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MIL-OSI New Zealand: GAZA: Nowhere safe in Gaza as attacks in the north and hospital ablaze in the south put the lives of children and families at risk

Source: Save the Children

Up to 400,000 Palestinians were on Monday trapped across northern Gaza, with at least 300 people reportedly killed in nine days of bombardment, and a hospital sheltering thousands ablaze in the south with no end in sight to the incessant attacks on civilians.

At Al-Aqsa Hospital in the so-called “humanitarian zone” in the south, patients and families sheltering in tents were on Monday engulfed by a massive fire triggered by an Israeli airstrike” with reports of deaths and multiple causalities. Civilians in the north were directed to the “humanitarian zone” under orders issued by Israeli forces on 7, 9 and 12 October. Al-Aqsa Hospital is just metres away from where children are receiving a second round of polio vaccines.

Middle East Regional Director for Save the Children Jeremy Stoner said:

“What we’re seeing now in Gaza looks like the depths of hell with reports day after day of attacks on children and families. Nowhere is safe.

“In the north, an already starving population has been cut off from food for two weeks while trying to dodge bombs and bullets in a kill zone they cannot leave.

“In the south – the area to which families in the north were directed for their safety – bombs dropped by Israeli jets have set off a fire that is searing through Al-Aqsa Hospital and tents in the hospital grounds, with reports of rescuers finding burned and charred bodies. ‘Evacuation orders’ are at risk of becoming ‘execution orders’ as children are denied the means to survive.

“What military goals could justify such mass-scale slaughter of civilians? The notion of collateral damage must never be used to excuse the predictable killing of children. A year ago, there was international outcry when an Israeli rocket damaged Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, injuring four staff members. How devastatingly far we have descended.

“Today, Save the Children has begun a second round of polio vaccines for children in our Deir Al-Balah clinic, as children face bombs and fire just 500m away. Never has it been clearer that this is a war on children, their protection only upheld if they’re deemed a risk to those beyond their borders. Without a ceasefire, these vaccinations simply postpone rather than prevent children’s pain. Without immediate international action, children and families across the Gaza Strip face a death sentence – today, tomorrow, in a week, in a month, by bombs, bullets, fire, disease or starvation. Anywhere, any time.

“Gaza is what can happen without the rules of war. Except there are rules – for parties to the conflict, and for the international community – which are not being respected. The only impactful action taken by some member states is to send the weapons being used to kill children and burn patients and families in hospitals and tents. Humanity has lost its way if those with the ability – and legal obligation – to stop this slaughter choose not to.”

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Moncton — Missing 43-year-old man

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Codiac Regional RCMP is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 43-year-old man from Moncton, N.B.

Ronald John Carr was last seen on October 13, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., on MacBeath Avenue in Moncton. He was reported missing to police the same day. Police have followed up on several leads to try and locate him, but have so far been unsuccessful. Police are concerned for his wellbeing.

Ronald John Carr is described as being approximately 5 feet, 10 inches (178 centimetres) tall, and weighing approximately 231 pounds (105 kilograms). He has brown eyes and is bald. He was last seen wearing black shorts. He has tattoos on his neck and arms.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400.

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI: Bel Announces Appointment of Umasankar (‘Uma”) Pingali as Global Head of Sales and Marketing

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

WEST ORANGE, N.J., Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bel Fuse Inc. (“Bel,” or, “the Company”) (Nasdaq:BELFA and Nasdaq:BELFB), today announced its appointment of Uma Pingali as Global Head of Sales and Marketing, a newly created role. With over 30 years of management experience in global sales, marketing, business development within the electronic industry, Uma is uniquely positioned to lead and accelerate Bel’s sales and marketing organizations. His experience with integrating various sales teams that have joined via acquisitions will be very helpful for Bel with our history of acquisitions.

Uma started his career in India and has lived and led sales organizations there and in Singapore, China, Hong Kong and the U.S. In his most recent role as President of Global Sales at Farnell, based in Chicago, Uma managed a team of 600+ people in driving a $1.6 billion global sales organization.

Dan Bernstein, President and CEO, said, “Uma is the perfect fit for the role, given his extensive global experience in the electronics industry. He will be responsible for creating and executing strategies that drive growth beyond current trends, identifying areas for improvement, challenging existing processes, and implementing innovative solutions to optimize sales performance. We are very much looking forward to the contributions that Uma will bring to Bel in further positioning the company for long-term success.”

About Bel

Bel (www.belfuse.com) designs, manufactures and markets a broad array of products that power, protect and connect electronic circuits. These products are primarily used in the networking, telecommunications, computing, general industrial, high-speed data transmission, military, commercial aerospace, transportation and eMobility industries. Bel’s portfolio of products also finds application in the automotive, medical, broadcasting and consumer electronics markets. Bel’s product groups include Magnetic Solutions (integrated connector modules, power transformers, power inductors and discrete components), Power Solutions and Protection (front-end, board-mount and industrial power products, module products and circuit protection), and Connectivity Solutions (expanded beam fiber optic, copper-based, RF and RJ connectors and cable assemblies). The Company operates facilities around the world.

Company Contact:

Lynn Hutkin
Vice President of Financial Reporting & Investor Relations
ir@belf.com

Investor Contact:

Three Part Advisors
Jean Marie Young, Managing Director or Steven Hooser, Partner
631-418-4339
jyoung@threepa.com; shooser@threepa.com

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Justice visits New River Gorge National Park & Preserve to celebrate continued growth and investment

Source: US State of West Virginia

LANSING, WV — Gov. Jim Justice visited New River Gorge National Park & Preserve to celebrate continued growth and investment. Additionally, Gov. Justice announced that this year’s Bridge Day attendance is expected to reach record numbers.

As West Virginia’s largest single-day festival, Bridge Day attracts thousands to the New River Gorge Bridge each third Saturday in October for thrilling base-jumping, rappelling, and various festivities.

To accommodate the growing visitation numbers of Bridge Day and the New River Gorge National Park, Gov. Justice cut the ribbon on an expanded parking facility for the Endless Wall Trail. This new parking lot will enhance safety and accessibility for visitors, allowing for a smoother experience as they explore one of the park’s most popular hiking destinations.

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police acknowledge IPCA findings following Kaeo operation

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Police acknowledge the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority into the use of force during a Police operation in Kaeo.

