Shares of Ashoka India Equity Investment ( LON:AIE – Get Free Report ) reached a new 52-week high on Friday . The stock traded as high as GBX 303 ($3.81) and last traded at GBX 300 ($3.78), with a volume of 396681 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 300 ($3.78). Ashoka India Equity Investment Price Performance The stock has a fifty day moving average of GBX 287.14 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 284.66. The firm has a market capitalization of £442.38 million, a P/E ratio of 555.56 and a beta of 0.50. About Ashoka India Equity Investment ( Get Free Report ) Ashoka India Equity Investment Trust PLC is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Ashoka India Equity Investment Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Ashoka India Equity Investment and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Years of deficits are a sign of a structurally sick Victorian budget and long-term plans to fix it are reactive, the state’s financial watchdog has warned. Auditor-General Andrew Greaves has sounded the alarm about “structural issues” in his 2023/24 annual financial report into the state after the government sector posted another operating loss of $4.2 billion (US$2.7 billion). It was the eighth consecutive year the Victorian Labor government spent more money than it raised, with a fiscal cash deficit of $14.4 billion (US$9.3 billion). The result pushed total losses to $48 billion (US$31.1 billion) in the past five years, $31.5 billion (US$20.4 billion) of which the government blamed on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and $16.5 billion (US$10.7 billion) on providing public services. But Greaves signalled the repeated outcome was symptomatic of bigger and broader problems. “Ongoing operating losses and fiscal cash deficits are indicators of structural issues with underlying revenue and expenditure policy settings that create risks to financial sustainability,” the report tabled in parliament on Nov. 22 said. Gross government sector debt outpaced revenue and economic growth to top $168.8 billion (US$109.4 billion) and was projected to reach $228.2 billion (US$147.9 billion) by mid-2028. Interest repayments on the ballooning debt jumped $1.7 billion (US$1.1 billion) from new or refinanced borrowings at higher interest rates. The higher interest bill, growing public sector employee wages and other costs including the $380 million (US$246.3 million) 2026 Commonwealth Games settlement pushed operating expenses $3.7 billion (US$2.4 billion) higher. The auditor-general’s office said interest expenses now made up 6.1 percent of operating revenue and were expected to soar to 8.8 percent by 2027/28. The Allan government has committed to reducing net debt levels, relative to a percentage of the state’s economy by 2027/28 with $4.9 billion (US$3.2 billion) in cost-saving initiatives across the next four years. “Achieving these savings and maintaining current service levels will be challenging given several emerging financial risks,” the report said. Greaves said current strategies were short-term, reactive and did not address both the existing financial challenges and emerging financial risks. Assistant Treasurer Danny Pearson rejected his claim and another that structural issues in the budget could jeopardise the delivery of essential services. “I like Andrew personally but I don’t agree with his report,” he told reporters outside Treasury Place. “We’ve got a really strong, vibrant economy here in Victoria.” Opposition Leader John Pesutto said the report was a damning verdict on the Labor government’s debt record. “Nearly 10 percent of every dollar raised in revenue will be going simply to pay interest—that’s not acceptable,” he said.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --WuKong Education, a leading online K-12 education provider, has been named to the highly-anticipated 2025 edition of the GSV 150 : GSV's annual list of the top 150 private companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills. This recognition underscores WuKong Education's transformative role in the EdTech industry and its commitment to empowering students worldwide through AI-powered personalized learning. Out of more than 2,500 global VC- and PE-backed companies, WuKong Education was selected for the 2025 GSV 150 based on a proprietary evaluation framework, including revenue scale, growth, user reach, geographic diversification, and margin profile. The 2025 cohort of the GSV 150 collectively reaches 3B learners and generates over $25B in annual revenue. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of fatally setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway train used his shirt to fan the flames, causing her to become engulfed in the blaze, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, who federal immigration officials said is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally, made his first court appearance and was arraigned in Brooklyn criminal court. He appeared briefly before a judge and wore a white jumpsuit over a weathered black hooded sweatshirt. He did not speak. He will remain jailed ahead of his next court date on Friday. The apparently random attack occurred Sunday morning on a stationary F train at the Coney Island station in Brooklyn. Police said Tuesday that identification of the victim was still “pending at this time.” Authorities