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Even in this banner season for military academy football — complete with winning streaks, national rankings and a conference championship — the biggest goal remains the same. For Army: Beat Navy. For Navy: Beat Army. With the college football landscape changing at a furious rate, the significance of this matchup adds a dose of tradition to mid-December, amid all that talk about the transfer portal and the new expanded playoff. "We've had a good year. You make it a great year by winning this game coming up on Saturday. Frankly, that's just the way it goes around here," Army coach Jeff Monken said. "It's a game and a season really all of its own. We don't apologize for talking about it all the time. We talk about it all the time, and it's 365 days a year." Saturday in Landover, Maryland, is the 125th matchup between Army and Navy, and although these two programs are long removed from their days winning national titles and Heisman Trophies, this is a historic moment in the rivalry. The Black Knights and Midshipmen have combined for 19 wins this season, their highest total ever entering this game. Army (11-1) is ranked 19th in the AP poll after beating Tulane last week to win the American Athletic Conference — the first league title of any kind in the team's 134-year history. Navy (8-3) was ranked as well earlier this season after starting with six straight victories. "I knew we were going to be an improved football team," Navy coach Brian Newberry said. "Didn't know exactly what that was going to look like. I think certainly we've improved in a lot of different areas. I'm excited about the season we've had." This was Army's first season in the AAC, putting the Black Knights and Midshipmen in the same league, although their annual matchup is considered a nonconference game. For a while, there was a chance the teams could meet twice, with a conference championship clash coming before the regularly scheduled Army-Navy game, but that didn't happen. Their most prominent common opponent came from outside the league. Notre Dame handed both Navy and Army its first loss, beating the Midshipmen 51-14 and the Black Knights 49-14. Within the AAC, both teams beat Temple, UAB and East Carolina. Army beat Tulane and Rice and Navy lost to those two teams. Army and Navy also each won its nonconference game against Air Force. Those victories over Air Force mean this season's Commander-In-Chief's Trophy comes down to the Army-Navy game. It's the first time since 2017 that both teams enter this game with a shot at the trophy. It's also the first time since 2017 that both teams enter the game with bowl bids secured. Navy faces Oklahoma in the Armed Forces Bowl and Army takes on Marshall in the Independence Bowl. This year's Army-Navy game is at the Washington Commanders' home stadium in Landover. It was also held there in 2011. This is the first time the game has been in Maryland since Baltimore hosted it in 2016. Baltimore is also up next in 2025. Army quarterback Bryson Daily has 29 rushing touchdowns this season, which is tied for the FBS lead with running back Ashton Jeanty, Boise State's Heisman finalist. Only one QB in FBS history has run for more TDs in a season than Daily. That was Navy's Keenan Reynolds, with 31 in 2013. "You come here to play in this game. The biggest stage possible, millions of people watching and a sold-out NFL stadium. It's awesome," Daily said. "None of the games that happened before this matter. We're going into this game like we're 0-0, they're 0-0 because that's just how you have to come into this game." Navy's closest game this season — win or lose — was a 56-44 win over Memphis. The Midshipmen are the only FBS team that hasn't had a game this season decided by eight points or fewer. AP Sports Writer Stephen Whyno contributed to this report. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Bill Belichick gets epic College Football welcome in North Carolina's Family Guy-inspired videoThomas added seven rebounds for the Bears (6-8). Kameron Hobbs scored 21 points while going 8 of 12 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line and added five assists. Marland Harris had nine points and shot 4 of 5 from the field. Nolan Dorsey led the way for the Fighting Camels (5-6) with 21 points and six rebounds. Jasin Sinani added 16 points, six rebounds and four assists for Campbell. Israel Yaw also had 10 points. Thomas scored nine points in the first half and Morgan State went into halftime trailing 33-31. Thomas' 18-point second half helped Morgan State finish off the 10-point victory. Up next for Morgan State is a matchup Sunday with Iowa State on the road. Campbell hosts Longwood on Wednesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
