Divisional commissioner

Tanzanian Parliamentary Committee Lauds Barrick’s Work at North Mara

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Friday, February 23, 2024

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee for Energy and Minerals has commended Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) for the significant turnaround at the North Mara gold mine and its improved relations with the community.

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  • DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee for Energy and Minerals has commended Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) for the significant turnaround at the North Mara gold mine and its improved relations with the community.
  • Members of Parliament recently visited the mine along with the Deputy Minister of Minerals, Ministry officials, the Regional Commissioner, District Commissioner, ward councilors and village leaders.
  • Councilors and village elders were encouraged to initiate a dialogue with the community’s youth to help deter criminal acts.
  • North Mara is owned by Twiga Minerals, a joint venture between Barrick and the Tanzanian government.

Minister St-Onge announces the appointment of Stéphanie Paquette as Regional Commissioner for Quebec at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Stéphanie Paquette as Regional Commissioner for Quebec at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective November 23, 2023.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Stéphanie Paquette as Regional Commissioner for Quebec at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective November 23, 2023.
  • This appointment is the result of the Government of Canada's open, transparent and merit-based selection process for Governor in Council appointments.
  • Stéphanie Paquette's appointment as the CRTC's Quebec Regional Commissioner will ensure the Commission has all the different expertise and perspectives it needs at the table.
  • As they become available, all appointment opportunities within the 16 organizations in the Canadian Heritage Portfolio are posted on the Governor in Council appointments website.

Global Times: Xi meets world leaders in Beijing as BRF kicks off; China's massive diplomatic event attracts global attention

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

The BRI is a popular public good that China has contributed to the world, and the initiative has now become even more important and influential, he added.

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  • The BRI is a popular public good that China has contributed to the world, and the initiative has now become even more important and influential, he added.
  • The BRI provides the economic foundation for the Global South, connecting related countries and forming new and bigger markets, Huang said.
  • "The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was announced as a flagship project of the BRI, and it has shown the tangible results.
  • This can be seen from the active participation of state leaders and the general public in studying and exchanging with China."

Minister Rodriguez announces the appointment of Bram Abramson as Regional Commissioner for Ontario at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

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Monday, January 30, 2023

GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointment of Bram Abramson as Regional Commissioner for Ontario at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective February 15.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the appointment of Bram Abramson as Regional Commissioner for Ontario at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a five-year term, effective February 15.
  • This appointment is the result of the Government of Canada's open, transparent, and merit-based selection process for Governor in Council appointments.
  • Mr. Abramson has over 20 years of experience in the regulated communications and technology sectors, advising on a wide range of matters.
  • "Bram Abramson's extensive experience in law and telecommunications will be a great asset in his role as CRTC Ontario Regional Commissioner.

Great American Insurance Group Announces Leadership Promotions within its Property & Casualty Group

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian D. DeSoto, Carrie A.

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  • Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian D. DeSoto, Carrie A.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230117005810/en/
    Mr. DeSoto started his career with Great American in the Corporate Claims Division in 2008.
  • With this promotion, in addition to serving as Divisional President of Great American Risk Solutions, Mr. DeSoto will now assume reporting responsibilities for Great American’s Environmental Division and Mid-Continent Group.
  • He holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and has 30 years of insurance industry experience.

2023 MDRT Executive Committee Delivers Expanded Member Resources for a Post-Pandemic World

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220908005058/en/
    2023 MDRT Executive Committee | From left to right: Carol Kheng, Greg Gagne, Peggy Tsai, Randy Scritchfield, John Nichols (Photo: Business Wire)
    Tsai, a 21-year member and the first MDRT President from Asia, succeeds 38-year member Randy Scritchfield, CFP, LUTCF, who will become the Immediate Past President.
  • The 2023 Executive Committee will focus on delivering tailored, personalized resources to support members around the world.
  • The 2023 Executive Committee will oversee the expansion of MDRT Academy and MDRT Global Services to additional markets, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • He also served as a Global Council Member of the MDRT Membership Division and as Chair of the MDRT Bylaws and Ethics Committee.

NTT DATA Appoints Christopher Merdon as Group President of Public Sector Business

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Monday, April 11, 2022

NTT DATA , a digital business and IT services leader, today announced Christopher J. Merdon has been promoted to Group President, Public Sector for NTT DATA Services, based on his nearly 28 years experience providing innovative technology services to government and education entities.

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  • NTT DATA , a digital business and IT services leader, today announced Christopher J. Merdon has been promoted to Group President, Public Sector for NTT DATA Services, based on his nearly 28 years experience providing innovative technology services to government and education entities.
  • In Conways time as Group President, NTT DATAs Public Sector business grew to over $1 billion in revenue.
  • Merdon joined NTT DATAs Public Sector team in 2016 and was promoted to Divisional President in August 2020.
  • To learn more about NTT DATAs Public Sector services, please visit: https://us.nttdata.com/en/industries/public-sector
    NTT DATA a part of NTT Group is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services.

2022 MDRT Executive Committee Drives Comprehensive Support for Financial Services, Empowering New Levels of Success

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

The Executive Committee will empower financial services professionals to redefine the limits of success, equipping them to rise, excel and lead throughout the full cycle of their careers.

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  • The Executive Committee will empower financial services professionals to redefine the limits of success, equipping them to rise, excel and lead throughout the full cycle of their careers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210902005134/en/
    2022 MDRT Executive Committee | From left to right: Gregory Gagne, Peggy Tsai, Randy Scritchfield, Ian Green, Carol Kheng.
  • The 2022 Executive Committee remains committed to providing support and delivering value for members as the impact of the pandemic continues.
  • The MDRT Productivity Action Plan will be extended in 2022, establishing updated membership requirements enabling members to focus on leading clients to continued success.