Caribbean News RoundUp

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•U.S. Sets World Record with 1m COVID 19 Cases in a Single Day
•New IHU Coronavirus Variant Found In France
•Grenada’s National Team Players encouraged to get fully vaccinated
•Trinidad and Tobago Health workers’ union says: No to mandatory vaccines
•Deported from Jamaica: U.S. Arrests Suspect in Haiti Presidential Assassination
•Antigua & Barbuda becomes 102nd member of International Solar Alliance
•Jamaica: Downtown Kingston To Become Music and Tourism Mecca

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

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• Jamaica to Deport Colombian Wanted in Haiti President Assassination
• British Virgin Islands Freedom of Information Act among new legislation promised for 2022
• New ferry terminal in Roseau, other major tourism developments planned for Dominica in 2022
• Government of Dominica launches component three of green climate funding project
• U.S. Virgin Islands Research Technology Park's Revolving Loan Fund to Support High-Impact Business Ventures in USVI Launches Jan. 17
• Cuba offers connections between Jamaica, Cayman, Bahamas, and Trinidad

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

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•Prime Minister of Haiti survives assassination attempt
•At least 20 states including Puerto Rico increased minimum wage in 2022 
•Jamaica Allocates $100B for Social Protection Without Increase in Borrowing 
•Braemar Buying Ritz-Carlton Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico
•U.S. Virgin Islands Travelers Now Face Mandatory Quarantine In Illinois
•USVI Crucian Beauty Janeisha John Brings Captivating Aura to Cover of New-York Based Ellements Magazine
•Farewell to the Mighty Bomber and Soca Parang star Kenny J

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, January 3, 2022.

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•U.S. Center for Disease Control says 'avoid cruise travel, regardless of vaccination status'
•China to jointly develop shield for immunity with developing countries
•U.S. Treasury will support Puerto Rico foreign excise tax for one more year
•Dominican Republic economy will have grown more than 12% by the end of 2021
•New York City Offers $1.5m to Assist Newly Arrived Haitian Immigrants
•Puerto Rico’s Most Rocking New Year’s Eve In 500 Years Will Roll More Quietly Because Of COVID-19

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, December 31, 2021.

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·       Barbados Political parties ready but slam sudden election announcement

·       Guyana’s Oil fund law passes amid chaotic in-House protest

·       Bill Allowing Women in USVI to Keep Whichever Surname They Choose Upon Marriage Approved in Senate

·       Bahamas Central Bank Looks to Phase Out Checks

·       Engineers and Surveyors Propose Infrastructure Reconstruction Plan for PR

·       Cuba surpasses 200 daily COVID-19 cases for 1st time in a month

·       St. Lucian wins 2 million dollar Jackpot

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, December 30, 2021.

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•$51 Million Super Yacht Sank Gas Tanker in Bahamas
•Pension resolution clears obstacle in Puerto Rico bankruptcy
•Bill to Save USVI Government Employee Retirement System Ready for Senate Action
•Central Bank of Barbados hosting discussion on the role of trade
•Puerto Rico Requires Boosters in Healthcare
•Company’s Adoption Program Lets You Foster A Baby Coral In The Bahamas

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

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•Mottley Calls Snap Barbados General Election for January 2022
•Outgoing Caricom chairman lauds countries' approach to overcoming challenges
•Haiti opens consulate in southern Mexico to address migration rise
•St. Kitts Nevis Visa-Free Agreements and Diplomatic Partnerships Reach Historic High
•Bill stops short of stipulating Guyanese have competitive advantage on contracts
•Jamaica’s Digital Vaccination Card Officially Launched

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

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• US Monitoring COVID-Hit On Holiday Cruise Ships
• British Virgin Islands Premier and Deputy Premier test positive for COVID
• Omicron Surging, Puerto Rico Tightens Entry Requirements for U.S. Travelers, Including Vaccinated
• PAHO welcomes international endorsement of first COVID-19 vaccine produced in Latin America
• St. Martin Member of Parliament convicted for bribery to 32 months imprisonment 
• CARICOM profoundly saddened by death of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Monday, December 27, 2021.

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•Puerto Rico Oversight Board sues governor, agencies over pension laws
•USVI Senator Gets One-Month Suspension from Senate, Removed as Majority Leader
•Surprised by Findings, USVI Governor Wants Second USVI Census Ahead of Scheduled 2030 Count
•Royal Caribbean Deal to Buy Bahamas Resort Canceled
•Dart group highlights $500 million ‘pipeline’ of projects for Cayman Islands
•Taiwan Technical Mission Assisting Farmers with Hoop Greenhouse Systems

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Friday, December 24, 2021.

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•Puerto Rico’s high vaccination rates help minimize hospitalizations amid surge
•Cuba speeds up COVID-19 vaccine booster drive
•Guyana Govt. discards bids received for gas-to-shore project
•Jamaica Labor Ministry Urges Greater Take Up of Social Pension Program
•One-Month Tax-Free Salary for Guyana Police, Soldiers, Firefighters & Prison Workers

These and other stories on today’s Pulse of the Caribbean -Caribbean News Round Up for Thursday, December 23, 2021.