BBC News, Washington DC, January 20, 2021 (PST) Kamala Harris has made history as the first female, first black and first Asian-American US Vice-President. She was sworn in just before Joe Biden took the oath of office to become the 46th US President. Ms Harris, who is of Indian-Jamaican heritage, initially ran for the Democratic nomination. A fearless fighter But…
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Democrats Leader Jo Biden being sworn in as the 46th President of USA in Washington DC today- January 20, 2020 (Reuters Picture) At 12:01, in the midst of his inaugural address, Joe Biden officially became the 46th President of the United States. He was already well into outlining exactly how daunting a task he – and the Nation –…
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(Image by Raphael Alves/EPA) When supplies of oxygen at hospitals in Manaus, Brazil, recently ran out, the Airforce was called in for emergency evacuations while healthcare workers frantically tried to save lives with manual ventilation. For those that could not…
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South Auckland institutions can seek up to $20,000 Supplied Content Auckland, January 21, 2021 SouthSci, a Participatory Science Platform in South Auckland is welcoming applications for funding from STEM related projects for 2021. South Auckland Schools, Universities, Community and Iwi Groups may apply up to $20,000. Expressions of interest will be accepted until March 26, 2021. New Project Manager Ying Yang has…
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US President-Elect Jo Biden Every four years on January 20, the US exercises a key tenet of democratic government: the peaceful transfer of power.…
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‘Auckland Galatta’ on January 30 from 9 pm at Round 6 Bar & Eatery Venkat Raman Auckland, January 20, 2021 If you have not experienced the fun and amusement that the youth of South India can offer to fill and evening of entertainment, you must then book for an event that will be next weekend in Auckland. Called, ‘Auckland Galatta,’…
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Covid-19 worsens vulnerability of South Asian communities While the Covid-19 pandemic has drastically affected the way a vast majority of the people operate in the physical world, the environment fostered by it has taken its toll on the mental states of its denizens. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises that the isolation of quarantine and the anxiety of being in…
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(Image by PIRO4D from Pixabay) The blame for the recent assault on the US Capitol and President Donald Trump’s broader dismantling of democratic institutions and norms can be laid at least partly on misinformation and conspiracy theories. Those who spread misinformation, like Trump himself, are exploiting people’s lack of media literacy —it is easy to spread lies to people…
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Supplied Content Wellington, January 20, 2021 A South Auckland husband and wife, who a Judge said used a repeat pattern of tax evasion and used their children as puppets in their ongoing businesses, have been sentenced to prison and home detention respectively. Tamanini Muaiava and his wife Uputaua Muaiava were sentenced in the Papakura District Court this week on 65…
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Supplied Content Auckland, January 19, 2021 This year, Waitangi Day falls on Saturday, February 6, 2021 and hence holiday is observed on that day and on Monday, February 8, 2021. Here are seven items you need to know about rights for employees and obligations for employers. Since Waitangi Day falls on a Saturday, this holiday is moved to the following…
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