While the federal government has decided not to offer medals to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, some provinces will provide their own honours to recognize both her 70 years of service and contributions of their residents.Queen Elizabeth inspects the Guard of Honour during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on July 1, 2010.…Continue Reading
NEW DELHI: A high-powered committee has recommended amendments to the Companies Act, including allowing the use of restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock appreciation rights. By allowing the two tools, the committee is hoping to provide companies with more options for remuneration of employees in addition to salaries. While RSUs do not give the employee…Continue Reading
SynopsisIt has only been vaccinating at-risk under-12s and those who live with immuno-suppressed people, using a lower-dose formulation of the jab that was found to be “safe and effective”.APAll children aged five to 11 in England will be offered a Covid-19 vaccine, the UK government said Wednesday, following similar announcements in the rest of the…Continue Reading
“We will not tolerate their destabilising activity, and we will always stand with our NATO allies in the face Russian hostility” Britain is preparing to offer NATO a “major” deployment of troops, weapons, warships and jets in Europe, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced January 29, to respond to rising “Russian hostility” towards Ukraine. The offer,…Continue Reading
SynopsisPfizer has entered into advance purchase agreements with multiple countries. Sources told ET that Pfizer is yet to apply for emergency use authorisation in India. may offer its Covid antiviral drug Paxlovid at lower prices for low and middle income countries (LMICs), including India, as an interim measure as the cheaper generic versions may not…Continue Reading
Every Texas Longhorns offensive lineman on scholarship will get $50,000 annually for use of their name, image and likeness to support charitable causes, a new nonprofit entity announced Monday.AUSTIN, Texas: Every Texas Longhorns offensive lineman on scholarship will get $50,000 annually for use of their name, image and likeness to support charitable causes, a new…Continue Reading
On Monday, Clyde Caruana, Malta’s Finance Minister, announced free public transportation for citizens to encourage people to give up their automobiles and alleviate traffic congestion. According to Caruana, this programme would begin next year for Maltese residents with a bus card, but not for foreigners. Malta is at the top of the list of countries…Continue Reading