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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Collaboration key to successful Earl Mountains Rescue

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    Our Rescue Coordination Centre is lauding a multi-agency operation resulting in three people being rescued after getting stuck in the Earl Mountains, north of Te Anau.

    Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ) was notified of the party being in distress at about 6.30 PM on Friday, 21 February via an In Reach SOS message. 
     
    “After assessing the situation, our search and rescue officers confirmed the party of three was bluffed on the northern side of Triangle Peak,” RCCNZ, Duty Manager Mike Clulow says.
     
    Search and rescue officers quickly dispatched the Southern Lakes Helicopters rescue helicopter from Te Anau.

    Following several failed attempts to rescue the party, the experienced helicopter crew decided that, due to the terrain and weather conditions, an Alpine Cliff Rescue (ACR Team) from LandSAR would be required.
     
    “These are highly experienced operators, who were focused on getting the bluffed party back to safety. They always, however, take a safety first approach, and it just wasn’t possible during the initial attempts to get the party safely out,” Mike Clulow says.
     
    As a result of the conditions and fading daylight the party was forced to spend the night on the side of Triangle Peak.
     
    In order to safely recover the party at first light RCCNZ’s search and rescue officers, along with the Southern Lakes Helicopters team, the Heli Otago Rescue Helicopter team, Heliworks Queenstown, Wakatipu ACR team, and local police planned and positioned equipment and personnel to effect a rescue as early as possible on Saturday morning.
     
    “It would’ve been a chilly night for the party, but everyone involved was focused on putting the safe and deliberate steps in place to ensure we could carry out a rescue as soon as safe to do so, and work continued through the night.
     
    “Early Saturday morning, a successful rescue was made – by Action Helicopters Queenstown, Wakatipu Alpine Cliff Rescue Team and Heli Otago Rescue Helicopter.
     
    “The relationships our search and rescue officers hold with our key partners meant planning was able to quickly occur, and the best result possible eventuated, with all three rescued from a precarious position,” Mike Clulow says.
     
    Maritime NZ wants to extend thanks to everyone involved in this highly technical rescue.
     
    Anyone heading out into the wilderness should understand the area they’re heading into and what their skills are, as well as ensure they have the right equipment and an emergency plan for when things go wrong.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update from the International Maritime Organization

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    The work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has rolled on over the past few months. New Zealand continues to be engaged on issues that impact our maritime industry and has attended IMO meetings to represent our views.

    Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers Convention

    The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping met in February for its 11th session (HTW11). Maritime NZ attended to pursue New Zealand’s interests in the comprehensive review of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers Convention.

    New Zealand’s primary objective for this review is to give seafarers and employers greater mobility and flexibility by allowing training and sea-going service between fishing and non-fishing roles to be recognised. To improve the implementation of STCW and reduce administrative burden New Zealand is promoting efforts to bring audit functions into the IMO Member State Audit Scheme framework. Without prejudice to countries conducting their own due diligence of States they recognise for certification purposes, this move would raise the baseline understanding of training quality systems. New Zealand has been working closely with other countries towards these goals and will continue to collaborate as the STCW review progresses. Read summary.

    Mid-term measures for the reduction of greenhouse gases from ships

    Agreeing mid-term measures for the reduction of greenhouse gases from ships is one of the most important international issues for New Zealand right now. This year there have been a series of meetings to reach consensus on what the mid-term measures should be, including what economic mechanism could be used. Discussions have focused on whether a levy should be introduced, with strong arguments on both sides.

    There has also been discussion of a bridging proposal to create steady revenues to fund the reduction of greenhouse gases from ships. It’s hoped that agreement will be reached at the Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in April (MEPC83). If countries agree on mid-term measures they will be sent for approval to an extraordinary MEPC meeting in October 2025. These measures have the potential to significantly change the way international shipping operates in the future, the impact of which could stretch well beyond the shipping industry.

    Maritime Safety Committee

    Other IMO meetings include the Maritime Safety Committee, which had its 109th meeting in December 2024. The rules change to make pilot transfer arrangements safer was completed, which has been a key issue for New Zealand. The work now needs to get the final stamp of approval at the Assembly meeting in November before it can be implemented.

    Improvements to how the Committee works and manages its workload were also agreed to, which allowed a moratorium on new work outputs to be lifted. The Committee will start accepting new output proposals this year. New Zealand is particularly interested in the proposed reviews of the International Safety Management Code and Casualty Investigation Code. New Zealand will remain involved in the work should it be accepted by the Committee. Read summary.

    Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response

    The Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response met in January for its 12th session (PPR12). New Zealand attended this meeting in person and virtually. It progressed a wide range of work on pollution including: reviewing the Action Plan to address marine plastic litter, ongoing discussions around mandatory rules for transporting plastic pellets, agreeing draft guidelines on in-water cleaning for biofouling, and continuing work on how to regulate Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (also known as scrubbers). Read summary.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Extending the Arrangement of “Providing Employment Flexibility for Aided Primary Schools to Promote STEAM Education”

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    From the 2022/23 to 2024/25 school years, aided primary schools (including special schools with a primary section) are provided with more flexibility for employment of teachers having expertise in STEAM-related subjects in aided primary schools with a view to promoting school-based STEAM education.  The above arrangement is implemented on a pilot basis for three years.

    EDBCM No. 87/2025  

    New

    EDBCM No. 150/2022

    Frequently Asked Questions (Chinese version only)

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: First Chest Pain Centre in Hong Kong receives national accreditation (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    First Chest Pain Centre in Hong Kong receives national accreditation  
         QMH began preparations for establishing the Chest Pain Centre in 2023, aligning with the Policy Address initiative to establish Hong Kong’s first chest pain centre at QMH according to national accreditation standards, aimed at improving the diagnosis process and treatment outcomes for cardiovascular patients. QMH experts subsequently visited various chest pain centres on the Mainland to learn from their experience and processes in managing cardiac patients. Mainland experts were also invited to Hong Kong to exchange insights in preparation for developing operational procedures. Hong Kong’s first chest pain centre at QMH commenced operations in November 2024. Following national accreditation standards, the centre has improved the diagnosis process for acute high-risk cardiac patients, including those with acute myocardial infarction, while promoting national chest pain centre certification as an international standard. These standards encompass standardised management, treatment efficiency improvement, and interdepartmental collaboration.
     
         The Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Tony Ko, said, “QMH’s successful accreditation according to national standards validates its professional expertise in acute cardiac care and strengthens the HA’s ongoing commitment to enhancing cardiac services in public hospitals. The HA maintains a patient-centred approach, continuously improving healthcare service quality through multidisciplinary collaboration, streamlined treatment processes, and innovative technology adoption.”
     
         Dr Ko added that QMH Chest Pain Centre’s successful experience will serve as an important reference for developing similar services across other HA clusters. The HA will continue to invest resources to enhance service efficiency and quality, providing better healthcare services for the public.
     
         The China Chest Pain Centre Accreditation Committee recently sent experts, including the Chairman of the China Chest Pain Centre Expert Committee, Professor Huo Yong, and the Chairman of the China Chest Pain Centre Executive Expert Committee, Professor Xiang Dingchen, to conduct an on-site evaluation at QMH. The experts affirmed QMH Chest Pain Centre’s appropriate timing control for patient examinations and treatments, standardised and efficient overall processes, and reasonable patient care pathways, reflecting that the centre meets all certification requirements for proper handling of acute cardiac patients.
     
         The Hospital Chief Executive of QMH, Dr Theresa Li, thanked the Mainland expert team and the Health Bureau for their support in establishing Hong Kong’s first chest pain centre and obtaining national accreditation. Dr Li said, “Every step in the treatment process is interconnected and affects patient outcomes. The accreditation standards strictly regulate each component, requiring close cooperation between different departments to ensure smooth implementation. With the completion of QMH’s new building, both hardware and software capabilities have been enhanced, which we believe will help patients secure golden treatment time and improve survival rates and post-operative recovery.”
     
         Dr Li also expressed gratitude to the various hospital teams for their efforts in establishing and achieving accreditation for the Chest Pain Centre.
     
