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My Father, Johnny Dayang

My father was never the loudest man in the room, but he was often the most listened to. He had a kind of presence that didn’t demand attention—it invited trust. He could converse with presidents and policymakers in Malacañang, yet he was just as …

Nicaragua Expresses Its Decision of Withdraw From UNESCO

May 4, 2025 Hour: 3:55 pm Nicaragua notified the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) of its withdrawal from the organization after condemning the recognition given to the newspaper La Prensa, describing it as an …

Nicaragua quits UNESCO over a press freedom award| What we know so far

The United Nations agency that promotes education, science and culture and also works for the preservation of outstanding cultural and natural heritage around the world is abruptly losing one of its 194 member states. It marks a blow to the Paris-based …

Give Barcelona’s grid Unesco status, say fans of planning pioneer

The 19th-century grid layout of Barcelona’s Eixample district helped give rise to modern town planning and is regarded to be as historically important as Georges-Eugène Haussmann’s Paris. Its creator, Ildefons Cerdà, who coined the term “urbanisation”, was …

Nicaragua to withdraw from UNESCO

Nicaragua’s Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke has informed Audrey Azoulay, Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), that the country is withdrawing from this organization because it awarded a …

Nicaragua slams the door on UNESCO after awarding a dissident newspaper

L’attribution du Prix mondial de la liberté de la presse au quotidien en exil La Prensa a provoqué la colère du gouvernement nicaraguayen, qui a décidé de se retirer de l’organisation internationale. Une récompense qui fait rupture Le gouvernement …

‘Let’s promote our culture’. . .Cabinet observes National Culture Month

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke, Senior Zimpapers Reporter ZIMBABWE’s culture is dynamic, evolving and deeply interwoven with its people’s national identity; hence it is important for all citizens to champion and promote national heritage, President Mnangagwa has said. …

Bristol Community College celebrates Portuguese Language Day

Bristol Community College (BCC) hosted a World Portuguese Language Day celebration with around 400 students as well as community members. The event featured remarks from officials highlighting the global importance of the Portuguese language. Students were …

Nicaragua Withdraws From UNESCO After Exiled Newspaper Wins Press Freedom Award

The main building of the UNESCO headquarters is seen through the Globe in Paris, on Oct. 13, 2017.Michel Euler via Associated Press PARIS (AP) — UNESCO on Sunday announced the withdrawal of Nicaragua from the U.N. cultural and educational body because of …

Nicaragua leaves UNESCO after exiled newspaper wins award

Nicaragua has withdrawn from the United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization after UNESCO acknowledged the exiled La Prensa newspaper as part of the organization's press freedom awards. UNESCO director-general Audrey Azoulay said on …

Stakeholders discuss new initiatives for biodiversity monitoring, mapping

Ghana is intensifying efforts to monitor and conserve its biodiversity resource as part of commitments to global environmental goals, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Through …

Nicaragua decides to withdraw from UNESCO

The United Nations agency that promotes education, science and culture and also works for the preservation of outstanding cultural and natural heritage around the world is abruptly losing one of its 194 member states, APA reports citing Associated Press. …

UNESCO announces Nicaragua's withdrawal from UN cultural body in protest over press freedom award

Nicaragua to Leave UNESCO After Press Freedom Prize Awarded to La Prensa

Nicaragua announced Sunday its withdrawal from UNESCO, calling it “unacceptable” that the organization awarded the Press Freedom Prize to La Prensa, a staunch critic of the government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, whose journalists now work from …

Premier Global Quantum Events Scheduled During International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

Aim to Inspire Innovation, Education and Workforce Development CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 International Year of Quantum Science & Technology (IYQ) is inspiring everyone from academic researchers to start-up …

AFWL Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Empowers Over 1,000 Fashion Talents in Africa

The founder of Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL), Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi,  has reiterated her commitment to advancing Africa’s fashion on the global stage, aligning with y United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) …

AFWL empowers over 1,000 talents across Africa

The Founder of Africa Fashion Week London, Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, has reaffirmed the platform’s commitment to promoting African fashion on the global stage, as the organisation marks its 15th anniversary. According to a statement released on Tuesday, …

Sabah expands Kinabalu Geopark, Crocker Range Reserve in push for UNESCO ‘Triple Crown’

Hajiji, Christina and guests pose for a photo with recipients of corporate social responsibility contributions from the Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark during the Launch Ceremony of the Stakeholder and Local Community Consultation Process and the Scientific …

Nicaragua Quits UNESCO Over Press Prize Award

Sun 04 May 2025 | 08:18 PM Nicaragua has officially withdrawn from UNESCO following the organization’s decision to honor the exiled Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa with its 2025 World Press Freedom Prize. The move marks a sharp escalation in the Ortega …

VizConnect, Inc. (OTC: VIZC) Announces Graiver Homes Construction Signs Intent to Purchase Lots in North Yarmouth

VizConnect, Inc. (OTCMKTS:VIZC) PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VizConnect, Inc. (OTC: VIZC) Announces Graiver Homes Construction Signs Intent to Purchase Multiple Lots in North Yarmouth Subdivision — Construction Slated …

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Former Shipyard or Barge Worker with Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer in ...

