March 2021

Jamaica Ban on funerals

March 01, 2021 in Regional

PRIME Minister Andrew Holness yesterday announced that, effective Monday, March 8, no funeral services or burials will be allowed to take place in the country until the measures are reviewed on March 22. The measure is part of efforts to slow spread of the novel coronavirus,...

Vaccinated? No need for quarantine

February 26, 2021 in Regional

Caribbean tourism experts are urging regional governments to seriously consider allowing visitors with proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test result to forego current quarantine requirements. The suggestion was raised Wednesday and immediately picked up traction among industry leaders at an online discussion hosted by...