say Zapeta approached the woman, who was sitting motionless in the train car and may have been sleeping, and used a lighter to set her clothing on fire. Zapeta then used his shirt to fan the flames, leading to her becoming engulfed in the fire, Assistant District Attorney Ari Rottenberg said on Tuesday. Zapeta then sat at a bench on the subway platform and watched, according to police. Rottenberg added that under interrogation Zapeta said he didn’t know what happened, noting that he consumes alcohol. But he alleged that Zapeta identified himself to interrogators in images related to the attack. Video posted to social media appeared to show the woman standing inside the train ablaze as some people look on from the platform, and at least one officer walks by. NYPD Chief of Transit Joseph Gulotta said Sunday that several officers had responded to the fire and one stayed to keep the crime scene “the way it’s supposed to be" while the others went to get fire extinguishers and transit workers. They were eventually able to douse the fire, but “unfortunately, it was too late,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said — the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Zapeta was taken into custody Sunday afternoon while riding a train on the same subway line after police got a tip from some teenagers who recognized him from images circulated by the police. A Brooklyn address for Zapeta released by police matches a shelter that provides housing and substance abuse support. The shelter did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Federal immigration officials said Zapeta had been previously deported in 2018 but at some point reentered the U.S. illegally. In a statement, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez called the attack a “gruesome and senseless act of violence against a vulnerable woman” that would be “met with the most serious consequences.” The crime — and the graphic video of it that ricocheted across social media — deepened a growing sense of unease among some New Yorkers about the safety of the subway system in a city where many residents take the subway multiple times each day. Overall, according to authorities, crime is down in the transit system this year when compared to last year — major felonies declined 6% between January and November of this year and in 2023, data compiled by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority show. But murders are up, with nine killings this year through November compared to five in the same period last year. Earlier this month, a Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny in the death of an agitated subway rider that the former Marine placed in a chokehold last year. The case became a flashpoint in ongoing debates over safety, homelessness and mental illness on the system. Policing the subway is also difficult, given the vast network of trains constantly moving between the system’s 472 stations, with each stop containing multiple entry points and, in many stations, multiple floors and platforms. On Sunday, police at the station where the woman burned to death were patrolling a different area and responded after seeing and smelling smoke, authorities said.Why Is Penny Stock Clearmind Gaining Today?
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Arkansas receiver Andrew Armstrong said Tuesday that he is entering the NFL Draft. Later in the day, a school spokesman told reporters that Armstrong will skip the Razorbacks' bowl game. The destination isn't yet known. Armstrong led the Southeastern Conference in both receptions (78) and receiving yards (1,140) but caught just one touchdown in 11 games this season. His catches and yardage were both second-most in Arkansas history behind Cobi Hamilton, who had 90 receptions for 1,335 yards in 2012. "It's been a journey for the books and I wouldn't trade it for anything because it has made me into the man I am today," Armstrong said of his Razorbacks tenure in a social media post. "... I will never forget all the moments that were shared here in Fayetteville." Armstrong played two seasons at Texas A&M-Commerce before transferring to Arkansas ahead of the 2023 season. In two seasons with the Razorbacks, he caught 134 passes for 1,904 yards and six scores. --Field Level MediaIf you’ve been following (or fading) our bettors’ picks, you’re probably flush with cash for Christmas and/or Hanukkah. Jon Greenberg and Zac Jackson managed to scramble together some holiday cheer, i.e., picks for this week. GREENBERG (5-5 last week, 65-48 overall): Our NFL hot streak continued as we combined to go 6-3 following our 9-0 week, but we were less successful picking college games. I’m only taking a bowl game this week if you assure me it’s a lock. (And then I’ll probably fade you.) Advertisement Because of a midweek Christmas, we’re pumping this out early, so no time for pleasantries. I’ll start with the two Christmas Day games. I don’t, as a rule, bet against the Steelers . But if you don’t have that rule, you should take the Chiefs -2.5 . Yes, this would be a perfect spot for them to lose in a short week on the road. But the Steelers are banged up and have hit a lull since disposing of the Browns . Mike Tomlin sounded optimistic that George Pickens (who practiced in full Monday) and other injured players could return this week, so keep an eye out for that. If that happens, I’ll probably take