In the early hours of 12 January 2023, Police attended a Kaeo property to locate a man who had warrants for his arrest.

Armed Offenders Squad members attended the address given there was information the man wanted to arrest was in possession of a firearm.

During the operation, Police staff encountered a male occupant of the address who continued to yell abuse despite being told he would be arrested for obstruction.

This male refused to comply with Police instructions and was ultimately pulled from the house, taken to the ground, and was arrested.

In its findings the IPCA found the officer used reasonable and proportionate force to pull the man out of the house and to restrain him.

An independent investigation was unable to determine what caused the man’s head injury and there was no evidence of excessive force.

The IPCA also found the Police policy on head injuries had not been followed in this instance.

Northland District Commander Superintendent Matt Srhoj says: “Alongside the Authority’s independent investigation, Police also carried out an investigation into the complaint.

“Our investigation’s findings were reviewed by the IPCA, to which they were in agreeance.”

Police acknowledge that a medical practitioner should have been called to assess Mr X’s head injury, as required in policy.

“As a result, we have worked to address this finding and implemented a process to prevent this from happening again,” Superintendent Srhoj says.

ENDS.

Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Disaster Recovery Center to Open Oct. 15 in Unicoi County
Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

Headline: Disaster Recovery Center to Open Oct. 15 in Unicoi County

Disaster Recovery Center to Open Oct. 15 in Unicoi County
A Disaster Recovery Center will open Tuesday, Oct. 15, in Unicoi County to help Tennessee survivors who had damage or losses from Tropical Storm Helene.

The center is located at:

National Guard Armory/Unicoi Emergency Operations Center
615 South Main Ave.
Erwin, TN 37650
Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday to Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. ET Sunday

Additional centers are opening soon. To find one near you, go to fema.gov/drc.

The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Monday, Dec. 2. Here are the ways to apply:
- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
- Use the FEMA mobile app
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 7 a.m. to midnight ET seven days a week, and specialists speak many languages. If you use video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube.

FEMA programs are accessible to people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.

Help Also Available at Multi-Agency Resource Centers

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, or TEMA, has opened three Multi-Agency Resource Centers, where you can speak with representatives from TEMA; FEMA; the Tennessee Department of Human Services, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and Department of Safety and Homeland Security-Driver Services; the American Red Cross; the U.S. Small Business Administration; Veterans Services and other organizations.

These centers are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday-Friday and noon to 5 p.m. ET Sunday in:
- Elizabethton: 1749 Hwy 19 East, Elizabethton, TN 37643
- Jonesborough: 306 Forest Drive, Jonesborough, TN 37659
- * Newport: 466 Learning Road, Newport, TN 37821
  
  * Depending on the navigation service you are using, the address may show up as 466 Learning Way.
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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Foreign Minister to visit Thailand, attend Indonesian Presidential inauguration

Source: New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling this week to Bangkok for talks with his Thai counterpart, and to Jakarta to attend the inauguration of Indonesia’s next President, Prabowo Subianto.

 

“New Zealand is committed to our Comprehensive Partnership with Indonesia, and our shared ties as democracies in the Indo-Pacific region,” Mr Peters says.

 

“It is important we show our strong support for the transition of power in the world’s third largest democracy.”

 

Mr Peters will also express New Zealand’s appreciation for Indonesia’s assistance in securing the recent release of New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens, who was held hostage in Papua, Indonesia.

 

Before travelling to Indonesia, Mr Peters will visit Thailand to meet with his Foreign Minister counterpart to advance discussions on lifting the Thai-New Zealand bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership by 2026.

 

“Our engagement with Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa will underline the importance we place on our partnership with Thailand,” Mr Peters says. 

 

“The Coalition Government is seriously focused on boosting New Zealand’s engagement with Southeast Asia. Since taking office we have been backing up our words with action.

“Thailand will be the seventh member of ASEAN that we will have visited this year.”

While in Bangkok, Mr Peters will engage with key Thai political and business leaders and New Zealand alumni and meet with New Zealand businesses active in Thailand.

 

Mr Peters will return to New Zealand on 21 October.

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI USA News: Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Lilly Ledbetter

Source: The White House

Lilly Ledbetter was a fearless leader and advocate for equal pay. Her fight began on the factory floor and reached the Supreme Court and Congress, and she never stopped fighting for all Americans to be paid what they deserve. Before she was a household name, Lilly was like so many other women in the workforce: she worked hard, with dignity, only to find out she was being paid less than a man for the same work.

Because of Lilly’s tireless efforts, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act—a critical step forward in the fight to close the gender and racial wage gaps—became the first bill signed in the Obama-Biden Administration. It was an honor to stand with Lilly as the bill that bears her name was made law.

Lilly’s decades of relentless advocacy inspired us all and have brought us closer to living up to our Nation’s core values of equality and fairness. Vice President Harris and I remain committed to building on Lilly’s legacy and to strengthening equal pay protections for all workers.

Jill and I send our love and condolences to Lilly’s family and all of the women she empowered and continues to inspire.

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI USA News: Statement by President Joe Biden Marking One Year Since the Killing of Wadee Alfayoumi

Source: The White House

On October 14^th, one year ago today, six-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, a bright and cheerful American Muslim boy of Palestinian descent, was brutally killed in his family’s home in Plainfield, Illinois. The attacker also repeatedly stabbed and seriously wounded Wadee’s mother, Hanan Shaheen, resulting in murder, attempted murder, and hate crime charges in Illinois. After this heinous attack, Jill and I spoke with their family, as did Vice President Harris. We joined Americans from across the country in expressing our horror and offering our condolences and prayers.

One year later, we continue to think about them. We are grateful for Hanan’s recovery and her powerful voice for peace. But we know the hole in their heart that remains without their beloved son. Days like this are hard because it brings it all back. We keep them in our hearts.

On this day, let us all take steps that honor Wadee’s memory and reaffirm together that there is no place for hate in America, including hatred of Palestinians, Arabs, and Muslims. We can all reject hatred and expose misinformation and disinformation that is cynically aimed at turning us against one another. We can all reach across divides of background and belief to create greater understanding and unity in our country. No one in this country should be subjected to violence or hateful and dehumanizing rhetoric simply because of who they are. No one of any background in this country should be made to feel unsafe in America.

