Red Lions cruise to rout of Bombers; Chiefs rebound from big loss to trip Altas
Palace OKs total deployment ban on Kuwait OFWs San Beda found the space it needed to go deep into its bench as it destroyed Jose Rizal University, 77-40, Tuesday to end its first round on a high note in the 94th NCAA men’s basketball tournament at Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan City.Calvin Oftana got his chance to shine and responded with a career-high 16 points, while rotation regular AC Soberano chipped in 11, built around three three-pointers, as the defending champions Red Lions logged their eighth win in nine outings.ADVERTISEMENT Highlands golf gets going Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college DepEd’s Taal challenge: 30K students displaced For the complete collegiate sports coverage including scores, schedules and stories, visit Inquirer Varsity. Peza offers relief to ecozone firms Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award That put San Beda right where it was last season, right behind the undefeated Pirates, who are on a nine-game run.A game after exploding for 50 points, Robert Bolick took a back seat in this game and played just 17 minutes. He finished with four points on four attempts.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSTim Cone still willing to coach Gilas but admits decision won’t be ‘simple yes or no’“I just want to give opportunity to my other players,” said San Beda mentor Boyet Fernandez, who dealt the Bombers their seventh defeat in nine matches.Bolick established his career high in a 98-79 whipping of Arellano, which made sure it would bounce back after being on the raw end of a scorching scoring feat. ‘High crimes and misdemeanors’: Trump impeachment trial begins Judy Ann’s 1st project for 2020 is giving her a ‘stomachache’ The Altas appeared to have taken control when they mounted that huge 17-point lead, but could not hold off a mini-rally by Arellano that put the Chiefs within, 28-38.Worse, the the Las Piñas-based school’s offense turned sour as Arellano unloaded run after blistering run behind Kraniel Villoria, who finished with 15 points and Maui Sera Josef, who added 14.The Altas thus suffered their first back-to-back defeat under coach Frankie Lim to slide to 5-4, just a notch above the Chiefs and still well within Final Four range.It didn’t help Perpetual Help that they missed the services of Edgard Charcos, their top scorer who was sat out due to a knee injury he suffered in their last game. MOST READ Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. LATEST STORIES View comments Gov’t in no rush to rescue animals in Taal Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Leaning on its resiliency, Arellano clawed its way back from a 17-point second quarter deficit and repulsed Perpetual Help, 76-72, to end the first round on a bright note.A faulty start by the Chiefs saw the Altas digging a 17-point hole and dropping them there, 17-34 about halfway to the second period.But Arellano worked on the lead methodically, getting it to within a manageable 10 at the break.The Chiefs turned things around and when they finally caught up at 70-all with a minute and a half to go in the game. That’s when they started making key stops in the stretch to snatch their fourth win against five defeats, good for the sixth spot in the first round.“Coming from that big 50-point game by Bolick, we were really down and hurt,” said Arellano coach Jerry Codinera. “Way to bounce back with this down-to-the-wire finish.”ADVERTISEMENT
The United Nations Children’s Fund in partnership with the Government of Japan and the Ministry of Education (MOE) has handed over the first senior high school built in Nyehn Town Community, Todee Electoral District#1, Montserrado County.The school built at a price tag of US$116,000 is expected to promote quality higher education in the area.The handover ceremony of the Nyehn Town Primary School campus was held on Thursday, August 21, in Nyehn Town.The Nyehn Town Primary School was established in 1943 by William Siaka Freeman, under the name William Siaka Freeman Memorial Institute. The school started as a pre-elementary school with classes from kindergarten to 3rd grade.At the turn over ceremony, UNICEF Country Representative to Liberia, Sheldon Yett, expressed the entity gratefulness to have partnered with the MOE and the Government of Japan to construct and now unveil the new school building for the children of Nyehn Town.The newly constructed seven classrooms contains other department such as teachers’ lounge, principal’s office, storeroom, toilets for boys and girls, hand pump for clean safe drinking water, hand washing facilities and furniture for students and teachers.Mr. Yett said it is the fulfillment of the Government of Japan and UNICEF to ensure that Nyehn Town gets better education for their children.