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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 22, 2024-- Today, the BlackRock closed-end funds listed below (each a “Fund,” and collectively the “Funds”) have announced changes to their monthly distribution amounts per share under their managed distribution plans (each, a “Plan”), as applicable, and declared their December distributions early. Each Fund has adopted a Plan to support a level monthly distribution of income, capital gains and/or return of capital. The Funds’ monthly distribution rates for December can be found below: Key Dates: Declaration- 11/22/2024 Ex- 12/16/2024 Record- 12/16/2024 Payable- 12/23/2024 Fund * Ticker Distribution Change From Prior Distribution ($) Change From Prior Distribution (%) BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund, Inc. CII $0.141000 $0.041500 42% BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust BDJ $0.061900 $0.005700 10% BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust BOE $0.082700 $0.019700 31% BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust BGY $0.042600 $0.008800 26% BlackRock Health Sciences Trust BME $0.262100 $0.049100 23% BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust BGR $0.097300 $0.021900 29% BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust BCX $0.069700 $0.017900 35% BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust BUI $0.136000 $0.015000 12% BlackRock Science and Technology Trust BST $0.250000 - - * In order to comply with the requirements of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), each of the Funds above posted to the DTC bulletin board and sent to its shareholders of record as of the applicable record date a Section 19 notice with the previous distribution payment. The Section 19 notice was provided for informational purposes only and not for tax reporting purposes. This information can be found in the “Closed-End Funds” section of www.blackrock.com . As applicable, the final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2024 will be made after the end of the year. The fixed amounts distributed per share are subject to change at the discretion of each Fund’s Board of Directors/Trustees. Under its Plan, each Fund will distribute all available investment income to its shareholders, consistent with its investment objectives and as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). If sufficient income (inclusive of net investment income and short-term capital gains) is not available on a monthly basis, a Fund will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return capital to its shareholders in order to maintain a level distribution. The Funds’ estimated sources of the distributions paid as of October 31, 2024 and for their current fiscal year are as follows: Estimated Allocations as of October 31, 2024 Fund Distribution Net Income Net Realized Short-Term Gains Net Realized Long-Term Gains Return of Capital CII $0.099500 $0 (0%) $0 (0%) $0.099500 (100%) $0 (0%) BDJ $0.056200 $0.017422 (31%) $0 (0%) $0.038778 (69%) $0 (0%) BOE 1 $0.063000 $0.014884 (24%) $0 (0%) $0 (0%) $0.048116 (76%) BGY 1 $0.033800 $0.003015 (9%) $0 (0%) $0.030785 (91%) $0 (0%) BME 1 $0.213000 $0 (0%) $0 (0%) $0.213000 (100%) $0 (0%) BGR 1 $0.075400 $0.015903 (21%) $0 (0%) $0 (0%) $0.059497 (79%) BCX 1 $0.051800 $0.011095 (21%) $0 (0%) $0 (0%) $0.040705 (79%) BUI 1 $0.121000 $0.001188 (1%) $0 (0%) $0.060793 (50%) $0.059019 (49%) BST $0.250000 $0 (0%) $0 (0%) $0.250000 (100%) $0 (0%) Estimated Allocations for the Fiscal Year through October 31, 2024 Fund Distribution Net Income Net Realized Short-Term Gains Net Realized Long-Term Gains Return of Capital CII $0.995000 $0.059966 (6%) $0 (0%) $0.935034 (94%) $0 (0%) BDJ $0.562000 $0.329298 (59%) $0 (0%) $0.232702 (41%) $0 (0%) BOE 1 $0.630000 $0.170921 (27%) $0 (0%) $0 (0%) $0.459079 (73%) BGY 1 $0.338000 $0.085258 (25%) $0.023488 (7%) $0.207532 (62%) $0.021722 (6%) BME 1 $2.130000 $0.077558 (4%) $0 (0%) $0.890031 (42%) $1.162411 (54%) BGR 1 $0.666700 $0.263985 (40%) $0 (0%) $0 (0%) $0.402715 (60%) BCX 1 $0.518000 $0.199609 (39%) $0 (0%) $0 (0%) $0.318391 (61%) BUI 1 $1.210000 $0.253187 (21%) $0 (0%) $0.627127 (52%) $0.329686 (27%) BST $2.500000 $0 (0%) $0 (0%) $2.500000 (100%) $0 (0%) 1 The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net-realized capital gains in the current fiscal year; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the shareholder’s investment is paid back to the shareholder. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with ‘yield’ or ‘income’. When distributions exceed total return performance, the difference will reduce the Fund’s net asset value per share. The amounts and sources of distributions reported are only estimates and are being provided to you pursuant to regulatory requirements and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information: Fund Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5-year period ending on 9/30/2024 Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of 9/30/2024 Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through 9/30/2024 Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV as of 9/30/2024 CII 12.91% 5.54% 13.90% 4.16% BDJ 9.41% 7.14% 13.76% 5.36% BOE 9.36% 5.93% 13.91% 4.45% BGY 9.07% 6.21% 11.08% 4.66% BME 10.37% 5.65% 12.22% 4.24% BGR 10.01% 6.34% 5.69% 4.14% BCX 11.53% 5.81% 6.53% 4.36% BUI 9.80% 5.94% 13.80% 4.46% BST 13.30% 7.94% 15.86% 5.96% Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about a Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the Fund’s current distributions or from the terms of the Fund’s Plan. The amount distributed per share under a Plan is subject to change at the discretion each Fund’s Board. Each Plan will be subject to