Today, we also reaffirm our commitment to mobilize government to counter hate in all its forms. In May 2021, I signed into law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which includes the Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer NO HATE Act, to enhance hate crime data collection and provide community-centered solutions to assist hate crime victims and their communities. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has elevated hate crimes and criminal civil rights violations to its highest-level national threat priority, which has increased the resources for hate crimes prevention and investigations and made hate crimes a focus for all of the Bureau’s field offices. My Administration will continue to spare no effort in countering hate in all its forms.

Together, we must work to end acts of senseless violence and stand united in support of all of our fellow Americans, no matter their race, ethnicity, or creed. May we summon the courage and the strength to do so.

May God bless Wadee Alfayoumi and his family.

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI USA News: FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠ Harris Administration Takes New Actions to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate
Source: The White House

Over the past year, the Biden-Harris Administration has continued to take action to fight hatred and violence against Muslim and Arab communities. Members of these communities, including Palestinian Americans, have been murdered or wounded in hate-fueled attacks; shot and subjected to other assaults as they simply walked down streets; bullied at schools, including by having their religious head coverings ripped off; and denied jobs, harassed, or demoted at work merely because of their faith or ethnicity.

President Biden and Vice President Harris are leading efforts to bring about much-needed change and have repeatedly condemned such violence, discrimination, and bias. These efforts are part of a larger Administration initiative to counter hate in all its forms, to keep every community safe, to promote equal justice, and to afford all Americans a fair shot at success. For generations, Muslim and Arab Americans have contributed to the enrichment and prosperity of our nation through their public, military, and community service, in addition to many other invaluable contributions. And like all Americans, they are entitled to the promise and opportunities of our great nation.

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is highlighting some actions taken as part of its forthcoming National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Hatred Against Arabs in the United States, including important steps to address daily concerns regarding safety and discrimination, as well as issues related to travel. The Administration will continue to lead a whole-of-government and a whole-of society effort to counter hate.

Completed executive branch actions that are part of the forthcoming Strategy include:

Improving Safety and Security
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) have completed an unclassified assessment on violent threats facing Muslim and Arab communities in the United States. The assessment will be published this week, and is the first of what will be an annual assessment by these agencies regarding threats facing these communities.
- Since 2021, DOJ has awarded over $100 million in grants to law enforcement and prosecution agencies, community-based organizations, and civil rights groups to address hate crimes through outreach, investigations, prosecutions, community awareness and preparedness, reporting, hotlines, and victim services. This figure includes nearly $30 million in grants announced last month.
- DOJ continues to support law enforcement agencies’ transition to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Beginning in January 2021, NIBRS became the national standard for law enforcement crime data reporting in the United States and the transition to NIBRS represented a significant improvement in how reported crime is measured and estimated by the federal government. Since 2015, DOJ’s Bureau of Justice Assistance and the FBI have provided more than $150 million to law enforcement agencies and state Uniform Crime Programs to support their transitions to NIBRS.
- The DOJ Civil Rights Division continues to prosecute Islamophobic and other hate crimes, including hate crimes directed at students on campus. Last week, a New Jersey man pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for breaking into the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday and damaging and destroying religious artifacts because of the Islamic faith of those associated with the facility.
- DOJ’s United Against Hate initiative, led by all 94 United States Attorneys’ Offices (USAOs), combats unlawful acts of hate by teaching community members how to identify, report, and help prevent hate crimes and by building trust between law enforcement and communities. To date, at least 45 USAOs have engaged directly with Muslim communities.
- Attorney General Garand directed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and all 94 USAOs across the country to work with local law enforcement and community leaders to protect communities from hate-fueled violence in the last year and recently reaffirmed DOJ’s commitment to combat the disturbing rise in the volume and frequency of threats against Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian as well as Jewish communities here in the United States. DOJ created a webpage aimed at raising awareness of resources for addressing these threats, and it will continue to publicize its efforts.
- During the September 2024 Protecting Places of Worship Week of Action, the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships hosted workshops to encourage partnerships to take collective action against hate-based violence, including Islamophobic violence and hate crimes against Arabs. This emphasis included promotion of a guide to applying for Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding.
- DHS has announced that it will distribute $210 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program funds as the second tranche of additional funding the Biden-Harris Administration secured to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks. This funding opportunity will be made available in late October.
Tackling Discrimination and Bias
- The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has published the Workplace Rights Federal Toolkit, a compilation of resources for employees of the federal government regarding their workplace rights, including information about their rights to nondiscrimination and religious accommodation.
- The Department of Labor sent a letter to American Job Centers and other public workforce entities reminding them about their legal obligations to enforce prohibitions on discrimination based on actual or perceived religion, shared ancestry, or ethnic characteristics — including Islamophobia, Antisemitism, and related forms of discrimination – in federally funded activities and programs. The letter also included a fact sheet with examples of these forms of discrimination in the workforce development system.
- DOJ issued a fact sheet titled Confronting Discrimination Based on Religion in Schools: A Resource for Students and Families, which discusses scenarios involving students’ rights to pray and wear religious attire in schools.
- ED’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Fact Sheet on Harassment based on Race, Color, or National Origin on School Campuses, reminding schools of their federal civil rights obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) to take prompt and effective action to respond to harassment that creates a hostile environment. ED OCR continues to investigate and resolve claims of shared ancestry discrimination under Title VI at schools. For example, ED OCR recently entered into a resolution agreement with the Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan to address concerns about a hostile environment for students based on shared Muslim/Arab Palestinian ancestry.
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a letter to the over 200 federally-funded Fair Housing Initiatives Programs and Fair Housing Assistance Programs on how to identify and counter Islamophobia, Antisemitism, and related forms of bias and discrimination in housing. Also, HUD created a webpage on protections against housing discrimination on the basis of religion, shared ancestry, or ethnic characteristics, which include the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- The Department of Transportation (DOT) provided a number of resources related to travelers’ rights and opportunities to file a complaint when there may be an instance of discrimination by airlines or recipients of federal funding, including discrimination on the basis of religion or national origin. The Passengers’ Right to Fly Free from Discrimination is a guide designed to explain DOT’s role in protecting aviation passengers from unlawful discrimination. Similarly, the Guidance for Airline Personnel on Non-discrimination in Air Travel assists airline personnel in understanding their legal obligations not to discriminate against passengers. For example, this guidance notes that it is impermissible to remove a passenger from a flight simply because he is holding a book that appears to be a Quran.
- DOJ sent a letter to state, county, and municipal officials reminding them of the obligation of public officials to comply with the land use provisions of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and to inform them about documents issued by DOJ that may be of assistance to them in applying this federal civil rights law. RLUIPA is a federal law that protects people and religious institutions from discriminatory and overly burdensome land use regulations. For example, DOJ recently filed a complaint and consent decree in United States v. Hendricks County, settling allegations that Hendricks County violated RLUIPA and the Fair Housing Act by twice unlawfully denying zoning approval to an Islamic educational organization that sought to develop a religious seminary, school, and housing on land in Hendricks County.
- Some Americans, including many Muslims and Arabs, have documented how financial institutions use de-risking, a practice to terminate or restrict business relationships indiscriminately with broad categories of clients rather than analyzing and managing the risks of clients in a targeted manner. To help address de-risking, the U.S. Treasury Department has published its National De-Risking Strategy. The Treasury Department also has issued a proposed rule to improve the effectiveness of how banks manage potential risks associated with anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism in a risk-based manner, while avoiding one-size-fits-all approaches that can lead to financial institutions declining to provide financial services to entire categories of customers.
Addressing Issues Related to Travel
- On January 20, 2021, President Biden rescinded the previous administration’s discriminatory Muslim Ban, which included many Arab countries and was inconsistent with our nation’s foundation of religious freedom for all. At President Biden’s direction, the U.S. Department of State conducted a review of visa applications and has taken various corrective actions to process applications that were impacted by the prior travel ban, including reconsidering previously denied applications and implementing a one-time fee credit for certain applicants.
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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 10/14/2024, 17-10 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for security RU000A102986 (SUEK-F1P6R) were changed.

MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

10/14/2024 17:10

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by NCO NCC (JSC), on 14.10.2024, 17-10 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 100.44) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1115.6 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 8.75%) of the security RU000A102986 (SUEK-F1P6R) were changed

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: The first issue of digital financial assets on a work of art on the Russian market

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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

October 11, 2024 on the Moscow Exchange platform The first issue of digital financial assets (DFA) on a work of art, the work Yuri Zlotnikov (1930-2016) from the series “Protosignals”.

The issue volume was 900 CFAs with a yield of 22% per annum. The issuer of the CFAs was SELF SOFT PRODUCTION LLC, a company specializing in the creation of asset tokenization platforms and acting as the administrator of the investment art marketplace MyInvest.Art.

Sergey Kharinov, Managing Director for Digital Assets at Moscow Exchange:

“The issuance of digital financial assets for art objects is an important stage in the development of financial technologies and the spread of securitization mechanisms into new business segments. In the long term, this will allow investors to be provided with a wide variety of financial products that will expand the possibilities for diversifying their investments.”

Vladimir Shabason, founder of the MyInvest.Art platform:

“This is the first successful tokenization of a contemporary art piece in Russia, and we are proud that our team made this step possible. We are confident that this project opens a new era of investment in contemporary art, making it accessible to a wide range of investors. We plan to offer investors new products that will allow them to earn on the growth in the value of works of art.”

On August 3, 2023, the Moscow Exchange Group received licenses from the Bank of Russia to operate as an information system operator (NPO JSC NSD) and a digital financial asset exchange operator (PJSC Moscow Exchange).

Moscow Exchange is the largest Russian exchange, the only multifunctional platform in Russia for trading shares, bonds, derivatives, currencies, money market instruments and commodities. The Group includes a central depository, as well as a clearing center that performs the functions of a central counterparty in the markets, which allows Moscow Exchange to provide clients with a full cycle of trading and post-trading services.

Contact information for media 7 (495) 363-3232PR@moex.com

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: The Bank of Russia has completed discussion of proposals on promising areas for the development of the microfinance market until 2027

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Source: Central Bank of Russia –

Most of the participants in the discussion conceptually supported the need to stimulate the market of affordable loans for citizens and businesses. They also believe that microfinance organizations (MFOs) should exclude negative practices that lead to indebtedness of citizens.

Public discussions Bank of Russia reporton promising areas of development of the MFI market for 2025–2027 were discussed with representatives of MFIs, self-regulatory organizations, the scientific and expert community, as well as State Duma deputies. The regulator processed more than 100 proposals and questions from market participants.

Following the consultations, the Bank of Russia plans to implement the measures proposed in the report to protect citizens as a matter of priority. This includes the introduction of the “one loan per hand until repayment” rule and the establishment of a cooling-off period, when a new loan can be obtained no earlier than three days after a person has repaid the previous debt to the MFI. In addition, the regulator intends to reduce the maximum overpayment on consumer loans from 130 to 100% of the debt amount.

A comprehensive review of legislation and regulations will take place over three years. The Bank of Russia will take into account the proposals and comments received during public consultations when developing the regulation.

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: List of non-working holidays and transferred days off in 2025

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Source: Central Bank of Russia (2) –

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 January – New Year holidays;

January 7 – Christmas;

February 23 – Defender of the Fatherland Day;

March 8 – International Women’s Day;

May 1 – Spring and Labor Day;

May 9 – Victory Day;

June 12 – Russia Day;

November 4 is National Unity Day.

List of additional days off in 2025:

May 2 – Friday;

May 8 – Thursday;

June 13 – Friday;

November 3 – Monday;

December 31st – Wednesday.

List of additional working days in 2025:

November 1st – Saturday.

Information on the conduct of trades and settlements on the domestic financial market of the Russian Federation during the holidays of 2025 will be announced additionally.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 January – New Year holidays;

January 7 – Christmas;

February 23 – Defender of the Fatherland Day;

March 8 – International Women’s Day;

May 1 – Spring and Labor Day;

May 9 – Victory Day;

June 12 – Russia Day;

November 4 is National Unity Day.

List of additional days off in 2024:

April 29, 30 – Monday, Tuesday;

May 10 – Friday;

December 30, 31 – Monday, Tuesday.

List of additional working days in 2024:

April 27 – Saturday;

November 2 – Saturday;

December 28 – Saturday.

