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South Wales Argus
04-07-2025
- South Wales Argus
Newport teens banned from school and shops after ASB orders
The boys, aged 13, 14 and 15, were each handed a 12-month Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction (ASBI) at Gwent Magistrates Court on Tuesday 24 June. The order remains in place until 23 June 2026. In a statement Gwent Police said: As part of their conditions, the trio are also not allowed to cause a nuisance or annoyance people near their homes, or use threatening or intimidating behaviour. If they breach the terms and conditions of their injunctions, they could face arrest and the order remains in place until 23 June 2026. Gwent Police worked closely with Hedyn, the housing association created through the merger of Melin Homes and Newport City Homes, who led on securing the orders. PC Claire Drayton, Crime and Disorder Reduction Officer (CADRO) in the Newport neighbourhood policing team, said: 'We have helped to secure three 12-month youth Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction orders against these teenagers who are significant demand drivers due to their frequent behaviour. 'We worked closely with Hedyn to address the boys' behaviour following reports of them throwing objects at people and vehicles and climbing on to scaffolding. 'This behaviour has had a big impact on staff working at businesses in Bettws Shopping Centre, while residents nearby are also affected. 'I want to reassure residents and businesses residents of Bettws that we are listening to your concerns and hope these injunctions will be welcomed by the retailers and residents affected. 'We will continue to work with our partners to take appropriate action against young people who offend.' Rachael Davies, an anti-social behaviour specialist at Hedyn, said: "We encourage anyone who witnesses or experiences anti-social behaviour to report all incidents to ourselves and Gwent Police. 'We work in partnership with a number of agencies to make sure that justice is delivered to our communities, and each report is crucial in helping us gather evidence. 'We cannot do this important work without our residents. 'By working together in this way, we can keep our communities safe and build connected communities where people can live well." The conditions of the ASBI state that the three teenagers are prohibited from: conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to any person in or near their homes in Bettws, Newport, conduct capable of causing nuisance or annoyance to any person in, or in the locality of Bettws Shops, Threatening or intimidating behaviour towards any person. They are also forbidden from: Entering Newport High School or its grounds as highlighted on the attached map, Entering the area of Bettws Shops as highlighted on the attached map. PC Drayton added: 'By continuing to work closely with our communities and partners, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe "If you have concerns about ASB or crime in your area, can contact us via the website, call 101, or direct message us on our Facebook or X social media channels, so that we can act. "In an emergency, always dial 999. 'You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, with information on 0800 555 111 or visit their website.'
Al Etihad
02-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Al Seer Marine and BGN affiliate launch JV to meet growing LPG demand
2 June 2025 10:09 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Al Seer Marine, a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has announced the launch of a joint venture (JV) with B International Shipping & Logistics—an affiliate of energy trader BGN — to strengthen its footprint in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) logistics Seer Marine, a listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) with a market cap of Dh3.55 billion, posted a statement announcing the JV on the ADX's website. The new joint venture, named ASBI Shipping FZCO, aims to own and operate mid-sized LPG and product tankers, targeting growing demand in regional and infrastructure-constrained part of its initial operations, ASBI has acquired two 22,000 cbm semi-refrigerated LPG tankers, Alkaid and Alcor. The vessels are backed by a 10-year charter agreement with BGN INT DMCC, a subsidiary of BGN that trades over 50 million metric tonnes of commodities annually. The deal is expected to generate Dh660 million ($180 million) in revenue through on the partnership, Guy Neivens, CEO of Al Seer Marine, said, 'The global energy landscape is evolving rapidly, reshaping how countries manage their supply chains. This transformation is driving increased demand for smaller, more flexible LPG vessels that can efficiently serve regional hubs and infrastructure-constrained ports.'To support the vessel acquisition, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has extended Dh210 million ($57.2 million) in senior secured term financing. The seven-year facility is secured by the vessels and their associated cash flows, underlining institutional confidence in the JV's commercial to Rüya Bayegan, CEO of BGN Group,'Our charter with ASBI aligns with BGN's focus on securing transition fuel supply chains. Smaller vessels are indispensable for ports lacking VLGC infrastructure.'The vessels, equipped with semi-refrigerated systems and high-standard safety features, are designed for carrying propane, butane, ammonia, and other petrochemical cargoes. These mid-size carriers are particularly suited to serve emerging hubs across Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, where 30% of LPG shipments now rely on sub-30,000 cbm Turgut, Director at B International Shipping & Logistics, highlighted the demand outlook, 'We see this as a unique market window and intend to grow ASBI's fleet to meet regional demand and become a global leader in this specialised segment.' The formation of ASBI Shipping reflects Al Seer Marine's capital-efficient expansion model, aimed at scaling through partnerships and capturing market share in high-demand maritime sectors.
