Health

PAHO Says AIDS-Related Deaths, HIV Infections Declined Significantly In The Caribbean In Last Decade

WASHINGTON,CMC –The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says annual deaths from AIDS-related illnesses declined by 37 per cent from 2010 through 2019 in Caribbean countries, while new yearly infections from the HIV virus dropped by […]

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US Extends Employment Verification Programme For Immigrants

WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has announced an extension of the physical presence requirements associated with Employment Eligibility Verification for immigrants due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) […]

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Caribbean Outlines Position On Concessionary Financing

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Threats posed by climate change and access to concessional development financing were among issues discussed during a weekend meeting between a senior British government official and the Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretary […]

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World Bank Provides Funds For Agriculture Resiliency In Haiti, Flood Risk Management In Guyana

WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The World Bank has approved more than US$33 million for two Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries to further develop the agricultural sector and flood risk management. The Washington-based financial institution said […]

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PAHO Pledges Support For Caribbean Countries Facing Challenges And Cost Of Future COVID-19 Vaccine

(CMC) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday pledged its support for countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, facing the challenges and cost of a future COVID-19 vaccine. Delivering vaccines for COVID-19 […]