over 43.5. I wanted to take Baltimore -5.5 but decided to play it safe. When they blow out the Texans , you can laugh at me in the comments. I’m still debating on whether I want to drag myself to Soldier Field for the last home game of the year on Thursday night. They couldn’t air this game at noon? The Bears are mentally fried, and playing on a short week after facing the Lions surely isn’t going to help their physical well-being. Take the visiting Seahawks -3.5 and maybe put some bets in loved ones’ stockings or near the menorah. Any thoughts on Christmas matchups, the bowl games or the rest of the NFL schedule? (If you don’t, this will be a brief column.) JACKSON (4-4 last week, 56-58): Midday bowl games make me jolly. Picking winners remains difficult, but we do this for the love of the game, Jon. Under 43.5 in Chiefs-Steelers feels like a winner. With a short week (after a short week) and two offenses fine operating in second gear, I’ll take my chances here. I hate to be against your heater, but I’ll do it. I’ll pass on the other Christmas game and save my bullets for the bowl games. It’s an absolute bowl bonanza from Thursday-Saturday, and I have two circled. I’m on Navy +8 vs. Oklahoma in the Armed Forces Bowl, and I’m not alone because the line has dropped five points as of this writing. I think Navy wins against whatever operation Oklahoma runs out there, so take Navy +3 . Friday night in the Liberty Bowl, I’ll take Arkansas -2 vs. what’s left of Texas Tech’s roster. Advertisement GREENBERG: I’ll take your word for it on the bowl games. I think I’m running on a short week too, because I’m too tired to make good decisions. To show you how sluggish my brain is, I bought NBA tickets for Monday night before teams announced which stars are sitting out. (It’s Giannis and Dame. Whoops.) I can get it together enough to pick two more NFL games: the Chargers -5 at New England — that’ll be up to 6 or more, I’m guessing — and in a week, I like Detroit -3.5 at San Francisco. Maybe it’s recency bias, having watched the Lions gnaw at the Bears’ collective kneecaps and bet on the Niners at Miami, but I like this matchup. Any holiday thoughts before we close this out? JACKSON: With you on the Lions -3.5 . They’re going to try to stay on the gas. I’d play it up to a touchdown. I like Denver +3 at Cincinnati on Saturday. Joe Burrow is doing some Superman stuff, but that’s a flawed Bengals team. I like the Broncos to keep it close and potentially steal it outright. On motivation, I like Boston College +145 moneyline to beat Nebraska in the Pinstripe Bowl. And I certainly like Louisiana +13 to stay within the number vs. TCU. I assume we’ll be doing this again before the next round of College Football Playoff games. I’m just trying to string a few winners together and not drown in shrimp cocktail this holiday season. Or maybe I am trying to drown in cocktail sauce, actually. Through family in Austin, we grew up Texas fans. My mom would buy us Longhorns bowl game gear most years, and I specifically remember opening a shirt one year and hearing my dad tell my mom that if she’d just waited a week, the shirt would have been on sale. He must have been losing his football picks. It happens. Jon Greenberg’s picks Zac Jackson’s picks (Photo of Joe Burrow: Jason Mowry / Getty Images)LG's G4 OLED is my pick for best picture quality TV in 2024 - and it's $700 off right now
Mondelēz International receives plastic cleanup partner sealVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE/TSX: GATO) (“Gatos Silver” or the “Company”) today announced the date of a special meeting of stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) and the filing of its definitive proxy statement in connection with the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with First Majestic Silver Corp. (“First Majestic”) (NYSE/TSX: AG) (FSE: FMV) pursuant to which First Majestic will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Gatos Silver (the “Transaction”). Gatos Silver notified its stockholders that the Special Meeting will take place virtually on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Pacific Time. Stockholders of record as of November 25, 2024 (the “Record Date”) are eligible to vote at the Special Meeting. Gatos Silver stockholders will be asked to vote on the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the adjournment of the Special Meeting in certain circumstances. Gatos Silver’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends that Gatos Silver stockholders vote in favor of both proposals. First Majestic shareholders are required to approve the issuance of the First Majestic common shares in connection with the Transaction, and accordingly, First Majestic has announced that it will hold its shareholder meeting in-person on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Pacific Time, one hour following the Special Meeting. For more information regarding First Majestic’s shareholder meeting, see First Majestic’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca . Subject to the approval of Gatos Silver’s stockholders and First Majestic’s shareholders and the satisfaction or waiver of other conditions precedent, it is anticipated that the Transaction will close in early 2025. Gatos Silver currently expects to send the meeting materials for the Special Meeting to stockholders of record as of the Record Date on or about