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PAHO calls on countries to intensify efforts to prevent further spread of COVID-19 among indigenous people in the Americas
Washington, D.C. July 20, 2020 (PAHO) – Indigenous peoples in several countries in the Americas are experiencing rising number of cases and deaths from COVID-19, and the Pan American Health Organization, in a new epidemiological alert, urged health authorities “to intensify…
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New COVID-19 Law Lab to provide vital legal information and support for the global COVID-19 response
New York/Geneva – Launching today, the COVID-19 Law Lab initiative gathers and shares legal documents from over 190 countries across the world to help states establish and implement strong legal frameworks to manage the pandemic. The goal is to ensure that…
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Goin’ surfin’ sustainably
French startup utilizes high-performing BASF filament made of recycled material to make 3D-printed surfboards. BY ANNA SPIEWAK Although 90% of surfers are highly concerned about ocean health – most of them still surf on boards that are pollutive, non-recyclable and particularly toxic to ocean life. For…
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MOVE America – mobility re-imagined
America’s most important mobility event will be moving online for the year 2020. Where disruptive technology and innovation drive much needed change, MOVE is a one of a kind event representing the entire ecosystem of urban mobility. Transport’s biggest disruptors…
Union Island Primary Schools focus on improving reading!
By Sisera Simon Head, Education Development Management Unit, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, OECS Wednesday, July 22, 2020 — Stephanie Brown Primary School in Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines is placing literacy at the forefront. As the beneficiary of…
Antibodies fade fast, raising immunity questions
From Newsmax COVID antibodies in patients with mild symptoms fade quickly, raising concerns that their immunity from a future infection may not last very long, researchers said in the New England Journal of Medicine. The first analysis was done on…
UK steals a march on EU neighbours for foreign investment
Global report indicates doing business here is less complex than on the continent Digitisation of incorporation and taxation key to competitiveness However, immigration and Brexit uncertainty could see us plummet A new report from professional services firm TMF Group has ranked the UK better than other major…
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Busajo Campus: Equal chances through sport
Partner: Busajo Onlus Context Busajo Campus is social and educational project aimed at street children living in the Ethiopian city of Sodo and the surrounding rural areas. It supports rehabilitation, prevention and family reintegration, thereby helping the beneficiaries to regain their…
Cayman: Botanic Park hosts Orchid Sale
(Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – Wednesday, 22nd July 2020) The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park in partnership with the Cayman Islands Orchid Society is hosting an Orchid Sale on Saturday, 1st August 2020. This latest sale is set for 9:00am…
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World Mangrove Day and the Cayman Islands Mangrove Ranger Program launch
Sunday July 26t h marks World Mangrove Day. This International Day for the Conservation of this wetland ecosystem was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2015 and “aims to raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems as…
