Avellon Williams CARIBBEAN – Amid the current COVID-19 pandemic comes a very serious report which describes the Caribbean as being in the midst of a childhood obesity epidemic. The study, which was commissioned by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) found that at least 66% of our children (2 in every 3) are carrying unhealthy […]
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By Avellon Williams As a tribute to Trinidad and Tobago, one of its leading entertainers, Slinger Francisco; aka Mighty Sparrow sang these words, “Trinidad and Tobago will always live on. Colonialism has gone; our nation is born.” These words also echoed the sentiments of all those who witnessed the lowering of the Union Jack (British […]
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By Avellon Williams KINGSTON, JAMAICA – In an attempt to curb the rampaging Delta strain of the COVID-19virus, Jamaica has implemented what is now called ‘no movement days.’ Those days are Sunday22 August, Monday 23, August, Tuesday 24, August, Sunday 29 August, Monday 30, August,Tuesday 31, August, and Sunday 5, August. According to Prime Minister, […]
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Avellon Williams MEXICO CITY – Hundreds of parents in Mexico have resorted to filing for court injunctions to get coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines for their children after the government adamantly refused to consider vaccinating children under 18. In the United States and other countries, children’s vaccinations are already underway, but Mexican officials have downplayed the considerable […]
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Avellon Williams The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the agency that is responsible for the health and welfare of the Americas has cautioned Governments of the region to adopt a cautious approach when it comes to the reopening of schools. This warning was issued against the backdrop of a surge in infections among children due […]
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By Avellon Williams PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD- Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley made the announcement today at a COVID-19 media conference at the Diplomatic Centre in St. Ann’s on Saturday; from October 1, 2021, fully vaccinated students in forms four, five, and six can attend face-to-face classes in the new upcoming school term. PM Rowley […]
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Avellon Williams (PAHO) —The United Kingdom has unanimously agreed to contribute generously 3 million Pounds equivalent to (USD$3.8m) to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to help eight considered countries of the Caribbean – Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This possible move is to purportedly […]
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Avellon Williams PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD- Former General Secretary of the Public Services Association of Trinidad and Tobago (PSATT), Nixon Callender was yesterday interviewed for approximately 4 hours at the Fraud Squad Division of Trinidad and Tobago, Corner and, Park Street, Port of Spain in relations to an ongoing investigation of alleged ‘Fraudulent Activities’ at […]
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By Avellon Williams BRIDGETOWN- BARBADOS – The Prime Minister (PM) of Barbados; Mia Mottley has called on Barbadians to respect each other’s views regarding the issue of vaccination. Recognizing that this is a very divisive issue, Ms. Mottley stated that she is of the firm view that vaccination should be ‘Voluntary and not Mandatory’. […]
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Avellon Williams The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday 23 August, 2021 , has granted full approval to Pfizer- BioNTech’s two dose vaccine for people ages 16 and up. This is the first COVID-19 vaccine to be subject to a full review by the United States regulator and to get an approval that puts […]
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