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Did the ABLP build the bridge? Lovell says NO!
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State of Emergency to be extended by 90 days
The government is to seek Parliamentary approval for an extension of the State of Public Emergency, which is set to expire on June 28. Parliament will be asked to vote on an extension of a further 90 days, as the government moves to shore up the significant gains in the fight against COVID-19. Meanwhile, cabinet…
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26 additional cases of COVID-19 at St. Kitts prison take total to 37
Twenty-six additional inmates at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in St. Kitts were tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the total number to 37. These additional cases were announced by health officials at a joint Press Conference with the Ministries of Health and National Security on Thursday. “Over the last 12 hours, we obtained the results of 28 positive…
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St. Kitts and Nevis records first COVID-19-related death
Minister of Health Akilah Byron-Nisbett, announced on June 17 that the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis recorded its first COVID-19-related death. “At about 12:14 pm we received word that the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has recorded its first death as a result of COVID-19. We wish to extend condolences to the family…
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Democracy too precious in CARICOM not to defend it abroad
By Sir Ronald Sanders More commonality was shown by CARICOM countries in a vote on Tuesday June 15 at the Organization of American States (OAS) than has been seen in recent times. Eleven CARICOM countries joined 15 other member states of the OAS in adopting a resolution “expressing alarm at the recent deterioration of the…
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Canada’s vaccine committee says provinces should give AstraZeneca recipients a different vaccine for second dose
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is recommending the provinces stop administering the AstraZeneca vaccine in most cases — even as booster shots for people who’ve already received first doses of the product. NACI said Thursday that AstraZeneca recipients should instead receive a second dose of an mRNA vaccine, like the ones offered by Pfizer…
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Fully vaccinated fans in Saint Lucia get the chance to watch West Indies in second Betway Test Match
A small number of fully vaccinated cricket fans in Saint Lucia will have the chance to see West Indies take on South Africa. Following the request from the Government of St. Lucia to explore the opportunity to have fans at the game, the Ministry of Health and COVID-19 Command Centre, in co-ordination with the St.…
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CARIFESTA XV Antigua and Barbuda Rolls Out Volunteer Program
The CARIFESTA XV Secretariat is pleased to announce that plans are currently underway to rollout the Volunteer Program ahead of CARIFESTA XV to be held in Antigua and Barbuda in August 2022. The Caribbean Festival of Arts, CARIFESTA, is the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) multidisciplinary roving art and culture festival. In 2022, Antigua and Barbuda will…
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WHO Director General says vaccines necessary to re-open Caribbean economies
The Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned the Caribbean countries on Wednesday, that they cannot open up their economies without having access to vaccines. Tedros said it was very important to advocate for vaccine equity, so the whole world could open together when he addressed the virtual fifth…
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Things to know about sickle-cell anaemia
Antigua and Barbuda will join the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) along with the rest of the region in observance of World Sickle Cell Day on Saturday 19th June 2021. Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is a blood disorder which alters the shape of the red blood cells; instead of round…
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Darren Bravo and Shannon Gabriel recalled for 2nd Betway Test Match against South Africa
The Cricket West Indies Selection Panel today named the 13-member West Indies Men’s squad for the second and final Betway Test match against South Africa, starting on Friday, June 18. The panel recalled fast bowler Shannon Gabriel and left-handed batsman Darren Bravo. Roger Harper, Lead Selector said: “Shannon Gabriel has been declared fully fit and…