Information on trading and settlements on the domestic financial market of the Russian Federation during the holidays of 2024 will be announced additionally.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 January – New Year holidays;

January 7 – Christmas;

February 23 – Defender of the Fatherland Day;

March 8 – International Women’s Day;

May 1 – Spring and Labor Day;

May 9 – Victory Day;

June 12 – Russia Day;

November 4 is National Unity Day.

List of additional days off in 2023:

February 24 – Friday;

May 8 – Monday;

November 6th – Monday.

Information on trading and settlements on the domestic financial market of the Russian Federation during the holidays of 2023 will be announced additionally.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 January – New Year holidays;

January 7 – Christmas;

February 23 – Defender of the Fatherland Day;

March 8 – International Women’s Day;

May 1 – Spring and Labor Day;

May 2 is a day off;

May 9 – Victory Day;

June 12 – Russia Day;

June 13 is a day off;

November 4 is National Unity Day.

List of additional days off in 2022:

March 7 – Monday;

May 3 – Tuesday;

May 10 – Tuesday.

List of additional working days in 2022:

March 5th – Saturday.

Information on trading and settlements on the domestic financial market of the Russian Federation during the holidays of 2022 will be announced additionally.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 January – New Year holidays;

January 7 – Christmas;

February 23 – Defender of the Fatherland Day;

March 8 – International Women’s Day;

May 1 – Spring and Labor Day;

May 3 is a day off;

May 9 – Victory Day;

May 10 is a day off;

June 12 – Russia Day;

June 14 is a day off;

November 4 is National Unity Day.

List of additional days off in 2021:

February 22 – Monday;

November 5 – Friday;

December 31st – Friday.

List of additional working days in 2021:

February 20 – Saturday.

Information on trading and settlements on the domestic financial market of the Russian Federation during the holidays of 2021 will be announced additionally.

dated 12/14/2020 No. IN-01-19/172

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 January – New Year holidays;

January 7 – Christmas;

February 23 – Defender of the Fatherland Day;

February 24 is a day off;

March 8 – International Women’s Day;

March 9 is a day off;

May 1 – Spring and Labor Day;

May 9 – Victory Day;

May 11 is a day off;

June 12 – Russia Day;

November 4 is National Unity Day.

List of additional days off in 2020:

May 4 – Monday;

May 5th – Tuesday.

dated 12/14/2020 No. IN-01-19/172

dated 12/19/2019 No. IN-01-19/95

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January 23, 2025

MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Three Federal Treasury deposit auctions will take place on 15.10.2024

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Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

Application selection parameters
Date of the selection of applications	10/15/2024
Unique identifier of the application selection	22024529
Deposit currency	rubles
Type of funds	funds of the single treasury account
Maximum amount of funds placed in bank deposits, million monetary units	697 200
Placement period, in days	2
Date of deposit	10/15/2024
Refund date	10/17/2024
Interest rate for placement of funds (fixed or floating)	FIXED
Minimum fixed interest rate for placement of funds, % per annum	18.14
Basic floating interest rate for placement of funds	–
Minimum spread, % per annum	–
Terms of conclusion of a bank deposit agreement (fixed-term, replenishable or special)	Urgent
Minimum amount of funds placed for one application, million monetary units	1,000
Maximum number of applications from one credit institution, pcs.	5
Application selection form (open or closed)	Open
Application selection schedule (Moscow time)
Venue for the selection of applications	PAO Moscow Exchange
Applications accepted:	from 09:30 to 09:40
Preliminary applications:	from 09:30 to 09:35
Applications in competition mode:	from 09:35 to 09:40
Formation of a consolidated register of applications:	from 09:40 to 09:50
Setting a cut-off percentage rate and/or recognizing the selection of applications as unsuccessful:	from 09:40 to 10:00
Submission of an offer to credit institutions to conclude a bank deposit agreement:	from 10:00 to 11:00
Receiving acceptance of an offer to conclude a bank deposit agreement from credit institutions:	from 10:00 to 11:00
Deposit transfer time	In accordance with the requirements of paragraph 63 and paragraph 64 of the Order of the Federal Treasury dated 04/27/2023 No. 10n

Application selection parameters
Date of the selection of applications	10/15/2024
Unique identifier of the application selection	22024523
Deposit currency	rubles
Type of funds	funds of the single treasury account
Maximum amount of funds placed in bank deposits, million monetary units	20,000
Placement period, in days	182
Date of deposit	10/15/2024
Refund date	04/15/2025
Interest rate for placement of funds (fixed or floating)	FLOATING
Minimum fixed interest rate for placement of funds, % per annum	–
Basic floating interest rate for placement of funds	RUONmDS
Minimum spread, % per annum	0.00
Terms of conclusion of a bank deposit agreement (fixed-term, replenishable or special)	Urgent
Minimum amount of funds placed for one application, million monetary units	1,000
Maximum number of applications from one credit institution, pcs.	5
Application selection form (open or closed)	Open
Application selection schedule (Moscow time)
Venue for the selection of applications	PAO Moscow Exchange
Applications accepted:	from 12:30 to 12:40
Pre-applications:	from 12:30 to 12:35
Applications in competition mode:	from 12:35 to 12:40
Formation of a consolidated register of applications:	from 12:40 to 12:50
Setting a cut-off percentage rate and/or recognizing the selection of applications as unsuccessful:	from 12:40 to 13:00
Submission of an offer to credit institutions to conclude a bank deposit agreement:	from 13:00 to 14:00
Receiving acceptance of an offer to conclude a bank deposit agreement from credit institutions:	from 13:00 to 14:00
Deposit transfer time	In accordance with the requirements of paragraph 63 and paragraph 64 of the Order of the Federal Treasury dated 04/27/2023 No. 10n

RUONmDS = RUONIA – DS, where

RUONIA – the value of the indicative weighted rate of overnight ruble loans (deposits) RUONIA, expressed in hundredths of a percent, published on the official website of the Bank of Russia on the Internet on the day preceding the day for which interest is accrued. In the absence of a publication of the RUONIA rate value on the day preceding the day for which interest is accrued, the last of the published RUONIA rate values is taken into account.

DS – discount – a value expressed in hundredths of a percent and rounded (according to the rules of mathematical rounding) to two decimal places, calculated by multiplying the value of the Key Rate of the Bank of Russia by the value of the required reserve ratio for other liabilities of credit institutions for banks with a universal license, non-bank credit institutions (except for long-term ones) in the currency of the Russian Federation, valid on the date for which interest is accrued, and published on the official website of the Bank of Russia on the Internet.