1 Unstoppable Vanguard ETF I'm Stocking Up On in 2025Right off the heels of WWE Survivor Series: War Games, there is another WWE premium live event with NXT Deadline taking place on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis. The premium live event is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EST and will only be available to stream through Peacock . Fans can watch a replay of the event after it airs and they can also check out the pre-show, starting an hour before the PLE, and the live press conference immediately following it. There are five matches scheduled for NXT Deadline and two of those are championship matches with another two being the men’s and women’s Iron Survivor Matches to determine No. 1 contenders for the NXT Championship and NXT Women’s Championship In the men’s match, one spot still needs to be determined after a backstage attack on Eddy Thorpe has left him unable to compete after qualifying on Tuesday. The NXT Championship will be defended by Trick Williams and Nathan Frazer and Axiom defend the tag titles. Nathan Frazer will also compete in the Men’s Iron Survivor Match. Match List: When: Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. EST Where: Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis Stream: Peacock What is Peacock? Peacock is the home to the Premier League, Sunday Night Football, exclusive college football games, WWE premium live events and the Olympics, as well as programing across the NBCUniversal networks. More College Football RELATED CONTENT: WWE is seeking a bigger stage and Netflix, pushing for more live events, is providing it By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer WWE will perform on a stage next month that could be vastly larger than its current home on cable television when “Raw,” its weekly live show, makes its debut on Netflix. The sports entertainment company is moving to a platform with about 283 million subscribers worldwide as it departs its current home on the USA Network, which averaged 688,000 viewers in prime time last year, according to the Nielsen company. For Netflix, onboarding the WWE is part of a strategic move to air more live events on the heels of a hugely successful fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul that was viewed by more than 60 million people. “Raw” has been averaging about 1.5 million viewers on USA Network over the past month, according to Nielsen. WWE has produced thousands of episodes of “Raw,” since its debut in 1993, with star performers like Seth Rollins, CM Punk and Rhea Ripley. “Raw” and the media rights that come with it, had become a hot commodity before WWE reached a deal worth more than $5 billion with Netflix. In addition to a larger pool of potential viewers, moving to Netflix means the WWE won’t have to worry as much about curse words getting muted or potentially gory scenes or risque or obscene gestures being blurred. And as it has done throughout its history, WWE has promoted the shift to Netflix across different platforms as it seeks to expand its audience. During a Travis Scott concert last month, former professional wrestler and now WWE chief content officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque told attendees from the stage that one of the rapper’s song will be the new “Raw” theme song, and that Scott will appear on the first episode on Netflix on January 6. WWE has consistently managed to put itself before new and sometimes massive audiences, including the Super Bowl. After defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII two years ago, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and MVP Patrick Mahomes posted a photo of himself on Twitter holding the Vince Lombardi trophy in one hand, and a WWE belt in the other. Netflix sees huge potential in live entertainment in addition to its traditional lineup. “The contributor to growing engagement is going to be across the board on our scripted and unscripted, our documentary programming, all the kinds of things that people love, including now the addition of some live hours,” Netflix co-CEO Theodore Sarandos said after the company’s most recent quarterly earnings report. Aside from its deal with WWE, the company announced in May that it will stream two National Football League games globally on Christmas Day as part of a three-year deal with the league. That live programming will be an important part of Netflix’s strategy going forward, said JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth. “Netflix is increasingly focused on sports entertainment, events, and shoulder content and we expect a bigger push into live sports over time, particularly as negotiating leverage shifts in Netflix’s direction,” he wrote in an analyst note last month. The Associated Press contributed to this article.
