekends of consecutive lockdowns will only make things worse, according to shadow minister on health, Dr Morais Guy. […]
Barbados: BPSA backs minimum wage but proposes delay in implementation
The business community today made a case for Government to delay the April 1 implementation of the minimum wage until next year. Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) Ed Clarke told a […]
Dominican Republic: Local airlines want to compete on equal footing with foreign ones
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Airline Association (ADLA) and Air Century president Omar Chahín, on Fri. asked government support so that “local airlines can compete on an equal footing with those of international capitals.” […]
Dominican Republic: Dominican State’s US$2.3B injection averted poverty
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican State has allocated RD$133.1 billion (US$2.3 billion) to mitigate the impact of a pandemic that took the world by surprise. A year ago, the government announced the creation […]
Jamaica: Large crowd delays vaccination process in Clarendon
The vaccination of people 75 and older at the Summerfield Community Health Centre in Clarendon on Thursday faced delays due to overcrowding at the facility. The COVID-19 vaccination process was slated for […]
4 useful strategies to resist the siren song of multitasking
If you worked from home during the past year, you probably found that the pros and cons occupy two sides of the same coin. One of the biggest upsides of remote work […]
Suriname: National Coordination Team holds vaccination day at Wanica Regional Hospital
The National Coordination Team COVID-19 vaccination is organizing a large vaccination day at the Wanica Regional Hospital (RZW) on behalf of the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the business community, a […]