December 6, 2024; however, delivery of materials to some Canadian stockholders may be impacted by the ongoing Canada Post labour dispute which is affecting the delivery of mail within Canada. Important Information for Investors and Stockholders about the Transaction and Where to Find It This news release is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities of First Majestic or Gatos Silver or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities of First Majestic or Gatos Silver in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. This news release may be deemed to be soliciting material relating to the Transaction. In connection with the Transaction between First Majestic and Gatos Silver pursuant to the Merger Agreement and subject to future developments, First Majestic filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form F-4 that includes a Proxy Statement of Gatos Silver that also constitutes a Prospectus of First Majestic (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”) and other documents. Each of First Majestic and Gatos Silver may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the Transaction. The registration statement on Form F-4 was declared effective by the SEC on December 2, 2024. Gatos Silver filed a Proxy Statement/Prospectus with the SEC on December 3, 2024 which it plans to mail to its stockholders in connection with the Transaction. First Majestic will also file a management proxy circular in connection with the Transaction with applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities and First Majestic will deliver its management proxy circular to First Majestic shareholders. This news release is not a substitute for any registration statement, proxy statement, prospectus or other document First Majestic or Gatos Silver has filed or may file with the SEC or Canadian securities regulatory authorities in connection with the pending Transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF GATOS SILVER AND FIRST MAJESTIC ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR, RESPECTIVELY, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC OR CANADIAN SECURITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTION BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FIRST MAJESTIC, GATOS SILVER, THE TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the filings with the SEC that are and will be incorporated by reference into the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by First Majestic and Gatos Silver containing important information about First Majestic or Gatos Silver and the Transaction through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov . Investors are also able to obtain free copies of the management proxy circular and other documents filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities by First Majestic, through the website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators at www.sedarplus.ca . In addition, investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the documents filed by First Majestic with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on First Majestic’s website at www.firstmajestic.com or by contacting First Majestic’s investor relations team. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Gatos Silver are available free of charge on Gatos Silver’s website or by contacting Gatos Silver’s investor relations team. Participants in the Merger Solicitation First Majestic, Gatos Silver and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed Transaction. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders of First Majestic and the stockholders of Gatos Silver in connection with the Transaction, including a description of their respective direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus described above and other relevant documents filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities in connection with the Transaction. Additional information regarding First Majestic’s directors and executive officers is also included in First Majestic’s Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and 2024 Proxy Statement, which was filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on April 15, 2024, and information regarding Gatos Silver’s directors and executive officers is also included in Gatos Silver’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 20, 2024, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to such annual report filed with the SEC on May 6, 2024 and Gatos Silver’s 2024 Proxy Statement for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 25, 2024. These documents are available free of charge as described above. About Gatos Silver Gatos Silver is a silver dominant exploration, development and production company that discovered a new silver and zinc-rich mineral district in southern Chihuahua State, Mexico. As a 70% owner of the Los Gatos Joint Venture (“LGJV”), the Company is primarily focused on operating the Cerro Los Gatos mine and on growth and development of the Los Gatos district. The LGJV includes approximately 103,000 hectares of mineral rights, representing a highly prospective and under-explored district with numerous silver-zinc-lead epithermal mineralized zones identified as priority targets. On September 5, 2024, Gatos Silver and First Majestic announced that they entered into the Merger Agreement pursuant to which First Majestic will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gatos Silver. The proposed Transaction would consolidate three world-class, producing silver mining districts in Mexico to create a leading intermediate primary silver producer. Information relating to the proposed Transaction can be found at the Company’s website at www.gatossilver.com . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains “forward‐looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections and other applicable laws and “forward‐looking information” under applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward‐looking statements”). These statements relate to future events of First Majestic and/or Gatos Silver that are based on assumptions of management of First Majestic and/or Gatos Silver made in good faith in light of management's experience and perception of future developments. Forward‐looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: closing of the Transaction and the terms and timing related thereto; the timing and receipt of required shareholder and other approvals; satisfaction of the conditions to completion of the Transaction; and the anticipated timing of mailing proxy statements and circulars regarding the Transaction. Assumptions may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Consequently, guidance cannot be guaranteed. As such, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon guidance and forward‐looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, assumptions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Actual results may vary from forward‐looking statements. Forward‐looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements, including but not limited to those factors discussed in (a) the section entitled “Description of the Business ‐ Risk Factors” in First Majestic’s most recently filed Annual Information Form, available under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca , and as an exhibit to its most recently filed Form 40‐F available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar or on First Majestic’s website and (b) the Gatos Silver’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar or on Gatos Silver’s website. First Majestic is not affirming or adopting any statements or reports attributed to Gatos Silver in this news release or made by Gatos Silver outside of this news release. Gatos Silver is not affirming or adopting any statements or reports attributed to First Majestic in this news release or made by First Majestic outside of this news release. Although First Majestic and Gatos Silver have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward‐looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. First Majestic and Gatos Silver believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included herein should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date hereof. First Majestic and Gatos Silver do not intend, and do not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, except as required by applicable laws. Investors and Media Contact André van Niekerk Chief Financial Officer investors@gatossilver.com (604) 424 0984
Former US President and Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100Winners’ Chapel International Leeds has teamed up with Afrikindness to introduce a safeguarding training pack The move was aimed at enhancing child protection within African and faith-based communities The training pack was developed in partnership with safeguarding experts from Voluntary Action Leeds and is tailored to address the unique needs of African and faith-based communities Winners' Chapel International Leeds, under the leadership of Pastor Adeyinka Olaniyan, has shown a strong commitment to child safety and well-being CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements. Bishop David Oyedepo ’s Living Faith Church, Winners Chapel International Leeds, under the leadership of Pastor Adeyinka Olaniyan, has shown a strong commitment to child safety and well-being. Winners' Chapel Leeds, group launch safeguarding training pack This is as it collaborated with Afrikindness, to create a specialized safeguarding training pack, aimed at protecting children within faith-based environments. Read also Govt agency partners TikTok for online safety, digital literacy PAY ATTENTION : Standing out in social media world? Easy! "Mastering Storytelling for Social Media" workshop by Legit.ng. Join Us Live! The initiative was launched during a workshop attended by over 110 parents and leaders from various faith communities. What to know about the training pack In a statement made available to Legit.ng on Saturday, November 23, the training pack was developed in partnership with safeguarding experts from Voluntary Action Leeds and is tailored to address the unique needs of African and faith-based communities. The content adapts the Leeds Safeguarding Board’s guidelines to better reflect the realities of African congregations.fit the cultural and spiritual realities of these congregations. “This training pack is crucial for equipping our communities with the necessary tools to safeguard our children,” stated Deaconess Olufunmilola Olaniyi-Alabi, the lead trainer behind the initiative. “Safeguarding is not just about compliance; it requires our collective awareness and proactive measures to protect our most vulnerable members.” Lord Mayor of Leeds backed the