Application selection parameters
Date of the selection of applications	10/15/2024
Unique identifier of the application selection	22024524
Deposit currency	rubles
Type of funds	funds of the single treasury account
Maximum amount of funds placed in bank deposits, million monetary units	50,000
Placement period, in days	35
Date of deposit	10/16/2024
Refund date	11/20/2024
Interest rate for placement of funds (fixed or floating)	FLOATING
Minimum fixed interest rate for placement of funds, % per annum	–
Basic floating interest rate for placement of funds	RUONmDS
Minimum spread, % per annum	0.00
Terms of conclusion of a bank deposit agreement (fixed-term, replenishable or special)	Urgent
Minimum amount of funds placed for one application, million monetary units	1,000
Maximum number of applications from one credit institution, pcs.	5
Application selection form (open or closed)	Open
Application selection schedule (Moscow time)
Venue for the selection of applications	PAO Moscow Exchange
Applications accepted:	from 15:30 to 15:40
Preliminary applications:	from 15:30 to 15:35
Applications in competition mode:	from 15:35 to 15:40
Formation of a consolidated register of applications:	from 15:40 to 15:50
Setting a cut-off percentage rate and/or recognizing the selection of applications as unsuccessful:	from 15:40 to 16:00
Submission of an offer to credit institutions to conclude a bank deposit agreement:	from 16:00 to 17:00
Receiving acceptance of an offer to conclude a bank deposit agreement from credit institutions:	from 16:00 to 17:00
Deposit transfer time	In accordance with the requirements of paragraph 63 and paragraph 64 of the Order of the Federal Treasury dated 04/27/2023 No. 10n

RUONmDS = RUONIA – DS, where

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January 23, 2025

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joint press release on the meeting between High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

The Foreign Secretary and EU High Representative reaffirm the importance of the relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom for European security and agree to advance work towards a security partnership to address common challenges and threats.
The United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Rt Hon David Lammy MP, and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, met today ahead of attending the EU Foreign Affairs Council to exchange views with EU Foreign Affairs Ministers on shared security challenges facing Europe. 

The Foreign Secretary and the High Representative reiterated their ironclad commitment to maintain support to Ukraine as it defends its freedom and sovereignty against Russian aggression; and their condemnation of third-country support to Russia’s military. 

They shared their deep concern about spiralling violence in the Middle East and call for an immediate ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border; and in Gaza for the release of all hostages, unhindered access for humanitarian aid and renewed focus on a two-State solution. They underline their unwavering support to UNIFIL’s role. It is vital that peacekeepers and civilians are protected. They fully support UNIFIL’s work in South Lebanon, which is mandated in UN Resolution 1701.

They condemn Iranian attacks on Israel and its supply of ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine and are committed to sanction Iran’s regime on that account.

In the light of a difficult geopolitical context, the High Representative and the Foreign Secretary reaffirmed the importance of the relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom for European security and defence and agreed to advance work towards a security partnership to address common threats and challenges.

They underlined the importance and value of regular exchanges and the need for the EU and the UK to stand together as close partners in security and defence. High Representative Borrell and UK Foreign Secretary Lammy agreed during their meeting that the UK and EU will establish a six-monthly Foreign Policy Dialogue between the UK Foreign Secretary and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, to enable strategic cooperation on the highest priority issues and first meeting in early 2025. In addition, they also agreed to a number of regular UK-EU strategic consultations to sit underneath this on Russia/Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific, the Western Balkans and Hybrid threats.

In the face of an increasingly volatile and unstable world, the time is right for friends to stand together in partnership and work together on our shared foreign policy and security challenges.

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MIL OSI United Kingdom –
January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI: ArrowMark Financial Corp. Releases Month End Estimated Net Asset Value as of September 2024

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

DENVER, Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ArrowMark Financial Corp., (NASDAQ: BANX) (“ArrowMark Financial”), today announced that BANX’s estimated and unaudited Net Asset Value (“NAV”) as of September 30, 2024, was $21.73.

This estimated NAV is not a comprehensive statement of our financial condition or results for the month ended September 30, 2024.

About ArrowMark Financial Corp.
ArrowMark Financial Corp. is an SEC registered non-diversified, closed-end fund listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “BANX.” Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income. BANX pursues its objective by investing primarily in regulatory capital securities of financial institutions. BANX is managed by ArrowMark Asset Management, LLC. To learn more, visit ir.arrowmarkfinancialcorp.com, or contact Destra at 877.855.3434 or by email at BANX@destracapital.com.

Disclaimer and Risk Factors:
There is no assurance that ArrowMark Financial will achieve its investment objective. ArrowMark Financial is subject to numerous risks, including investment and market risks, management risk, income and interest rate risks, banking industry risks, preferred stock risk, convertible securities risk, debt securities risk, liquidity risk, valuation risk, leverage risk, non-diversification risk, credit and counterparty risks, market at a discount from net asset value risk and market disruption risk. Shares of closed-end investment companies may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) their net asset value. Shares of ArrowMark Financial may not be appropriate for all investors. Investors should review and consider carefully ArrowMark Financial’s investment objective, risks, charges and expenses. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The Annual Report, Semi-Annual Report and other regulatory filings of the Company with the SEC are accessible on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and on the BANX’s website at ir.arrowmarkfinancialcorp.com.

Contact:
BANX@destracapital.com

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January 23, 2025
MIL-Evening Report: Albanese government has surcharges in its sights, as it pursues the votes of consumers

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

The Albanese government has announced a first step in what it says is a crackdown on excessive card surcharges and threatened a ban on surcharges for debit cards from early 2026.

In the latest of its cost-of-living measures, the government will provide $2.1 million for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission “to tackle excessive surcharges”.

The government also says it is prepared to ban debit card surcharges from January 1 2026, subject to further work by the Reserve Bank and “safeguards to ensure both small businesses and consumers can benefit from lower costs”.

The government is not considering a ban on credit card surcharges, although the ACCC scrutiny will cover both debit and credit cards.

The bank is reviewing merchant card payment costs and surcharging. Its first consultation paper will be released on Tuesday.

The government said in a statement: “the declining use of cash and the rise of electronic payments means that more Australians are getting slugged by surcharges, even when they use their own money”.

