August 2021

Powell committed Sept 8th date for the reopening of schools

August 20, 2021 in National

The Hon. Jonel Powell, Minister of Education, says he is committed to the September 8th date for the reopening of face-to-face instruction. In a short interview with Freedom Fm on Thursday morning, Powell explained that the ministry is putting measures in place to ensure the safety...

People in the U.S. who received Moderna’s or Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible for a booster dose in September

August 19, 2021 in International

[caption id="attachment_15490" align="alignleft" width="300"] Joe Biden[/caption] Federal health officials said Wednesday that a third dose of the COVID-19 shots developed by Moderna Inc. and Pfizer Inc. will be available in mid-September for Americans who have been fully vaccinated for at least eight months. They cited waning protection...

Vaccination blitz for high school students

August 19, 2021 in Regional

A vaccination blitz for high schoolers has been announced ahead of the new school year, when vaccinated students will be given priority for face-to-face learning. In a circular from the Immaculate Conception High School to parents, details of the blitz were made known including the venue...