St. Lucia Is Set To Reopen Their Borders In Early June

Caribbean nations have been facing unique challenges when it comes to combatting the spread of COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, pandemic. Many islands have seen high recovery rates with very low death rates. The island country of St. Lucia was one of the first to announced a 100% recovery rate from the patients that contracted the virus. Now, the island has announced it plans to reopen for leisure travel starting in early June.

The government of St. Lucia unveiled its phased approach to reopening the island’s tourism sector beginning June 4, 2020. Minister of Tourism Dominic Fedee announced the new plan today and has emphasized that his ultimate goal is to ensure the safety of nationals and visitors from the threat of the public health crisis. The strategy was created after consulting island stakeholders and the national COVID-19 task force.

Visitors to St. Lucia will be expected to present certified proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of boarding their flight and will be subject to screening and temperature checks by port health authorities.

In Phase One of the reopening strategy, travelers will be advised to check with airlines regarding flight schedules and rules prior to booking. Traditional tourist experiences and tours will be available only in a limited capacity. In anticipation of its first visitors, almost 1,500 hotels on the island are being prepared to open in early June pending completion of a new COVID-19 certification process all hotels must go through to ensure they are up to quality standards. Phase Two is scheduled to start on Aug. 1, 2020.

“Our new protocols have been carefully crafted and will build confidence among travelers and our citizens,” said the Fedee in a press statement. He went on to explain that “the Government of St. Lucia remains resolved to protect both lives and livelihoods as it jumpstarts its economy.”

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St. Lucia Is Set To Reopen Their Borders In Early June

Caribbean nations have been facing unique challenges when it comes to combatting the spread of COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, pandemic. Many islands have seen high recovery rates with very low death rates. The island country of St. Lucia was one of the first to announced a 100% recovery rate from the patients that contracted the virus. Now, the island has announced it plans to reopen for leisure travel starting in early June.

The government of St. Lucia unveiled its phased approach to reopening the island’s tourism sector beginning June 4, 2020. Minister of Tourism Dominic Fedee announced the new plan today and has emphasized that his ultimate goal is to ensure the safety of nationals and visitors from the threat of the public health crisis. The strategy was created after consulting island stakeholders and the national COVID-19 task force.

Visitors to St. Lucia will be expected to present certified proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of boarding their flight and will be subject to screening and temperature checks by port health authorities.

In Phase One of the reopening strategy, travelers will be advised to check with airlines regarding flight schedules and rules prior to booking. Traditional tourist experiences and tours will be available only in a limited capacity. In anticipation of its first visitors, almost 1,500 hotels on the island are being prepared to open in early June pending completion of a new COVID-19 certification process all hotels must go through to ensure they are up to quality standards. Phase Two is scheduled to start on Aug. 1, 2020.

“Our new protocols have been carefully crafted and will build confidence among travelers and our citizens,” said the Fedee in a press statement. He went on to explain that “the Government of St. Lucia remains resolved to protect both lives and livelihoods as it jumpstarts its economy.”

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Unilever Is on a Mission to Feed America’s Vulnerable Communities During the Pandemic

Many Americans were in crisis before the COVID-19 pandemic. From health disparities to hunger, people around the nation are in need of basic essentials. According to Feeding America, more than 41 million people face food insecurity in the United States. And households with children are more likely to experience food insecurity. Currently, more than 11 million children live in food-insecure households. For those reasons, Unilever, parent company to many of the beauty brands people love and support, is launching the United for America to feed people living in vulnerable communities in partnership with Feeding America and Direct Relief.

Through United for America, various organizations will unite to deliver food to individuals and families as well as medical supplies, hygiene and cleaning products, and other critical supplies to our nation’s aid organizations on the front line.

In a statement released by Unilever, the company stated, “We are making a long-term commitment to serve both the essential organizations on the front lines and the individuals, families and vulnerable populations affected most. But it’s more than just a commitment. It’s a promise to remain United for America.”

Related: This Social Entrepreneur Uses Blockchain to Power a Successful Business and Feed the Hungry at the Same Time

As a part of their commitment to serve the community, Unilever is donating $20 million worth of food, soap, personal hygiene, and cleaning products to those impacted in the U.S. as part of its global efforts; 200,000 masks donated to New Jersey hospitals and $2 million donated by Dove and Vaseline to Direct Relief for PPE, ventilators, and medicines; $540 million to support small businesses globally with cash flow relief and extended credit; and more than $100 million worth of soap, sanitizer, bleach and food to support those impacted by the pandemic.