initiative Meanwhile, the initiative received major support from prominent figures, including Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, who emphasized the importance of collaboration between faith communities and civic institutions in safeguarding children. Read also 36 governors meet national assembly leaders, reasons emerge In her keynote address, she said: “Safeguarding extends beyond the walls of homes. When faith communities unite with families and civic institutions, our collective strengths ensure that no child is left unsupported. We all have a responsibility to safeguard and care for our children.” Additionally, Pastor Adeyinka Olaniyan of Winners’ Chapel International Leeds highlighted the church’s commitment to child safety. “We are devoted to upholding the safety and well-being of every child in our congregation and beyond,” he said. The man of God also introduced the church’s designated safeguarding leads, highlighting their essential role in implementing thorough safeguarding practices. Echoing similar sentiments, CEO of Afrikindness, Bunmi Owolabi, urged faith leaders to uphold moral standards. “A church should be a safe and holy place dedicated to instilling moral values and positively influencing communities,” she remarked. The workshop, sponsored by the National Lottery Community Fund, attracted diverse attendees, including representatives from several faith communities such as the Redeemed Christian Church of God and Dunamis International Gospel Centre. Read also FULL LIST: Senate mentions 6 states terrorists from Mali, Burkina Faso are currently operating The growing need for safeguarding in faith-based communities Legit.ng understands the workshop tackled vital issues, including child molestation, domestic abuse, and forced marriages. Parents and leaders shared personal experiences, revealing that neglect or ignorance can often put children at risk while participants left with a better understanding of how to identify signs of harm and establish safer environments for children in their care. Moving forward, Afrikindness, a Continuing Professional Development (CPD), announced plans to offer this essential training free to nominated leaders from faith communities. The organisation aims to empower these leaders with the knowledge and skills to uphold child protection standards within their respective congregations. Through this pioneering initiative, Afrikindness and Winners’ Chapel International Leeds are leading the way in safeguarding practices within faith settings, fostering a legacy of care and protection for future generations. Read more about Oyedepo's Winners Chapel here: Bishop Abioye organises first crusade after leaving Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church Bishop Abioye shares how he met Oyedepo Read also Prominent Plateau cleric speaks out amid ethnic, religious divisions in Nigeria Oyedepo prays for Abioye as he retires In another development, Legit.ng reported that Bishop David Oyedepo sent forth Bishop Abioye with prayers as he retired from Living Faith Church Worldwide. Oyedepo released words of blessings on Abioye during his valedictory service on Friday, October 18. 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The UMass Minutemen (2-8) visit the No. 8 Georgia Bulldogs (8-2) at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. What channel is Georgia vs. UMass on? What time is Georgia vs. UMass? Georgia and UMass play at 12:45 p.m. ET. Georgia vs. UMass betting odds, lines, spread Odds courtesy of BetMGM Georgia schedule UMass schedule This content was created for Gannett using technology provided by Data Skrive.
Celia Holman Lee, CEO of Holman Lee Agency FASHION icon and well-known model agency CEO, Celia Holman Lee shares a precious story of love, keepsakes, and a sprinkle of nostalgia. Keeping a babydoll for over 70 years in her attic, Celia never forgot the cherished memories of the toy she received at the age of six or seven. “They were all the rage and very popular those times, and my dear mother went off and got me one,” she said. Rummaging the antique toy out of her loft for a photograph, the nostalgia came flooding back. “That doll sticks out in my mind and I’m lucky that I still have her,” Celia said. “I was very young, and in those times, there weren’t many surprises. We woke up on Christmas Day and the doll was just sitting there. Gifting was different in those times. “It’s memories for me and I’m thrilled that I kept the doll all these years and looked after her. When I played with her I adored her, thanks to my incredible mother.” Peter Nash, Limerick footballer / Hurling Development Officer ONE LIMERICK senior footballer turns out to be a gamer too, it seems, as Peter Nash divulges his multi-faceted interests through what he says was his favourite Christmas present ever. “It was a PlayStation 2 in limited edition silver,” he recalled. “I asked for a PlayStation 2 but the silver edition was a surprise!” The Limerick City Hurling Development Officer and Kildimo-Pallaskenry man said he received the console at age 10 in 2002. “I still have it and it still works,” Peter said. “Myself and my brother spent that whole Christmas playing FIFA 2002 and so many of the following years playing other games on it. Might even break it out this year to get more enjoyment out of it than it’s already given me!” Peter won the inaugural Golden Boot Award for