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FIJIAN chartered accountant Rishneel Deo was the proud recipient of Australia’s Institute of Public Accountants’ (IPA) 2024 Group Member Award, a testament to his unwavering dedication, professional excellence, and significant contributions to the accounting profession. The award was presented in Suva last week by IPA Group’s longstanding partner, the Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants (FICA). “Receiving the IPA Rising Professional of the Year award is an incredible honour and a truly humbling experience,” Mr Deo said. “It fills me with immense pride to have my efforts and contributions recognised on such a prestigious platform. “This award is not just a personal milestone but also a testament to the support and encouragement I’ve received from my colleagues, mentors, and family. “It motivates me to continue striving for excellence and to inspire others to pursue their goals with passion and determination.” As a member of the IPA Group, Mr Deo exemplified the...

Boxing Day cops on duty. POLICE MEDIA/24123010 The increase in police presence, supported by community policing, has led to a decrease in traffic infringements, although break-ins at business properties continue to be a concern. Cook Islands Police maintained a strong presence throughout the Christmas break, with numerous checkpoints established around the island. Last week, the community policing initiative was launched with volunteer support from each vaka in Rarotonga to enhance safety and security during the festive season. Three officers were assigned to maintain a community presence, supported by volunteers from each of the vaka of Rarotonga. Police spokesperson Trevor Pitt said the checkpoints were all reporting generally good results, “no infringements, all sober drivers”. “More than 90 vehicles checked during last night shift, 11.50pm to 4.50am.  Overnight rain helped reduce the volume in the small hours. Apart from the community policing with two officers leading in the Vaka, we...

ADAUA Secondary School in the Lau Mbaelelea electorate of Malaita is set to receive a new three-ton truck from the Lau Mbaelelea constituency.  The delivery of the truck is expected to take place sometime this year. According to reports, the three-ton truck will assist with the school’s transportation needs, helping with the movement of students and school-related activities. Photos of the new truck posted on social media have sparked public support for the initiative. Many have expressed appreciation for the Lau Mbaelelea constituency’s efforts in recognizing the needs of Adaua school. One commentator from Lau Mbaelelea expressed gratitude for the support, thanking the Member of Parliament and the constituency office for their contribution to the school. “You are a great leader, a born leader. Thank you for this significant support for Adaua School. To lead is to serve, and now you’ve proven that. Congratulations, Hon. Ben Maenu’u,” the commentator said....

On a small sports field on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, almost 60 young people take it in turns to cheer on Alexandra Ndolo and Ashley Ngoiri. The two fencers face off, demonstrating to the girls and boys a sport that is largely unknown in Kenya. “When so many children shout loudly and cheer us on, it gives me a lot of energy and motivates me to bring my sport closer to the people, of course,” Ndolo told DW. For Ngoiri, who only started fencing seven years ago, the support is also impressive. “As a fencer, this was the first time I had experienced something like this,” the 25-year-old told DW, admitting with a laugh: “It also distracted me a little.” Fencing is for everyone The two fencers are on a mission to establish fencing in Kenya. This is why they have been traveling across Nairobi for the...

Veliki srpski književnik i akademik Veljko Petrović bio bi ponosan kada bi video kakve vrhunske đake školuje gimnazija u Somboru koju je i sam završio i koja nosi njegovo ime. arhiva Podaci o nagradama pokazuju da trenutno ne postoji škola u Srbiji sa toliko širokim spektrom uspešnih nastupa na takmičenjima, kao što je to gimanzija “Veljko Petrović” iz Sombora. Protekla školska godina bila je najuspešnija u novijoj istoriji ove gimnazije, a direktor Dušan Mišković kaže nam da su učenici predvođeni svojim profesorima ostvarili istorijske uspehe na takmičenjima, a gimnazija se svrstala u red najuspešnijih škola u Srbiji. – Imajuću u vidu geografski položaj i broj stanovnika to predstavlja herojski podvig – kaže Mišković i nabraja: – Ostvareno je ukupno 115 plasmana na državnom nivou takmičenja iz gotovo svih gimnazijskih predmeta i disciplina iz kojih postoje takmičenja, a na takmičenjima je učestvovalo 93 učenika, što predstavlja 16 odsto...

»Jytte føler, hun er på en sky, som nok snart flyver til himmels.« Sådan lød det om skuespilleren Jytte Abildstrøm i en meddelelse fra hendes søn skuespilleren Peter Mygind til BILLED-BLADET lige før jul. Han bekræftede, at den 90-årige Jytte Abildstrøm var blevet indlagt på hospice. Og nu har han så skrevet på instagram, at hun er død. Med ordene »Tak for alt, hvad du har givet til verden«. Lige siden jeg læste det foruroligende dødsvarsel for et par uger siden, har jeg gået underligt rundt om mig selv. For Jytte Abildstrøm er jo vores alle sammens flyvende farmor! Vores glædespreder! Vores økologiske forkvinde! Vores teaterpacifist! Danmarks rødhårede optimist, evigt parat til at tale og spille teater for en mere kærlig verden! Jeg greb fat i Jytte Abildstrøms erindringer Mor som pige, som hun udgav sammen med forfatteren Iben Danielsen i 2003. Da bogen udkom, anmeldte jeg den begejstret. Sidenhen...