Beijing 2022 Pre−Games Sustainability Report outlines climate solutions, development of winter sports and regional regeneration in China
14 Jan 2022 – Beijing 2022 released its Pre-Games Sustainability Report today, detailing the measures implemented to reduce and compensate carbon emissions, protect local ecosystems and create long-term benefits to local communities and economies. With its vision of “sustainability for the future” and…
Maison Margiela x Reebok
Maison Margiela x Reebok Classic Leather Tabi Décortiqué Low January 2022 Launching in January 2022, the visual genetics of Maison Margiela and Reebok intertwine in the Classic Leather Tabi Décortiqué Low, the low-top version of the Classic Leather Tabi High trainer introduced…
WHO recommends two new drugs to treat COVID−19
The drugs add to an expanding toolbox for COVID-19 treatment 14 January 2021, Geneva | WHO has recommended two new drugs for COVID-19, providing yet more options for treating the disease. The extent to which these medicines will save lives depends…
Volta Trucks, The Crown Estate and Clipper Logistics partner to decarbonise Central London retail distribution
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has partnered with The Crown Estate, one of the West End of London’s largest property owners, and Clipper Logistics, its distribution provider, to decarbonise and consolidate deliveries…
Vincent Pereira appointed Head of Virtual Sport
14 Jan 2022. Vincent Pereira has been appointed Head of Virtual Sport within the IOC Sports Department, as of 1 March 2022. Created in the framework of Recommendation 9 of Olympic Agenda 2020+5, this new position will contribute to developing virtual sport…
Domestic workers in Lebanon camping outside embassy
“Miriam Karmali, Freedom United” [email protected] January 23, 2022 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Domestic slavery Kenyan migrant domestic workers stranded in LebanonOver the past few weeks a group of Kenyan migrant domestic workers in Lebanon have been camping…
COVID−19 testing at Beijing 2022: international standard with safety as highest priority
22 Jan 2022 – The COVID-19 testing for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 is done based on World Health Organization (WHO) guidance and international standards. This was emphasised by Brian McCloskey, Chair of the Beijing 2022 Medical Expert Panel (MEP), during a…
22 Jan Weather in Cayman
Sat Jan 22 2022 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Light to moderate winds and slight seas are expected over the Cayman area for the next 24 hours in association with a weak pressure gradient. Satellite images show low-level clouds over the…
Jamaicans must take greater responsibility to protect themselves from COVID-19 – PM
From JIS Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is once again calling on Jamaicans to take greater personal responsibility to protect themselves from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Addressing the official opening of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade’s…
Conservatives defend former Pope Benedict after Report
From Newsmax Conservatives on Friday defended former Pope Benedict against charges of mishandling sexual abuse cases decades ago, but victim groups and experts said the findings of a German report had tarnished the legacy of one of Catholicism’s most renowned…