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 3:03 p.m. ESTTOWSON, Md. (AP) — Marcus Banks scored 22 points as UMBC beat Towson 84-71 on Saturday. Banks shot 8 for 18, including 5 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Retrievers (6-5). Josh Odunowo scored 17 points and added five rebounds and three steals. Anthony Valentine had 17 points and shot 7 of 9 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 5 from the line. Dylan Williamson finished with 21 points for the Tigers (4-6). Tyler Tejada added 18 points and nine rebounds. Mekhi Lowery also had 12 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. UMBC took the lead with 19:03 left in the first half and never looked back. The score was 38-24 at halftime, with Valentine racking up 11 points. UMBC extended its lead to 59-38 during the second half, fueled by a 7-0 scoring run. Banks scored a team-high 13 points in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global edtech market size is estimated to grow by USD 162.7 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 16.82% during the forecast period. Learners shifting toward ebooks is driving market growth, with a trend towards increased demand for distance learning. However, availability of open-source learning content poses a challenge. Key market players include 2U Inc., Alphabet Inc., Anthology Inc., Chegg Inc., Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., Coursera Inc., D2L Inc., edX LLC, Ellucian Co., Instructure Holdings Inc., Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp., PleIQ Smart Toys Spa, Promethean World Ltd., Think and Learn Pvt. Ltd., Udacity Inc., UOL EdTech, upGrad Education Pvt. Ltd., Warner Bros Discovery Inc., and Workday Inc.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Edtech Market Scope Report Coverage Details Base year 2023 Historic period 2017 - 2021 Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 16.82% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 162.7 billion Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 14.02 Regional analysis North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa Performing market contribution North America at 35% Key countries US, Germany, China, Canada, and Japan Key companies profiled 2U Inc., Alphabet Inc., Anthology Inc., Chegg Inc., Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., Coursera Inc., D2L Inc., edX LLC, Ellucian Co., Instructure Holdings Inc., Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp., PleIQ Smart Toys Spa, Promethean World Ltd., Think and Learn Pvt. Ltd., Udacity Inc., UOL EdTech, upGrad Education Pvt. Ltd., Warner Bros Discovery Inc., and Workday Inc. Market Driver Online learning has experienced substantial growth over the last decade, with educational institutions embracing the internet to offer opportunities for skill acquisition. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend, as schools, universities, and businesses shifted to remote work. Initially, institutions responded with emergency remote learning. However, as the pandemic progressed, they adopted more comprehensive online learning solutions. Many schools have reopened, but the popularity of online education persists. Top-tier universities, such as Stanford and Harvard, now offer courses online in subjects like computer science, engineering, mathematics, business, art, and personal development. This democratization of education is fueling the expansion of the global EdTech market. The Edtech market is thriving with innovative trends, catering to various segments like Physical Disabilities, Preschool, Business, and Consumer. Educational content is being transformed into Audio format for Vocabulary and Interpretive Reading. Integrated Facilities Solutions offer Facility Scheduling, Work Orders, and IoT for Smart Classrooms. AI technology and Big Data fuel Adaptive Learning Platforms, providing Personalized Learning Experiences. Venture Capitalists invest in Game-based Learning and Digital Transformation in the Corporate Training Space. Edtech includes Digital Tools for Educators, Online Learning Platforms, Educational Apps, and Digital Learning Tools. Remote Learning Solutions and eLearning Platforms are essential in today's world. AI and Multimedia (Animations, Video, Graphics) enhance engagement, while Data Privacy Norms ensure security. Upskilling and Reskilling through interactive Displays and AI are key trends in the industry. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This edtech market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Hardware- The Edtech market encompasses various hardware segments, including educational PCs, interactive displays, classroom wearables, sound systems, projectors, and lecture capture solutions. Notably, the adoption of educational PCs, such as desktops and laptops, has witnessed significant growth due to the large student population in higher education institutions. Technology-enabled classrooms increasingly rely on computing devices to facilitate information access and dissemination. Higher education institutions are also investing in digital displays with touch screens. Document cameras have gained popularity due to their benefits, enabling the recording, sharing, and live streaming of lectures. Tablets remain a significant hardware component in Edtech, with sales increasing by approximately 19.2% in Q4 2020 compared to the previous year, according to IDC data. Detachable tablets have gained traction, with sales growing by 27.9% during the same period due to their productivity, flexibility, and ease of use. Slate tablets also experienced a 13.7% growth in sales during Q4 2020 as consumers sought entertainment options. Despite this, the growth of the global Edtech market is expected to remain slightly affected by the increasing sales of detachable tablets. