US: At-Home COVID Tests: Where to Buy, How to Use, Accuracy
From Newsmax The surge of the omicron variant across the United States has left people scrambling to find at-home COVID-19 test kits. “Tests are in short supply, there’s no doubt about it, because of the sheer volume of people wanting…
New action: No to forced labor Olympics!
We’re just weeks away from the Beijing Winter Olympics and there are a few things you need to know: There are no known plans by the International Olympics Committee (IOC) to prevent human rights violations connected to the Games Olympics merchandise is potentially made with Uyghur forced…
As COVID-19 cases nearly double in the Americas, health workers must be protected, PAHO says
Vaccination, testing of symptomatic individuals, and ensuring health workers are among first in line for additional vaccine doses are key to safeguard health systems. Washington D.C. 12 January 2022 (PAHO) – With COVID-19 infections accelerating in the Americas and the detection…
Cayman: COVID-19 Update Wednesday, 12 January 2022, 357 NEW Positives [19 New Sister Islands], Omicron – 132 confirmed, 1,830 probable
Grand Cayman – Chief Medical Officer (Interim) Dr. Autilia Newton today reported 357 new cases of COVID-19. This included 11 in travellers and 346 in the community. Meanwhile the Public Health Department reported 1097 PCR tests were conducted since the last report…
Olive oil linked to longer life: Study
From Newsmax Swapping out the butter or other artery-clogging fats in your diet for heart-healthy olive oil may add years to your life, researchers say. Folks who consume more than 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil a day are less likely…
Since Innsbruck 2012, the Winter Youth Olympic Games are a catalyst for innovation
12 Jan 2022 – The Innsbruck 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games, held from 13 to 22 January 2012, had a ground-breaking competition programme, in terms of both disciplines and formats (mixed-gender and mixed-nation) and encouraged teenagers all over the world to achieve…
The UWI joins global community in condolences on the passing of Sir Sidney Poitier
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Monday, January 10, 2022—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) joins the global community in mourning the passing of Hollywood’s revered star, Sir Sidney Poitier, who passed away on January 7, 2022. The…
Cayman: Meals on Wheels Change for Change Coin Drive 2022
It’s that time of the year again! Time to empty those coin jar, piggy bank and coin trays to help raise funds to support our seniors. Every penny helps, so whether your donations jangles or folds, know that you will…
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IMF / Kristalina Georgieva’s conversation with Center for Global Development
“Yes, the recovery is likely to continue, but against stronger winds,” announced IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in an event hosted by the Center for Global Development in Washington, DC (Wednesday, January 12). Georgieva expressed her concern over how this…
Latin America and the Caribbean’s growth will slow to 2.1% in 2022 amid significant asymmetries between developed and emerging countries
In its annual report Preliminary Overview of the Economies 2021, ECLAC emphasizes that 2022 will be a year of major challenges for growth, job creation and tackling the pandemic’s social toll. LIVE TRANSMISSION (English translation available) (January 12, 2022) The Latin America…