“As you know, the school has not had adequate space for all the students, but the new buildings and the facilities will therefore help ensure that there are adequate spaces to accommodate all the students.The school caters to over 660 students with half of them being boys, while girls from 13 other towns and nearby villages in the district have also enrolled. For that, Mr. Yett described it an encouraging sign that an equal number of girls and boys would continue their academic sojourn and remain happy.The UNICEF Representative said as part of their commitment to help put in place the right infrastructure that would create a safe child-friendly learning environment, which as the first step towards improving education in the community.He added that the success of school will depend on the students, parents and the community itself.Mr. Yett used the occasion and called on parents to commit their children to start school at the right age. He also challenges them to take the responsibility as parents to make sure their children receive the education they deserved.For his part the Minister of Education George Werner, thanked UNICEF and the Japanese Government for the support to the Government and people of LiberiaFollowing the minister’s observation of the student’s spelling bee competition, he disclosed that from the level of their performance showed that the students are very bright.Minister Werner disclosed that between 500-600 schools in the country are yet to be reconditioned to provide the needy environment for learning.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
…Opposition deeply concerned over transaction…says future generations will have to carry debt burdenClose to one month after announcing plans to seek a syndicated bond worth $30 billion to assist with the revitalisation of the cash-strapped Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), it has been announced that Government was successful in acquiring this loan from several commercial banks.SPU/GuySuCo Head Colvin Heath-LondonHead of the Special Purpose Unit (SPU) of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL), Colvin Heath-London told sections of the media on Wednesday that the bond was secured at good rates with several banks, including Trinidad-owned Republic Bank being the major lender.He disclosed that the disbursement of this massive loan to GuySuCo could take place in two weeks’ time.Heath-London who also heads the new GuySuCo Board said discussions regarding a proposal for these commercial banks to take a sum in exchange for what is owed to them have also been initiated. According to him, those discussions are going well and it is hoped that these institutions will buy into the idea.The idea behind the borrowing of this syndicated bond is to assist the SPU with the reopening of the estates as an example to prove to potential investors that they are viable. Heath-London was clear that the loan will also assist with plans to make GuySuCo debt free and return the industry to profitability.He also disclosed that plans are being made to pursue several other new initiatives which include producing plantation white sugar and packaging sugar for concentrated markets, and starting a molasses and cane juice business, among others. He described the initiative as creating a new GuySuCo.The Opposition is of the firm view that the idea of securing a syndicated bond is mainly aimed at clearing the multibillion-dollar liabilities that GuySuCo has accrued, in order to give “handpicked” investors a clean slate and better opportunities to maximise their profitability when they purchase estates.Finance Minister Winston Jordan had said the money Government hopes to acquire as a loan to fund the operations of these sugar estates should be acquired before mid-March. He also declared that revenues generated from the sale of estates and other assets would be used to repay the loan.Some 4000 sugar workers from Enmore, Rose Hall and Skeldon were dismissed from their jobs following the downsizing of the sugar industry which began to take effect in late 2017.Opposition’s scepticismWhen contacted for a comment on the announcement by the GuySuCo Chairman, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo said the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is very concerned about the disclosure given the fact that Government had claimed falsely for months that the PPP had left the sugar industry indebted by $84 billion.Jagdeo said the loan or bond taken by this Government is bigger than any other loan that has ever been taken by the PPP. The Opposition Leader argued that if one were to do a closer analysis of the debt Government claimed was left by the PPP, one would recognise that a significant portion of debt is related to pension liabilities, long term debt (contracted on concessional terms), and payments outstanding to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).Jagdeo, an Economist by profession, stated that the $30 billion bond was a ‘commercial debt’ that may have not even been concluded on concessional terms. He said the public, like the PPP, is yet to learn what are the terms under which the bond was secured and what are the concomitant consequences of the move by Government.He questioned whether this move by GuySuCo and NICIL even fits in with the long-standing policy of the current Government to borrow long-term loans only on concessional terms.Jagdeo therefore expressed scepticism and worry over the fact that the proposal by the Government to spend $30 billion on three or four estates could result in a significant portion of the funds being “wasted” given the track record of the PNC Administration and no public statement fron the APNU/AFC Government.He was particularly concerned that future generations would have to carry the burden of paying back the bond that Government has received and will be stuck with the debt.The Opposition Leader said the PPP would be examining all aspects of the transaction over the next few days and will be seeking answers to ensure that the process to secure and disburse the bond is transparent. Jagdeo said Government will have to disclose whether it gave a Government guarantee as collateral to secure the bond or whether the assets of GuySuCo were pledged.Either way, he will be seeking pertinent answers and information about the transaction.
