ATLANTA, USA – The US Food and Drug Administration, today approved and granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (2024-2025 formula) to include a monovalent (single) component that corresponds to the Omicron variant KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2. The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have been updated with this formula to more closely target currently circulating variants and provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. Today’s actions relate to updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by ModernaTX Inc. and Pfizer Inc. In early June, the FDA advised manufacturers of licensed and authorized COVID-19 vaccines that the…
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President Wavel Ramkalawan welcomed the newly appointed Harbor Master, Captain Jean Paul Fanchette, during a courtesy call at State House this morning. In this brief yet significant meeting, President Ramkalawan officially greeted Captain Fanchette, who assumed his role earlier this month. The appointment marks a pivotal moment in the leadership of Seychelles’ maritime operations. During their discussions, President Ramkalawan congratulated Captain Fanchette on his new role and engaged in a constructive dialogue about the future of the Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA). They exchanged views on the strategic direction and potential developments for the country’s ports and maritime infrastructure. President Ramkalawan…
Chelsea’s midfielder, Cole Palmer is one of the latest players to join in the debate of who is the GOAT between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.For many football fans, the GOAT debate ended when Messi led Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but there is always a place for differing opinions from those who think otherwise. The England international was asked to pick who was the best player between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi while he was at the PFA award ceremony on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.Palmer picked Messi as the better of the two players after…
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising roster decision with a player who came through for them in a huge way earlier this week.Veteran outfielder Jason Heyward has been designated for assignment, Robert Murray of FanSided reports.Heyward is the odd man out in L.A., with Chris Taylor set to return from a rehab assignment. Taylor went on the 10-day injured list on July 25 with a groin strain, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the 33-year-old is expected to be elevated to the MLB roster again very soon.Kevin Kiermaier was another candidate to be DFA’ed to make room for Taylor,…
World Food Programme says a small convoy carrying food enters Sudan via a temporarily reopened border crossing with Chad.The World Food Programme (WFP) says a convoy of humanitarian aid has entered the Sudanese region of Darfur, offering temporary respite after Sudan’s forces sealed sections of the border with Chad to aid deliveries in February. The United Nations agency on Wednesday said that more than a dozen trucks delivered food assistance for about 13,000 people threatened with famine in western Darfur’s Kereinik region. The agency added that it had food ready to move for 500,000 people. More than six million people…
U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, shots designed to more closely target recent virus strains — and hopefully whatever variants cause trouble this winter, too. With the Food and Drug Administration’s clearance, Pfizer and Moderna are set to begin shipping millions of doses. A third U.S. manufacturer, Novavax, expects its updated vaccine version to be available a little later. “We strongly encourage those who are eligible to consider receiving an updated COVID-19 vaccine to provide better protection against currently circulating variants,” said FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks. The agency’s decision came a bit earlier than last year’s…
USA / VENEZUELA – George Semerene Quintero (Semerene), 60, of Venezuela, pleaded guilty today, to conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for his role in a scheme to evade US sanctions imposed on Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), a Venezuelan state-owned oil company. “This defendant admitted to participating in an illicit scheme to procure millions in aviation equipment for the Maduro regime,” said assistant attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division. “Today’s conviction demonstrates the Justice Department’s commitment to hold accountable those who seek to evade export controls and sanctions to…
President Wavel Ramkalawan received Father Christian Toulon, Father Emmanuel Boniface, and Deacon Aubrey Pon Wayne at State House this morning. The visit marked a significant occasion as the newly ordained clergy paid their respects to the Head of State. President Ramkalawan congratulated the clergymen on their recent ordinations, commending their dedication to serving the community as young Seychellois leaders. During their meeting, they discussed their mission to address the spiritual needs of the nation, their vision for the youth of Seychelles and the various challenges they face. The President reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting their initiatives. President Ramkalawan extended…
The singer, in his second week on the Afrobeats chart, peaked at number one.Nigerian ace singer and performer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has reached #1 on a United States music chart.The YBNL-Empire artist released his new album ‘Lungu Boy’ on Friday, August 9, 2024, and the album has the potential to become one of his most commercially successful albums. The highly experimental album, which features Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid, American rapper Travis Scott, Brazilian songstress Ludmilla, and British rappers Stormzy and Central Cee, has been garnering significant streaming numbers and dominating charts both locally and internationally.As momentum for…