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IslandsCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-02-12
New Guidelines for Visitors Seeking Long Term Stays in Bermuda
“This new initiative will appeal to those visitors who do not have a need to work while on the island.”
IslandsCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-02-09
Construction to Start on New 2,000-Room Hanover Hotel Shortly
Ground will soon be broken for this US$524.4-million development in Green Island, Hanover, being executed under the umbrella of the Spanish hotel chain Princess Hotels and Resorts. #AEC #JM
IslandsCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-02-05
US Warns Nationals To Reconsider #Travel To These #Caribbean Islands
The State Department issued a Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory on The Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica & the British Virgin Islands. #BS #TT #JM #VG
IslandsCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-02-02
Biden’s Quarantine #Policy: a very Hard Blow to Tourism
He announced that “those who travel to the United States from another country must take a test before getting on the plane and #quarantine when they arrive.” #COVID19 #Testing
IslandsCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-01-29
Dominican Republic Captures Nearly Half of the Foreign Direct Investment in the Caribbean
This was 47% in 2019, according to the ECLAC report: “Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean” published last December. #DO
IslandsCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-01-26
Afiniti Aims to have 1,000 Staff in Bermuda
The data & software company that moved staff to Bermuda as digital nomads last year, now wants to expand to 1,000 staff within 5 years. #BM
IslandsCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-01-22
Critical Ocean Economy Sectors In Hot Water
RESEARCHERS HAVE once again sound the alarm on the climate change vulnerability of tourism, fisheries, shipping and trade as vital players in the Caribbean’s multibillion-dollar ocean economy.
IslandsCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-01-19
After Historic Flight, Jamaica To Become Next Tourism Hub For Nigerians
Jamaica set to become favorite destination of Nigerians following launch of direct flight to the Caribbean country last Month. #JM
IslandsCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-01-15
In Memoriam: Sandals Founder Gordon “Butch” Stewart.
“Butch” Stewart was responsible for a Jamaican-based empire that includes two dozen companies including Sandals Resorts International. #SRI #JM
IslandsCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-01-12
‘Butch’ Stewart Passes.
He will be most remembered for his multiple award-winning #Sandals and #Beaches Resorts, which helped to establish the Caribbean, especially Jamaica, as a world-class tourist destination. #SRI #JM
EduCaribbean
EduCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-02-11
World Bank Approves US$13.5M for Guyana’s Education Sector
The financing will support its ongoing Secondary Education Improvement Project, scheduled for completion in 2023. #GY
EduCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-02-08
MoU Signed Between Government of Antigua and Barbuda, The UWI and Association of Commonwealth Universities
MoU formalizes their collaboration in support of a Centre for Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy at The UWI Five Islands Campus. #STEM #AG
EduCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-02-04
Mexico To Deliver Online Spanish Classes For Jamaican Students
Initially, a pilot project is to be run where teachers in Mexico tutor students in Jamaica Spanish online. #Tech #LAC #JM
EduCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-02-01
ISSA Forced to Explore Alternative May Dates for Champs as COVID Restrictions Take Hold
The 2021 staging of the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) National Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships (“Champs”) appears set to be pushed back to May after the announcement that COVID-19 restrictions would be extended until the end of January. #Threats #JM
EduCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-01-28
Haiti: Poor Neighborhoods’ Schools Close Due to Violence
Schools in Port-au-Prince’s poor neighborhoods have closed due to the rise of criminal gangs. Children are joining these gangs and are committing banditry due to lack of access to education. #NewTerm #HT
EduCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-01-25
Thousands Of Young People To Be Trained As Software Developers
The young Jamaicans will be trained to create cutting-edge technologies through the Amber, HEART Coding Academy. #Tech #JM
EduCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-01-21
Martin Luther King Award for Sir Hilary and Dr Fauci
Reverend Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the US National Action Network (NAN), has announced that the organisation’s Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day awards will be conferred on Professor Sir Hilary Beckles and Dr Anthony Fauci at the annual breakfast event on MLK Day, January 18, 2021.
EduCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-01-18
Guyana’s President Reveals Plan to Establish Oil & Gas Institute
Dr Irfaan Ali, says, discussions had commenced to establish the institute & training centre for Caribbean workers in the industry. #GY
EduCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-01-14
#Educators Facing Virtual Roadblocks – Mixed Feelings About Teaching Speech And Drama Online.
Tertiary institutions like the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts which specialises in performance courses encounted several physical roadblocks online, said Dorraine Reid, the head of Drama in Education at the School of Drama. #JM
EduCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-01-11
Koffee Is A Force For Change As Jordan’s Latest Ambassador.
Jordan will help to amplify her advocacy and continue her commitment to creating a more equal world through education. #Strategy #JM
HealthCaribbean
HealthCaribbean Weekend 2021-02-11
More Than 17K Vaccinated in Puerto Rico; New Doses En Route
Dr. Iris Cardona, sub-secretary of Puerto Rico’s Health Department, said some 21,400 Pfizer #vaccines will be delivered weekly. #COVID19 #US #OverseasTeritories #PR
HealthCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-02-08
Second Vaccine Doses Underway in British #OverseasTerritories
Those who already received the first dose of the #COVID19 #vaccines will begin receiving their second. #KY
HealthCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-02-04
#Vaccine Race – Local Businesses Join Hunt For Jab As Global Rivals Threaten Drugmakers
Jamaica’s main private-sector lobbies announced on Wednesday that they were partnering with the Government in the acquisition of vaccines, pledging as well to offer logistical assistance that could be crucial in efficient deployment nationwide.
Threats have also been made that vaccines could be barred from export – signs of growing anxiety that Europe might not procure sufficient doses quickly enough to expedite the continent’s recovery. #COVID19 #JM
HealthCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-02-01
Bartlett Says Jamaica Ready For #COVID19 #Testing of US Travellers
“All visitors who come to Jamaica will be able to access approved testing arrangements to enable them to fulfill the requirements of their respective countries for re-entry,” he said. #JM
HealthCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-01-28
Dr. Paul Farmer, who Expanded Healthcare in Haiti & Rwanda, Wins Prestigious Berggruen Prize
He has devoted nearly 4 decades to fighting deadly epidemics & delivering healthcare to millions in the world, especially in Haiti & Rwanda. #Achievements #HT
HealthCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-01-25
New #Covid19 Test Rules Create Hurdles for Tourist-Heavy Caribbean
Caribbean governments are rushing to increase #testing capacity after the U.S. requires negative test prior to departure.
HealthCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-01-21
Jamaica To Explore Access To Safe #Vaccines Outside Of COVAX Facility
Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton, Minister of Health & Wellness, has noted that the island will have bilateral meetings with States, such as India, China & Cuba, to ascertain their level of support, the best arrangement for acquisition & distribution. #COVID19 #JM
HealthCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-01-18
PM Says Rich Countries Under False Sense Of Security Hoarding #COVID19 #Vaccine
Wealthy countries have been engaged in surplus buying since the approval of at least two vaccines for widespread distribution as they have gobbled up more than half the doses that could come on the market by year end. #CARIFORUM
HealthCaribbean Weekend ed. 2021-01-14
Barbados Won’t Ban Flights From UK
Minister of Health, Jeffrey Bostic, indicated they were being vigilant about the new #COVID19 #variant, which has caused some countries to impose restrictions on #travel to and from the UK. #IslandsCaribbean #Public #BB
HealthCaribbean Weekday ed. 2021-01-11
First Vaccinations Expected In Less Than Two Weeks.
Bermuda is in line to receive administer 9,750 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech #vaccine on January 11. #COVID19 #BM
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