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Better connectivity between member states, maritime security and putting the youth at the heart of development, are some of the projects for the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) according to its new president, Sylvestre Radegonde, the Seychelles' Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism. Mauritius handed over the presidency of the Indian Ocean Commission to Radegonde on May 17 at the closing ceremony of the 38th Ordinary Session of the IOC Council of Ministers. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Radegonde, said, «We want to focus on connectivity. It is easy to say that no airline or ship is going around the islands. [...] For an airline or a vessel to go around the islands, there must be passengers or cargo regularly. We must seriously address this issue of how we can connect our islands and have a reliable connectivity.» He added that this will the IOC to another objective and that is to have a bulk importation system for the islands.«We depend on importation and the price of foreign exchange. The maritime security concern today has resulted in an increase in prices.  We need to have a bulk importation system but there must be ways to distribute,» said Radegonde. The minister said another subject being discussed is maritime security and today «whether it is drugs, arms trafficking, human trafficking [...] we need a mechanism to work together.»    He said this would mirror an existing mechanism for importing medication and that «I want to review how things are done now at the IOC so that we can move faster.» Radegonde also said he intends to keep continuity in terms of what has already been undertaken under the Mauritian presidency. «The funds we receive when working on IOC projects are not the ones that remain there even though the projects are moving at a slow pace,» he said and stressed the need to work fast and use them while still available.For the first time since the IOC presidency exists, Seychelles has adopted the theme of «Youth, motors for development» and as part of the region's youth inclusion, the various young parliamentarians will attend a meeting soon. Additional topics to be addressed during his presidency are environmental protection, climate change and culture.The Indian Ocean Commission is an intergovernmental organisation set up in 1982  - which includes Seychelles, Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius, and Reunion, a French Overseas Department. The last time Seychelles assumed the presidency of the IOC was in 2019.  

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The Lilongwe city council says six investors have shown interest to invest in the modern bus deport project the council is planning to implement as one way of addressing challenges passengers have been facing in the city. Mayor for the city Richard Banda says the council is waiting for the finalization of other processes by […] The post Lilongwe to have modern bus deport as investors trickle in with interests appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The opposition, Alliance for Democracy (Aford) President Enoch Chakufwa Chihana has claimed that the government President Lazarus Chakwera borrowed money from an international bank and used this year’s tobacco sales as collateral for the loan.   Chihana was speaking at Mponela Trading Centre in Dowa where he addressed a political rally on Sunday. In his […] The post Chihana claims that Govt took katapila to buy fuel appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Expert in conflict and peace management, Master Dicks Mfune, says series of events in the country reveal early warning signs and might degenerate into chaos should the government, especially President Lazarus Chakwera, fail to manage and prevent them. Mfune is referring to the rising tide of frustrations reflected in pending strikes or risk nationwide social […] The post Security expert warns Chakwera that Malawi might degenerate into chaos with rise in cost of living appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera is today opening the 34th edition of the Malawi International Trade Fair is set to open today at Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre with about 170 exhibitors participating. Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) communications executive Orama Chiphwanya in an interview yesterday said the fair will provide a […] The post Chakwera open Trade Fair today with about 170 exhibitors ready to showcase appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has reiterated his administration’s gratitude to the Government of Iceland for the various development projects the latter has implemented to improve the living standards of Malawians. Chakwera observed that since it established its diplomatic relationship with Malawi in 1989, Iceland has undertaken a number of initiatives to uplift the lives of Malawians. […] The post 35 years of friendship: Chakwera details projects Iceland has implemented in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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Kaamya Karthikeyan, the youngest Indian girl and second in the world, has scaled Mt. Everest at 8849 meters from the Nepal side, with assistance from her father, an Indian Navy officer. After her success, the Indian Navy congratulated the girl and her father on scaling the Everest. Netizens also congratulated the father-daughter duo.

SINGAPORE — One worker has died after inhaling a poisonous gas while carrying out routine tank cleaning at the PUB Choa Chu Kang Waterworks on May 23. The worker was one of three who had collapsed and were found unconscious at the plant at around 11.15am. All three were taken to hospital, where the worker died. The two surviving workers are in the intensive care unit at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. In a statement, PUB said early investigations suggest that the workers had inhaled hydrogen sulphide, a gas produced from sludge which is a by-product of the water treatment process.  According to the US' National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, hydrogen sulphide is a colourless gas that gives off the odour of rotten eggs. Exposure to the gas can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory system, among other effects, one of which includes falling into a coma. Workers in wastewater treatment industries are labelled as a group at risk by the institute. The PUB said that it has called a safety timeout for similar operations in confined spaces and is reviewing the associated safety measures.

A car mechanic was left with injuries on his head, arm and knee after a vehicle crashed into a lorry that he was repairing along the BKE on Monday (May 20).  The mechanic, surnamed Ji, told Shin Min Daily News that he was called down to repair a white Malaysian-registered lorry which broke down after the Woodlands Ave 3 exit. He arrived at about 4pm.  «I was repairing the lorry for about 30 minutes when the accident happened. I heard a loud bang, and I saw that a green lorry had crashed into the white lorry. I got a shock,» the 24-year-old told the Chinese daily.  At that point, he was fixing something underneath the white lorry and the impact sent him flying. «I was scared to death,» he said.  Ji recounted that the driver of the white lorry was standing next to his vehicle watching the repairs when the accident happened. The impact of the crash sent that driver flying underneath the lorry.  «He was seriously injured and suffered some fractures, but luckily he was still conscious.»  The lorry driver later had to undergo surgery, reported Shin Min. 

Over the years, National Day Parade (NDP) packs have become coveted items among many Singaporeans. They will be glad to know that more of these packs will be made available this year for those who do not manage to score tickets to the parade. «For this year, we are going to have more NDP packs that will be allocated to heartland sites, because this is something we understand every Singaporean household is looking to have,» Brigadier-General Wilson Low, chairman of the NDP executive committee, told the media on Thursday (May 23). As with previous NDPs, festivities will be extended to five heartland locations on Aug 10. Known as Heartland Celebrations, Singaporeans can look forward to carnival activities, live performances, fireworks, as well as static displays by the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Civil Defence Force and Singapore Police Force.  More details will be released at a later date. Theme song by Benjamin Kheng Another thing that Singaporeans often look forward to for the nation's birthday is the NDP theme song, which is penned by singer-songwriter Benjamin Kheng this year.

This study analyses the absorption rates of the EU Cohesion Policy funds in 2014-2020 over time across funds (ERDF, ESF, CF, and REACT-EU), and across Member States and regions. It also provides a comparison with 2007-2013 absorption. A summary of absorption drivers, obstacles and undertaken solutions is presented based on the relevant literature and the findings of case studies. Conclusions and recommendations on improving the absorption of funds are set out. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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Taking to X, President Droupadi Murmu said, «I pay my tributes to Pandit Raghunath Murmu on his birth anniversary. By developing Ol Chiki script he gave new identity to Santhali language. His contribution to the promotion of Santhali language has also enhanced opportunities for Santhali people and made them more aware of their rich cultural heritage.»