         The HA will continue to optimise services and, drawing from QMH’s experience, establish a second chest pain centre at Prince of Wales Hospital according to national accreditation standards. The goal is to build a chest pain treatment network in Hong Kong to improve diagnostic efficiency, enhance treatment effectiveness, and increase patient survival rates.
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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Sharing Knowledge on Clinical Advances at Hospital Authority Convention (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

         The Hospital Authority (HA) Convention 2025 begins today for three consecutive days (May 26 to 28) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in both in-person and online formats. This marks the first time the convention has been extended to three days, making it the HA’s largest-scale event to date. Approximately 190 overseas, Mainland and local distinguished speakers will exchange expertise on various healthcare topics with over 8,000 participating healthcare professionals and academics, achieving record-high participation levels.
     
         The HA Convention this year is focusing on the HA’s core values, namely People-centred Care, Professional Service, Committed Staff and Teamwork. Topics include healthcare development, smart hospitals, artificial intelligence, organ transplantation, cancer management, and innovation technology in support of staff training. The HA convention aims to promote the sharing of knowledge and experience on clinical advances and approaches to modern healthcare service, and facilitate exploration and discussion of contemporary concepts among healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
     
         The convention was officially opened this morning by Vice-Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China Professor Cao Xuetao; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau; the HA Chairman, Mr Henry Fan; and the HA Chief Executive, Dr Tony Ko.
     
         In his address, Mr Chan said that the HA has been continuously reforming and enhancing service efficiency and quality through its professional team and robust management system. Notably, the Institute for Medical Advancement and Clinical Excellence (IMACE), which brings together different areas of expertise from Hong Kong’s healthcare sector, was formally established this May.
     
         “The HA will be very much involved in the IMACE’s research work, collaborating with other major public and private healthcare institutions to collect data and cases for detailed deliberations on clinical practices in the screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of various diseases, evaluating the efficacy of various medical options, and devising clinical guidelines and standards for healthcare professionals. This collective effort aims to enhance Hong Kong’s healthcare service standards for the benefit of patients throughout Hong Kong.”
     
         In his welcome address, Mr Fan said that 2025 marks the commencement of an era of reformation at the HA. A key initiative is supporting the Government’s public healthcare fees and charges reform aimed at rationalising public hospital services, reducing wastage and misuse, and enhancing support for patients with financial difficulties.
     
         Mr Fan said, “2025 is a crucial year for the HA’s reform initiatives. Facing challenges such as an ageing population, an increase of chronic diseases, and rising medical costs, the HA needs to undergo fundamental reforms to meet public needs, enhance service efficiency, and maintain the sustainability of the public healthcare system while building a public healthcare system that meets the needs of the community that enhances the well-being of citizens.”
     
         Additionally, the HA established the Review Committee on the Management of the Public Hospital System last year, proposing 31 recommendations to strengthen governance, enhance accountability, and foster a culture of safety. Building on this foundation, in order to advance reform, the HA further established a high-level Governance and Structure Reform Committee (Reform Committee) last year to provide strategic guidance, oversight, and reform advice to promote the sustainable development of healthcare services.
     
         Mr Fan continued, “Among the many topics that the Reform Committee will be looking into, remuneration structure, financial management and clinical management are particularly crucial. This includes introducing the concept of ‘more contribution, more gain’, with remuneration commensurate with performance and contributions to provide motivation for colleagues, reviewing the financial management system to achieve cost savings, and utilising modern technology to optimise clinical outcomes.”
     
         Delivering his keynote address at the opening ceremony, “Advancing Sustainable Excellence”, Dr Ko reviewed the HA’s 35 years of experience and shared his vision for a sustainable, patient-centred public healthcare system.
     
         “With a rapidly ageing population, swift medical technological advancements, and unpredictable threats of global pandemics, we must remain proactive in driving bold reforms. Digital transformation is central to our strategy in addressing rising healthcare demands. The HA is committed to enhancing digital innovation, integrating big data and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve service efficiency and performance while enhancing both patient and healthcare staff experiences,” Dr Ko said. 
        He said that the HA Go mobile application continues to stand as a transformative patient empowerment platform, significantly improving patient experience through technology. “HA Go now has over 3.1 million registered users, empowers patients with easy access to self care and direct interaction with healthcare services. HA Go streamlines the patient journey through offering seamless features such as outpatient appointment management, registration, payments, digital queuing updates, all accessible within a few clicks. The platform also provides patients with options for medication delivery services, which embodies our patient-centred service mission”, Dr Ko said.
     
         He emphasised, “While technology advances, staff remain the irreplaceable core of quality healthcare services. We are committed to providing our staff members with opportunities for personal growth and professional development. The HA sponsored more than 2,600 staff members to participate in training programmes in various places in 2024/25. Through immersive exchange and training initiatives, our healthcare professionals have gained valuable exposure to diverse clinical practices and perspectives. Such experiences foster mutual learning and encourage broader horizons for all staff.”
     
         In addition to retaining and cultivating existing personnel, Dr Ko said that it is equally important to reach out to new talent from outside. The HA actively recruits non-locally trained doctors and nurses. As of mid-March this year, nearly 300 non-locally trained doctors have joined the HA team, nearly double in comparison to last year. Following the Nurses Registration (Amendment) Ordinance 2024, more than 100 non-locally trained nursing candidates have also been employed, further reinforcing Hong Kong’s clinical capabilities. Over 240 individuals have taken part in expanded clinical exchange programmes, while more than 100 Chinese Medicine practitioners in the HA received training from Mainland experts.
     
         Dr Ko stressed that the HA must highlight the deep collaboration with counterparts in the Mainland, which is vital to the growth and evolution of the local healthcare landscape. A key area of collaboration is enhancing services for major diseases such as cardiac illnesses and strokes. To drive integrated and high-quality care, the HA is establishing chest pain centres and national stroke centres, harmonising treatment protocols and elevating outcomes through national accreditation. The first chest pain centre in Hong Kong at Queen Mary Hospital has been established according to national accreditation standards, further optimising treatment options for cardiovascular patients.
     
         “In line with the Chief Executive’s policy direction to enhance Hong Kong’s healthcare standards, the first batch of public hospitals, including Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital, have been awarded accreditation status under the China’s International Hospital Accreditation Standards (2021 Version). To ensure consistent quality improvement across hospitals throughout the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, three additional acute hospitals will embark on their accreditation journey in 2025-26, further strengthening their international presence and raising the quality and safety of healthcare services.”
     
         In conclusion, Dr Ko said, “We are living in an era of profound transformation. Let us uphold the spirit that ‘reform is an ongoing journey’, embrace technological innovation, sustain healthcare excellence, optimise resource allocation, and enhance service efficiency and quality to swiftly respond to the community’s evolving needs.” He expressed confidence that with the determination of all members of the HA and the support from the community and partners, the HA will collectively shape a brighter, more sustainable future for in public healthcare.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: DH’s Community Dental Support Programme provides subsidised dental services for underprivileged over all 18 districts in Hong Kong

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    DH’s Community Dental Support Programme provides subsidised dental services for underprivileged over all 18 districts in Hong Kong 
    Service users of the CDSP must be a holder of a Hong Kong identity card, be enrolled in the Electronic Health Record Sharing System (eHealth), and be a current beneficiary or recipient of any of the following measures:
     Under the CDSP, each service user can apply for subsidised dental services once every 180 days. Subject to the assessment by the attending registered dentist, a service user will be provided with specified subsidised dental services, including:
     Each service user is required to pay an administration fee of $50 directly to the NGO for each tooth (teeth filling or teeth extraction services), that is, a maximum fee of $150 is required (treatment for a maximum of three teeth will be provided for every 180 days). If the service user receives IHCS (Frail Cases), EHCCS or HSS (Level 1 fee charge or co-payment category) of the SWD, or is eligible under the Medical Fee Waiver (full waiving) of the HA (including recipients of OALA aged 75 or above), the Government will subsidise the administration fee in full. While current beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme under the SWD may apply for the CDSP for the above-mentioned subsidised dental services, they can also make use of the dental grants under the CSSA to receive comprehensive dental services.

