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One Deportee Tested Positive for COVID-19, says Jamaican Health Minister

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Dr. Christopher Tufton, Minister of Health of Jamaica, JIS Photo

#Kingston, April 28 (JIS): Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, has confirmed that one of the 46 deportees who recently returned has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The deportees arrived in the island last Tuesday (April 21), from the United States of America.

Dr. Tufton, when asked about the health status of the deportees during a virtual press conference on Monday (April 27), at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston, said the Ministry is still awaiting some additional information on the others, and “as soon as we have it, we will provide it”.

In the meantime, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the standard protocols are being observed to prevent any spread of the virus among the deportees, who are being quarantined in an area where they have their own room and bathroom.

Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica; JIS photo

He, however, indicated that the location where the deportees are being quarantined would not be disclosed nor will their identities, as there is an Order in place for the identity of persons who have tested positive or are being tested for the virus to remain confidential.

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Guyana’s financial support for Palestine

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Rashaed Esson

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#Palestine#Guyana, April 24, 2024 – A cheque of over GY$110 million which is USD$500 thousand, was presented to President Irfaan Ali, at a handover ceremony on April 23, in support of Palestine for Humanitarian efforts, according to reports.

The money, raised by Muslims and non Muslims, comes after an appeal by the National Ramadan Village during the month of Ramadan.

It will be sent to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) to help the victims of the ongoing war.

 

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Royal Caribbean Cancels Haiti Trips

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Rashaed Esson

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#Haiti#RoyalCaribbean, April 26, 2024- Royal Caribbean has decided to cancel all of its trips to Labadee, a popular destination in Haiti due to the worsening crisis, putting further strain on the country’s tourism sector. Cancellations were initially set to last until mid March but now they have been extended through the summer into September, according to a post by Royal Caribbean. A spokesperson for the organization is reported saying the Global Security and Intel team is monitoring the situation in Haiti, further expressing that the cancellations come as the safety and security of its guests are top priority.

 

 

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Haiti Transitional Council Sworn in- Henry Officially Resigns

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Rashaed Esson

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#Haiti#TransitionalCouncil#ArielHenry, April 26, 2024 – Haiti’s de facto Prime Minister Ariel Henry officially resigned, following the swearing in of the nine member transitional presidential council on Thursday April 25, 2024. He publicly announced his resignation in a post on Facebook. This follows Henry’s promise last month to exit office after gang members blocked his return to Haiti from Kenya.

 

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