Education Minister Fayval Williams yesterday reiterated that schools will not be able to hold face-to-face classes at the start of the new academic year scheduled for next week, even as the Government pushes its COVID-19 vaccination programme for students 12 years and older. “As best as...
The spotlight will be on media personalities, athletes and other prominent residents during the Antigua and Barbuda Gospel Music and Media Awards (ABGMA) later this year. Former teacher, host and politician, Clephane “Mr Terrific” Roberts; former Voice of the People co-host and activist, Malika ‘Nikki Phoenix’...
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that more than 21,000 Jamaicans were vaccinated on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, as it continued its four-day special vaccination blitz across the island. This represents a record for the highest number of people vaccinated in one...
Opposition spokeswoman on education Angela Brown-Burke has called on the Government to walk back its decision to have only vaccinated children return to face-to-face classes, arguing that to do otherwise would be to trample on the right to education. However, her position is being countered by...
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has given a clear indication that Barbadians will not be subjected to mandatory vaccination. At the same time, she has indicated that at least two of the existing protocols will be adjusted for the next two weeks. Encouraging residents not to drop their...