Pandemic

A new Open Access Handbook on Social Protection Systems features contributions from UNU-MERIT researchers Franziska Gassmann, Tamara Kool and Zina Nimeh, as well as alumni Mira Bierbaum, Victor Cebotari and Eszter Timar. This Handbook provides a comprehensive and globally relevant overview of the instruments, actors and design features of social…

A recent BusinessesForSale.com survey reveals that the number one business of choice for British entrepreneurs looking to buy a business is still the pub, while their American cousins prefer a gas station. In the past 12 months, in the UK, over 12% of all enquiries across the website were made…

The show will go on. After being postponed in the wake of the pandemic, the “Legendz of the Streetz Tour” will resume this fall. Formerly titled “Feed the Streetz,” the nationwide tour includes a powerhouse lineup co-headlined by Rick Ross, Jeezy, Gucci Mane, and 2 Chainz, along with Fabolous and…

First up this week, Mike chats with pop singer-songwriter Tyler Shaw about his new eponymous album, which is the culmination of the Tyler’s near decade of experience in the music industry. Even with a pandemic and new baby, Tyler is never slowing down.  Ever since his first album, Yesterday, and the…

Navigation for News Categories The rate of house price growth has slowed to levels seen prior to the pandemic, but price falls remain unlikely. Average house values in Tauranga City rose 5.1 percent in the three months to the end of August, according to QV figures. Prices rose in all…

The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society has begun administering free COVID-19 vaccines to augment Government efforts towards curbing the deadly pandemic. Speaking during a media tour in Harare, clinical director at the centre Dr Joe Tapi said they are administering the Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines. "In augmenting the Government, we have…

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Labour leaders put out the call for more health and social reforms in a post-pandemic economy Labour Day was celebrated in Sudbury with an event hosted by the Sudbury and District Labour Council (SDLC) and a call for government to work toward a strong pandemic recovery plan. SDLC president Jessica…

WELLAND, Ont. — Justin Trudeau says his pandemic recovery policies won't be shaped by the demands of what he called "anti-vaxxer mobs" that have dogged his campaign events in recent weeks. WELLAND, Ont. — Justin Trudeau says his pandemic recovery policies won't be shaped by the demands of what he…

Africa has made significant progress to implement the Global Compact for Migration but more action is needed to sustain the momentum amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the reports presented at a high-level meeting. The report reveals that while Africa has made significant progress on GCM, the pandemic threatens to…