    Interested and eligible persons can refer to the list of NGO dental clinics participating in the CDSP on the DH’s thematic webpage 
    Through the eHealth app, service users can check their consultation records, including consultation date and treatment items. Later this year, relevant electronic oral health records will also be available through the e-Health app for service users to better understand and monitor their dental conditions.
     
    The Government formulated the Oral Health Action Plan according to the development strategies and recommendations made by the Working Group on Oral Health and Dental Care in December 2024. The CDSP is an initiative that focuses on providing subsidised dental services to the underprivileged who have difficulties in accessing dental care.
     
    For more information about the CDSP, please visit the DH’s CDSP     webpageIssued at HKT 16:40

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens related to Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) LimitedIssued at HKT 17:20

    The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited relating to fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens, which have been reported to the HKMA. A hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website.

    The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive personal information, such as login passwords or One-Time Password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).

    Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the websites or login screens concerned, should contact the bank using the contact information provided in the press release, and report the matter to the Police by contacting the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

    Ends/Monday, May 26, 2025
    Issued at HKT 17:20

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EUROPE/CZECH REPUBLIC – The “Night of the Churches”, an opportunity for encounters in the time of agnosticism

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    photo Chiara Dommarco

    by Chiara DommarcoPrague (Agenzia Fides) – On Friday, May 23, the Czech Republic hosted the 17th edition of the “Night of Churches” (Noc kostelů), centered this year on the theme of hope, in line with the ongoing Jubilee Year. A total of 1,868 churches remained open and accessible free of charge from the afternoon until late at night across the country, including several Protestant places of worship.The event attracted tens of thousands of visitors, who also had the opportunity to meet with men and women religious, as well as lay volunteers who took care of the various scheduled activities in the program, amidst a constant flow of attendees.Various cultural initiatives were proposed during the event, including concerts, exhibitions and food and wine stands.“The goal of each of us is happiness. We need the kind of happiness that comes from love that fills us, so that we can say: I am loved, therefore I am. And I will always be in the Love that never deceives and from which nothing and no one can separate me”. These words were part of a message shared by Metropolitan Archbishop of Prague, Jan Graubner, addressed to the visitors—including thousands of tourists in the capital.Czech Minister of Culture Martin Baxa also praised the initiative, highlighting how it offers “a unique and personal experience.”In the late afternoon, the Italian Embassy in Prague offered a free guided tour of the Chapel of the Italians (Vlašská Kaple), located in the renowned Klementinum complex. The chapel has been recently restored and is only opened to the public a few times a year.In the Bohemian and Moravian lands, the Night of Churches holds special significance. While interconfessional conflicts—such as the Hussite Wars and the Bohemian phase of the Thirty Years’ War—have left a painful legacy, the longstanding positive contributions of Christian communities in these lands were later undermined by religious persecution under Nazi occupation and during the Communist regime.Furthermore, according to a 2017 survey, the Czech Republic has the highest percentage of agnostics among former Soviet-bloc countries. (Pew Research Center).The 2021 national census reports that only 7% of the population declared themselves as Catholic. Initiatives like this, therefore, promote knowledge of the artistic heritage of the country and of the Christian communities that have contributed to its development, all within a peaceful and constructive atmosphere.This year, the initiative’s public and ecumenical dimension was especially evident in the participation of the Chapel of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament. Inaugurated in 2016, the chapel stands as a symbol of reconciliation among the country’s various Christian denominations.In its dual function of national reconciliation and affirmation of the positive value of Christian confessions for Czech society as a whole, the Chapel hosted performances of several modern Christian-inspired songs during the evening.The “Night of Churches” initiative began in 1995 in Frankfurt, and then spread to other German cities, Austria since 2005 and, more recently, to parts of South Tyrol, the Czech Republic, in Slovakia and Estonia. (Agenzia Fides, 26/5/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AFRICA/NIGERIA – Priest injured along the Makurdi-Naka road called “the shortest route to hell”

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Abuja (Agenzia Fides) – Catholic priest, Father Solomon Atongo, was seriously injured after being shot on the evening of May 24. Father Atongo was traveling with two others when armed assailants attacked their vehicle along the Makurdi-Naka road in Benue State, southeastern Nigeria. After shooting the priest and believing him dead, the bandits took the other people away to an unknown location. The news of Father Atongo’s injury was made public through a statement signed by the Chancellor of the Diocese of Makurdi, Fr. Shima Ukpanya: “I write on behalf of the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Most Revd Wilfred Chikpa Anabge, to inform and request for your prayers for the quick recovery of one of our priests, Revd Fr Solomon Atongo, who was attacked and shot this evening around Tyolaha, Makurdi-Naka Road, Gwer West Local Government by suspected terrorist herdsmen.”A reference to the gangs of Fulani herdsmen who have been responsible for violent robberies, murders and kidnappings in various areas of Nigeria.In the past two years, the Makurdi-Naka road has been the scene of attacks and violence by criminal gangs, so much so that it has been nicknamed the “shortest route to hell.” The road, in a complete state of degradation, has become a sort of refuge for armed bandits who have transformed the extensive stretch of forest along this stretch into camps and hideouts. Their victims include wealthy people, political leaders and public officials, as well as ordinary citizens, who are often kidnapped for ransom. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides, 26/5/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/MYANMAR – In the midst of conflict and suffering “the faithful live a deep faith and do not lose hope”

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Yangon (Agenzia Fides) – “The country is divided. The situation in Yangon, where I currently live, is quite calm. In the big cities in the central part of the country, people’s lives continue, and even our liturgies and pastoral activities can proceed in churches. Of course, there is always a curfew, we live with a series of restrictions due to the ongoing conflict in the country, but we try to live our faith always, with our hearts turned towards the mission and those who suffer. This is what Father Stephen Chit Thein, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Myanmar, shared with the Fides, providing an overall picture of the situation in the troubled Southeast Asian country.The situation, however – he continues – is very different in the peripheral areas of the country, in the border regions: there is still ongoing fighting, and there is great suffering and displacement. We must remember that, in addition to the conflict, the pain and hardship caused by the earthquake have also been added.”Father Stephen Chit Thein adds: “What strikes me the most is to see so many people suffering, who have been living in extreme precarious conditions for the past four years, yet they continue to live and practice a deep faith: the faithful continue to trust in God and hope, they do not sink into despair, but keep the light of hope alive.” “We are living in a time of great trial, which involves the entire Burmese people, and our hope, as the special theme of this Jubilee Year reminds us, is grounded and rooted in Christ, who never disappoints and never abandons us. This conviction is deeply present in the suffering population of Myanmar,” he notes.While the humanitarian situation has worsened over the past four years, Father Stephen Chit Thein notes: “We continue to hope also thanks to the words and appeals that come from the Holy See, which shows us deep closeness. We remember and thank Pope Francis, who visited and mentioned Myanmar many times and always kept us in his heart. Pope Leo XIV also reminded the international community of Myanmar’s suffering and launched an appeal for peace. We hope that he will continue to speak about us and speak about peace, so that the international community does not forget us.”Meanwhile, at the diplomatic level, a new initiative is underway within the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), of which Myanmar is a member. Malaysia, which currently holds the rotating presidency of ASEAN, has requested an extension of the ceasefire following the earthquake in Myanmar, while also intensifying calls for the implementation of the “Five-Point Peace Plan” that ASEAN proposed in the past. The military junta in power had declared a ceasefire in the ongoing civil war after a violent earthquake in late March, which killed about 3,800 people and left tens of thousands homeless. The agreement, which was previously extended, is set to expire at the end of May, although UN observers state that the junta’s airstrikes have never stopped.In an ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting on May 25, Malaysian President Mohamad Hasan “officially proposed” the extension and expansion of the ceasefire beyond the currently affected areas, to facilitate the long and difficult path to recovery and alleviate the suffering of the people of Myanmar”. Hasan stated that in June, he will visit the Burmese capital Naypyidaw as a member of ASEAN, “to assess humanitarian needs and the distribution of aid to the people affected by the earthquake.”ASEAN political leaders are meeting in a summit in Kuala Lumpur today, May 26. So far, ASEAN has not been able to implement the Five-Point Peace Plan agreed upon in April 2021. Due to the lack of implementation of that plan, representatives of the Burmese military junta have been banned from participating in ASEAN summits. (PA) (Agenzia Fides, 26/5/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Commission position on the Polish Government’s declaration that Poland will not participate in the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum – P-000699/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The legal instruments of the Pact on Migration and Asylum[1] entered into force in June 2024 and they will enter into application in mid-2026.

