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UN experts slam UK report for repackaging ‘racist…
LONDON (AP) — A body of experts that advises the United Nations on human rights concerns has slammed a widely criticised British government-backed report that concluded there was no systemic racism in…
Comparing the COVID-19 Vaccines: How Are They…
Source: Yale Medicine BY KATHY KATELLA APRIL 13, 2021 Even if you're still waiting for a vaccine, watching the first people get their COVID-19 vaccinations may have felt like a huge relief. As the…
World Bank moves to aid Caribbean COVID-19…
WASHINGTON (CMC): The World Bank has launched an early replenishment process of the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Caribbean and other countries in their recovery from the…
World Bank Provides US$20 Million for Saint…
Media Release Courtesy The World Bank Tuesday, April 13, 2021 — WASHINGTON — The World Bank disbursed US$20 million to support the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ response to the…
No Vaccine, No Entry? Understanding the Vaccine…
Private companies as well as various states are working to develop "vaccine passports"--a mobile app technology that will allow Americans to prove they have been vaccinated for Covid-19. The passports…
UK assists response to St. Vincent volcano…
The UK is providing emergency assistance in response to volcanic eruptions in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which saw more than 15,000 people evacuated. The rapid crisis funds will help provide…
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s Husband And…
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died at age 99, the royal family announced Friday. Philip and the queen were married for more than 70 years, making him the…
New York launches $2.1 billion fund to aid…
ALBANY, New York (AP) — In the largest programme of its kind, New York lawmakers have created a $2.1 billion fund to aid workers who lost jobs or income during the coronavirus pandemic but were…
UK to ban holiday travel, imposing £5,000 fine
A £5,000 fine for anyone in England trying to travel abroad without good reason is due to come into force next week as part of new coronavirus laws. The BBC is reporting that the penalty is included…
Exciting last day in store as Sri Lanka set West…
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The first Sandals Test match is intriguingly poised with one day left to play at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Sri Lanka dominated the fourth day on Wednesday and scored 476 in…
West Indies Vs Sri Lanka – Sandals 1st Test…
Steady start by West Indies after Nissanka hits classy maiden ton Day 4 of 1st Sandals Test Match Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Toss: West Indies won toss and bowled Scores: Sri Lanka 169 and…
Canada reviews quarantine requirements for…
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 24, 2021 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): The Government of Canada is in the process of reviewing its COVID-19 quarantine protocols regarding Temporary Foreign Workers…
West Indies Vs Sri Lanka – Sandals 1st Test…
Day 3 of 1st Sandals Test Match Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Toss: West Indies won toss and bowled Scoreboard: https://www.windiescricket.com/matches/207299/#scorecard Kyle Mayers captured his…
AstraZeneca: US data show vaccine effective for…
WASHINGTON (AP): AstraZeneca reported Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection among adults of all ages in a long-anticipated US study, a finding that could help rebuild public…
Covid-19: EU states to resume AstraZeneca vaccine…
The EU's leading states are to restart their roll-out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after Europe's medicines regulator concluded it was "safe and effective". The European Medicines Agency…