| Fijian Troops are "Rotated" to UN in Iraq through Limitless ...
One correspondent wondered, Why can't the UN respond and be transparent Another noted that Fijian troops are prized by the UN in part because many of them like to visit the Holy Land, and have done so on bus tours organized by Israel. Fiji, like Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and others, makes money from its soldiers. On January 5, 2007, Inner City Press asked Ban Ki-moon's spokesperson if he would implement the statements of Kofi Annan on the use, or dis-use, of Fijian peacekeepers. "What was previously said, stands," the spokeswoman answered. Video here, from Minute 11:28. On April 3, 2007, Inner City Press asked the spokesperson to confirm or deny that Mr. Ban has changed this policy, and has told the head of the Commonwealth that "we need these troops." "I cannot confirm this at this point," the spokesperson said.
Justice Sachar Committee's gigantic political fraud-III
In my view the time has come to relay and broadcast the wake up call given by the Patriots' Forum, New Delhi, across the country to highlight the fraud being perpetrated on the Indian people by the UPA Government by using the petty, puerile, partisan and pernicious INJUSTICE (!)Sachar Committee's Report for winning a few seats in the on going Assembly Elections in UP. Prima facie, the mainstream English print media and TV media have joined hands with Justice Sachar and Dr. Sharrif to spread the vilest form of politically orchestrated falsehood far and wide in modern Indian history. In these columns yesterday, I had pointed out that Insolent INJUSTICE (!) Sachar Committee's Report contains innumerable instances of suppressio veri, suggestio falsi, which have been clearly documented and presented by the R K Ohri, IPS (Retd), Secretary General, Think-tank of the Patriots' Forum, New Delhi in their rejoinder to Sachar Committee.
Peso takes flight as GDP growth surges on metals
Chile's peso rose to a two-week high after a central bank report showed the economy grew at its fastest pace in nine months in February. The peso strengthened 0.2 per cent to 536.53 (U.S.) per dollar, its strongest since March 22. The currency has gained 1.6 per cent against the greenback since the start of February, bolstered by surging copper prices. Economists forecast the peso may reach 525 per dollar by the end of 2007, its strongest level since December. The central bank's economic activity indicator rose 5.7 per cent in February, more than the 5.3 per cent rise in January. from star staff and wire services .
Chile's leader battles public discontent
SANTIAGO: What Michelle Bachelet promised when she was sworn in as Chile's first female president a little over a year ago was social justice and continued economic stability. What Chile faces at the moment, though, is a nagging corruption scandal and chaos in the transportation system in the capital, which have combined to sap her popularity. The corruption allegations, which involve a state sports agency and first emerged late last year, have been a boon to a rightist opposition tainted by its links to the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet. But the immediate cause of Bachelet's troubles is a costly new integrated subway and bus system that was supposed to be one of the most modern in the world. Instead, commuters here in the capital region, which is home to more than one-third of Chile's 16 million people, are wasting hours every day getting to work and back home.
Sub-Saharan economies show solid growth
Famara Jatta, Governor, Central Bank of The Gambia has said that the economies of most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa continue to grow at a solid pace and that the establishment of the proposed West African Central Bank has been moved to 2009. Governor Jatta made these remarks yesterday, at the 29th West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA), annual general meeting and educational conference which is currently underway at the Kairaba Beach Hotel. He said economic growth in the region averaged 5.0 percent from 2000-2005. "In 2006, growth is estimated at 5.4 percent, increasing to a robust 5.9 percent in 2007. Inflationary pressures are expected to increase, albeit slightly from 11.7 percent in 2006 to 12.6 percent in 2007. In the WAMZ countries, which comprise Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Sierra Leone and the Republic of Guinea, economic growth is estimated at 6.9 percent, higher than the average of 6.0 percent over the past 5 years", he said. However, he added that the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, including significantly reducing poverty by 2015, would require scaling up the growth rate to 7-8 percent.
Parishes working to overturn city plan for new abortion clinic
Near a laundry and a Muslim Community Center on Northeast Martin Luther King Boulevard, the Portland Development Commission is making space for an abortion clinic. Planned Parenthood hopes to occupy the large center to offer medical care to women, but also to give contraceptives and abortions. The citys urban renewal office is paving the way, despite a petition of opposition signed by 900 residents, including members of local Catholic parishes. The site, at Beech Street, sits at the heart of Portlands African-American neighborhood, eight blocks from Immaculate Heart Church. They are trying to promote it as health services to the African-American community, but what it really is is abortion in disguise, says Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, who serves at Immaculate Heart.
Business Mission to India Produces Early Results for the Detroit ...
Detroit - Detroit - Two Detroit-area businesses, currently traveling in India on a joint economic-development mission with the Detroit Regional Economic Partnership and Oakland County, announced today new strategic alliance agreements with Indian companies to grow their presence in India. In addition, an Indian company will be opening an office in Southeast Michigan.
The 10-person delegation is visiting India from March 21 to April 1 to promote the Detroit Region as an excellent business location, identify Indian companies to expand to the U.S. and find business opportunities for Southeast Michigan companies looking to expand into the Indian market.
Stonebridge Business Partners, which established offices in Pune and Delhi during a similar mission with the Detroit Regional Economic Partnership last year, will be expanding its presence in India by partnering with Indian-based CPQP Consultants. The two companies will provide lean manufacturing consulting services for Indian companies looking to expand globally.
MERI Joins Marine Research Coalition
AUGUSTA — Susan Shaw, executive director of the Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI), visited the State House in Augusta on March 22 to represent her organization at a meeting of the Maine Marine Research Coalition, which MERI recently joined. Other member organizations include the University of Maine System, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, Darling Marine Center, Gulf of Maine Ocean Observing System (GoMOOS), Maine Department of Marine Resources, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, Maine Maritime Academy, Maine Technology Institute, Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory and Penobscot East Resource Center. The MMRC is an association of Maine-based scientific, educational, and commercial institutions that came together in 2005 with a common goal to position Maine as a competitor in the global marketplace through the growth of world-class scientific research, increased product and technology development, and more effective education to sustain our marine resources. As a group, the MMRC can leverage its members’ capacity to attract federal funding.
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