Belize severely affected by COVID-19 pandemic says IMF

March 15, 2021 in Regional

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Belize has been “severely affected” by the COVID-19 pandemic, pointing the South American CARICOM member state's death per capita from COVID-19 and its economic haemorrhage caused by the pandemic. “Following a successful containment of the first wave of the pandemic,...

IDB commits US$75 million to boost Jamaica’s COVID-19 response

March 12, 2021 in Regional

Jamaica’s capacity to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been further boosted through a US$75-million loan commitment from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). An IDB communiqué on Thursday indicated that the provision is earmarked to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of public policy and fiscal management,...

Ce’Cile gives vaccine nod

March 10, 2021 in Regional

DANCEHALL artiste, author and music executive Ce'Cile says she will be taking the COVID-19 vaccination once it becomes available. “I am aware of all the concerns and I am hesitant [just] like everyone else. However, I do not have the luxury of sitting in Jamaica and...