    The Asylum and Migration Management Regulation[2] foresees mandatory but flexible solidarity. This means that each Member State has full discretion to choose between the various forms of solidarity, namely relocation, financial contributions and alternative measures (in-kind support).

    Therefore, a Member State may decide to contribute with any form of solidarity, and this would be financial contributions and alternative measures only.

    Moreover, the Pact provides the necessary flexibility to address the needs of Member States, based on their specific migratory situation.

    According to the Asylum and Migration Management Regulation, a Member State could receive solidarity or benefit from a full or partial deduction of solidarity contributions.

    • [1] https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/pact-migration-and-asylum_en.
    • [2] Regulation (EU) 2024/1351 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2024 on asylum and migration management, amending Regulations (EU) 2021/1147 and (EU) 2021/1060 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 604/2013; OJ L, 2024/1351, 22.5.2024.
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Memorandum on military cooperation between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo – E-001281/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission has taken note of the Joint Declaration[1] following the 18 March 2025 meeting of Defence Ministers of Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo[2], which is a non-binding document. The Commission refers the Honourable Member to the Albania, Kosovo and Croatia authorities for any further query related to their Joint Declaration.

    In 2023, Kosovo and Serbia reached an Agreement on the path to normalisation[3], which rests on two key pillars of international relations: good neighbourly relations between parties and the principle that neither of the two can represent the other in the international sphere or act on its behalf.

    The Commission refers the Honourable Member to the relevant Member States authorities for questions on individual support of Member States to Kosovo.

    • [1] https://www.morh.hr/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-03-19-deklaracija.pdf.
    • [2] * This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244/1999 and the International Court of Justice Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
    • [3] https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/belgrade-pristina-dialogue-agreement-path-normalisation-between-kosovo-and-serbia_en.
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Extension of the EU-Ukraine trade agreement – E-001263/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission does not intend to propose the prolongation of the current Autonomous Trade Measures Regulation[1] providing duty free and quota free imports for Ukraine.

    Instead, the Commission is pursuing consultations with Ukraine to review the reciprocal tariff liberalisation under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement[2] in accordance with Article 29 of that Agreement.

    This review will lead to a well-balanced solution that will allow for reciprocal trade between the EU and Ukraine in agricultural goods, while at the same time protecting EU farmers and addressing interests flagged by some Member States and Members of the European Parliament.

    Furthermore, the Commission is proposing that the negotiated solution would also include a safeguard clause that would be triggered to prevent any adverse impacts of trade flows on the EU market, including one Member State.

    As mandated by Article 4(2) of the Autonomous Trade Measures Regulation, the Commission monitors on a regular basis the impact of the Autonomous Trade Measures adopted by the European Parliament and the Council.

    The monitoring report is shared with the European Parliament and with the Member States. So far, this monitoring has not shown any adverse effect on the EU market or the market of one or several Member States.

    The Commission is regularly consulting Member States on this issue. The views of the Member States, as well as the European Parliament and relevant stakeholders, feed into the Commission’s decision-making process.

    The Commission is not in a position to share the specific feedback received from Member States since it is not the author of such documents.

    • [1]  OJ L, 2024/1392, 29.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1392/oj.
    • [2] http://data.europa.eu/eli/agree_internation/2014/295/oj.
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Systemic discrimination against Romanian students in the Netherlands and violations of EU law – P-001191/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission is not aware about the situation described by the Honourable Member. It appears that the cases concern Romanian students, who study and at the same time work in the Netherlands.

    According to EU law, Article 24(2) of Directive 2004/38[1], only economically active mobile EU citizens or those having permanent resident status, along with their family members, are entitled to equal treatment with nationals regarding student grants and loans.

    According to Regulation (EU) No 492/2011[2] on free movement of workers, a benefit like student grant is a social advantage for EU mobile workers covered by equal treatment under that regulation[3] and should be granted to EU mobile workers under the same conditions as to own nationals.

    According to the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the term ‘worker’ has a meaning in EU law and cannot be subject to national definitions or be interpreted restrictively.

    It covers any person who undertakes genuine and effective work for which he is paid under the direction of someone else. It is the responsibility of the national authorities to undertake, in the light of that definition, a case-by-case evaluation to establish whether those criteria are met[4].

    EU law on free movement of workers, Article 45 Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Regulation (EU) 492/2011 on the freedom of movement for workers within the EU are directly applicable, allowing EU mobile workers to invoke these rights before national authorities and courts if their rights are not respected.

    National authorities and courts are best placed to assess each case and apply EU law taking into account specific circumstances of each individual case.

    • [1] Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States, available at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02004L0038-20110616.
    • [2] Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011R0492-20210801.
    • [3] Article 7 paragraph 2 of Regulation (EU) No 492/2011.
    • [4] Communication from the Commission Reaffirming the free movement of workers: rights and major developments, COM(2010)373 final, Chapter 1.1, page 4. — https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52010DC0373.
    Last updated: 26 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – The specific challenges of EU external border regions with migration – E-001080/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission acknowledges the challenges faced by EU external border regions, including by outermost regions, such as the Canary Islands, Mayotte and French Guiana .

    The Commission supports these regions with several EU funds, such as the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), and encourages the relevant Member States to ensure that this funding addresses the challenges in those regions without unnecessary administrative burden .

    The co-legislators did not introduce subnational allocations within the regulation (EU) 2021/1147[1] (AMIF) nor in the regulation (EU) 2021/1060[2] (the Common Provision Regulation) laying down common provisions on EU funds, including AMIF. The Commission is not planning to propose a revision of the criteria for the allocation of funding at this stage of the programming period.

    Member States are duly informed and, when relevant, involved in the migration dialogues with third countries, notably in the framework of relevant Council meetings.

    It is the responsibility of Member States to involve external border or outermost regions in the preparatory works for such dialogues.

    • [1] OJ L 251, 15.7.2021, p. 1-47.
    • [2] OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159-706.
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Violence against Coptic girls and women in Egypt – E-001341/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The High Representative/Vice-President is well aware of the situation of religious minorities and women and girls’ rights in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

    The EU engages regularly with Egyptian authorities on the implementation of Egypt’s national and international commitments in the area of human rights and the rule of law and freedom of religion or belief.

    Human rights remain a priority in the EU’s relationship with Egypt. The Association Agreement[1] and the partnership priorities mutually agreed in June 2022[2] define the political framework for the EU’s bilateral relations with Egypt, where both parties commit to ‘ further promote democracy, fundamental freedoms, and human rights, gender equality and equal opportunities. ’

    This is also referenced in the Joint declaration of the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership[3]. In addition, the EU supports capacity-building and legal assistance initiatives, responding to multiple forms of discrimination that Coptic women experience — including access to justice, social services, and public representation.

    The EU continues to engage with the Egyptian authorities and systematically raises issues of concern through its diplomatic channels in the framework of different bilateral dialogues or in multilateral fora.

    The visit to Egypt by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights from 4 to 5 November 2024 was an additional opportunity to raise human rights concerns, including legislative reforms related to all forms of violence against women and girls, in addition to freedom of religion and belief[4].

    • [1] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=OJ:L:2004:304:FULL.
    • [2] https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-2803-2022-ADD-1/en/pdf.
    • [3] https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/joint-declaration-strategic-and-comprehensive-partnership-between-arab-republic-egypt-and-european-2024-03-17_en.
    • [4] https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/egypt/eu-special-representative-human-rights-mission-egypt_en?s=95.
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Temporary fishing restriction in the Bay of Biscay – E-001224/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The closure[1] is based on the scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) of 29 June 2023[2]. According to ICES, six of the scenarios proposed in the advice are likely to reduce incidental catches of dolphins below the potential biological removal (PBR) limit, but only for data from at-sea sampling.

    Also, according to ICES none of the scenarios would result in a reduction in annual dolphin mortality below the PBR for data from both at-sea sampling and strandings.

