3 self-care tips for parents during the pandemic
How parents can support their kids through the pandemic 1. Be calm and proactive “Parents should have a calm, proactive conversation with their children about the coron
How parents can support their kids through the pandemic 1. Be calm and proactive “Parents should have a calm, proactive conversation with their children about the coron
Vaccines for COVID-19 are critical tools for helping bring the pandemic under control when combined with effective testing and existing prevention measures. With several promi
In times of crisis, children suffer the most. The COVID-19 pandemic is no different. The impacts of this pandemic will be felt for years to come, but it’s already clear that
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has upended the lives of children and their families around the world. As COVID-19 has spread, so has misinformation – fueling dis
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the virus that causes COVID-19 may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines, although they str
Deliveries of the Pfizer vaccine will drop by 50 per cent over the next four weeks, delaying some appointments. Read more
The United States’ top medical official said on Thursday that the US will now join the World Health Organization’s global initiative to help poorer nations overcome COV
The Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM’s) outlook for 2021 could be a very short article; summary – not so good. 2021 is starting with general uncertainty about the t
Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves on Monday again rejected the imposition of curfews, a state of emergency, and outright lockdown measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rea
In an early communication immediately after Joseph R Biden was sworn in as President of the United States of America, Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, wro
The United Nations Secretary-General on Wednesday welcomed the announcement by President Joe Biden that the United States will re-engage with the World Health Organization (WHO) an
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday welcomed the “positive steps” announced by the new US administration towards migrants and refugees, while the head of UN refu
The Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has elected Dr. Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon to serve as the next President of the multi-lateral institution.
Two young innovators, Yekini Wallen Bryan and Rayvon Stewart, are making solid contributions to COVID-19 response and recovery in Jamaica. Read more
(Department of Public Information) Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon Hugh Todd has called for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, as developing coun
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, the Hon. Gaston Browne, the Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles and the Chair of the Assoc
The global system for pandemic alert and response is “not fit for purpose”, highlighting the need for a new framework in the wake of COVID-19, experts appointed by the
Increasing political tensions in Haiti coupled with insecurity and structural inequalities could result in protests followed by violent crackdowns by authorities, the United Nation