GENEVA: Dr Eric Debarbieux, Professor Emeritus University of Paris-Est and a member of the International Observatory of Violence in Schools, has warned that some private schools are failing to protect their students from bullying and uphold values of tolerance and respect. Dr Eric Debarbieux has discussed how some schools are failing to adequately train their…
IHIG Pakistan expands its portfolio to build shopping malls
KARACHI: International Hospitality Investment Group (IHIG) Pakistan, a subsidiary of IHIG UK, announced expansion of its portfolio to build shopping malls, with the fractional ownership system. The first project under its real estate division is launched in the heart of Karachi as a part of IHIG’s investment expansion plans in Pakistan. Explaining the concept, Mr….
USDOT unveils guidance document for regulation of hyperloop in the United States
WASHINGTON: Today, US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao and the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council unveiled the guidance document on a clear regulatory framework for hyperloop in the United States. “This guidance bridges the gap between innovator and regulator, prioritizes safety during development without hampering innovation, and promotes mutual awareness between…
Silver Lake enters into exclusive negotiations to acquire Groupe Meilleurtaux
PARIS: Groupe Meilleurtaux, Silver Lake and West Street Capital Partners have entered into exclusive negotiations under which Silver Lake would acquire a majority stake in Groupe Meilleurtaux from West Street Capital Partners VII. Management would re-invest in Meilleurtaux alongside Silver Lake, a news release said. Hervé Hatt and Guillaume Autier, Chairman and CEO of Groupe…
Governments must step in now to stop the erosion of women’s economic security
TORONTO: Mounting evidence of the challenges facing women in Canada’s economic recovery demand immediate action, says United Steelworkers (USW) National Director Ken Neumann. “The gender gap existed before the pandemic. In the crisis, women lost more jobs than men, and those jobs are slower to return. Federal and provincial governments must step in now to…
BJ’s Wholesale Club announces plans to open two new clubs in New York
WESTBOROUGH: BJ’s Wholesale Club, a leading warehouse club operator in the Eastern United States, announced that the company is opening two new club locations in New York in early 2021. Located in Long Island City and Newburgh, the two clubs will bring local families 25% savings compared to grocery store prices and mark the 220th…
BCPG, Keppel DHCS and Team Group consortium secures district cooling system contract in the heart of Bangkok
BANGKOK: A consortium comprising Thai renewable energy company, BCPG Public Company Limited; Singapore’s Keppel DHCS and TEAM GROUP of Thailand, is awarded a S$329 million contract by the Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) for a District Cooling System (DCS). The consortium partners aim to form a joint venture (JV) to design, build, operate and…
Nearly 3 out of 4 business leaders see cybersecurity as a top priority in covid-19 recovery
SYDNEY: A CrowdStrike report reveals nearly 3 out of 4 business leaders see cybersecurity as a top priority in covid-19 recovery. Despite severe economic downturn, organizations expect increased technology budgets to support escalated digital transformation in today’s new business normal. CrowdStrike Inc., a leader in cloud-delivered endpoint protection, today announced the release of the 2020…
Ken Jagger appointed interim CEO of ClearVue Technologies
PERTH: Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies Limited announced the appointment of Kenan (Ken) Jagger as its Interim CEO effective immediately. Jagger is a finance and sales executive with 17 years’ experience. Mr Jagger has established, grown and run third party ‘reseller’ networks on a national basis, having worked for General Electric, Halifax Bank of…
Topolewski America gets multi-state, multi-year environmental cleanup contract
LAS VEGAS: Topolewski America is awarded the multi-state, multi-year environmental cleanup contract, a news release said. Through vigorous efforts of several federal, state and county governments the contract has been awarded through the federal government’s WIFIA Loan Program to clean up, remediate and restore several troubled areas requiring Topolewski’s expertise in cleaning up these challenged…
Anthony Miller appointed CEO of Westpac Institutional Bank
PERTH: Westpac Group has announced the appointment of Anthony Miller as Chief Executive, Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB). Anthony Miller has over 20 years’ experience in corporate and institutional banking and joins Westpac from Deutsche Bank in Sydney, where he has been Chief Executive Officer, Australia and NewZealand and co-head of the Investment Bank in Asia…
PLTW delivers distance-learning support to teachers, students, and caregivers across America
INDIANAPOLIS: Project Lead The Way (PLTW) released distance learning support, a full suite of resources that schools can utilize to enhance their distinct distance learning needs for teachers, students, and caregivers. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact communities across America differently, PLTW’s distance learning support will be available through different platforms such as distance…