    It also advised that closures are likely to be the most effective short-term measure for reducing bycatches. The closure was adopted through regionalisation based on a joint recommendation submitted by the relevant Member States[3] and following consultations with the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) and the Expert Group on Fisheries and Aquaculture.

    According to a report on the closure implemented in winter period 2023-2024[4], bycatches decreased from an annual average of 6100 dolphins between 2017 and 2023 to 1450 in the winter period 2023/2024. This is the lowest bycatch estimate since 2015.

    Ongoing research efforts on long-term mitigation measures should soon deliver results. These measures may include acoustic deterrent devices, modifications on the fishing gears, reduction of fishing effort and different types of closures. Any different approach has to be supported with scientific evidence.

    The fishing activity in the Bay of Biscay is regulated by other measures such as fishing opportunities. Member States have adopted strategies to gradually consume their quota throughout the year and to adjust it to market prices and needs. The Commission is not aware of changes in the fishing pattern of the type suggested.

    • [1] Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3089 of 30 September 2024 amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 as regards measures to reduce incidental catches of common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and other small cetaceans in the Bay of Biscay: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2024/3089/oj/eng.
    • [2] ICES(2023). EU request on mitigation measures to reduce bycatches of common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) in the Bay of Biscay (ICES Subarea 8). ICES Advice: Special Requests: https://ices-library.figshare.com/articles/report/EU_request_on_mitigation_measures_to_reduce_bycatches_of_common_dolphin_Delphinus_delphis_in_the_Bay_of_Biscay_ICES_Subarea_8_/23515176/1.
    • [3] France, Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands and Belgium.
    • [4] Bilan des mortalités par capture : hiver 2024 — https://www.observatoire-pelagis.cnrs.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2b-Bilan-des-mortalites_hiver2024_20241115_PeltieretAl.pdf.
    Last updated: 26 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Expulsion by Morocco of members of the International Association of Jurists for Western Sahara – E-001450/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    On Western Sahara, the EU’s position is to strongly support the efforts made by the United Nations (UN) to continue the political process aiming to reach a just, realistic, pragmatic, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution, based on compromise and in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions.

    The EU is vocal on the importance it gives to the upholding of human rights within its own borders and across the world. Questions regarding human rights are addressed in the framework foreseen under the EU-Kingdom of Morocco Association Agreement[1] and other regular exchanges with the Moroccan authorities. In addition, the EU conducts a regular dialogue with civil society and non-governmental organisations that closely monitor human rights issues.

    Finally, given Morocco’s membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 period, the EU expects additional opportunities to engage with the country on the respect and protection of human rights.

    • [1] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/FR/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A22000A0318%2801%29.
    Last updated: 26 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Regeneration Capital Grant Fund 2026-27 – opportunity to submit expressions of interest 

    Source: Scotland – Highland Council

    The Highland Council is now accepting expressions of interest for the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund for 2026-27.

    The Fund supports locally developed place-based regeneration projects that involve local communities, helping to tackle inequalities and deliver inclusive growth in deprived, and fragile communities across Scotland.

    The Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) is delivered in partnership with the Scottish Government and COSLA. This year, for the first time, RCGF will streamline the funding previously delivered through the Vacant and Derelict Investment Programme (VDLIP) and the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) into one dedicated fund. 

    Chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Ken Gowans said: “The Highland Council has been successful in securing Regeneration Capital Grant Fund grants from the Scottish Government since it was established in 2014.  The fund is an incredibly competitive challenge fund. We can only submit applications for projects that are suitably well developed and can demonstrate that they will start in 2026-27.

    “Due to the tight timescale I would encourage any organisations or groups with eligible projects to act now and submit an expression of interest form to our CRF Team by the deadline of 13 June 2025.”

    Since the grant fund opened in 2014, 19 projects from The Highland Council region have received funding. Among the most recent projects that have secured grant funding are Knoydart Bunkhouse (£560,000) John O’Groats Mill (£1.5M) and Glenurquhart Hall (£602,500).

    Applications must be submitted by The Highland Council.  For more information on the application process and the appropriate forms, please email the Community Regeneration Fund Team: RCGF@highland.gov.uk with information on your proposed project. Anyone interested has until 13 June 2025 to submit their online form.

    26 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Bashneft planted more than 40 thousand trees

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Rosneft – Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The Bashneft company (part of the Rosneft structure) continues large-scale greening of the Republic of Bashkortostan. In the spring of 2025, the company’s employees planted over 41 thousand tree seedlings in the region.

    As part of the environmental campaigns, seedlings of various tree species adapted to the climatic conditions of the regions were used. All work was carried out under the supervision of regional forestry departments.

    The Asly-Kul Nature Park in the Davlekanovsky District of Bashkiria is a specially protected natural area and an important recreational site. Bashkir oil workers planted 24 thousand pine seedlings as part of the all-Russian patriotic campaign “Garden of Memory”. This is a continuation of the annual program aimed at preventing swamping of Aslikul, the largest lake in the republic. The campaign makes a significant contribution to strengthening the ecosystem and preserving the unique natural complex of the reservoir. The employees of the Bashneft-Dobycha enterprise (Bashneft’s oil and gas production operator) have been systematically restoring the forest frame of Lake Aslikul since 2023. Thanks to the efforts of oil workers, over 100 thousand pine and larch seedlings have already been planted on the territory of the nature park, which in a few years will form four massive forest areas with a total area of 25 hectares.

    The importance of Bashneft’s initiative is also confirmed by experts from the Biology Research Center of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Scientists have established that the creation of a coniferous forest in the northwestern part of Lake Aslikul will help stop the swamping of the shores and preserve the reservoir for future generations.

    In addition, workers of the Bashneft-Novoil plant cleared the shores of the lake from household waste as part of the federal environmental project “Water of Russia”. The anthropogenic load on the coastal area is high, since the reservoir is very popular with tourists. During the campaign, almost 22 kilometers of the coast were cleared.

    In just the last 5 years, thanks to the initiatives of Bashkir oil workers, more than 5.2 million trees have been planted on an area of over 1.5 thousand hectares. Young green areas will soon form full-fledged coniferous forests, which will contribute to the restoration and preservation of the ecological balance of the territories.

    Preserving the environment for future generations is an integral part of Rosneft’s corporate culture. The company implements large-scale environmental programs aimed at minimizing the impact on the environment, improving the environmental friendliness of production, preserving and replenishing natural ecosystems.

    Reference:

    ANK Bashneft is one of the oldest enterprises in the oil and gas industry of the country, carrying out activities in the extraction and processing of oil and gas, the company’s key assets are located in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Exploration and production of oil and gas are also carried out in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Orenburg Region and the Republic of Tatarstan.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft May 26, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: With the support of Rosneft, MSU hosted Biologist Day

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Rosneft – Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    With the support of Rosneft, Lomonosov Moscow State University celebrated Biologist Day. The event was attended by about 6,000 people, including students and graduates of the educational institution, scientists, as well as schoolchildren and applicants interested in current issues of biology.

    MSU has been a key partner university of Rosneft since 2006. The main areas of cooperation include training and retraining of personnel and scientific research activities. The company takes part in the implementation of innovative educational projects of the University Gymnasium, which hosts lectures for students of Rosneft classes.

    As part of the Biologist’s Day, guests were presented with the latest biological research and developments in the field of neurobiology, paleontology and many other areas. Specialists from the Arctic Scientific Center of the Company told visitors about Rosneft’s research projects in the northern seas. Among them is a large-scale joint environmental project with Innopraktika and Moscow State University in the White Sea. As part of the expeditions, scientists repeated the route of the famous Soviet hydrobiologist Konstantin Deryugin, which he completed more than 100 years ago. Specialists plan to obtain data on the current state of the White Sea biota and assess the changes in the region’s ecosystems that have occurred over the past 100 years.

    In addition, everyone could take part in intellectual games, quests, and try themselves in the role of a real scientist at biology master classes. A musical concert was organized for guests on the street stage.

    Rosneft pays special attention to environmental issues and biodiversity conservation. Environmental care is an integral part of the Company’s corporate culture and social responsibility. Rosneft and its subsidiaries implement numerous grant programs to support scientific and applied projects aimed at studying and protecting rare species of animals and plants.