ongoing review by the Board to determine whether the Plan should be continued, modified or terminated. The Board may amend the terms of a Plan or suspend or terminate a Plan at any time without prior notice to the Fund’s shareholders if it deems such actions to be in the best interest of the Fund or its shareholders. The amendment or termination of a Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares. About BlackRock BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate Availability of Fund Updates BlackRock will update performance and certain other data for the Funds on a monthly basis on its website in the “Closed-end Funds” section of www.blackrock.com as well as certain other material information as necessary from time to time. Investors and others are advised to check the website for updated performance information and the release of other material information about the Funds. This reference to BlackRock’s website is intended to allow investors public access to information regarding the Funds and does not, and is not intended to, incorporate BlackRock’s website in this release. Forward-Looking Statements This press release, and other statements that BlackRock or a Fund may make, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, with respect to a Fund’s or BlackRock’s future financial or business performance, strategies or expectations. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “trend,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “pipeline,” “believe,” “comfortable,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “current,” “intention,” “estimate,” “position,” “assume,” “outlook,” “continue,” “remain,” “maintain,” “sustain,” “seek,” “achieve,” and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or similar expressions. BlackRock cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and BlackRock assumes no duty to and does not undertake to update forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance. With respect to the Funds, the following factors, among others, could cause actual events to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance: (1) changes and volatility in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment, foreign exchange rates or financial and capital markets, which could result in changes in demand for the Funds or in a Fund’s net asset value; (2) the relative and absolute investment performance of a Fund and its investments; (3) the impact of increased competition; (4) the unfavorable resolution of any legal proceedings; (5) the extent and timing of any distributions or share repurchases; (6) the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; (7) the impact of legislative and regulatory actions and reforms, and regulatory, supervisory or enforcement actions of government agencies relating to a Fund or BlackRock, as applicable; (8) terrorist activities, international hostilities, health epidemics and/or pandemics and natural disasters, which may adversely affect the general economy, domestic and local financial and capital markets, specific industries or BlackRock; (9) BlackRock’s ability to attract and retain highly talented professionals; (10) the impact of BlackRock electing to provide support to its products from time to time; and (11) the impact of problems at other financial institutions or the failure or negative performance of products at other financial institutions. Annual and Semi-Annual Reports and other regulatory filings of the Funds with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on BlackRock’s website at www.blackrock.com , and may discuss these or other factors that affect the Funds. The information contained on BlackRock’s website is not a part of this press release. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241122587141/en/ 1-800-882-0052 KEYWORD: NEW YORK UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINANCE SOURCE: BlackRock Closed-End Funds Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/22/2024 05:23 PM/DISC: 11/22/2024 05:23 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241122587141/en
If Hollywood is looking for a picturesque village store that fits a folksy, friendly image of Australia, Gundary Bakers is the place to go. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue With its classic awning and homely red, slate grey and white facade of wood and cast iron, it has been the place where generations have found friendliness - and pies. "Most people relate to it as the general store they came to as children for a treat, so it's got that nostalgic value," owner and manager Caity Navara said. Check out our full list of the best pies on the South Coast, below. Pictures ACM Her family bought it six years ago, and it thrives as a place for those nostalgic locals and throngs of visitors over the summer. "Our specialty pie would have to be our Mexican pie which is a beautiful mince beef pie," she said. It's a beef pie but with a bit of kick. There's a homemade chilli sauce, kidney beans, sour cream, fresh jalapenos and cheese. You might call it - though they don't - an enchilada, Australian style - the Mexican classic combined with an Australian classic. Caity Navara, owner and manager of Gundary Bakers. Picture by Gary Ramage "What's so good about it is the perfect balance of heat, but then having the nice cooling components, all within one pie," Caity Navara said. Gundary Bakers is an offshoot from Bodalla Bakery to the south. Both are owned by Caity's family and Caity's father David is the pastry cook. Bodalla Bakery in Bodalla. Picture Google Street View There's a lot of history there. Bodalla Bakery has been baking in a wood-fired oven since 1870. It's not your standard pie shop, though it does have the quaintness of look which its northern