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Otago Daily Times
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
Canoe diplomacy
Edward, Prince of Wales is transported in a dug-out canoe on the Zambezi River near Kamujoma, Northern Rhodesia. — Otago Witness, 15.9.1925 COPIES OF PICTURE AVAILABLE FROM ODT FRONT OFFICE, LOWER STUART ST, OR The Prince of Wales, journeying along the Zambesi, has reached Kamujoma, where he was welcomed by a large gathering of Barotse tribesmen. The paramount chief presented a loyal address. The Prince, in replying, begged them to give up the practice of slavery. He afterwards participated in an elaborate native aquatic display. America doing OK In the matter of motor vehicles, particularly, the rest of the world is very small potatoes alongside the United States, for it has only 12 percent of the total number of motor vehicles while America has 88 percent. Furthermore, the United States is producing: 55 percent of the world's iron ore, 61 percent of the world's pig iron, 65 percent of the world's steel, 61 percent of the world's copper, 62 percent of the world's petroleum, 43 percent of the world's coal, 52 percent of the world's timber output, 65 percent of the world's naval stores, 42 percent of the world's phosphate, 80 percent of the world's sulphur, 63 percent of the world's mica, 62 percent of the world's lead, 64 percent of the world's zinc, 60 percent of the world's talc and soapstone, 45 percent of the world's barytes, 63 percent of the world's cotton. Gee. The catalogue is not exhaustive. — by 'Wayfarer' Cable-car replacement bus The recent disorganisation of the Roslyn cable service and the attendant inconvenience occasioned to hill dwellers was fortunately relieved by touches of humour. Citizens who reside in the more distant areas — and especially in those badly served by transit facilities — have apparently cultivated the virtue of patience in a marked degree, and hence such insignificant trifles as the suspension of a tramway service more or less frequently is viewed with remarkable imperturbability. The good-natured crowds who waited in the rain for a problematical journey home per medium of a totally inadequate bus service from Rattray Street to Highgate obtained a good deal of fun at the frantic attempts of "struggling masses" to find the solitary entrance to the charabanc. In one instance a somewhat piqued female voice was heard to protest, "Gentlemen, gentlemen, ladies first," followed (more peremptorily) by "Mind my umbrella — it cost me 25 shillings." Lepers' voyage booked The Government steamer Hinemoa's trip early next month will transport the lepers from Quail Island station in Lyttelton Harbour to the leper station of Makogai Island, lying 18 miles north-east of Levuku, the old capital of Fiji. Four Maoris, two Chinamen and three Europeans, all males, will go from New Zealand with the present staff. Dr T.J. Hughes, district medical officer at Auckland, will accompany the party in a supervising capacity. Special accommodation is to be constructed at the after end of the Hinemoa, and this will be left at the leper station when the patients have been landed. The vessel will also transport 10 lepers from Samoa. There are five leper villages at Makogai, containing 351 patients, who have an active, open-air existence, and are treated for the disease in various ways. The administration of chaulmoogra oil has a marked beneficial effect on nearly all stages of leprosy. Surgical treatment is also important. — ODT, 15.7.1925 (Compiled by Peter Dowden)
Edinburgh Live
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Prince William's witty response when child asks 'is Prince William coming?'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Prince William delighted onlookers with a touch of humour during a Royal engagement. The future monarch was greeting Royal fans near Windsor Castle on May 7, 2023, just before the Coronation Concert for King Charles, when he was called over to the barrier by a young boy. The child asked him whether he had seen Prince William, as he eagerly awaited his chance to meet him. The boy's question prompted a playful response from the Prince: "Do you know when Prince William is going to come?" To which Prince William quipped: "I don't know! I don't know where he is. Have you seen him yet? Do you know where he is?". The boy speculated that perhaps Prince William was further down, mingling with the crowd, and the Prince played along, saying: "Did he go that way? He will be here any moment soon." Eventually, Prince William dropped the pretence and asked the boy if he knew who he was speaking to. The boy's guess, "The Government?", sent Prince William into fits of laughter. While conceding he might look like 'The Government', Prince William gently corrected the boy, revealing that he was indeed Prince William himself. The boy's reaction was one of disbelief as he turned to confirm with his mother, exclaiming: "Oh... He is Prince William, mummy." The crowd shared a collective chuckle and expressed their gratitude for the charming interaction before Prince William continued his engagements, leaving behind a memorable encounter. The interaction was recently reposted by Instagram user @katemiddletonprincessofwalesuk, with the caption stating: "The lovely moment between Prince William and a little boy who asks him if he knows if Prince William is going to come to greet the crowds because he is waiting for him. "William's response is the best. Don't miss the boy's reaction when he realises that he has been speaking to William all along!" Commenting on the video, one user remarked: "Darling! And I love how he didn't say, 'Prince William.' Just "William. " He's the nicest and seems so down to earth." Another user chimed in: "He is going to be a fabulous King for the People with his beautiful Queen! I hope I will be alive to see it." A third user commented: "Aww out of the mouths of Children they come out with anything and Prince William saying I'm not the Government so funny. Bless him." Yet another user added: "This is so lovely a wonderful memory for the little boy to cherish."