    Last year, Rosneft launched a new biodiversity conservation program called Tamura. Its goal is to update information on the state of key animal species in the region, including its bioindicators. By 2027, research will be conducted on the Taimyr Peninsula on reindeer, polar bears, valuable bird species, and fish in the mouth of the Yenisei River. A total of 10 expeditions will be conducted over 4 years. This year, Rosneft has already conducted two scientific expeditions to study the populations of polar bears and marine mammals in the Kara Sea. The main goal of the research in the north of Krasnoyarsk Krai and on the Yamal Peninsula is a full-scale census, assessment of the distribution of polar bears using instrumental (photo and infrared aerial photography) and aerial visual methods.

    Reference:

    In order to attract young specialists to its enterprises, Rosneft annually holds career guidance events for MSU students, organizes industrial internships, and encourages promising teachers with corporate grants and pays scholarships to the best students. The company also organizes internships for MSU students and teachers in leading Russian educational and scientific organizations. The Rosneft Scientific and Educational Center for Digital Technologies in the Oil and Gas Industry was created on the basis of the Department of Geology and Geochemistry of Fossil Fuels of the Geological Faculty of MSU, where the specialized master’s program “Digitalization in the Field of Geology of Fossil Fuels” is being implemented.

    Rosneft cooperates with 203 educational partner organizations, including 75 Russian universities. Work with educational institutions is carried out within the framework of the corporate system of continuous education “School – College/University – Enterprise”, which has been in operation since 2005 and ensures a constant influx of young specialists with a high level of training to the Company.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft May 26, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI: ZetaDisplay AB (publ) publishes bond prospectus and applies for listing of its bonds on Nasdaq Stockholm

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ZetaDisplay AB (publ) publishes bond prospectus and applies for listing of its bonds on Nasdaq Stockholm

    ZetaDisplay AB (publ) (the “Company“) has issued a senior secured bond loan of SEK 500,000,000 on 4 April 2025, on the Swedish bond market. The bonds carry a floating interest rate of STIBOR 3m + 6.50 per cent. per annum and matures 4 April 2028.

    The Company has applied for listing of the bonds on the Corporate Bond list at Nasdaq Stockholm and the first day of trading will be today, 26 May 2025.

    In connection with this, the Company has prepared a prospectus. The prospectus has been approved by, and registered with, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority in accordance with the Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980). The prospectus will be available on the Financial Supervisory Authority’s website (www.fi.se) and on the Company’s website (https://ir.zetadisplay.com/bond-loan).

    This information is information that ZetaDisplay AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below, at 13.00 CEST on 26 May 2025

    For further information, please contact:

    Claes Pedersen, CFO
    +45 23 68 86 58, claes.pedersen@zetadisplay.com

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Port industry welcomes Approved Code of Practice for loading and unloading cargo at ports and on ships

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    The port industry enthusiastically welcomes the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for loading and unloading cargo at ports and on ships coming into effect today, November 29.

    For the first time, all commercial ports in New Zealand now have a code of practice approved by the Minister to follow. The ACOP replaces all other existing industry codes of practice related to stevedoring.

    The Port Health and Safety Leadership Group – made up of ports and stevedoring companies, the Port Industry Association, unions and Maritime NZ – is pleased to see one of its key priorities under its multi-year work programme to address inconsistency of practice and reduce harm on New Zealand’s ports, come into force.

    The ACOP has now been signed by the Minister for Work Place Relations and Safety, Hon Brooke van Velden, and the Associate Minister for Transport, Hon Matt Doocey.

    A criticism of the current health and safety system from several industries’ leaders has been that it does not have the regulations, approved codes of practice and guidance to support businesses to understand what they need to do to comply with the law.

    Leadership Group Chair, Director of Maritime NZ, Kirstie Hewlett, said the ACOP provides assurance and clarity under the Health and Safety at Work Act. If a business can show what they have done is equivalent to or better than the requirements in the ACOP, then they are likely to be meeting the test of what is reasonably practicable under HSWA.

    Maritime NZ will take the ACOP into account when undertaking inspections, assessments and investigations and when deciding the appropriate enforcement action. Courts may also take the ACOP into account in their deliberations.

    The National President of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union, Aubrey Wilkinson, said the focus is rightly on loading and unloading ships because that is the most dangerous activity on ports – it is when most incidents and injuries happen.

    Port Industry Association Chair, Pat Kirk, said development of the ACOP has been strongly supported by the port sector. It has involved a large amount of work and effort from the sector, there is collective buy-in of the sector to it, and it will make a significant impact on the health and safety on ports.

    Demonstrating the level of buy-in, and collaborative approach taken, the ACOP took only 15 months to develop and reach agreement on. In addition, many businesses on ports are already considering how to implement and integrate it into their health and safety systems and processes, and some are already implementing it.

    We would like to thank all the industry and WorkSafe subject matter experts who gave their time to the development of the ACOP.

    Alongside the ACOP, the Leadership Group are working on further guidance, case studies, and educative tools and training to support implementation of the ACOP.

    – Port Sector Insights Picture and Action Plan

    In 2022 the Port Health and Safety Leadership Group developed the Port Sector Insights Picture and Action Plan so that we could target actions based on evidence.

    The plan pulls together information from fatalities, injuries, incidents, near-misses, regulatory notifications, investigations and assessments, worker surveys, and worker interviews and workshops to build a picture of what drives serious harm on ports – who it is happening to, and why. It lays out six key interventions where changes can have a real impact:

    • Putting in place an ACOP for loading and unloading cargo to implement more consistent regulatory standards for some of the highest risk activities on ports. (ACOP approved.)
    • Implementing the Fatigue Risk Management System: Good Practice Guidelines to reduce the risks associated with worker fatigue. (All businesses on ports have started implementing a fatigue risk management system.)
    • Recommending the Government extend Maritime NZ’s designation to cover the whole port. (Government has amended HSWA. Maritime NZ’s extended designation takes effect July 1.)
    • Action to improve training and workforce issues. (Initial micro credentials have been referred to NZQA for review and approval, and a roles and skills matrix is being developed, which will identify additional training and build career pathways.)
    • Work to improve incident reporting, notifications, insights and learning across the Ports, so the sector can get better real time understanding of harm and take necessary action. (Work is underway.)
    • Actions to ensure there are easier ways of sharing good practice that the sector is doing here, or overseas, to encourage continuous improvement on Ports. (Work is underway.)

    “We owe it to those working on ports every day, the people who have died, their families, and those who have been injured, to improve safety on ports.”

    The Leadership Group:

    Jon Moore Chief Executive, North Port

    Roger Gray Chief Executive, Port of Auckland

    Gavin Hudson Chief Executive, C3 Limited

    Aubrey Wilkinson National President Rail and Maritime Transport Union

    Carl Findlay National Secretary, Maritime Union of New Zealand

    Pat Kirk Chair, Port Industry Association

    Paul Cameron Chief Executive, ISO Limited

    Kirstie Hewlett Leadership Group Chair and Director of Maritime NZ

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rescuers remind Kiwis – make sure you can summon help these holidays

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ) is reminding outdoors enthusiasts to use established rescue response devices, particularly distress beacons and VHF radios, if they need help in an emergency.

    As technology develops, RCCNZ is seeing more capability coming into the market as telecommunication providers roll out products, such as satellite text message services and increased coverage areas.

    “We support emerging technologies that could be used by people in an emergency who require assistance. These tools have the potential for enabling communication from remote locations. However, distress beacons remain the most reliable and effective way to initiate a rescue,” says Justin Allan, General Manager RCCNZ and Safety Systems.

    “Distress beacons access multiple satellite constellations ensuring there is always coverage across New Zealand, which means an alert will quickly make its way to RCCNZ.”

    “Services such as text messages via satellite can be used to complement your beacon and add value alongside existing emergency communication networks.”

    “Distress beacons continue to be instrumental in saving lives on land and water. They provide a direct link to expert rescuers who work 24/7. You hit a button and the beacon shares your precise location – a crucial detail that allows for an effective rescue response.”

