COVID-19

Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean Approve ECLAC’s Proposal to Fuel a Transformation of the Region’s Development in the Wake of COVID-19

October 29, 2020

The United Nations regional commission’s thirty-eighth session concluded today with a ceremony led by the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed; the Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett; ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena; and Costa Rica’s Foreign Minister, Rodolfo Solano. (October 28, 2020) The thirty-eighth session of the Economic Commission for Latin America […]

Prime Minister to Participate in Caricom Heads of Government Meeting on Thursday

October 29, 2020

Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, will join fellow regional heads for the Forty-first Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government on today. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic, including its health and economic implications for countries, will be one of the critical agenda items to be discussed by the regional leaders at the […]

St. George’s University and the Government of Grenada Establish One of the First Diagnostic Testing Facilities in the Caribbean

October 23, 2020

St. George’s University, working in collaboration with the Government of Grenada have upheld their commitment to the nation—to ensure that its residents remain safe and healthy in the midst of the global pandemic. Establishing testing capabilities on campus and the donation of critical medical equipment to Grenada General Hospital have been crucial components of the […]

Ministry of Health Announces Two New Cases of COVID-19

October 17, 2020

St. George’s: October 16, 2020: The Ministry of Health announces the laboratory diagnosis of two (2) new positive cases of COVID-19 on mainland Grenada. This brings the total number of positive cases since the onset of COVID-19 on our shores to 27, of which 3 are active. The first individual is a female contact of […]

Antigua and Barbuda Travel Advisory – 14th October 2020

October 15, 2020

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its travel advisory effective immediately to ensure the continued safety of travelers and residents. The V. C. Bird International Airport is open for international and regional air traffic. The Antigua Port Authority is open to Cargo Vessels, Pleasure Craft and Ferry Services which are required to follow […]

Mexico Ensures Vaccine for More Than 100 Million Mexicans: Ebrard

October 15, 2020

The Government of Mexico formalized pre-purchase contracts for COVID-19 vaccine with AstraZeneca, CanSino Biologics and Pfizer to cover more than 100 million Mexicans. In the framework of the press conference led by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, reported on the progress in Mexico’s strategy to guarantee universal […]

Ministry of Health Concerned About Circulation of Misleading Social Media Audio Message

October 15, 2020

St. George’s: October 14, 2020: The Ministry of Health is concerned about the dissemination of an audio message as well as misleading postings on social media, which are resulting in unease and unnecessary panic among some sections of the population. The Ministry notes that the audio message which is being forwarded repeatedly on messaging service […]

USVI Tourism Commissioner Urges Strict Compliance With COVID-19 Protocols

September 25, 2020

While the first week of the return of leisure travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands has been “extraordinarily successful”, according to Department of Tourism representatives, the Territory continues to urge compliance with the stringent protocols and guidelines that have been established to help curb the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Territory. Commissioner […]

Latin America and the Caribbean: Digital Transformation Key to Recovery and Building Back Better, says New Report

September 25, 2020

Digital transformation can help Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region recover more quickly from the COVID‑19 crisis, according to the Latin American Economic Outlook (LEO) 2020: Digital Transformation for Building Back Better. The report is jointly produced by the Development Centre of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the United Nations Economic Commission […]

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