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What Will the Dresscode for Going Out Post-Pandemic Look Like?
If one things for certain, it will be a statement-making, celebratory melange of all the styles we wished to wear last year.
Younger people dying from COVID in Trinidad -CMO
Younger, healthier people with no co-morbidities are now dying from the COVID-19 virus in T&T and the Health Ministry is now testing them to determine if the more deadly Brazilian (P1) strain was responsible for their deaths.
Gov’ts vaccination drive is no fear-mongering exercise - Hon Malone
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has assured the Virgin Islands (VI) public that the Government’s vaccination drive is not one of fear-mongering, rather, a move to protect lives in the territory.
Antigua launches campaign to reward citizens who get vaccinated
The Antigua and Barbuda government has entered into a partnership with a local company in a campaigned designed at getting nationals vaccinated as part of the efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
BVI doesn’t print money, says Fahie on requests for more stimulus
Premier Andrew Fahie remains evasive about whether a second round of stimulus will be presented by his government to badly hurting businesses in the territory; further fuelling speculation by residents of the Virgin Islands over whether ...
CIBC First Carib’n donates $10K to Public Health for COVID response
CIBC First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB) is being congratulated for its timely cash donation to the BVI Public Health Unit to aid the government’s COVID-19 response.
Why You'll Want to Wear Slouchy Suits All Summer Long
Give your sweatpants a break and put your suit back on.
WHO chief welcomes US "historic decision" to support the release of patents for anticovid vaccines
The head of the WHO has been advocating for months for this measure, which India and South Africa proposed to the World Trade Organization.
Castro era in Cuba to end as Raul confirms he’s retiring
Castro, 89, said the new leadership would be party loyalists with decades of experience working their way up the ranks.
"Monumental Moment": WHO Chief Hails US Support For Vaccine Patent Waiver
The WHO chief wrote on Twitter that the move was a step towards vaccine equity, "prioritizing the well-being of all people everywhere at a critical time".
Free Beer And Doughnuts To Promote Vaccines In US
President Joe Biden wants 70 percent of adults to have received at least one shot by Independence Day on July 4 and overcoming vaccine hesitancy is key to reaching the goal.
Canada Authorizes Pfizer Covid Vaccine For Kids Age 12 And Up
"This is the first vaccine authorized in Canada for the prevention of Covid in children and marks a significant milestone in Canada's fight against pandemic," Health Canada chief medical advisor said.
Scammers allegedly claimed to run churches, defrauded coronavirus relief funds out of millions
Six people allegedly defrauded government coronavirus relief programs of $3.3 million last year by claiming to run churches that care for the needy.
Regional SOCA artistes back on the road as united states reopens
With the United States reopening thanks to a vigorous vaccination campaign that has seen 100 million Americans fully vaccinated, opportunities for work are opening up for regional soca artistes and promoters.
Mexico City Metro overpass collapse kills at least 23
An elevated section of the Mexico City metro collapsed and sent the train plunging toward a busy boulevard late Monday, killing at least 23 people and injuring at least 79, city officials said.
Customers to see increased prices for lumber and other building says Clarence Thomas Limited. Price spike due to worldwide shortages and delays
The BVI continues to feel the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the manufacturing industry. Worldwide, the pandemic has disrupted production and supply in home goods, appliances, paper products, food products, lumber, other bui...
BVICCHA meets with Frustrated Virgin Gorda business stakeholders
The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association met with business stakeholders on Virgin Gorda last week, on Wednesday, 28 April 2021, as part of its new initiative to engage businesses across the territory.
BVI’s COVID-19 cases spike to 24
There has been an upsurge in reported cases of COVID-19 in the BVI.
BVIPA’s staff pay cuts were across the board under NDP — Pickering
Following hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, pay cuts happened across the board for workers at the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) and not imposed only on lower-level staff.
Why treating Covid-19 with drugs is harder than you think
Viruses are much more varied, rapidly evolving and hard to access than bacteria – so scientists searching for drug-based treatments have their work cut out.
Grab: How an Uber killer became a powerful Asian super-app
When Microsoft's Bill Gates said in 1994 that "banking is necessary, banks are not", financiers and analysts alike dismissed the claims as the wild musings of an over-imaginative techie.
Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their 27-year marriage. Here's how the Microsoft cofounder spends his $129 billion fortune, from a luxury-car collection to incredible real estate.
Bill Gates and Melinda Gates have been married for nearly 27 years and have three children together.
Facebook blocks, then restores, content calling on Indian Prime Minister Modi to resign
Social-media giant said it erroneously censored posts tagged with #ResignModi as India faces devastating Covid-19 surge
Inside the life of Bill Gates' daughter Jennifer, an elite equestrian who stands to inherit 'a minuscule portion' of her father's $130 billion fortune
Bill Gates' eldest daughter, Jennifer, recently gave an interview discussing growing up enormously wealthy. Take a look inside her life.
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