    “Just this week, a family of three fell into the Whanganui River from a canoe. Thanks to their registered hire beacon, an immediate response was initiated, resulting in all three being quickly rescued. They were cold and wet but unharmed.”

    “Beacons are designed to be robust with battery power that can transmit a rescue signal for many hours.”

    “When you register your distress beacon on beacons.org.nz, it gives our team important details to assist your rescue.”

    For maritime emergencies on New Zealand’s coastline, VHF Radio channel 16 remains the best option for immediate communication with rescue services and other boaties in the area.

    “Boaties should carry at least two waterproof ways to communicate that work where you’re going, including a VHF radio and a distress beacon.”

    “If you’re heading outdoors, we recommend having an emergency plan and sharing it with family or friends. Boaties can also register their plans with Maritime Radio or with Coastguard NZ through their app.”

    Register your beacon.

    Learn more about coastal radio.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Think about the risks on the water this holiday season

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    Maritime NZ and its Safer Boating partners are appealing for people to know the risks and be prepared before they head out on the water this holiday period.

    Tragically, 17 people have lost their lives in incidents involving recreational boats or other water craft, in New Zealand during 2024. On average 18 people lose their lives on the water every year in avoidable incidents.

    Maritime NZ’s Principal Advisor Recreational Craft, Matt Wood says, we do not want to see any more families in New Zealand mourning for loved ones due to incidents on the water.

    “Last summer we had two dozen incidents reported to us, including some serious harm incidents, and sadly one person lost their life just before Christmas last year,” Mr Wood said.

    “Nearly every death on a recreational boat or craft is avoidable.

    “We know over the last few years there have been significant number of incidents close to shore.

    “Over the last 11 years 70% of the fatal incidents occurred within one nautical mile (1,852 meters) from shore.
    “Just because you can see land, doesn’t mean you are safe.

    “Our research has found people forgo wearing a lifejacket, and taking two forms of communication, because they believe they can safely reach shore by swimming if something goes wrong.

    “It is too late to try to put on a lifejacket after you have been tossed out of your vessel and in the water.”

    Recent research by Drowning Prevention Auckland found just under 95% of people cannot swim 100m in a pool in less than five minutes. The number is even lower in open water.

    “The environment along our coast, in our lakes and rivers is far more challenging than swimming pools,” Mr Wood says.
    “It will likely be choppier, swells and currents can take you away from land, the water can be significantly colder, and you are often not dressed for swimming.

    “You may be able to swim well in a pool. However, if you are wearing layers of clothes, and in variable conditions, swimming becomes much more challenging.

    “That is why it is important to wear a life jacket, so you can float, and have two communication options to call for help if things go wrong.”

    Anyone planning on heading out on the water over the summer period needs to prepare their vessels, ensure they have done a day skippers course, always wear a properly fitted lifejacket, take two forms of communication and check the marine weather forecast.

    “We want you to have fun this holiday season, but we really want you to come home safely,” Mr Wood says.

    ENDS

    For more information contact:
    Maritime New Zealand Media
    Email: [email protected], Mobile: +64 (0)4 499 7318

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Driving positive change in the seafarer welfare sector

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    Last year Maritime NZ established the New Zealand Seafarer Welfare Council, a body aimed at driving positive change within the seafarer welfare sector. It was created with the help of an advisory group also set up by Maritime NZ.

    The council membership is made up of a balance of industry, government, union and service delivery organisations.

    The purpose of the council is to provide guidance and leadership to ensure that New Zealand continues to meet its obligations in relation to seafarer welfare under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). The council is also responsible for protecting the welfare of New Zealand seafarers not covered by the MLC. It focuses on strategy and policy and looks at how New Zealand represents itself on the international stage with regards to seafarer welfare.

    The council had its first meeting in August 2024 and is currently developing its priorities, which we’ll share on our website as soon as they’re finalised. The council is also strengthening relationships with the Australian Seafarers’ Welfare Council to share learnings, look for joint initiatives, and help address issues more effectively.

    If you have any questions, feel free to email the council at [email protected].

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health and safety obligations highlighted in sentencing of former port chief executive

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    A chief executive who oversaw the Port of Auckland for more than a decade has been sentenced on 21 February, in a significant case in relation to a 2020 fatal incident at the port.

    In November last year, Judge Bonnar KC in the District Court at Auckland released a decision finding Tony Gibson guilty of one Health and Safety at Work charge, after stevedore Pala’amo Kalati was killed in August 2020.

    This is the first time in New Zealand an officer of a large company has been convicted of a breach of their due diligence duty.

    The Judge’s decision is seen as one that clarifies legislative health and safety obligations for officers of large companies.

    Maritime NZ Director, Kirstie Hewlett, says people are at the centre of prosecutions such as this, and Mr Kalati’s family, will forever feel the impact of what occurred at the Port of Auckland nearly four and a half years ago.

    “Our thoughts continue to go out to Mr Kalati’s family, friends, as well as those also impacted by this tragic incident, including the other surviving victim.

    “This has not been a quick process, and we fully understand how difficult the ongoing proceedings against the Port and Mr Gibson would have been for those close to Mr Kalati, and the other victim,” says Ms Hewlett.

    The District Court found that, as the chief executive of Port of Auckland, Mr Gibson did not exercise his due diligence responsibility for ensuring that the Port complied with its health and safety responsibilities.  

    “This was a serious departure from the duty of care he should have provided to the workers at the port as the senior officer in charge (the chief executive).

    “Mr Gibson had the knowledge, influence, resources and opportunity to address safety gaps and ensure that appropriate systems were in place at the port, but failed to do so,” Ms Hewlett says.

    During his more than a decade managing it, the port company was convicted of several offences under health and safety legislation. These past incidents resulting in fatalities and serious injuries.

    Mr Gibson knew of safety issues raised around the critical risks that could hurt people on the Port, but did not take timely action to address them, even though it was in his control and influence to do so.

    It is hoped this case will serve as a strong reminder to chief executives of large companies that they need to understand the critical risks at their businesses; and assure themselves, through reliable sources, that there are controls and systems in place, and that these are working effectively on the ground.

    “In saying this I recognise there are many officers in New Zealand who are meeting their health and safety obligations, and they should be confident this decision reaffirms the work they do to keep their people safe at work.

    “More broadly I also want to recognise the work of the Port sector- port companies, stevedores and unions since the death of Mr Kalati to improve safety on New Zealand ports. This work has included the delivery of the Approved Code of Practice (for loading and unloading cargo at ports and on ships) which was launched last year to ensure consistent base line safety standards. It is important that this work continues to ensure we prevent tragedies like this and that workers come home healthy and safe,” Ms Hewlett says.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Fiji can’t compete with Australia and NZ on teacher salaries, says deputy PM

    By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/bulletin editor

    Fiji cannot compete with Australia and New Zealand to retain its teachers, the man in charge of the country’s finances says.

    The Fijian education system is facing major challenges as the Sitiveni Rabuka-led coalition struggles to address a teacher shortage.

    While the education sector receives a significant chunk of the budget (about NZ$587 million), it has not been sufficient, as global demand for skilled teachers is pulling qualified Fijian educators toward greener pastures.

    Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Biman Prasad said that the government was training more teachers.

    “The government has put in measures, we are training enough teachers, but we are also losing teachers to Australia and New Zealand,” he told RNZ Pacific Waves on the sidelines of the University of the South Pacific Council meeting in Auckland last week.

    “We are happy that Australia and New Zealand gain those skills, particularly in the area of maths and science, where you have a shortage. And obviously, Fiji cannot match the salaries that teachers get in Australia and New Zealand.

    USP vice-chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia, Fiji’s Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad and Education Minister Aseri Radrodro at the opening of the 99th USP Council Meeting at Auckland University last week. Image: RNZ Pacific/Lydia Lewis

    According to the Education Ministry’s Strategic Development Plan (2023-2026), the shortage of teachers is one of the key challenges, alongside limited resources and inadequate infrastructure, particularly for primary schools.

    Hundreds of vacancies
    Reports in local media in August last year said there were hundreds of teacher vacancies that needed to be filled.

    However, Professor Prasad said there were a lot of teachers who were staying in Fiji as the government was taking steps to keep teachers in the country.

