Caribbean L 16 ife, April 9-15, 2021
CARIBBEAN ROUNDUP
Additionally, the VAT zero rate was
also restored to basic food items and
household necessities that were previously
zero-rated until May 2015, but
switched to “standard rate” or “exempt”
over the past five years. Including basic
food items, locally produced bed sheets
and pillowcases and toothbrushes.
Suriname
Suriname recently received 24,000
doses of the COVID-19 vaccines through
the COVAX facility — a global effort coled
by the Coalition for Epidemic Alliance,
UNICEF, the World Health Organization
(WHO) and the Pan American
Health Organization (PAHO).
PAHO’s Revolving
Fund, which is responsible
for acquiring and
delivering Covid-10 vaccines
on behalf of the
countries of the Americas that are part
of the COVAX facility, shipped doses
of the Oxford-AstraZeneca (“AZ”) vaccine,
manufactured by SK Bioscience of
South Korea.
The delivery of the first tranche of
vaccines through the COVAX facility
with the support of PAHO is a proud
moment for Suriname in the response
to the COVID-19 pandemic, said PAHO.
Dr. Karen Lewis-Bell, PAHO/WHO
Representative in Suriname said the
country is very committed in securing
vaccines for the people of Suriname to
protect the most vulnerable and reduce
deaths.
Dr Rakesh Sukul, acting director
of Health, said with the arrival of the
vaccines, Suriname would be able to
vaccinate more people who are vulnerable.
The country has recorded 9,085
confirmed cases with 177 deaths.
Trinidad
Caribbean Airlines (CAL) passengers
can now book and pay for COVID-19 tests
via the airline’s website.
In a release issued last
week, CAL stated that it
is in keeping abreast of
innovations and services
to facilitate a safe travel
environment for its customers.
CAL CEO, Steve Azvedo said this is a
major step for Caribbean Airlines to support
countries to safely open their borders
while preventing the importation of
COVID-19 cases.
He said the innovative solution allows
passengers to verify their health credentials
using several identification options.
The statement said passengers
traveling with the airline have added
convenience of booking and paying for
COVID tests via the airline’s website, up
to seven days in advance but no less than
48 hours before their flight departure
date.— Compiled by Azad Ali
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Emily Algredo
She was awarded the Babs of JamFam
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