CaribZone

PHILADELPHIA, PA. Thursday, October 29, 2020 – “I have been to at least three (3) of the participating restaurants, and the offerings were simply delicious”, gushed one patron, when asked to rate his experience so far. So far, so good for the special program launched at the start of October, to boost morale at selected eateries in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, catering to a decidedly Caribbean patronage. The program ran for a month. “The response has been very encouraging and sets the stage for a bigger and more robust engagement and involvement for the next staging,” offered our source who asked not to be named. Some of the featured Caribbean restaurants include but are not limited to, Reef Restaurant and Lounge, Ron's Caribbean Cafe, 48th Street Grill, Cherish, Talk of The Town, Jamaica D's, Carib Grill, K & J Dinner, and Little Delicious. Patrons can order Caribbean food for takeout or delivery from each restaurant. The Global Jamaica...

NASSAU, Bahamas, Oct. 29, CMC    With the corona virus spiking in some parts of the Caribbean, the government of The Bahamas has announced a slight relaxation in COVID-19 rules, but warned that Bahamians must get used to cycles that involve tightening and loosening of restrictions from time to time. Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis made the announcement on Wednesday, just days before the territory welcomes visitors and returning residents without requiring that they quarantine for 14 days. The Prime Minister said that all beaches and parks in New Providence and Abaco will open starting Monday, but could not provide a timeframe for when the country’s state of emergency — currently extended until November 30 — will come to an end. --00— On Wednesday, Jamaica recorded four new COVID-19 deaths, increasing the tally to 202. Two other deaths are under investigation, moving that figure to 31. Some 109 persons are in hospital with 15...