    “We are training more teachers. We are putting additional funding, in terms of making sure that we provide the right environment, right support to our teachers,” he said.

    “In the last two years, we have increased the salaries of the civil service right across the board, and those salaries and wages range from between 10 to 20 percent.

    “We are again going to look at how we can rationalise some of the positions within the Education Ministry, right from preschool up to high school.”

    Meanwhile, the Fiji government is currently undertaking a review of the Education Act 1966.

    Education Minister Aseri Radrodro said in Parliament last month that a draft bill was expected to be submitted to Cabinet in July.

    “The Education Act 1966, the foundational law for pre-tertiary education in Fiji, has only been amended a few times since its promulgation, and has not undergone a comprehensive review,” he said.

    “It is imperative that this legislation be updated to reflect modern standards and address current issues within the education system.”

    This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Activists call for Pacific nuclear justice, global unity and victim support

    By Te Aniwaniwa Paterson of Te Ao Māori News

    Eighty years after the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end the Second World War, the threat of nuclear fallout remains.

    Last Monday, the UN Human Rights Council issued a formal communication to the Japanese government regarding serious concerns raised by Pacific communities about the dumping of 1.3 million metric tonnes of treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the ocean over 30 years.

    The council warned that the release could pose major environmental and human rights risks.

    A protest against the release of Fukushima treated radioactive water in Tokyo, Japan, in mid-May 2023. Image: TAM News/Getty.

    Te Ao Māori News spoke with Mari Inoue, a NYC-based lawyer originally from Japan and co-founder of the volunteer-led group The Manhattan Project for a Nuclear-Free World.

    Recently, at the UN, they called for global awareness, not only about atomic bomb victims but also of the Fukushima wastewater release, and nuclear energy’s links to environmental destruction and human rights abuses.

    Formed a year after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the group takes its name from the original Manhattan Project — the secret Second World War  US military programme that raced to develop the first atomic bomb before Nazi Germany.

    A pivotal moment in that project was the Trinity Test on July 16, 1945, in New Mexico — the first successful detonation of an atomic bomb. One month later, nuclear weapons were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing an estimated 110,000 to 210,000 people.

    Seeking recognition and justice
    Although 80 years have passed, victims of these events continue to seek recognition and justice. The disarmament group hopes for stronger global unity around the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and more support for victims of nuclear exposure.

    Mari Inoue attended the UN as a representative of the Manhattan Project for a Nuclear-Free World as an interpreter for an atomic bomb survivor. Image: TAM News/UN WebTV.

    The anti-nuclear activists supported the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which seeks to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Their advocacy took place during the third and final preparatory committee for the 2026 NPT review conference, where a consensus report with recommendations from past sessions will be presented.

    Inoue’s group called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to declare Japan’s dumping policy unsafe, and believes Japan and its G7 and EU allies should be condemned for supporting it.

    Hanford Site is a decommissioned nuclear production complex established in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project . . . The contaminated site once belonged to several Native American tribes. Image: TAM News/Jeff T. Green/Getty

    Nuclear energy for the green transition?
     Amid calls to move away from fossil fuels, some argue that nuclear power could supply the zero-emission energy needed to combat climate change.

    Inoue rejects this, saying that despite not emitting greenhouse gases like fossil fuels, nuclear energy still harms the environment.

    She said there was environmental harm at all processes in the nuclear supply chain.

    Beginning with uranium mining, predominantly contaminating indigenous lands and water sources, with studies showing those communities face increased cancer rates, sickness, and infant mortality. And other studies have shown increased health issues for residents near nuclear reactors.

    Protests at TEPCO, Tokyo Electric Power Company, in Tokyo in August 2023. Image: bDavid Mareuil/Anadolu Agency

    “Nuclear energy is not peaceful and it‘s not a solution to the climate crisis,” Inoue stressed. “Nuclear energy cannot function without exploiting peoples, their lands, and their resources.”

    She also pointed out thermal pollution, where water heated during the nuclear plant cooling process is discharged into waterways, contributing to rising ocean temperatures.

    Inoue added, “During the regular operation, [nuclear power plants] release radioactive isotopes into the environment — for example tritium.”

    She referenced nuclear expert Dr Arjun Makhijani, who has studied the dangers of tritium in how it crosses the placenta, impacting embryos and foetuses with risks of birth defects, miscarriages, and other problems.

    Increased tensions and world forum uniting global voices
     When asked about the AUKUS security pact, Inoue expressed concern that it would worsen tensions in the Pacific. She criticised the use of a loophole that allowed nuclear-powered submarines in a nuclear-weapon-free zone, even though the nuclear fuel could still be repurposed for weapons.

    In October, Inoue will co-organise the World Nuclear Victims Forum in Hiroshima, with 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo as one of the promoting organisations.

    The forum will feature people from Indigenous communities impacted by nuclear testing in the US and the Marshall Islands, uranium mining in Africa, and fisheries affected by nuclear pollution.

    Republished from Te Ao Māori News with permission.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.23.25

    Source: US State of California 2

    May 23, 2025

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:

    Andrew “Tristan” Peery, of Sacramento, has been appointed Senior Product Manager at the Office of Data and Innovation. Peery has been Director of Web and Interactive Communications at University of California, Davis since 2020, where he was previously Web Applications Development/Web Designer from 2014 to 2020. He held multiple positions at Oregon State University from 2006 to 2013, including Researcher/Web Applications Developer and Graduate Research Assistant. Peery was a Staff Scientist at Woods Hole Group from 2001 to 2005. He earned a Master of Science degree in Physical Oceanography from Oregon State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science from Texas A&M University at Galveston. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $150,348. Peery is registered without party preference. 

    Ramank Bharti, of Napa, has been appointed Director of Risk Management and Project Controls at the California High Speed Rail Authority. Bharti held multiple positions at ALSTOM Inc from 2004 to 2025, including Project Director, United States West Coast Services, Site Controller, Services North America, Region Controller, Controller, Budgeting and Reporting, and Work Package Controller. He was a Program Director at Transportation and Transit Associates from 2003 to 2004. Bharti was an MBA Intern at the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority from 2002 to 2003. He was a Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer at the North Eastern Railway from 1996 to 2001. Bharti was a Manager, Industrial Engineering at Diesel Component Works from 1992 to 1996. He was a Mechanical Engineer at Northern Railway from 1990 to 1992. Bharti earned a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $225,000. Bharti is a Democrat.

    Kevin Parzych, of San Luis Obispo, has been appointed Chief of Primary Care Services at Atascadero State Hospital. Parzych has been Chief Medical Officer at Wilshire Health and Community Services since 2013 and Owner of Wilshire Connected Care and K Parzych a Medical Corp since 2017. He was Medical Director of Hospice at Good Shepard Homecare and Hospice from 2004 to 2013. Parzych was Owner of Parzych Family Practice from 2002 to 2013. Parzych earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Albany Medical College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $374,400. Parzych is registered with no party preference.

    Madelynn McClain, of Sacramento, has been appointed Director of the Division of Administrative Services at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. McClain has been Assistant Deputy Director of the Division of Adult Institutions at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation since 2024. McClain held several positions at the Department of General Services from 2023 to 2024, including Deputy Director of the Real Estate Services Division and Chief Financial Officer. She held several positions at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from 2020 to 2023, including Deputy Director at the Office of Fiscal Services and Associate Director of the Budget Management Branch. McClain was a Principal Program Budget Analyst at the California Department of Finance from 2017 to 2020. She was a Judicial Fiscal Supervisor at the Judicial Council of California from 2015 to 2017. McClain was a Finance Budget Analyst at the Department of Finance from 2003 to 2015. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $208,440. McClain is a Democrat.

    Raul Morales, of Visalia, has been appointed Warden at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison. Morales has been Acting Warden at Substance Treatment Facility and State Prison since 2024. He was Acting Warden at Valley State Prison in 2024. He held several positions at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison from 2001 to 2024, including Chief Deputy Warden, Associate Warden, Captain, Correctional Lieutenant, Correctional Sergeant, and Correctional Officer. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $193,524. Morales is registered without party preference. 

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