In addition to the monetary and in-kind donations, as part of this initiative, Unilever is organizing a first annual Day of Service on May 21, 2020. On this day, Unilever will donate the equivalent of one day’s worth of the products produced at its US factories to Feeding America and Direct Relief.

Related: Meet The Woman Behind The Startup Aimed To Fight World Hunger and Climate Change

Unilever’s corporate employees will spend time virtually volunteering with one of its partner organizations. And in celebration of the 11,000-plus essential food bank employees, Unilever is asking people to join them in sending letters of gratitude to those working at food banks across the country who are doing their part in making sure that families have food on their tables during the pandemic.

To learn more about the initiative or to get involved, click here.

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Unilever Is on a Mission to Feed America’s Vulnerable Communities During the Pandemic

Many Americans were in crisis before the COVID-19 pandemic. From health disparities to hunger, people around the nation are in need of basic essentials. According to Feeding America, more than 41 million people face food insecurity in the United States. And households with children are more likely to experience food insecurity. Currently, more than 11 million children live in food-insecure households. For those reasons, Unilever, parent company to many of the beauty brands people love and support, is launching the United for America to feed people living in vulnerable communities in partnership with Feeding America and Direct Relief.

Through United for America, various organizations will unite to deliver food to individuals and families as well as medical supplies, hygiene and cleaning products, and other critical supplies to our nation’s aid organizations on the front line.

In a statement released by Unilever, the company stated, “We are making a long-term commitment to serve both the essential organizations on the front lines and the individuals, families and vulnerable populations affected most. But it’s more than just a commitment. It’s a promise to remain United for America.”

Related: This Social Entrepreneur Uses Blockchain to Power a Successful Business and Feed the Hungry at the Same Time

As a part of their commitment to serve the community, Unilever is donating $20 million worth of food, soap, personal hygiene, and cleaning products to those impacted in the U.S. as part of its global efforts; 200,000 masks donated to New Jersey hospitals and $2 million donated by Dove and Vaseline to Direct Relief for PPE, ventilators, and medicines; $540 million to support small businesses globally with cash flow relief and extended credit; and more than $100 million worth of soap, sanitizer, bleach and food to support those impacted by the pandemic.

In addition to the monetary and in-kind donations, as part of this initiative, Unilever is organizing a first annual Day of Service on May 21, 2020. On this day, Unilever will donate the equivalent of one day’s worth of the products produced at its US factories to Feeding America and Direct Relief.

Related: Meet The Woman Behind The Startup Aimed To Fight World Hunger and Climate Change

Unilever’s corporate employees will spend time virtually volunteering with one of its partner organizations. And in celebration of the 11,000-plus essential food bank employees, Unilever is asking people to join them in sending letters of gratitude to those working at food banks across the country who are doing their part in making sure that families have food on their tables during the pandemic.

To learn more about the initiative or to get involved, click here.

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Timi Adelakun Becomes First Black Valedictorian At Florida High School With 5.6 GPA

The headline is not a typo. Timi Adelakun has become the first black valedictorian of South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida, and has the highest GPA ever recorded at the school.

According to Yahoo News, Timi Adelakun, whose parents were born in Nigeria, finished his high school career with a 5.604 GPA. Adelakun said school officials alerted him of his potentially history-making grades long before his senior year, which kept him driven.

Adelakun added that his accomplishment means more when he thinks about where he came from.

“Coming from a low-income community, it means a lot in general because of the way I was brought up,” he told ABC News.

Adelakun, was accepted to nearly a dozen colleges, including Columbia University, the Juilliard School, and the University of Southern California. However, he will attend Pomona College, a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California.

Adelakun says Pomona not only offered him a full scholarship but also provides everything he’s looking for in an overall college experience. Adelakun will deliver a speech during South Broward High School’s virtual ceremony in June but said his speech isn’t quite finished. He did say his speech will provide “some positive reinforcement” for the class of 2020 in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

One person who Adelakun will miss dearly at his ceremony is his father. Adelakun did not reveal his father’s name but did say he lived in the U.S. for roughly 28 years after coming to the country as a student in 1981. Adelakun’s father was deported more than 10 years ago when he was just starting his educational career.

“He left when I was in the first grade. … I miss his physical presence and involvement,” Adelakun told Yahoo. “He’s missed out and it’s not his fault. It’s not any of our fault.”

Adelakun is not the only one celebrating finishing high school on top. Identical twins, Arianna and Airelle Williams broke the internet last week when both sisters were accepted into 38 colleges each while raking in more than $1 million in scholarship funding. Nick Cannon, the host of Wild’ N Out graduated from Howard University with a degree in criminology.

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