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis Educational Technology, also known as Edtech, refers to the use of digital tools and online learning platforms to enhance and transform the education experience. This includes educational apps, digital learning tools, and remote learning solutions that offer personalized learning experiences. Artificial Intelligence plays a significant role in Edtech, providing innovative solutions for the corporate training space and facilitating digital transformation. Upskilling and hardware are essential components of Edtech, with virtual classrooms and e-learning platforms becoming increasingly popular. Digital content, available in both eBook and printed formats, can be accessed on various devices, making education more accessible to a wider audience. Language learning, accommodating physical disabilities, and providing educational content in audio format are other key areas where Edtech is making a difference. Integrated facilities solutions, including facility scheduling, further streamline the educational process. Market Research Overview Educational Technology, also known as Edtech, is revolutionizing the way we learn by integrating digital tools and online platforms into education. Digital learning tools include educational apps, interactive displays, tablets, laptops, and cloud deployment services. These technologies offer personalized learning experiences and remote learning solutions, enabling educators to reach students beyond traditional classrooms. Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in edtech, powering adaptive learning platforms and chatbots for instant feedback and support. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation in education, creating a new normal for hybrid learning models. While the corporate training space and upskilling/reskilling initiatives have embraced e-learning platforms, the consumer end-user segment is also adopting mobile learning, microlearning, and gamification. Infrastructure challenges and the digital divide persist, but innovations like virtual reality headsets, learning management systems, and virtual classrooms are bridging the gap. Edtech also caters to diverse needs, such as eBooks, digital content, and multimedia for various languages and physical disabilities. Data analytics and learning analytics provide insights into student performance, while hardware and IoT solutions streamline facility management. Data privacy norms and AI technology ensure secure and effective learning experiences. Venture capitalists continue to invest in edtech, fueling innovation in preschool, business, and consumer segments. The future of edtech is bright, with game-based learning, virtual level, and interactive whiteboards shaping the landscape. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. 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KUWAIT CITY, Dec 07: Kuwait International Bank, through its investment arm KIB Invest, proudly served as Joint Lead Manager (JLM) in the issuance of a seven-year, USD-denominated senior unsecured 144A/Regulation-S Sukuk for the Kingdom of Bahrain via CBB International Sukuk Programme Company W.L.L. Rated B+ (stable) by both Fitch and S&P, the issuance garnered exceptional market interest, reflecting strong investor confidence. The Sukuk, structured under Ijara and Murabaha principles, raised USD 1.25 billion and attracted an overwhelming USD 3.5 billion in orders—an oversubscription of 2.8 times. Priced at a competitive fixed coupon rate of 5.875%, and listed on the London Stock Exchange, this successful offering underscores Bahrain’s appeal in the global Islamic finance market. The success of this landmark Sukuk issuance was further enhanced by the collaboration of other esteemed Joint Lead Managers, globally recognized for their expertise and leadership in Islamic finance. Alongside KIB Invest, other JLMs included Dubai Islamic Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, J.P. Morgan, Mashreq, National Bank of Bahrain, and Standard Chartered Bank. “Shariah-compliant banking and investments offer solutions to the modern market’s most pressing sustainability concerns regarding the industry’s impact on the local and global communities. That’s why more and more stakeholders worldwide are turning their attention to the investment opportunities that Islamic banking offers,” commented Raed Jawad Bukhamseen, Vice Chairman and CEO of KIB. “With the traction Shariah-compliant investments have today, we are proud to remain a trusted partner for some of the world’s biggest investors and market players.” On his part, Jamal Hamad Al-Barrak, CEO of KIB Invest, said: “We are privileged to collaborate with industry leaders as we participated in the launch of Central Bank of Bahrain’s new sukuk. KIB Invest’s participation in a major issuance at such an early point in its journey is a testament to its competitive capacity to establish itself as a trusted investment partner in regional and global markets.” Al-Barrak further highlighted that this marks the first sovereign issuance in which KIB Invest has served as a Joint Lead Manager (JLM), underscoring the confidence regional issuers have placed in KIB Invest’s financial expertise and market reach. KIB Invest is committed to delivering Shariah compliant investment products and services through a diversified suite of investment solutions tailored to meet clients’ evolving needs. In adherence to KIB’s commitment to international market standards of Islamic investment excellence, KIB Invest relies on a team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in local and global markets.
