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ECLAC Reaffirms Commitment to Working with and for Latin American and Caribbean Countries on Regional Cooperation and Integration to Tackle Current and Future Challenges in the Face of COVID-19

May 18, 2020

In a virtual meeting with Latin American and Caribbean countries’ permanent representatives to the United Nations, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, Alicia Bárcena, presented the actions taken by the Commission in response to the COVID-19 crisis. (May 17, 2020) The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Alicia Bárcena, held on Friday a […]

ECLAC Proposes Moving Towards a Basic Income to Help the Most Vulnerable Population Overcome the Coronavirus’s Effects

May 13, 2020

The organization presented a new report on the social challenges of the crisis stemming from COVID-19. In a context of low growth, a significant increase in poverty, extreme poverty and inequality is foreseen in Latin America and the Caribbean. (May 12, 2020) To cope with the socioeconomic effects of the crisis caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) […]

United Nations Launches $29.7 Million Fund Appeal to Combat COVID-19 in the Eastern Caribbean

May 9, 2020

(Bridgetown, 8 May 2020) Ahead of next month’s start to the hurricane season, United Nations Resident Coordinator Didier Trebucq and the UN Sub-regional Team for Barbados and the OECS, launched a joint COVID-19 Multi-sectoral Response Plan (MRP) and US$29.7 million Fund Appeal on Wednesday 6 May to help mitigate the staggering socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 […]

CSEC Examinations to be Held in July

May 9, 2020

CSEC and CAPE students will be sitting their examinations in July this year. That was the decision coming out of the First Emergency Virtual Meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) – Education on Friday. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Education from Antigua and Barbuda Hon. Michael Browne. Registrar of the Caribbean Examinations […]

CARICOM’s Trade and Economic Council Approves Strategy for the Re-opening of Regional Economies

May 8, 2020

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The fiftieth meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) this week approved a strategy for the re-opening of economies in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The Council which is made up of Trade Ministers and officials agreed to a framework centered on the development and adherence to […]

PAHO Director Calls on Each Country to Analyze Trends of the Pandemic Before Relaxing Social Distancing Measures

May 6, 2020

She also warned of the possibility of a humanitarian crisis in Haiti due to COVID-19 and urges the formation of a coalition to address the issue Washington, DC, May 5, 2020 (PAHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Carissa F. Etienne, asked countries to analyze specific trends in the COVID-19 pandemic according […]

Responding to COVID-19 in Islands

May 5, 2020

KINGSTON, JAMAICA: As the world experiences the COVID-19 pandemic and island communities are being dramatically affected, urgent solutions are needed for island communities to combat both the short and long term impacts. Tourism is particularly important to many islands and the sudden withdrawal of this vital income stream presents a potential crisis for many communities. There is a need to […]

Sandals Resorts Enhances Industry-leading Health and Safety Measures, Leaving No Stone Unturned

May 5, 2020

Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness will guarantee guests can enjoy their vacation with utmost confidence, from arrival to departure at all Sandals and Beaches Resorts MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, May 4, 2020 – For nearly 40 years, Sandals Resorts has continuously implemented and strengthened health and safety protocols to ensure guests are able to enjoy their […]

Don’t Delay Treatment for Heart Attack because of COVID Fear

May 5, 2020

Hospitals around the globe are reporting an overwhelming number of patient admissions due to a heavy influx of COVID-19 patients. Surprisingly, clinicians are reportedly seeing fewer patients with symptoms of heart attack or stroke in emergency departments. Several reports from many countries indicate that patients are delaying seeking treatment for non-COVID related symptoms because they […]

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