Pandemic

Iconic South African gaming and hospitality group Sun International has been smacked hard by Covid-19 containment measures. This week, it reported a loss of more than R1 billion for 2020. Like other companies in the hospitality sector, they were forced to shut operations for more than three months last year.…

Oil markets and the world economy are recovering from the massive collapse in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic.Global oil demand will return to pre-pandemic levels in two years and reach record heights by 2026 unless governments take swift action to meet climate goals, the International Energy Agency has said.More governments…

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A near two-thirds of graduates fear the pandemic will negatively shape their future career prospects, as 53 per cent are concerned over remote working difficulties, according to new research. Milkround data has revealed that the pandemic has pushed 11 per cent of graduates to stay in education for longer than…

UK borrowers who have suffered a drop in income during the pandemic could soon be paying thousands of pounds more in monthly mortgage repayments, according to the latest research.  The survey by Legal & General Mortgage Club found that one in three borrowers are considering staying on their current lender’s…

It is time to set aside our fear of COVID and remember what life is for. With the ongoing rollout of the vaccines in the fight against COVID-19, the time is ripe to foster a public conversation about how to return to a normal social life. Unfortunately, this conversation will…

In the year since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, millions of families have endured the excruciating rise and fall of the U.S. outbreak — waves of sickness that leave untold wounds long after hospitalizations ebb and infections subside. Some have borne the tragedy more than others, with…

News Clint Chan Tack 6 Hrs AgoTabaquite MP Anita Haynes speaks to media at a press conference held at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition on Charles Street, Port of Spain on Sunday as Oropouche West MP Davendranath Tancoo looks on. - Angelo MarcelleTABAQUITE MP Anita Haynes on…

Under pressure to green-light sporting activities, Quebec says it plans to continue paring back restrictions in the coming weeks. Author of the article: Philip Authier  •  Montreal Gazette People will be allowed to work out individually, as couples or in their family bubbles in red zone gyms as of March…

Even a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects are still being felt. Over the past few months, especially, a worldwide shortage of the chips that power connected devices has left various silicon components in limited supply. Now, it seems the chip shortage is affecting Qualcomm. A new report today…