KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that more than 21,000 Jamaicans were vaccinated on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, as it continued its four-day special vaccination blitz across the island. This represents a record for the highest number of people vaccinated in one...
Opposition spokeswoman on education Angela Brown-Burke has called on the Government to walk back its decision to have only vaccinated children return to face-to-face classes, arguing that to do otherwise would be to trample on the right to education. However, her position is being countered by...
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has given a clear indication that Barbadians will not be subjected to mandatory vaccination. At the same time, she has indicated that at least two of the existing protocols will be adjusted for the next two weeks. Encouraging residents not to drop their...
The Directorate of Civil Protection (DPC) in Haiti says the death toll from the August 14 earthquake has risen to 2,207 with 344 others missing and presumed dead. In a brief statement, the DPC said that the number of people injured by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake...
The Police Administration is aware of a planned picket organized by some members of the public schedule to take place at the Sir V.C. Bird Bust on Saturday 21st August at 3 pm. While the administration acknowledges the right to a peaceful protests, the organizers behind...