The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich threatened with legal action over £2.3bn proceeds from sale of club
FORMER Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is being threatened with legal action over the £2.3billion proceeds from his sale of the club. The cash was supposed to go on humanitarian projects in Ukraine. Advertisement But British government officials and The Government has lost patience after three years of talks with the Russian oligarch failed to resolve the situation. In a joint statement, Advertisement READ MORE ON CHELSEA 'We are deeply frustrated that it has not been possible to reach agreement on this with Mr Abramovich so far. 'While the door for negotiations will remain open, we are fully prepared to pursue this through the courts if required, to ensure people suffering in Ukraine can benefit from these proceeds as soon as possible.' Pressure was growing on the Government for some time to take a harder line on Abramovich. Charities like Save The Children and senior political figures like Lord Foulkes, a former chairman of Scottish club Hearts, urged first the previous Conservative administration and then the current Labour Government to find a way to end the deadlock. Advertisement Most read in The Sun 1 Roman Abramovich is being threatened with legal action over the £2.3billion proceeds from his sale of Chelsea Credit: AP UK government could approve the sale of Chelsea but Abramovich can't personally profit, says MP Chris Philp Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Scoop
25-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
NZ's First Chance In 20 Years To Catch Up On Waste
Press Release – Zero Waste Network Countries around the world already have these schemes in place and are realising remarkable results. New Zealand should follow the best examples from around the world and create a producer responsibility framework that works for both reuse and high The Government has announced proposals for updating the Waste Minimisation Act and the Litter Act. For the first time in nearly 20 years, Kiwis have a chance to catch up with other countries to reduce our waste and litter. However, last week's budget slashed funding for innovations that reduce waste, an illogical move that risks hobbling the government's own waste proposals before they are out of the starting gate. 'Our waste and litter laws are really old, so we've fallen well behind most similar countries. Future-proofing how we reduce waste is really popular, with 60% of us wanting more effective reuse and recycling, ' says Sue Coutts of the Zero Waste Network Aotearoa. The current Waste Act was passed in 2008 and the Litter Act in 1979. 'The proposed law update is a good move to a clear, fair way of reducing waste, in which those who make or import packaging pay for how it's handled. This is known as 'extended producer responsibility' or 'product stewardship'. With this proposed law update, we could get a container deposit return scheme for the 2+ billion beverage containers we use every year.' 'It would also open the door to more stewardship schemes for e-waste, textiles, and all types of packaging.' 'Countries around the world already have these schemes in place and are realising remarkable results. New Zealand should follow the best examples from around the world and create a producer responsibility framework that works for both reuse and high quality recycling.' 'We need waste solutions that deliver real measurable results for our environment, communities and economy. Extended producer responsibility takes the burden off ratepayers and councils, while creating jobs and income streams for communities and keeping valuable resources in use.' 'With waste levy revenues returned to waste cutting innovation, and more ambition from our MPs to modernise how we reduce waste and litter, we can put the systems in place to effectively deal with resources before they become waste.'