PLZEN, Czech Republic, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Manchester United learnt lessons from their bland first half at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday and sped up the action in the second period, allowing them to get a 2-1 win, coach Ruben Amorim said. Forward Rasmus Hojlund scored twice in the second half to allow United to come back from a goal down at six-times Czech champions Plzen for their third consecutive European win. "We improved during the game," Amorim told TNT Sports. "We controlled the game in the first half but without any great chances. "We lacked speed and movement and we didn't control the ball because the pitch was difficult to make the connections with the strikers. Viktoria didn't have chances either. "In the second half, we gave a goal away but we reacted well. We pushed the opponents to their own half and we managed to score. The win is important at the moment and it's good to prepare for the next game." United, still unbeaten in this year's competition, had more possession throughout the game but had to stand up to an initial spell of pressure from the hosts, who ended up taking the lead in the 48th minute through forward Matej Vydra. "The speed improved (in the second half)," Amorim added. "I told the players we need more movement in front because they have to feel we are a danger. "We changed a little bit of our game and the players from the bench also helped. We improved not just the way we play, but also the speed of the game. "We are improving in some details. We controlled the transitions very well. We were aggressive when we lost the ball. We need to spend more time near the opposition goal." The Portuguese manager was happy with the performance of substitute Hojlund, who needed just six minutes to cancel out Plzen's opener before sealing the win with another strike just before fulltime. "He is improving, he is more near the goal now," Amorim added. "He knows better the movement he has to do. He could score more this evening. But he is scoring, working and controlling the ball better." The Danish striker has been involved in six out of 12 of United's goals in the Europa League this season, scoring five of them. Sign up here. Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk; editing by Clare Fallon Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tabColimerio has 15, Queens defeats VMI 81-78
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Ray'Sean Taylor had 18 points in SIU-Edwardsville's 100-52 win over Eureka on Sunday. Taylor finished 6 of 9 from 3-point range for the Cougars (7-4). Jordan Pickett shot 4 of 7 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line to add 17 points. Ring Malith had 16 points and shot 6 for 7, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc. Raymond Bandzoumouna Jr. led the way for the Red Devils with 10 points. Sam DeJesus added eight points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .KUWAIT CITY, Dec 07: Kuwait International Bank, through its investment arm KIB Invest, proudly served as Joint Lead Manager (JLM) in the issuance of a seven-year, USD-denominated senior unsecured 144A/Regulation-S Sukuk for the Kingdom of Bahrain via CBB International Sukuk Programme Company W.L.L. Rated B+ (stable) by both Fitch and S&P, the issuance garnered exceptional market interest, reflecting strong investor confidence. The Sukuk, structured under Ijara and Murabaha principles, raised USD 1.25 billion and attracted an overwhelming USD 3.5 billion in orders—an oversubscription of 2.8 times. Priced at a competitive fixed coupon rate of 5.875%, and listed on the London Stock Exchange, this successful offering underscores Bahrain’s appeal in the global Islamic finance market. The success of this landmark Sukuk issuance was further enhanced by the collaboration of other esteemed Joint Lead Managers, globally recognized for their expertise and leadership in Islamic finance. Alongside KIB Invest, other JLMs included Dubai Islamic Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, J.P. Morgan, Mashreq, National Bank of Bahrain, and Standard Chartered Bank. “Shariah-compliant banking and investments offer solutions to the modern market’s most pressing sustainability concerns regarding the industry’s impact on the local and global communities. That’s why more and more stakeholders worldwide are turning their attention to the investment opportunities that Islamic banking offers,” commented Raed Jawad Bukhamseen, Vice Chairman and CEO of KIB. “With the traction Shariah-compliant investments have today, we are proud to remain a trusted partner for some of the world’s biggest investors and market players.” On his part, Jamal Hamad Al-Barrak, CEO of KIB Invest, said: “We are privileged to collaborate with industry leaders as we participated in the launch of Central Bank of Bahrain’s new sukuk. KIB Invest’s participation in a major issuance at such an early point in its journey is a testament to its competitive capacity to establish itself as a trusted investment partner in regional and global markets.” Al-Barrak further highlighted that this marks the first sovereign issuance in which KIB Invest has served as a Joint Lead Manager (JLM), underscoring the confidence regional issuers have placed in KIB Invest’s financial expertise and market reach. KIB Invest is committed to delivering Shariah compliant investment products and services through a diversified suite of investment solutions tailored to meet clients’ evolving needs. In adherence to KIB’s commitment to international market standards of Islamic investment excellence, KIB Invest relies on a team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in local and global markets.