Game 1 Friday, March 1, 8 p.m. in FSJGame 2 Saturday, March 2, 8 p.m. in Peace RiverGame 3 Monday, March 4, 8 p.m. in FSJGame 4 Wednesday, March 6, 8 p.m. in Peace River*Game 5 Friday, March 8, 8 p.m. in FSJ*Game 6 Saturday, March 9, 8 p.m. in Peace River*Game 7 TBD in FSJ*=If necessary FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The Fort St. John Huskies will be hosting the North Peace Navigators for the NWJHL Semi-Finals tonight.This was determined as the JDA County Kings had shut out the Sexsmith Vipers last night, Thursday, in a close game of 3-2.If the Vipers had won last night’s game, the Huskies would have faced them for the Semi-Finals.- Advertisement -The Dawson Creek Junior Canucks will also be playing tonight as they take on the Kings.Game one of the Huskies vs Navigators goes tonight, Friday, at the North Peace Arena. Puck drop is 8:00 p.m.Here is the semi-finals schedule:Advertisement
Hero Caribbean Premier League 2018…Barbados Tridents will be seeking to take advantage of an under-pressure Jamaica Tallawahs when the two sides meet at Fort Lauderhill, Florida for a highly-anticipated Match 14 which bowls off at 18:00h tonight.Dwayne SmithAfter losing back-to-back games versus the Guyana Amazon Warriors followed by defending champs Trinbago Knight Riders; the Tallawahs are seemingly under some sort of pressure having lost two games at this year’s second home venue in Florida. The Tallawahs also played two of their matches at their traditional home venue, Sabina Park where they beat St Lucia Stars and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots easily.Andre Russell, the Jamaica captain, voiced his concerns following their huge loss to Guyana a few days ago. The all-rounder said the crowd was not a home crowd as they Tallawahs felt the advantage was with the Amazon Warriors. Fast-forward and the Tallawahs were again mauled in their next game by TKR; highlighting that the issues are more mental than atmospheric.Jason HolderJamaica, up until running into a rampant Shimron Hetmyer were the unbeaten table-toppers. Now slipping to third place they will need to regroup against Barbados who are in fourth place but are looking more ominous as they progress. Barbados got their campaign off to a good start by beating then then unbeaten Warriors at home in their third game at Providence.However, they succumbed to a fired up St Lucia Stars who broke their horrid run against them by racking up a record 226 run total to win their first game in 15 matches. Jason Holder’s Tridents still need something big from their openers Dwayne Smith who peaked with a fifty against the Stars and Martin Guptill who has remained quiet to date.With a solid middle-order inclusive of an in-form Shai Hope, a recently landed Hashim Amla, a progressing Steven Smith and a dangerous-looking Nicholas Pooran; the Tridents just need their world-class batsmen to fire on all cylinders against the Jamaican bowlers who will want to end on a winning note as they head on the road again after tonight’s final home game at the Central Broward Regional Park in Fort Lauderdale.Glenn PhillipsWith Russell and company looking to bounce back, it is expected that the Tridents bowlers will be targeted; meaning Mohammed Irfan, Raymon Reifer and Holder will need to tighten up while left-arm speedster Wahab Riaz remains their x-factor with his pace and accuracy.After being toyed with by Guyana and TKR; the Jamaicans will be looking to set another huge total as they have been doing recently. The dynamo Glenn Phillips has been is exhilarating batting form, missing a ton by 20 runs versus TKR while his partner at the top of the order Kennar Lewis has some runs under his belt and will look to get back to his scoring.Ross Taylor remains the rock with his experience and his good form this season while Russell and Rovman Powell will want to forget about their previous woes and get back to their rapid scoring. They will also want more from their bowlers; Oshane Thomas and Krishmar Santokie have been doing well but will need to step up their games.Veteran Samuel Badree, Imad Wasim who took some uncharacteristic “Stick” in his past few games could turn things around in the spin department should they click while Russell will also want to play a role with the ball; especially with a hat-trick under his belt a few matches ago.The Tallawahs have 6 points after their amazing start while the 4th place Tridents will want to desperately improve on their rankings and add to their 2 points.The first ball is at 18:00h. (Clifton Ross)
“About half of our special education students are on track to pass the exit exam in 2006,” he said. “Those special education students who are on a path toward high school graduation should be given the same high-quality education as all our students.” Naush Boghossian, (818) 713-3722 naush.boghossian@dailynews.com 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! Nearly 20 percent – or 6,000 students – on track to graduate from a Los Angeles Unified high school in June still need to pass the state-mandated exit exam, figures released Thursday show. District officials said 5,934 students, including about 2,900 English language learners and 1,800 special education pupils, must pass the test in March in order to qualify for graduation. Administrators noted that 7,500 needed to pass in September and more than 11,000 in August, so rates are improving. “I feel very good. This is real progress,” said Esther Wong, assistant superintendent of the district’s planning, assessment and research department. “We have one more exam and about five different programs we’re pushing really hard, including a boot camp, and our intention is to get as many as possible through that hoop.” AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MORESanta Anita opens winter meet Saturday with loaded card Students can take the test a number of times beginning in their sophomore year. Seniors have one more chance to pass the exam – a requirement to graduate – before the end of this year. If they fail, they can take summer school and take the exam once again after that. To help students, the district has spent about $7.7 million on test preparation courses after school and on Saturdays, as well as a boot camp before the next examination. More than 200 special education students passed the latest exam, dropping the number of those who still need to pass to 1,800. There are about 5,700 special ed students in the current senior class. Those special education students may still be able to graduate this year provided they are enrolled in remediation classes, take the test two more times and are on track to graduate. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell said Thursday he was supporting legislation that would delay the passing requirement for a year for these students. 
