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Declassified files show the note to former MP John Spellar also said the republican party had ignored the “visceral component of sectarianism” in responding to a new government good relations strategy. Mr Spellar, then a Northern Ireland Office minister, had launched a consultation on the “A Shared Future” document, an attempt to address community divisions, segregation and sectarianism in the region at a time when the devolved powersharing institutions were suspended. A file at the Public Record Office in Belfast shows that OFMDFM official Chris Stewart wrote to the minister in July about a response to the document from Sinn Fein representative Bairbre de Brun. Mr Stewart told Mr Spellar that Ms de Brun’s letter had been critical of the document and was clearly intended to “mark your card”. He said among a number of points raised by de Brun was that “the promotion of equality is the key to improving community relations”. His memo adds: “Sinn Fein is clearly seeking to position or align the issue of community relations within its equality and human rights agenda. “This general Sinn Fein position has resulted in a simplistic analysis of community relations, which is flawed in its description of the causes and necessary policy response. “There is of course, no doubt that a lack of equality has been a contributing factor to poor community relations. “However, Sinn Fein ignores the many other factors, not least the violent conflict that resulted in over 3,000 deaths. “Sinn Fein also portrays poor community relations (for nationalists) as being a purely rational response to the political situation. “This ignores the more visceral component of sectarianism, which is all too prevalent in both communities.” Mr Stewart continues: “To suggest, as Sinn Fein does, that the promotion of equality should be the key component of good relations policy is to ignore the key message in A Shared Future, that indirect approaches alone are insufficient to deal with sectarianism and the abnormal relationship between sections of the Northern Ireland community.” The official recommended the minister invite representatives of Sinn Fein to a meeting to discuss the policy. The file also contains a note about Mr Spellar’s meeting with DUP representatives Maurice Morrow and Peter Weir the following month to discuss the document. The note says: “Morrow said he had no problem with sharing the future and suggested that the first step to that would be an election to decide who spoke for whom – though he was quick to say he didn’t want politics to dominate the meeting.” It adds: “Weir said that the biggest step towards improving community relations would be the creation of a political environment that had the broad support of both unionism and nationalism, and the GFA (Good Friday Agreement) could not create that environment.”fb777 net 。

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A RESORT-HOTEL casino has sold 250,000 shares of the parent’s stock at market price, “as a reward” to “loyal patrons.” This was learned from a recent filing by the parent company to the Philippine Stock Exchange. Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Inc. sold the 0.25 million shares at P4.57 each earlier this month. The total was just over P1.14 million. “These shares shall be given as a reward to Solaire’s loyal patrons and as part of Solaire’s marketing program,” the Bloomberry group said. The Bloomberry group developed and operates Solaire Resort & Casino at Entertainment City in Parañaque. In May this year, the group launched a new casino complex, Solaire Resort North, at Vertis, Quezon City. Australian casino industry veteran Greg Hawkins, the Bloomberry Resorts executive in charge of Solaire North, was named as acting chief operating officer (COO) of Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels last week. Hawkins was appointed following the resignation of Thomas Arasi as group president and chief operating officer. Rizal Raoul S. Reyes has covered technology, science, business, property and special reports. He had working stints with the Business Star, Manila Bulletin and Independent Daily News.Here's how Detroit Lions can clinch a playoff berth in Week 13 | Sporting News

Ronald John Burris Sr., age 82, a resident of Colony, Kansas, surrounded by his daughters, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. He was born April 16, 1942 in Hamilton, Kan., to John Peter Burris and Hazel Charlotte Uhl (Burris). Ronald completed the 8 grade and then went on to earn a GED for his school-aged years. Ronald graduated from Allen County Community College and majored in political science. He also earned a bachelor of science degree in Administration of Justice with a minor in pre-law from Wichita State University. As a young adult, Ronald proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army on May 28,1962 to go fight for our freedom in the Vietnam War. Ronald was very proud of his responsibilities during his time in the Army and made sure to let his kids and grandkids know he sat “door gunner” on the choppers during the war. Ronald served four years in the Army. He then reenlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served in the Navy Seabees for 20 months. Ronald was a proud veteran and held it very near and dear to his heart. Ronald always took every opportunity he had to thank a service member or veteran for their service. Ronald was self-employed most of his life. Like his father, Ronald worked in the oil fields for over 40 years and became quite successful. It was his true passion, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Ronald had a very full and adventurous life. He was an avid coin collector. He loved to buy and hunt for coins. He never spent any change in his pocket so he could look for unique and valuable coins. Ronald also loved going to the casino. He seemed to never lose any money. His trips were also extra special when he loaded up his beloved dog, Odie. He also enjoyed traveling, taking many frequent vacations alone and with his daughters. Ronald also had a love for Raiders football and rooted for a win every game. Ronald’s children and grandchildren were the light of his life. He thoroughly enjoyed every minute he had with them and treasured their close bond. He had four children and seven grandchildren who will love and miss him forever. Ronald is survived by his children, Kelsey Lampe (Levi), LaHarpe, Sara Burris (Charles Hon), Iola, and Kaci Peres (Zachery), Overland Park; two sisters, Melba Shields and Patricia Burris of Parsons; grandchildren, Cadin Peres, Maddilyn Peres, Isabella Peres, Asher Peres, Ellie Lampe, Emersyn Lampe, and Willow Peres; his dog, Odie, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ronald John Burris Jr; a brother, Harvey Burris; two infant siblings, and his lifelong friend, Mick Winner. The family will greet family and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 at Countryside Funeral Home in Chanute, followed by funeral services at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at Fellowship Regional Church in Iola. Burial will take place at the Highland Cemetery in Iola with military honors. A highlight of Ronald’s life was participating in the Veterans Honor Flight. Memorial donations are suggested for the Southern Coffey Honor Flight and may be left with the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute. Advertisement AdvertisementIndia’s top maritime figures visit South Korea’s big three shipyards