Ex-Colorado footballer Bloom dedicates time to fulfilling wishes for older adultsMinister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Ministry is committed to putting additional resources in place to ensure timely submission of appropriations accounts to the Auditor General. She was addressing Wednesday’s (Dec. 11) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, in response to a recent report that government funds, totalling $3 trillion, have been unaccounted for across 16 government entities over a six- to 11-year period. Stating that the funds have not gone missing, she explained that several Ministries have been tardy in submitting their appropriations accounts, which reflect expenditure in a financial year compared against the amounts approved by Parliament. She pointed out that appropriations accounts are annual reports that are to be submitted to the Auditor General to allow for an audit to be done. “We at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service are committed to working with Ministries that are behind in terms of putting additional resources in place in order to begin to help these Ministries to clear the backlog and to ensure timely completion of these reports at the standard that is required by the Auditor General,” she said. She noted that many of the appropriations accounts “were outstanding during fiscal year 2012/2013 to the fiscal year 2015/2016, so the new administration that came in at that time would have had a difficult time bringing those accounts up the speed and that’s what we are witnessing here now.” “But again, I say we are committed as a matter of good governance to ensure that Ministries put in the effort to get these reports done,” Mrs. Williams stated. The Minister said that the goal is to have the appropriations accounts done in a timely manner and submitted within four months after the close of the fiscal year. She commended all the Ministries that are up-to-date in submitting their annual reports to the Auditor General. Minister Williams noted that while Ministries need to get up-to-date with their appropriations accounts submissions to the Auditor General, safeguards are in place to guide how taxpayers’ money is spent. Explaining the process of how money is spent in government, she informed that each year in October, the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service puts out what is known as the budget call which goes out to all Ministries. “The respective Ministries would compile their budgets for the year within certain guidelines and submit those to the Ministry of Finance. The budgets from each Ministry are reviewed by the Ministry of Finance and the respective Ministries, as the budgets have to be within prescribed limits, which are known as ceilings. The figures from these budgets are compiled into what is called the ‘yellow book’ that is presented to Parliament by March of the fiscal year for approval,” she outlined. “After parliament approves the budget, it is changed to... a grey colour and it says as passed by the House of Representatives, and it will give the date that this was passed,” she pointed out. She further explained that during the year, on a monthly basis, Ministries will submit their monthly cash flows to the Ministry of Finance to indicate their spend for the month, which could include salaries, capital spending needs, and other operational activities. She noted that all funds allocated to Ministries for spending goes through the Accountant General for payment through the banking system to the account of the contractors or service providers. “I just want to say again to Jamaicans; there are many safeguards in place for taxpayers money and how we spend it, but I do agree that we need to complete that final step, which is to submit the annual reports to the Auditor General for whatever the Auditor General needs to do to approve those reports,” she stressed. Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon reiterated that there are no missing funds in the public sector. “I have seen the reports and I’ve seen even social media campaigns and letter writing campaigns that are happening, based on false information. The reality is that some ministries have not finished doing their accounts and that’s a problem, but there are no missing funds,” she emphasised. “In order for the Auditor General to do their audits, they need it in a particular system and that is what the Ministries have been behind in putting their reports in that system so they can be audited. But they do, in fact, present reports every month to the Ministry of Finance,” she noted.US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be 'shot down, if necessary'
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TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2024 / Signal Gold Inc. ("Signal Gold" or the "Company") (TSX:SGNL)(OTCQB:SGNLF) is pleased to announce that the shareholders of the Company ("Shareholders") have overwhelmingly approved the special resolutions authorizing the plan of arrangement of the Company under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the "Arrangement") and a related private placement, at the special meeting of Shareholders held earlier today (the "Meeting"). Pursuant to the Arrangement, previously announced on October 10, 2024, NexGold Mining Corp. ("NexGold") will acquire all the issued and outstanding common shares of Signal Gold to create a top near-term gold developer advancing NexGold's Goliath Gold Complex Project in Northern Ontario and the Goldboro Project in the historic Goldboro Gold District in Nova Scotia. The purpose of the Meeting was to consider and vote upon the Arrangement Resolution authorizing the Arrangement and approving the transactions contemplated in the arrangement agreement dated October 9, 2024 between Signal Gold and NexGold, pursuant to which, among other things, NexGold will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement, and in exchange, Shareholders will be entitled to receive 0.1244 of a common share of NexGold for each