Category Archives: Regional News
COVID cases within the armed forces in Bahamas being closely monitored
The number of COVID-19 cases within the armed forces in the Bahamas is being closely monitored. The Minister of National Security, Marvin Dames yesterday said the various forces have been managing the infection rates. And the Health Minister in the … Continue reading
PM congratulates TKR on title win…takes dig at St. Lucia PM
Trinbago Knight Riders creates history as it takes the Hero Caribbean Premiere League title in 12 straight unbeaten matches. The home team beat the St. Lucia Zouks by 8 wickets in an exciting final yesterday at the Brian Lara Cricket … Continue reading
Another COVID death in Jamaica bringing the number of deaths to 34
An 83-year-old woman has become the latest patient to die of the coronavirus in Jamaica. The death of the woman brings to 34 the number of COVID related fatalities. Prime Minister Andrew Holness said yesterday most of the deaths are … Continue reading
Bahamas eases restrictions in bid to reopen economy
The Prime Minister of Bahamas eases restrictions in a bid to open up the economy. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday announced some sweeping changes to some protocols and emergency orders. He revealed that all islands, except for New Providence, … Continue reading
CAL distributes COVID medical supplies to Caribbean countries to help combat COVID-19
Caribbean Airlines distributes over 2,000 boxes of medical supplies to 16 Caribbean countries to assist them in their combat against COVID-19. In a release, the state owned airlines says the initiative was done in collaboration with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency … Continue reading
Jamaica Labour Party wins General Election
The ruling Jamaica Labour Party gets another term in office. The Andrew Holness led party won yesterday’s General Election by a resounding margin. According to preliminary results the JLP won as many as 50 of the 63 seats in the … Continue reading
Chinese workers in the Bahamas protest to return home cause of growing number of COVID cases
Chinese workers in the Bahamas stage a demonstration, saying they want to return home. The workers are building a resort on the island, but they say with the growing number of COVID-19 cases they fear infections. The workers yesterday gathered … Continue reading
Some party supporters in Jamaica not pleased with clamp down on campaigning due to coronavirus spread
Some party supporters in Jamaica are not pleased with efforts to clamp down on campaigning for the upcoming Election. Motorcades and rallies, which are usually hosted by the parties contesting Elections, have been stopped. So far the parties are committing … Continue reading
Dominica records its 2nd COVID-19 positive case within 24-hour period
Dominica has recorded its 2nd coronavirus positive case within a 24-hour period. This is more than 3 months after it reopened its borders. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is urging Dominicans not to panic. He admits that this will place an additional … Continue reading
Ministry of Health in the Bahamas reports 2 more COVID deaths
The Ministry of Health has reported that the territory has recorded 2 more deaths attributed to COVID-19. This is in addition to 62 newly confirmed cases, bringing the total number of cases to 1,765 with 1,504 of those active. Concerning the … Continue reading
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