THE head of the religious order which runs Cregg House in Sligo which provides care services for more than 200 people from that county and Co Donegal has issued a statement over a €1.3M cut in funding this year.Sister Jean Quinn from the Daughters of Wisdom order said services to adults with intellectual difficulties – with more than 40 patients from throughout Co Donegal – could not be sustained after the HSE cut.More than 2,000 are taking part in a protest this evening. Sister Quinn said: “This is work we value and believe in at every level. However we must be able to stand over the service we provide and without the necessary support and funding from the Government this is simply not possible.“We are well aware of the current economic challenges and we have responded to this with efficiencies wherever possible; but there is a limit to the efficiencies which can be achieved, if we want to properly care for and support people with intellectual disability and their families.“We have assisted, from our own limited funds, both in terms of capital and operational expenditure, but this is not a sustainable option as we are a small Order with limited resources.”She said the service was functioning without a psychology service, “despite the promises made by the HSE”, and its social work and speech and language services are “most inadequate”. Sr Quinn said their preferred option would be to continue their involvement with the service, but as a consequence of this situation, “we are not in a position to enter into a further service level agreement with the HSE on the terms we have been offered”.She added: “We are also not in a position to contribute financially to the cost of the services being provided by Wisdom Services on behalf of the HSE. We are, however, most willing to co-operate fully with the HSE in whatever arrangements the HSE consider appropriate to meet the service needs of the users of Wisdom Services.”Earlier today the mother of one patient told Shaun Doherty on Highland Radio that people are worried.Arlene Porter, 39, stays at Cregg House.Her mother Bridie, from Inch Island, said: “They have cut more money; €4M since 2005. “I don’t what we would do if it closed. I am frightened for Arlene in a way but I am more frightened for others.“I would bring Arlene home and I would do my best for her but there are some others there and there is no-one to bring them home.”NUNS ISSUE STATEMENT OVER CUTS TO CARE SERVICES was last modified: April 23rd, 2012 by BrendaShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:NUNS ISSUE STATEMENT OVER CUTS TO CARE SERVICES
Story Links Drake carded scores of 315 and 319 for a 58-over par total. Oral Roberts is the leader at 4-over par 292-288-580. The final day at Creekmoor Golf Club begins at 8:30 a.m. with one 18-hole round scheduled for Drake. 9. Drake – 315-319-634T26 Haeri Lee +12 77 79 156T36 Grace Dunn +15 80 79 159T41 Kristen Giles +16 79 81 160T41 Aimee Gerschke +16 79 81 160T51 Sigurlaug Run Jonsdottir +19 83 80 163 Print Friendly Version Haeri Lee led the Bulldogs with a 12-over par total of 156 (77-79) to sit tied for 26th. Grace Dunn is tied for 36th with a 15-over par total of 159 (80-79) while Aimee Gerschke and Kristen Giles are one stroke behind with 16-over par totals of 160 after the pair each posted scores of 79-81. Sigurlaug Run Jonsdottir rounds out the group with a 19-over par total of 163 (83-80). KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Drake University women’s golf team sits in ninth place after the first day of the Kansas City Intercollegiate going into Tuesday’s final round. KC Inter Day1 Final Results 
A lady in the Twin Towns is appealing for help to find a wedding ring lost on Sunday 13th May. The ring was lost in Ballybofey near the Aldi supermarket on the Chestnut Road on Sunday afternoon.It is a small gold ladies ring with a thick band. The owner is anxious to have it returned as it has huge sentimental value. If found, please call 0871657432. Wedding ring missing in Ballybofey – can you help? was last modified: May 14th, 2018 by Rachel McLaughlinShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:appealBallybofeylost and foundwedding ring
The Raiders search to replace fired general manager Reggie McKenzie is off to an ominous start as ex-New York Giants GM Jerry Reese reportedly turned down a chance to interview with Oakland.Reese, who helped build two Super Bowl-winning teams in New York, is currently not working but he isn’t interested in working with Jon Gruden and the Raiders, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday.On the surface, the opportunity to turn the 3-11 Raiders from a last-place team into a playoff contender would …