common share of Signal Gold held. In approving the Arrangement Resolution, Shareholders also approved the Debt Restructuring (as described in the management information circular of Signal Gold dated November 5, 2024). At the Meeting, an ordinary resolution was also considered and voted on with respect to a Private Placement Resolution, authorizing and approving, among other things, the issuance by Signal Gold of common shares in connection with a non-brokered private placement of up to 120,075,840 subscription receipts of Signal Gold ("Subscription Receipts"), at a price of $0.08705 per Subscription Receipt for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $10,452,601.87 (the "Private Placement"). Prior to the completion of the Arrangement, Signal Gold may exercise its option to issue up to an additional 6,003,792 Subscription Receipts for additional gross proceeds of up to $522,630.10. A total of 126,970,057 common shares were represented in person or by proxy at the Meeting, representing approximately 49.779% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Signal Gold. Approval of the Arrangement For the Arrangement to proceed, the Arrangement Resolution required the approval of at least two-thirds (662⁄3%) of the votes cast at the Meeting, by the Shareholders attending in person or voting by proxy, and a simple majority of the votes cast on the Arrangement Resolution by Shareholders present or represented by proxy at the Meeting, excluding, for this purpose, votes attached to shares held by persons described in items (a) through (d) of Section 8.1(2) of MI 61-101. At the Meeting, the Arrangement Resolution was overwhelmingly approved by 121,602,757 votes cast at the Meeting, representing approximately 95.773% of the shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting. The Arrangement Resolution was also approved by 95.501% of the Shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting, excluding, for this purpose, votes attached to shares held by persons described in items (a) through (d) of Section 8.1(2) of MI 61-101. Accordingly, the Shareholder approval required to proceed with the Arrangement has been obtained. Private Placement Financing For the Private Placement to proceed, the Private Placement Resolution must be approved by a simple majority of the votes cast by Shareholders present. At the Meeting, the Private Placement Resolution was overwhelmingly approved by 121,562,732 votes cast at the Meeting, representing approximately 95.741% of the shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the Meeting. Accordingly, the Shareholder approval required in order to proceed with the Private Placement has been obtained. Transaction Update Having obtained the requisite approval of the Arrangement Resolution and Private Placement Resolution at the Meeting, the parties are continuing to work diligently towards closing the Arrangement. The Arrangement is expected to become effective on December 13, 2024, subject to, among other things, the Company obtaining a final order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) in respect of the Arrangement and the satisfaction or waiver of certain other customary closing conditions. The hearing for the final order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) to approve the Arrangement is scheduled to take place on December 11, 2024. Following the completion of the Arrangement, it is expected that the Signal Gold shares will be delisted from the TSX and OTCQB. Further details regarding the Arrangement and on the above matters are set out in the management information circular of Signal Gold dated November 5, 2024, which is available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under Signal Gold's issuer profile. For detailed voting results on each resolution, please refer to the Company's Report of Voting Results filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com . ABOUT SIGNAL GOLD Signal Gold is advancing the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia, a significant growth project subject to a positive Feasibility Study which demonstrates an approximately 11-year open pit life of mine ("LOM") with average gold production of 100,000 ounces per annum and an average diluted grade of 2.26 grams per tonne gold. (Please see the ‘NI 43-101 Technical Report and Feasibility Study for the Goldboro Gold Project, Eastern Goldfields District, Nova Scotia' on January 11, 2022, for further details). On August 3, 2022, the Goldboro Project received its environmental assessment approval from the Nova Scotia Minister of Environment and Climate Change, a significant regulatory milestone, and the Company has now submitted all key permits including the Industrial Approval, Fisheries Act Authorization and Schedule II Amendment, and the Mining and Crown Land Leases. The Goldboro Project has significant potential for further Mineral Resource expansion, particularly towards the west along strike and at depth, and the Company has consolidated 27,200 hectares (~272 km2) of prospective exploration land in the Goldboro Gold District. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation, including, but not limited to, the timing of the hearing for the final order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) to approve the Arrangement and the timing of the completion of the Arrangement. