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CAEFS’ Response to the Repeated Postponement of the Inquest into the Death of Terry Baker

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

This is the second postponement of the inquest into the death of Terry Baker.

Key Points: 
  • This is the second postponement of the inquest into the death of Terry Baker.
  • In the ruling confirming the adjournment, dated April 5, 2023, the Presiding Coroner expresses his disappointment in the lack of response to his demand by CSC.
  • The demand seeks disclosure of certain relevant documents, in particular documents surrounding two Boards of Investigation that CSC conducted before and after Terry Baker’s death.
  • An inquest is mandatory under the Coroners Act when a person dies of non-natural causes while in custody.

GMA Network Joins Forces With Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health to Advance Global Health-Tech Innovation in the Philippines

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Monday, January 23, 2023

GMA Network , the Philippines’ leading media network, through GMA Ventures, its wholly-owned investment arm, is partnering with Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health (Wavemaker 360), a leading venture fund based in the United States focused on early-stage healthcare disruptors, to advance health-tech in the region.

Key Points: 
  • GMA Network , the Philippines’ leading media network, through GMA Ventures, its wholly-owned investment arm, is partnering with Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health (Wavemaker 360), a leading venture fund based in the United States focused on early-stage healthcare disruptors, to advance health-tech in the region.
  • GMA Ventures Inc. (GVI) is taking the lead on this important initiative, consistent with its commitment to grow the Philippine economy and increase shareholder value.
  • The joint effort with GMA Ventures will enable Wavemaker 360 to gain more expertise and navigate the healthcare system in the Philippines and its surrounding areas, to support its global portfolio.
  • Wavemaker 360 has already funded companies that are planning expansion to Southeast Asia, and the Philippines is officially on that roadmap thanks to the GMA Ventures partnership.

Velodyne Lidar Signs Multi-Year Agreement with GreenValley International

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a multi-year agreement to provide its lidar sensors to GreenValley International for handheld, mobile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) 3D mapping solutions, including in GPS-denied environments.

Key Points: 
  • Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a multi-year agreement to provide its lidar sensors to GreenValley International for handheld, mobile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) 3D mapping solutions, including in GPS-denied environments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221117005179/en/
    GreenValley International's LiBackpack DGC50 mobile backpack 3D mapping system equipped with Velodyne Lidar's Puck lidar sensors.
  • Adopting Velodynes industry-leading lidar sensors has enabled GreenValley to innovate and provide various industries with cutting-edge, reliable 3D mapping solutions, said Dr. Qinghua Guo, CEO of GreenValley International.
  • GreenValley is transforming various industries with its innovative and reliable lidar-powered 3D mapping solutions, said Dr. Ted Tewksbury, CEO of Velodyne Lidar.

The Rockefeller Foundation Launches the Vaccination Action Network to Strengthen Health Systems and Scale Up Covid-19 Vaccinations in sub-Saharan Africa

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

NAIROBI, Kenya, August 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation announces the launch of the Vaccination Action Network (VAN), a USD$7.4 million locally-led, peer-to-peer learning initiative designed to engage public health decision-makers across sub-Saharan Africa and bolster their efforts to strengthen health systems while scaling up Covid-19 vaccine demand strategies. Sabin Vaccine Institute and Dalberg are the secretariat for the network, while Amref Health Africa (Amref) is playing a key role to guide and administer subgrants to local organizations in participating countries so that they can implement vaccine demand generation strategies discussed during the learning sessions.

Key Points: 
  • "The Vaccination Action Network's community-based approach brings together our counterparts from across the region and country.
  • This collaboration is the key to finding and implementing the right vaccination approach," said Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Uganda.
  • While more than 60 percent of people have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 globally, just 20 percent of people in Africa have received full doses.
  • "The Vaccination Action Network is helping to establish new channels of communication that will consistently elevate regional learnings, solutions, and leadership," said William Asiko, Vice President of The Rockefeller Foundation Africa Regional Office.

Global Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Markets, 2021-2022 & 2026: Analysis by Type, Aircraft Type, Aircraft Generation, End User, & Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, August 1, 2022

The aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3%, during the forecast period of 2022-2026.

Key Points: 
  • The aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3%, during the forecast period of 2022-2026.
  • In 2021, the global aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul market, was valued at US$71.82 billion, and is probable to reach US$106.64 billion by 2026.
  • Individuals' increased air travel for business and pleasure would increase aircraft production in the future, significantly impacting the aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul market.
  • Global Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Market Dynamics:
    Growth Drivers: Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul industry is mounting due to the increase in global defense spending.

Evolon Appoints Tom Galvin as New CTO to Accelerate Innovation

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

DALLAS, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolon Technology, Inc., a developer of proprietary software technology that takes surveillance video and turns it into real-time actionable information, has been actively expanding its leadership team, and today announced that Tom Galvin has joined the executive team as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Galvin will lead all research and development (R&D) and engineering efforts as the company advances its video analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) offerings.

Key Points: 
  • Galvin comes to Evolon from ACRE who acquired Razberi Technologies in 2020, a company he helped found and where he served as Chief Product Officer.
  • Prior to Razberi Technologies, Galvin served as the executive leader of product management and product development at GVI Security.
  • Galvin will make his first public appearance as Evolon's CTO at ISC West at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas from March 23rd to March 25th.
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