(Trinidad Guardian) In keeping with COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines, two of the largest Muslim organizations in the country have advised their members not to congregate at masjids during the holy month of Ramadan.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Several Jamaicans in The Cayman Islands are appealing to the Government to allow them to fly home as the measures being implemented to control the spread of the coronavirus there have been making life unbearable.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica yesterday recorded its youngest COVID-19 fatality, with a four-year-old falling victim to the new coronavirus that has killed seven persons locally.
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – There is “substantial doubt” about Avianca Holdings’ ability to stay in business due to the coronavirus crisis, the Colom-bian airline reported yesterday, citing the conclusion of its financial auditors.
(Trinidad Express) The 70 posthumous tests for Covid-19 have all returned with negative results.
(Barbados Nation) The criteria have been revised for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing referral as the Ministry of Health and Wellness seeks to expand testing.
(Jamaica Star) Some Jamaicans who have been a part of the J-1 summer work and travel programme are considering themselves to be rather lucky as they have been receiving a slice of the US stimulus package (stimulus cheque).
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro warned yesterday that strict price controls on basic goods could return, as the coronavirus outbreak and an acute gasoline shortage prompt inflation to accelerate.
(Trinidad Guardian) It’s not only a time of fear and gloom, but also unwavering love.
(Trinidad Express) University of the West Indies Cave Hill campus students in Barbados will not be allowed to return home.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Donald Trump yesterday ordered a temporary block on some foreigners from permanent residence in the United States, saying he wanted to protect American workers and jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Former national long jumper Nolle Graham has enlisted as a foot soldier in the battle against COVID-19 in New York, armed with scrubs, mask, and lots of heart in curtail the alarming outbreak of the new coronavirus.
(Jamaica Star) Jamaica’s intelligence outfits have reported to Prime Minister Andrew Holness that criminal organisations are planning to exploit the coronavirus crisis.
(Trinidad Guardian) The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in this country stands at 115.
(Jamaica Gleaner) The 46 Jamaicans who were deported from the United States (US) yesterday are to be tested for the new coronavirus that has killed almost 180,000 people globally and six here, the Ministry of Health & Wellness has confirmed.
The United States Ambassador to Jamaica is offering a US$5,000 reward for anyone with information which could lead to the arrest and conviction of the men who fed a dog to a crocodile in St Catherine.
(Jamaica Star) The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica has risen to 233.
(Trinidad Guardian) The 33 T&T nationals who had been stranded in Barbados since March 23, yesterday arrived back in the country.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Allies of both Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his bitter foe, opposition leader Juan Guaido, have secretly begun exploratory talks as concerns grow about the possible impact of coronavirus, according to sources on both sides.
Dominica is set to benefit from US$6.6 million in immediate funding from the World Bank to assist in that country’s emergency response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, The World Bank in a release yesterday said that the funding which was activated on April 15 will focus on enhancing health system capacity and strengthening food security.
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