NEW ORLEANS , LA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If your loved one is a former shipyard or barge worker anywhere in Louisiana and they now have mesothelioma or lung cancer …

ReCarbon & Emerging Fuels Technology Sign Collaboration Agreement for the Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels

ReCarbon & EFT sign five-year TCA to integrate technologies to produce SAF from biogas. The collaboration aims to reduce costs and accelerate SAF deployment. FREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ReCarbon Inc. (“ …

Syncon Celebrates Milestone with Ribbon Cutting for New WATA Transfer Center

Syncon, LLC, a company specializing in commercial and municipal construction, has been tasked with managing the full scope of the WATA transfer center project. CHESAPEAKE, VA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local officials, …

leagend UPS Battery Management Solution Enhances Power Security for Renewable Energy and Critical Infrastructure

As renewable energy and distributed power systems become a vital global energy infrastructure, leagend has launched its UPS battery management solution, SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As renewable energy and …

Charge Rigs Concludes Successful ACT Expo 2025 with High Industry Interest in Mobile EV Charging

Charge Rigs reflects on successful ACT Expo 2024, demonstrating DC fast charging solutions and strengthening industry connections in fleet electrification. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charge Rigs is celebrating …

MMEC 2025 Kicks Off with Strategic Partnerships, Presidential Vision, and Bold Energy Commitments

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 11th edition of the Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC 2025) officially began today in Maputo, setting the stage for transformative dialogue, cross-sector partnerships, and a …

GIDR.ai Launches Service Agentic AI Voice Platform in Partnership with ServiceNow

Partnership delivers multimodal conversational AI enhancing service productivity and compliance where safety, adherence and rapid knowledge access are critical. SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GIDR.ai, the …

Newsweek Honors Apache as Best Place to Work for Mental Health and Wellness

Newsweek recognizes Apache Industrial's innovative training and human element programs as factors that create best place to work for mental health and wellness. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Apache Industrial …

Clean Tech Company Introduces Liquid Storage Tanks Made From 'Engineered Thermoplastics'

Michigan-based PowerPanel's Thermal Tank storage system consists of foam sections for a light, modular design that can be assembled on-site in minutes LANSING, MI, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PowerPanel’s Gen20 Thermal …

NPTLabs™ Secures Second Patent, Bolstering Its Leadership in Digital Drilling Fluid Management

NPTLabs™ has just been awarded its second U.S. digital patent for drilling fluid management and on-site analysis in under 2 minutes using XRF, XRD, and PSD. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Digital Oilfield (DOF) has …

PreemploymentDirectory.com Publishes its Sixteenth Suppliers to the Background Screening Industry Buyers’ Guide

We are extremely pleased to be able to showcase many of the top suppliers to background screening providers in the world in our annual suppliers buyer’s guide. ACWORTH, GA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This is the sixteenth …

Scott Storick qualifies for MDRT's Top of the Table

PARK RIDGE, IL, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scott Storick a financial representative with National Life, in Boca Raton, Florida has qualified for Top of the Table, a prestigious milestone achievement for membership in MDRT*, …

Environ Energy Acquires Rapid Power Management Strengthening its Energy Management Solutions Portfolio

Environ Energy, a national leader in sustainable energy solutions, announced the acquisition of Texas-based energy advisory firm Rapid Power Management (RPM). NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Environ Energy, a national …

Heath Consultants Incorporated and Sensors, Inc. Collaborate to Revolutionize Gas Quantification Technology

Heath Consultants Incorporated is excited to announce an expanded partnership with Sensors Inc. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heath Consultants Incorporated, a recognized leader in methane emissions management, is …

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson, Dubai Motor City Receive Green Key Certification

Reinforcing Sustainability Excellence in Dubai’s Hospitality Sector DUBAI , DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant step toward sustainability and environmental leadership, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media …

Preferred Utilities Receives UL Listing to Fire Biodiesel for API Burner and UL Listing/CSA Cert for Comet Burner

New UL Listings highlight quality and sustainability DANBURY, CT, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation has received UL certification for its Advanced Performance Inject-Aire (API) Low NOx Burner …

GPRS Acquires 2-D As-Built Floor Plans

Press Release Subtitle: 11th Acquisition Improves Maumee-Based Firm’s Position in Reality Capture, Laser Scanning Markets MAUMEE, OH, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GPRS has acquired 2-D As-Built Floor Plans, a provider of as- …

GForce Mechanical Inc. Halifax-Based HVAC Celebrates Its 2025 ThreeBestRated® Award Win

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The primary goal of an HVAC system is to ensure a comfortable living through proper ventilation, maintaining indoor air quality, and improving energy efficiency. Given Halifax’s …

Lawless Group Appoints Jeff Gwynn to Chief Marketing Officer

Jeff Gwynn steps into the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Lawless Group, bringing his marketing leadership to drive brand innovation and industry engagement DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Lawless Group is …