PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) plans to resume its regional and international operations this month on a phased basis out of its hub in Jamaica.

NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Bahamas government said it has re-affirmed its commitment to eradicating racism and protecting the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of all people.

As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, the Percy Junor Hospital (PJH) in North East Manchester has re-launched its Customer’s Charter, in an effort to exceed the evolving expectations of customers and to empower the public to have a direct input in the services they receive.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Prime Minister Dr.  Keith Rowley has announced that general elections will be held here on Aug. 10.

NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Bahamas is moving into another stage of re-opening its economy during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic amid warnings that nationals and visitors alike could be fined as much as $1,000 for failing to wear a mask in public.

Massachusetts/CMM…The Authentic Caribbean Foundation (ACF) will present Part 2 of its Caribbean Covid-19 Update discussion forum: 

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica recorded a 40 percent drop in the poverty rate in 2018, the lowest in a decade.

The non-profit organization provided the locally manufactured face shields to health care workers on the front-line as part of their commitment to support the health sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group has also committed to supporting the health sector with other Personal Protective Equipment.

The CB Group through its “Recover Together” initiative has donated 950 cooked meals for essential frontline workers within the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), which administrates public healthcare in Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth. The first batch of lunches was distributed on Tuesday, June 16 to the healthcare workers in Manchester, followed by distribution in Clarendon on June 17 and in St. Elizabeth on June 19.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has appointed Jamaican Judith Green regional manager for the Caribbean.

Mr. Grant thanked the staff members for their generous donation and hailed the gesture as phenomenal. He added that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all Jamaicans and the health workers have been doing their part as they serve humanity with commitment.

Piarco, Trinidad & Tobago,: Caribbean Airlines successfully completed its second phase of repatriation flights during the period June 18-19 2020, allowing for Caribbean nationals to return to their home countries.