Columnist

This winter may be reminiscent of those dark and precarious months when the COVID-19 pandemic first surfaced and wreaked havoc across the globe.

It is lamentable that after two years we are still battling an insidious COVID-19 pandemic as the virus travels far and wide, constantly mutating, and wreaking havoc across the global community.

We have much to thank our health workers for as they battle the raging, unfamiliar and stealthy COVID-19 pandemic with heroic dedication. But accolades are not enough and the need to rethink the entire support system for health workers has never been more urgent.

One of the few joys during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns has been the ability to stream a seemingly endless list of wonderful films and TV shows. There is something to cater for every taste, from period dramas to cookery shows and documentaries.

The COVID-19 pandemic has solidified the impactful role that international organizations can play in addressing complex global issues. A number of notable examples highlight the critical contributions they can make.

One of life’s greatest blessings is to be taken under the wing of an illuminating, caring and wise teacher. Time and time again, people have recounted compelling stories of how their teachers transformed their lives in profound ways.