HAITIAN JUDGE IN MOISE MURDER CASE RESIGNS AMID CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

HAITIAN JUDGE IN MOISE MURDER CASE RESIGNS AMID CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

Avellon Williams  PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI- Judge Gary Orelien has stepped down as the chief investigator in the assassination case of former Haitian president Jovenel Moise.  Following a higher court’s refusal to extend the investigation deadline, the decision was made on January 21, days after corruption allegations against Orelien were made public.  As reported in the January 19 issue of Le Nouvelliste, the National Network […]

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 THE WOMAN WHO DRESSES AS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

THE WOMAN WHO DRESSES AS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Avellon Williams  IRELAND- In the midst of a month often associated with the “January blues,” one woman in Ireland has had an entirely different experience. In her daily costume, fashion designer Taryn de Vere has become household items such as sink unblockers and packets of curry powder. After realizing that she would be staying at home most of January due […]

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 $1M AWARDED TO PFIZER CEO FOR COVID VACCINE DEVELOPMENT

$1M AWARDED TO PFIZER CEO FOR COVID VACCINE DEVELOPMENT

Avellon Williams  BELGIUM- The 2022 Genesis Prize was awarded to Albert Bourla, chairman and CEO of Pfizer, for his “leadership, determination, and most importantly, his willingness to embrace some significant risks” in developing a coronavirus vaccine in record time. Individuals are recognized for their contributions to humanity and commitment to Jewish values by the Genesis Foundation.  200,000 […]

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 ST LUCIA: FULLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS TEST  POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

ST LUCIA: FULLY VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Avellon Williams  CASTRIES, ST LUCIA: In the wake of the fifth COVID-19 outbreak, which began on December 16, health officials claim that vaccinated residents have been involved in numerous cases. In the latest wave of cases, there have been several positive COVID-19 cases detected among the vaccinated community, according to Tecla Jn Baptiste, the National Immunisation Manager. These are individuals who test […]

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 “EVEN MILD CASES OF COVID-19 AFFECTS MEMORY AND ATTENTION,” SAYS RESEARCHERS

“EVEN MILD CASES OF COVID-19 AFFECTS MEMORY AND ATTENTION,” SAYS RESEARCHERS

Avellon Williams  UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON – Researchers at Oxford University have revealed that those who have had mild COVID-19 but haven’t shown any other widespread ‘long Covid’ symptoms in daily life may experience impairment in memory and attention for six to nine months after getting infected.  After recovering from acute infection, participants of the latest study had tested positive for COVID-19 previously, […]

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 WHO: DISTRIBUTION OF VACCINES,TREATMENTS COULD END THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THIS YEAR

WHO: DISTRIBUTION OF VACCINES,TREATMENTS COULD END THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THIS YEAR

Avellon Williams GENEVA- The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Health Emergencies Program Director, Dr. Michael Ryan, said Tuesday that if huge inequities in vaccinations and medicines are addressed, the worst of the coronavirus pandemic (deaths, hospitalisations, lockdowns) could be over this year. At the World Economic Forum’s panel discussion on vaccine equity, Dr. Ryan warned that “we may never end the […]

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