What’s your tipple of choice during lockdown? In America, it’s gin. But in the U.K., it’s rum. While bars have had to close in response to the coronavirus pandemic, though some are mixing cocktails for takeout, sales of alcohol from retail outlets are much higher this year. And while beer and wine sales are up from […]
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The Economist Endorses Joe Biden In The 2020 United States Presidential Election
LONDON — The Economist today published its endorsement of Joe Biden for the 2020 United States presidential election. This is the ninth time The Economist has endorsed a United States presidential candidate, a practice that began in 1980 with a recommendation to vote for Ronald Reagan. The endorsement will appear online today at https://www.economist.com/US2020endorsement and in the October 31st print edition of The Economist. The Economist argues that […]
Countries of Latin America And The Caribbean Approve ECLAC’s Proposal For Transformation In The Wake of COVID-19
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — The thirty-eighth session of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) concluded on Wednesday with countries’ recognition of the work carried out by the United Nations regional commission. The Commission also approved the document Building a New Future: Transformative Recovery with Equality and Sustainability, in which the Commission calls for […]
U.S. Customs And Border Protection Fully Automates Cargo Processing In The U.S. Virgin Islands
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) embarked on an automated cargo process that will modernize and enhance the traditional way to process cargo in the territory. In an effort to increase the safety of employees and the community, CBP implemented an online electronic box where shipping documents can be uploaded 24/7. Overnight […]
Colorado Town Found Out The Hard Way: When You Go All Out For Marijuana, You End Up ‘All In’
PUEBLO, Colorado — Responsible scientific reviews in the United States and abroad conclude that marijuana smoke contains known carcinogens. Prolonged marijuana use is causally associated with pulmonary problems, dependence, and some mental health problems. Marijuana use is correlated in troubling ways with a wide variety of other debilitating behavioral, mental, and physical health outcomes. But […]
Political Declaration For A Sustainable, Inclusive And Resilient Recovery Signed
SANTIAGO, Chile — Ministers of Foreign Affairs and high-level authorities from Latin American and Caribbean countries signed a political declaration Monday for a sustainable, inclusive and resilient recovery, in the framework of the thirty-eighth session of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), which is taking place virtually from October 26 to October 28. […]
Should We Celebrate Halloween During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
Can I celebrate Halloween during the pandemic? Yes, but probably not like you normally would. Health experts say some Halloween traditions like crowding on doorsteps for candy and inching your way through haunted houses heighten the risk of spreading COVID-19 and should be avoided. But there are ways to adapt celebrations. Outdoor pumpkin carving, a […]
COVID-19 UPDATE: 12-Year-Old Contracts Coronavirus In St. Lucia, Ministry Says
CASTRIES — A 12-year-old child has become the latest victim of COVID-19 in the region, News Americas reported. St. Lucia’s Ministry of Health reported the case Monday as part of nine new recorded cases. The new cases push the total of positive cases on the island to 63, with 36 being active. The cases are […]
Health Department Discourages Door-To-Door Or ‘Trunk’ or Treating This Halloween
CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly COVID-19 press briefing today, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. and Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion said Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s COVID-19 Task Force is closely monitoring the surge of cases on the mainland and urged continued caution as residents head into the upcoming holiday season. According to Director […]
Tomorrow Is Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In The USVI And Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — The DEA is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day tomorrow October 24 at locations across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of […]