PAHO to support countries in facing the challenges and cost of a future COVID-19 vaccine

PAHO to support countries in facing the challenges and cost of a future COVID-19 vaccine

Washington, D.C., November 18, 2020 (PAHO) —Delivering vaccines for COVID-19 “will be challenging and costly “so it is vital that countries start preparing now,” said Jarbas Barbosa, Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization during a press briefing today. Projections for Latin America and the Caribbean show that vaccinating 20% of the population will […]

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 Death Announcement of 80 year old Bernard Vernon Lanquedoc of Boetica who resided at Salisbury

Death Announcement of 80 year old Bernard Vernon Lanquedoc of Boetica who resided at Salisbury

We announce the death of Bernard Vernon Lanquedoc. He was a member of the DACMEN Group. Age: 80 of: Boetica who resided in Salisbury He died on 6th November, 2020 at DCFH He will be remembered by: Wife: Octavia Lanquedoc Children: Julie, Trevor, Vernon Junoir, Luvie, Evonia Grand-children: Jahmal, Jamila, Giovani, Judal, Kerinna, Jason, Trevilla, […]

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 PAHO responds to tropical storm Eta and prepares for Hurricane Iota, supports countries in emergency response in Central America

PAHO responds to tropical storm Eta and prepares for Hurricane Iota, supports countries in emergency response in Central America

 Washington, D.C., November 16, 2020 (PAHO)– The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is responding to the passage of Tropical Storm Eta and getting ready for Hurricane Iota in Central America, supporting the countries’ health response and operation of Mobile and Fixed Emergency Medical Teams, to ensure that people in affected areas receive medical care and to […]

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 Death Announcement of 50 year old Cornelia Janyce Johnson Dominique better known as ‘Cinder’ of Scotts Head

Death Announcement of 50 year old Cornelia Janyce Johnson Dominique better known as ‘Cinder’ of Scotts Head

We celebrate the life of Cornelia Janyce Johnson Dominique better known as “Cinder” ,age 50 of Scotts Head died on November 6th, 2020 in Scott’s Head. She left to mourn: Husband: Donald Dominique Mother: Phillipa Lewis Adopted Father: Deveril  Douglas Children: Greg, Akeem, Ahmid, Mikeo, Joshid and Saquaina Grandchildren: Niquan, Mikayla, Jazmin and Ginayah Brother: […]

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 Alternative virtual expo for some Strictly Local Christmas Village vendors

Alternative virtual expo for some Strictly Local Christmas Village vendors

Despite not being able to participate in the now cancelled Strictly Local Christmas Village shopping bazaar as they have for the past two years, seven local companies will benefit from international exposure at the Absolutely Caribbean Virtual Expo which will take place on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th November 2020.   The participation of these companies […]

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 PAHO calls for improving diabetes control to prevent complications and severe COVID-19

PAHO calls for improving diabetes control to prevent complications and severe COVID-19

Washington, DC, November 12, 2020 (PAHO)- On the eve of World Diabetes Day on November 14, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urges better control of diabetes to prevent related complications as well as potentially life-threatening complications associated to COVID-19 infections. PAHO also calls for continued access to primary health care services and treatment for persons […]

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