Dominica confirms 15th COVID-19 case; begins to release virus-free individuals from quarantine

(Dominica News Online) Dominica’s Minister for Health, Wellness and New Health Investment has said that his ministry will, this week,...

Bermuda to “ramp up” testing after two COVID 19 deaths

(HAMILTON, Bermuda, Apr 7, CMC)  – Premier David Burt says Bermuda will be “significantly ramping up” its testing after reporting...

ILO: COVID-19 causes devastating losses in working hours and employment

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a catastrophic effect on working hours and earnings, globally. A new ILO report highlights some...

STATEMENT: COVID-19 – Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD)

The Council for Human and Social Development (Health) on Monday 6th April 2020 held its Fourth Special Emergency Meeting via video conference.   During...

Impact of Population Issues on Foreign Trade

By Elizabeth Morgan The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting some issues which I had not fully explored. One of these is...

St.Kitts And Nevis Dirctor Of Agriculture Gives Forecast Of Crops For April

(April 07, 2020, St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service Press Release): Given that food security is critical, especially at a time...

OAS Launches Practical Guide to Inclusive Rights-Focused Responses to COVID-19 in the Americas

(Organisation of American States Press Release, 7 April 2020) The Organization of American States (OAS) today launched the “Practical Guide...

How a Rastafarian village gave Hollywood Peter Pan

(BBC) A crater-pocked road leading to a cluster of simple plywood homes ringed with vegetable fields might seem unlikely territory...

PM Mitchell Reiterates Call For Compliance With Grenada 24-hr Curfew

(Office of the Prime Minister, Grenada, April 7, 2020) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Rt....