the 2023 Limerick Senior Football Championship. Mick Dolan, Owner of Dolan’s Limerick HOUSEHOLD name Mick Dolan recalls an unforgettable memory he has of surprise concert tickets he received to see one of his all-time favourite musicians. “I got a present from my nephew, Ivan McMahon, to see one of my favourite artists, Tom Waits, perform in the Phoenix Park in Dublin around 15 years ago,” he said. “It was a surprise. It was an incredible experience.” Tom Waits is known for his unique blend of jazz, blues, and rock. He rose to prominence in the 1970s with albums like Closing Time and Small Change. Owning a renowned music venue in the heart of Limerick city on the Docklands, concerts are the focal point of Mick’s trade and music accounts for a huge portion of his life, with Dolans being an iconic spot for audiences and musicians alike for 30 years. “I had always wanted to see this artist live [Tom Waits]. I will never forget it!,” he said. Chloe Walsh, Influencer / Entrepreneur FOR CHLOE Walsh, nothing beats flight tickets in her stocking at Christmas, as “going on little city breaks” are her and boyfriend Andrew La Touche’s “favourite thing to do”. “For Christmas 2022, my boyfriend surprised me with a trip to Budapest,” she said. “It was the best trip, filled with so much fun and adventure and we got to spend time together exploring another city of Europe. It was a total surprise present for Christmas. “We started off our trip at the Zoo Cafe where they have animals crawling around everywhere while you have a coffee, it was so fun!” The 27-year-old said they also visited other tourist attractions like St Stephen’s Basilica, The Light Art Museum, the Széchenyi Thermal Baths “and we finished off our trip at the secret garden spa” at the hotel. “The highlight moment was spending time together and exploring another new place because that’s what life is all about travelling and exploring the world.” Eve Stafford, Soprano singer / Network Limerick FOR SOPRANO singer Eve Stafford, becoming a Spice Girl was the dream at age nine. A memory that stands out for the newly-elected Network Limerick President 2025 is something of mischief and tears, before delight. “My favourite present I got was the Spice World album, on tape, from my big brother, Robert. “What’s funny is he gave me a lump of coal first! When I was a kid, I was a devil for trying to guess what the presents were under the tree. “I couldn’t figure out this one present, I was shaking it and it was an irregular shape. I was ready to burst out crying when I opened it. “My brother then, behind his back, gave me the Spice Girls tape. I was then screaming and running around the house, delighted with myself.” Eve says to this day, her favourite Spice Girl was Posh Spice, albeit “she wasn’t the best singer”. She received the gift in 1997, with her favourite song being ‘Two Become One’. Conor Sheehan TD, Labour politician FOR NEWLY-elected Labour TD Conor Sheehan, he cast his mind back to the early 2000’s, where he got a “big, clunky desktop computer” from Santa at age 10 or 11. “The thing was slower than a Sunday afternoon in November, but I loved it,” he said. “I used to play the Sims when I was a child. My other favourite present I got when I was 12 was a go-kart. It was black with red seats. “It was a pedal go-kart and it had a back seat, but if somebody who was too heavy sat on the back the whole thing tipped over.” Saying that, the Windows XP computer “was a surprise”, the now 31-year-old had asked for the go-kart because “one of the neighbours had one.” “I used the computer for donkey's years. I’ve a funny feeling we still have it in the attic. I thought it was the height of technology and I remember playing solitaire on the thing. I grew out of the go-kart but had great fun on it.”LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Jimmy Carter was honored with a moment of silence before the Atlanta Falcons’ game at the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, hours after the 39th president of the United States died at the age of 100 in Plains, Georgia. Beyond being a Georgia native who led the country from the White House less than 8 miles (12 kilometers) away during his time in office from 1977-81, Carter was the first president to host the NFL's Super Bowl champions there when he welcomed the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1980. Falcons owner Arthur Blank in a statement released by the team before kickoff said he was deeply saddened by the loss of his dear friend and mentor, calling Carter “a great American, a proud Georgian and an inspirational global humanitarian.” “He lived his life with great civic responsibility and took it upon himself to be the change he wished to see amongst other,” Blank said, recalling meeting Carter at The Home Depot. “President Carter’s kind and uniting spirit touched so many lives. He was a man of deep faith, and did everything with principal and grace, doing things the right way for the right reasons." AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
Exeter and Wyomissing play for District 3 football championships tonight. We will be updating this story as the games go along, so check back periodically for the latest on the games. Wyomissing plays Lampeter-Strasburg for the Class 4A crown, and Exeter meets Bishop McDevitt for the 5A title. On Saturday, Wilson plays Harrisburg at 1 p.m. for the Class 6A crown.