BreakingNews.ie
29-04-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Politics watch: Asylum reform, new guardianship bill
Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come. Guardianship and Children's Health among Bills to be introduced The Dáil returns on Tuesday, April 29th, and there is plenty of business in a packed schedule. Advertisement The Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2025, will in certain situations, remove guardianship rights from individuals convicted of killing their partner or the other parent of their child. Also on Tuesday will be the first stages of introducing the Criminal Law (Prohibition of the Disclosure of Counselling Records) Bill 2025. This will look to ban the use of counselling notes in sexual assault cases. There will also be a bill introduced to name the new National Children's Hospital after Mayo doctor Dr Kathleen Lynn. Advertisement Immigration reform The Government has signed off on major changes which will overhaul Ireland's immigration system. Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan brought the proposals to Cabinet, saying current processing times are "far too long" and "far too costly". The new measures aim to expedite asylum seeker's applications, restrict appeals and fast track deportation orders. Mr O'Callaghan said the changes will come into effect next year. Advertisement "If we have it in law that there is a requirement that we have to have the process and appeal determined within three months, well, that simply is going to have to happen. "The opportunity to have an oral hearing on appeal level will be the de facto situation as it is at present, an appeal hearing will only happen in exceptional circumstances." Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon believes the reforms are cruel. "The idea that we can now take decision times down to three months where previously they had been up to two and three years, with the potential for another three month review. That seems to me that is something that will be unduly harsh, asylum is complex, it's not a one size fits all model." Advertisement Mr O'Callaghan denied claims that the new system will be cruel. "That's not the intention, I don't think it will be cruel, in fact what I think is cruel is for somebody to be in the aslyum process and to have their application and consideration hanging over them for a period of three years. "I think it is much more efficient and fair if we have an asylum process that is determined within three months." Military radar to be rolled out Ireland's first military radar system is to rolled out from next year. Advertisement The plans, that will allow hostile, surveillance and hijacked aircraft to be detected, will be brought to Cabinet this morning. The Tánaiste said he's negotiating with four countries who will help develop the system, and he'll decide to partner with one by October. Simon Harris, who is also Minister for Defence, said he won't know how much it will cost until talks finish. Mr Harris said: "It will take a number of years to fully roll it out, but from early next year you'll see literally month on month, quarter on quarter, Ireland's radar capacity - and the capacity of our Defence Forces in relation to that - improving. "This is really important. No country is immune from threats. All countries, including militarily neutral countries like Ireland, have to take their own security seriously, including what happens in our skies and what happens in our seas." Summer legislation Government Chief Whip Mary Butler has announced the summer legislation programme. Among the range of legislation for publication and drafting are: Defence (Amendment) Bill: Removing the Triple Lock requirement for overseas Defence Force deployments and introducing updates to courts-martial procedures. Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (Amendment) Bill: Introducing a regulatory framework to support a state-led strategic gas emergency reserve. National Cyber Security Bill: Establishing the National Cyber Security Centre on a statutory basis to address growing cyber threats. Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Introducing the safe and ethical use of facial recognition technology for serious offences. Health (Amendment) Bill: Enhancing corporate governance within the HSE to improve financial and operational efficiency. Public Health (Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill: Regulating nicotine inhaling products (including flavours and packaging) and banning disposable vapes. Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: Streamlining eligibility for social housing and addressing building control measures. International Protection Bill: Implementing the EU Migration and Asylum Pact. Abroad The Liberal Party has won the federal election in Canada , ending a process marked by US president Donald Trump's threats of a trade war and making the country the 51st American state. With this result, the Liberal Party's leader and current prime minister, Mark Carney, will remain in the job – and will form a new government with a new cabinet. Tuesday makes 100 days of Donald Trump's second term in office. They have been marked by a whirlwind of executive orders. However, he has paused his tariffs amid global uncertainty and economic malaise. Mr Trump is pushing for a peace deal in Ukraine but talks appear to have stalled.
