Newly Elected Belize Legislator Dies from COVID-19

December 18, 2020 in Regional

Recently elected Belize Member of Parliament for the Corozal Bay area, David Vega, has died after contracting the coronavirus (COVID-19). He was 47-years-old. “It is with a sad heart that I inform the nation of the passing this morning of the Honourable David “Dido” Vega. David,...

Bermuda gets first female and first black Governor

December 15, 2020 in Regional

Rena Lalgie, Bermuda's first black and female Governor, was sworn into office on Monday during closed ceremony at Government House. Lalgie, who arrived from Britain on Sunday, said: “It is a privilege to have begun my service as Governor of Bermuda. My family and I look...

Shark Attack Results In Death Of Tourist In St. Martin

December 14, 2020 in Regional

A shark killed a 38-year-old female tourist in the French Caribbean territory of St. Martin on Thursday, shocking many in the eastern Caribbean region where experts say such attacks are extremely rare. Government spokesman Alain Rioual told The Associated Press that it was the first time...

GRENADA DECLARES COVID 19 HEALTH EMERGENCY

December 14, 2020 in Regional

SOURCE: Ministry of Health - GRENADA The Ministry of Health informs that a cluster of twenty-six (26) positive COVID-19 cases have been diagnosed, originating from the Sandals Resort. The positive cases include guests and employees, as well as their contacts. The discovery was made following proactive testing of...