March 23, 2021
In this episode, Communications Officer at the CARICOM Secretariat, Mrs Tusankine English-Francis, presents a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean Community.
Highlights:
0:01:08 VACCINE SAFETY:
CARPHA assures of safety of AstraZeneca vaccine
0:03:52 COVID-19 Vaccine:
Government of India’s donations launch COVID-19 vaccination programmes in more CARICOM countries
0:08:02 PROCURING VACCINES:
Private sector partners with government of Antigua and Barbuda for vaccine procurement
0:08:45 EASING RESTRICTIONS:
Barbados reopens some commercial and retail sectors, public servants return to work
0:10:47 COMMONWEALTH YOUTH AWARD:
Grenadian Bevon Charles wins Commonwealth Youth Award for climate-smart farms idea