“The RBA’s review is an important step to reduce the costs small businesses face when processing payments. We want to ease costs for consumers without added costs for small businesses, or unintended consequences for the broader economy,” the statement from the prime minister, treasurer and assistant treasurer said.

Funding for the ACCC “will enable the consumer watchdog to crack down on illegal and unfair surcharging practices and increase education and compliance activities”.

The Reserve Bank required card providers such as Visa and Mastercard to remove their no‐surcharge rules in 2003 allowing retailers to directly pass on the costs of accepting card payments.

With the spread of payments by card, surcharges have become ubiquitous.

In a parliamentary hearing in August the head of the National Australia Bank Andrew Irvine complained about having to pay a 10% surcharge when he bought a cup of coffee in Sydney.

He told an inquiry it was “outrageous”, saying he didn’t like “the lack of transparency and lack of consistency”.

The ACCC regulates surcharges and can require merchants prove a surcharge is justified. It can take merchants to court to enforce the regulations governing surcharges, and has done so. But many charges are still higher than they are supposed to be.

The European Union bans surcharges.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said: “Consumers shouldn’t be punished for using cards or digital payments, and at the same time, small businesses shouldn’t have to pay hefty fees just to get paid themselves”.

The total cost to Australian consumers of surcharges is disputed – the RBA review will look at the likely cost.

Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

– ref. Albanese government has surcharges in its sights, as it pursues the votes of consumers – https://theconversation.com/albanese-government-has-surcharges-in-its-sights-as-it-pursues-the-votes-of-consumers-241251

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Eight fast facts about toxic shellfish poisoning
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

With warmer weather on the way, Kiwis all over the motu will be heading to the beach to enjoy the sea’s bounty. But before you go gathering shellfish, New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle has some fast facts to share about toxic shellfish poisoning and how to keep yourself, your whanau and friends safe.

1. New Zealand hasn’t had a toxic shellfish poisoning outbreak for a decade

Toxic shellfish poisoning can cause serious illness and can even be fatal. Fortunately, we haven’t had an outbreak of toxic shellfish poisoning since 2014, when 13 people fell ill.

New Zealand Food Safety works hard to keep it that way by monitoring key recreational shellfish harvesting areas around the country for biotoxins.

2. New Zealand Food Safety regularly tests water and shellfish for biotoxins to keep the public safe

New Zealand Food Safety has more than 40 monitoring sites, with water tested weekly for toxic algae and shellfish tested fortnightly for biotoxins. The commercial shellfish industry also provides their own biotoxin monitoring data from more than 30 sites, giving us even greater coverage.

If shellfish are found to contain biotoxins at unsafe levels, we issue public health warnings and post signs at affected beaches. In 2023 we issued 17 biotoxin alerts.

3. Cooking does not destroy biotoxins

It’s important to know that cooking will not make toxic shellfish safe to eat, because cooking doesn’t destroy biotoxins.

If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued, phone healthline for advice on 0800 61 11 16, or seek medical attention immediately. We advise that you also contact your nearest public health unit and keep any leftover shellfish for testing.

4. Shellfish become poisonous by feeding on toxic algae

Shellfish with 2 shells (bivalve shellfish) can each filter more than 200 litres of water a day. They do this to filter out microscopic algae (called phytoplankton) and other particles as a food source. If these algae are toxic, the biotoxins can build up in the shellfish, making them poisonous. Generally, the more toxic algae there are in the water, the more toxic the shellfish get.

5. Bivalve shellfish are the most affected by biotoxins

Shellfish affected by biotoxins usually include bivalves like mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops. But pūpū (cat’s eyes) and Cook’s turban and can also have elevated levels of some biotoxins.

Generally, you can still eat pāua, crab and crayfish, but only if you remove the gut before cooking, as biotoxins accumulate in the gut. Finfish are not affected by biotoxins from algal blooms, but we advise discarding the liver before cooking.

6. Not all species of phytoplankton are toxic

Phytoplankton are photosynthetic microscopic algae, meaning that, just like plants, they use the sunshine to grow. And, like plants, they also need nutrients (which they get from the water) to grow.

If conditions are right, phytoplankton can multiply to high numbers and form algal blooms. Most species of phytoplankton are harmless, but some can naturally produce highly toxic chemicals we call marine biotoxins.

7. Algal blooms occur naturally under particular conditions

Algal blooms usually occur naturally when wind and water currents are favourable for their growth. Causes can include slow water circulation or unusually high water temperatures. Some blooms have happened after extreme weather events like cyclones, floods, or drought.

New Zealand Food Safety does extra monitoring during a toxic algal bloom to track its spread and see how it is affecting different kinds of shellfish.

8. There are 4 main types of toxic shellfish poisoning in New Zealand

Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is potentially the most serious of the 4 main types of toxic shellfish poisoning found in NZ.

PSP symptoms usually appear within 10 minutes to 3 hours of eating and may include:
- numbness and tingling around the mouth, face, hands, and feet
- difficulty swallowing or breathing
- dizziness and headache
- nausea and vomiting
- diarrhoea
- paralysis and respiratory failure
- and, in severe cases, death.
If you suspect someone has PSP poisoning after eating shellfish from an area where we have issued a public health warning, seek medical attention immediately.

Find out more

Check for current biotoxin warnings

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Download our free NZ Fishing Rules App

Read more about toxic shellfish poisoning

For general enquiries, call MPI on 0800 00 83 33 or email info@mpi.govt.nz

For media enquiries, contact the media team on 029 894 0328.

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Pennington shop deliberately damaged

Source: South Australia Police

Detectives are investigating after damage was caused to a gift shop and then deliberately set alight.

Just before 5am on Tuesday 15 October, a member of the public reported a shop on fire on Addison Road at Pennington.

MFS crews attended and extinguished the flames believed to be caused by accelerant used on a mattress at the front of the business premises.

It appears that a vehicle may have been driven into the front of the shop prior to the building being set alight, causing significant damage to the building structure.

Crime Scene officers will be attending to examine the scene this morning.

If anyone saw any suspicious activity in the area or has information that may assist are asked to contact Crime Stoppers. You can anonymously provide information to Crime Stoppers online at https://crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.