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "does not anticipate", or "believes" or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", or "will be taken", "occur", or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is made, and is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Signal Gold to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including risks associated with the exploration, development and mining such as economic factors as they effect exploration, future commodity prices, changes in foreign exchange and interest rates, actual results of current production, development and exploration activities, government regulation, political or economic developments, environmental risks, permitting timelines, capital expenditures, operating or technical difficulties in connection with development activities, employee relations, the speculative nature of gold exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities of grades of resources, contests over title to properties, and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined as well as those risk factors discussed in Signal Gold's annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2023, available on www.sedarplus.ca . Although Signal Gold has attempted to identify important factors, assumption and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors, assumptions and risks that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Signal Gold does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. This news release has been reviewed and approved by Kevin Bullock, P. Eng., President and CEO with Signal Gold Inc., a "Qualified Person", under National Instrument 43-101 Standard for Disclosure for Mineral Projects. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Signal Gold Inc. Kevin Bullock President and CEO (647) 388-1842 kbullock@signalgold.com Robert Dufour Chief Financial Officer (647) 921-7751 rdufour@signalgold.com SOURCE: Signal Gold Inc. View the original on accesswire.comBEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and that government forces had withdrawn from the central city of Homs. The government was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The loss of Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Assad. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. The capture of Homs is a major victory for insurgents, who have already seized the cities of Aleppo and Hama , as well as large parts of the south, in a lightning offensive that began Nov. 27. Analysts said Homs falling into rebel hands would be a game-changer. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by the monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including several provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. In their push to overthrow Assad's government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. For the first time in the country's long-running civil war, the government now has control of only three of 14 provincial capitals: Damascus, Latakia and Tartus. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Saturday called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country is Assad's chief international backer, said he feels “sorry for the Syrian people.” In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands went to Syria's border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those still open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some were selling items at three times the normal price. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said, insisting on anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” It was the first time that opposition forces reached the outskirts of Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. The U.N. said it was moving noncritical staff outside the country as a precaution. Syria’s state media denied social media rumors that Assad left the country, saying he is performing his duties in Damascus. He has had little, if any, help from his allies. Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine . Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad's forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday posted on social media that that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria. Pedersen said a date for talks in Geneva on the implementation a U.N. resolution, adopted in 2015, and calling for a Syrian-led political process, would be announced later. The resolution calls for the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Later Saturday, foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran, along with Pederson, gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit to discuss the situation in Syria. No details were immediately available. Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said insurgents were in the Damascus suburbs of Maadamiyah, Jaramana and Daraya. Opposition fighters were marching toward the Damascus suburb of Harasta, he added. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a “salvation government” to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group’s image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama , the country’s fourth largest city. Opposition activists said Saturday that a day earlier, insurgents entered Palmyra, which is home to invaluable archaeological sites had been in government hands since being taken from the Islamic State group in 2017. To the south, Syrian troops left much of the province of Quneitra including the main Baath City, activists said. Syrian Observatory said government troops have withdrawn from much of the two southern provinces. The Syrian army said in a statement that it carried out redeployment and repositioning in Sweida and Daraa after its checkpoints came under attack by “terrorists." The army said it was setting up a “strong and coherent defensive and security belt in the area,” apparently to defend Damascus from the south. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since conflict broke out in March 2011. The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey, meeting in Qatar, called for an end to the hostilities. Turkey is a main backer of the rebels. Qatar's top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Sheikh Mohammed said he was surprised by how quickly the rebels have advanced and said there is a real threat to Syria’s “territorial integrity.” He said the war could “damage and destroy what is left if there is no sense of urgency” to start a political process. Karam reported from London. Associated Press writers Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria and Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad contributed to this report.
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