article SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR – JULY 03: A mosquito transmitting dengue Aedes aegypti seen with a stereoscope in a laboratory at the University of El Salvador within the framework of the Epidemiological Alert decreed by the Ministry of Health of El Salva NEW YORK – More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs in recent months, federal health officials said Tuesday. They all had Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever. None have died, and there is no evidence that it’s spreading in the United States. But…
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MISSISSIPPI, USA – St Dominic’s, part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS), announces a major advancement in healthcare with the implementation of the IntelliSep test in its emergency department. This innovative diagnostic tool allows for the early detection and treatment of sepsis in Mississippi. Sepsis is a leading cause of mortality in hospitals across the nation and prior to the development of the IntelliSep technology there was no objective test to determine if a patient was septic. “As the first facility in Mississippi and one of only three in the nation to offer this test to…
Africa’s tourism sector is poised for an exciting ascent, and it has the potential to soar if it is propelled by visionary strategies and robust investments that harness the continent’s unparalleled tourist allure. Amid the unprecedented changes of recent years, Africa’s tourist appeal is greater than ever. With the right steps, it can offer more top destinations for today’s tourists. The API Hospitality&Residences Forum is a pivotal platform for Africa’s hospitality industry that is legendary for its dealmaking, networking, and unique insights. It takes place on 19 September 2024 at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town on the first day…
Afrobeat superstar Seun Kuti has expressed his outrage and disappointment after being denied the opportunity to open a bank account at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) in London. Kuti revealed that he attempted to open an account with £10,000, but was told that the minimum required amount was £50,000, approximately N106m.Additionally, Seun Kuti, an activist criticized the bank’s high demands, especially considering Nigeria’s economic situation. Also, he recounted how he walked out of the bank hall in shame, accompanied by his manager and friend. They laughed at him for thinking £10,000 was sufficient to open a foreign account.Meanwhile, Kuti’s experience has…
From autumn 2024, the annual payments will no longer be paid to those not on pension credit and other means-tested benefits.The new Labour Government said this would save £1.4 billion this year.The contentious decision comes amid the 10 per cent rise in the energy price cap this winter. The charity Age UK and Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis are among those criticising it.Mr Lewis said: “Yet again, those just above the thresholds will be hardest hit. Many pensioners eke out the £100 to £300 winter fuel payments to allow them to keep some heating on through the cold months.“While there’s an argument for…
Novak Djokovic, 37, is at a point in his career where he reaches a personal milestone or breaks a record every time he steps on a tennis court. On Monday, the Serbian became the second-winningest men’s player in U.S. Open history with a comfortable 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 first-round win over Moldova’s Radu Albot, equaling Roger Federer’s tally of 89 victories at Flushing Meadows. With his 78th win at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Djokovic also broke the record for most victories at the most populous court in the sport. In typical Djokovic fashion, he was unaware of any of it. “I wasn’t aware of it,…
The Pentagon says the Sounion is a navigational hazard and warns of a potential environmental catastrophe.The Greek-flagged Sounion crude oil tanker is still on fire after being attacked by Yemen’s Houthi group last week, and appears to be leaking oil, the Pentagon has said. The vessel is carrying about one million barrels of crude oil, according to Pentagon spokesperson Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder. The United States is “aware of a third party that attempted to send two tugs to the vessel to help salvage, but they were warned away by the Houthis and threatened with being attacked,” he…
Brooklyn fire leaves 31 homeless A devastating fire in the Ocean Hill section of Brooklyn has left 31 people, including nine children, without homes. BROOKLYN – A devastating fire in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn has left 31 people, including nine children, without homes. The fire tore through a row of houses on Dean Street on Monday night. Among those left homeless are 71-year-old Michael King and his 82-year-old wife, who narrowly escaped with their lives. The couple, who had lived in their three-story home for four decades, were forced to jump from a second-floor window when the fire…
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nyssa Pierre as the new Communications and Media Manager. A national of Trinidad and Tobago, Pierre holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Spanish from York University in Canada, Executive Diplomas in Protocol & Soft Diplomacy from the ISPD in Belgium, and a Graduate Certificate in Destination Marketing from Temple University in the USA. Pierre is highly qualified, with 15 years in regional and international strategic communications and public relations roles. She has worked with some of the Caribbean’s most recognisable brands and personalities, developing and…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Director-Generals for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). President Tinubu appointed Mohammed Mohammed as the new NIA head, succeeding Ahmed Abubakar, who resigned on Saturday. Abubakar, appointed in 2018 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, had his tenure extended in December 2021. Adeola Ajayi takes over as DSS Director-General from Yusuf Bichi, who was also appointed by Buhari in September 2018. Mohammed, with a career starting in 1995, has held various roles including heading Nigeria’s mission to Libya. Likewise, Ajayi held multiple roles, including State Director in multiple regions,…