off-shoot had. It does pies, of course, but it also does fine pastries and cakes. And "pies" encompasses cherry pies! The South Coast, of course, is legendary for pies. Where to get the best pies on the South Coast And you won't get more legendary than the Heritage Bakery in Milton. Again, part of the charm is the building, built of stone in 1842. Heritage Bakery in Milton. Picture Facebook Hayden's Pies on Princes Highway, Ulladulla always gets a good rap. Legendary, even. Owners Hayden and Caroline Bridger use a lot of imagination - and a lot of local ingredients. "Our qualified chefs make our delicious butter puff pastry using butter from Pepe Saya and flour from Manildra in Nowra. "Our chef makes our pie mixes using local beef supplied by South Ulladulla meat market, chicken from St Georges Basin and all of our game meats from a small company in Canberra called Priam." And they make what some fans may fear is becoming a rarity: steak and kidney pie (with, as the bakers describe it, "diced chuck steak in rich gravy with lamb's kidney".) Caroline and Hayden Bridger of Hayden's Pies in Ulladulla. Picture by Keegan Carroll Southlands Butchery on Campbell Street, Moruya is a butcher's shop specialising in local produce but it also makes its own hot pies to take away. Its pride and joy is slow-cooked chunky steak in red wine. "They're all made here, beef slow-cooked for three-and-a-half to four hours. Local beef," one of the owners Xavier Ryan said. "It's put into locally-made pastry and baked fresh every day." This year's innovation is steak and green peppercorn, and that, Mr Ryan said, is proving very popular, too. Batemans Bay Bakehouse. Picture Google Street View In Batemans Bay itself, Batemans Bay Bakehouse gets praise on Tripadvisor. The Batehaven Bakehouse also gets a lot of recommendations, not least for its situation, looking out over the water, with a sit-in or sit-out option. Batehaven Bakehouse. Picture Google Street View Part of the Christmas routine - as part of Christmas as a tree, some might think - is the pit stop on the way to the holiday destination. It's the anticipatory start and the final goodbye to a great holiday. The Braidwood Bakery is legendary (and to be applauded for its steak and kidney pies). A local legend - the Braidwood Bakery. Picture The Braidwood Bakery. And on another, more westerly, route from Canberra, the Nimmitabel Bakery has a good reputation. The Nimmitabel Bakery, located along the Snowy Mountains Highway. Picture supplied "Our meat pies contain high-quality chunky beef which is slow cooked for 15 hours to make our pie filling tender and delicious. It's then thoroughly mixed with a variety of flavours - not just added on top," Caroline Jardine, who's been running the bakery for the past 14 years with her husband, said. How to get there If you've got your eye on a pie, click on your destination in the map below and head there for a tasty treat! Gundary Bakers 13 Campbell St, Moruya NSW 2537; 02 4474 0340. Rated 4.8 stars on Google Bodalla Bakery 66 Princes Hwy, Bodalla NSW 2545; www.bodallabakery.com.au ; 02 4473 5213. Rated 4.3 stars on Google Heritage Bakery 197-201 Princes Hwy, Milton NSW 2538; www.heritagebakery.com.au ; 02 4455 1013. Rated 4 stars on Google Hayden's Pies Shop 2/166 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla NSW 2539; haydenspies.com.au ; 0493 835 879. Rated 4.8 stars on Google Southlands Butchery Shop 5/93 Campbell St, Moruya NSW 2537; 02 4474 2670. Rated 4.3 stars on Google Batemans Bay Bakehouse 4 Orient St, Batemans Bay NSW 2536; 02 4472 3999. Rated 4.3 stars on Google Batehaven Bakehouse 2 Edward Rd, Batehaven NSW 2536; Batehaven Bakehouse Facebook ; 02 4472 6883. Rated 4.4 stars on Google The Braidwood Bakery 99 Wallace St, Braidwood NSW 2622; braidwoodbakery.com.au ; 02 4842 2541. Rated 4.3 stars on Google Nimmitabel Bakery 40 Bombala St, Nimmitabel NSW 2631; ww.nimmitabelbakery.com.au ; 02 6454 6436. Rated 4.2 stars on Google STILL HUNGRY? Check out our top pies of 2023 in our previous South Coast pie list for road trips and holidays. Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Copy Steve Evans Reporter Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues." Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. 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Suriname's government announced Saturday that the small South American nation will not hold a state funeral for its ex-president Desi Bouterse, who this week died a fugitive from justice aged 79. Current President Chan Santokhi "has decided, based on his powers and advice received, that there will be no state funeral... No period of national mourning," Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin told a press conference. Bouterse was a former military man who twice mounted coups, in 1980 and again in 1990, to take charge as a dictator. He eventually returned to power after being elected president in 2010 and governed for a decade. He died Tuesday in the unknown location where he had been holed up as a fugitive, with in-absentia convictions for cocaine trafficking and murder. Bouterse's body was dropped off at his residence in the capital Paramaribo. An autopsy was ordered, though police said there were "no signs of criminal activity." Bouterse had been sentenced to 20 years in prison in December 2023 for the 1982 execution of political opponents, including lawyers, journalists, businessmen and military prisoners. He remained a popular figure with the poor and working class in the former Dutch colony. The foreign minister said that, out of respect for Bouterse's status as an elected former president, flags would be flown at half-staff on government buildings on the day of his funeral, whose date has not yet been given. str-jt/rmb/acb