Schools in Antigua Closed; Classes At UWI Campus Suspended in Response to COVID-19

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton

Schools in Antigua Closed; Classes At UWI Campus Suspended in Response to COVID-19

By Caribbean360 ST JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda, Monday, March 16, 2020 – All schools in Antigua and Barbuda closed today, while classes at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus have been suspended, in an effort to mitigate against the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). There has been one confirmed case of […]

Jamaica Turns to Cuban Nurses to Help Cope with Coronavirus; Confirmed Cases Increase to 10

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton

Jamaica Turns to Cuban Nurses to Help Cope with Coronavirus; Confirmed Cases Increase to 10

By Caribbean360 KINGSTON, Jamaica, Monday, March 16, 2020 – The first batch of 21 specialist nurses from Cuba will arrive in Jamaica on March 24, to boost the capacity of the health system to deal with the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). “We’re trying to get about 100 additional specialist nurses in the system, focusing primarily on high […]

Guyana Elections Body Ready for Vote Recount in Disputed Polls

“…We are basically disconnecting ourselves from the international community for the next 14 days,” said Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley.

Guyana Elections Body Ready for Vote Recount in Disputed Polls

By Caribbean360 GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Monday, March 16, 2020 – Two weeks after Guyanese went to the polls to elect a new government, preparations are now in place for the start of a national recount as agreed to by President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). But the Guyana Elections Commission […]

Trinidad & Tobago Shuts Out International Community To Stem Spread of COVID-19; Schools Closed

“…We are basically disconnecting ourselves from the international community for the next 14 days,” said Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley.

Trinidad & Tobago Shuts Out International Community To Stem Spread of COVID-19; Schools Closed

By Caribbean360 PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Monday March 16, 2020 – Trinidad and Tobago will not allow anyone other than its nationals to enter the country – except under exceptional circumstances – for the next two weeks, while bars and schools will be closed, as the country seeks to contain the spread of the novel Coronavirus […]