WASHINGTON, DC – The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne, Wednesday urged countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to take action to increase surveillance, public health measures and vaccination, and to make sure that health systems are prepared to cope with a potential influx of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. ...

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WASHINGTON, DC – Caribbean American Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday made her briefing room debut as White House press secretary, recognizing her historic role. ...

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell Saturday night announced June 23rd as the date for general elections as his ruling New National Party (NNP) seeks a third consecutive term in office. ...

WASHINGTON, DC – United States Vice President Kamala Harris, the daughter of a Jamaican father, on Monday swore in former New York State Assembly Member N. Nick Perry as the first Jamaican-born US Ambassador to Jamaica. ...

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris Tuesday said he had asked the Governor General, Samuel Seaton, to dissolve Parliament with immediate effect after announcing the dismissal of several ministers, including his deputy Shawn Richards and Nevis Premier, Mark Brantley. ...

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