MIL OSI News –

January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Bremner’s Bridge abutments rebuilt; Ballance Valley Road/Gorge Road now open

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

Ballance Valley Road/Gorge Road has reopened, 3 weeks after heavy flooding damaged Bremner’s Bridge.

The stormy weather, heavy and persistent rainfall caused damage to the bridge and blocked culverts and drains on other parts of Ballance Valley Road/Gorge Road in Manawatū.

The bridge structure was undamaged and remains structurally safe, however it was the approaches at either end of the bridge which suffered from washouts.

Contractors have excavated under the approaches, built them back with aggregate and installed rock walls and geo grid matting to stablise the land under the road. 600 tonnes of rock have been used in the new rock walls.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi System Manager for Manawatū-Whanganui and Taranaki, Liesl Dawson, says crews have worked really hard to get the road back open as quickly as possible.

“The flooding caused significant damage to the approaches to the bridge, so to get the work done this quickly is testament to the hard work put in by those onsite.

“The crews have also spent the past 3 weeks unblocking culverts and drains following the flooding, and installing 2 new sumps and additional pipework. The drainage work is crucial to making this a more resilient route for all road users.

“Ballance Valley Road is an important connection between Pahiatua Track and the old Gorge Road. We know the closure has been frustrating for people who regularly use the road as a connection between Manawatū and Tararua. We appreciate people’s support over the past 3 weeks while this work has been carried out.

“If you’re driving the road, please be mindful crews will still be in the area, and there’s likely to be stop/go traffic management and a temporary lower speed limit in place while work nearby, like damaged pavements, is finished,” says Ms Dawson.

“Please drive to the conditions.”

MIL OSI New Zealand News –

January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash closes SH1 near Calico Line, Marton
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

15 October 2024 9:53 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

A serious crash has closed a stretch of State Highway 1, near Calico Line at Marton.

The crash happened just after 9am.

The road is likely to remain closed for several hours while the Serious Crash Unit is onsite.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is strongly urging road users to avoid the area and plan trips accordingly.

Please expect delays to travel when driving on alternative roads.

A detour is in place – please follow the directions of traffic management on site.

Keep up to date with NZTA’s Journey Planner.

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier meets with Pakistani military leaders

Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 14 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Pakistan Army Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, Chief of Naval Staff Naveed Ashraf and Chief of Air Staff Zaheer Ahmad Babar here on Monday.

Noting that since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China and Pakistan have always respected and supported each other, Li said that the two countries are good brothers and good partners who have stood the test of the changing international landscape and truly shared weal and woe and helped each other.

Under the strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani leaders, China-Pakistan relations have developed in depth and are moving steadily toward building an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, Li said.

China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepen strategic coordination, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and bring more benefits to the two peoples, he added.

Li pointed out that China firmly supports Pakistan in building a united, stable, prosperous and strong Pakistan, and is willing to continue to provide support and assistance to Pakistan within its capacity and further deepen cooperation with Pakistan in various fields.

It is hoped that the two militaries will continue to strengthen cooperation and provide solid support for China-Pakistan friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation, noted Li.

China supports Pakistan’s efforts to combat terrorism and stands ready to deepen counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan, pool counterterrorism efforts among regional countries and jointly safeguard peace and stability of the two countries and the region, Li said.

The Pakistani side said that deepening the ironclad Pakistan-China friendship is a strong consensus across all sectors of the Pakistani society.

Pakistan and China have always firmly supported and coordinated with each other on issues concerning their respective core interests, with solid political mutual trust, they said.

The Pakistani military is committed to contributing to the cause of friendly cooperation between the two countries and will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions, and projects in Pakistan, they said.

Pakistan is also willing to strengthen defense and security cooperation with China within bilateral and multilateral frameworks, safeguard the common interests of both countries and promote regional peace, stability and development, they added.

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer

Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, discussed recent developments related to a targeted campaign against Canadian citizens by agents linked to the Government of India.

The leaders discussed the need to ensure the safety and security of their citizens and the importance of upholding and respecting the rule of law. Prime Minister Trudeau underscored Canada’s continued interest in co-operation with India to address this serious matter.

Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Starmer agreed to remain in close and regular contact.

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Mikhail Mishustin will visit the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on October 15–16

MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin will visit the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (Islamabad) and take part in a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states.

The heads of government will consider priority tasks for deepening trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation of the SCO.

Following the meeting, it is planned to adopt a Joint Communique.

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http://government.ru/annuncements/52991/

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash blocks one lane of SH2 at Putorino; expect delays, take care
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

15 October 2024 8:51 am | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising road users to expect delays following a serious crash on State Highway 2 at Putorino, south of Wairoa.

A container truck has rolled near the intersection with Waikare Road this morning after 8am, and has blocked one lane.

Emergency services are en route to the scene.

At this stage, one lane is open and traffic management is on site. Please expect delays, take care and drive to the conditions.

Please also expect a short-notice closure of the road if needed this morning.
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January 23, 2025

MIL-OSI New Zealand: PPTA’s Long Term Vision for the secondary teaching profession

Source: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA)

The PPTA’s vision for the secondary teaching profession is:

Secondary teaching is a well-paid profession

We are a highly trained profession

Teachers and school leaders are well supported in their role

We are a culturally responsive and sustaining profession

Schools are properly resourced for pastoral care, curriculum and assessment

There is a sufficient and sustainable secondary teacher supply

There is a healthy work-life balance

These industrial goals advance our vision for the profession:

Vision Area	Industrial goals
A well-paid profession	Base scale rates recruit and retain well qualified subject specialists. Management and leadership payments reflect the value of the work. Reliever rates reflect the importance of relieving teachers.
A highly trained profession	There is properly funded and relevant PLD for all teachers throughout their career. There are incentives or rewards to upskill and use new skills in the classroom. There is appropriate PLD for those aspiring to mentoring and leadership roles.
Teachers and school leaders are well supported in their role	The employer provides the resourcing for teachers to do their job well. Schools are staffed so that teachers can focus on teaching and learning.
Culturally responsive and sustaining profession	There is a culturally responsive and sustaining secondary teaching workforce. The profession operates safely within Te Tiriti There is recognition of kaiako matatau ki te reo Māori me ōna tikanga (skill in Te Reo and culture). There is available, regular and time-resourced upskilling in culturally responsive and sustaining practices. Schools are resourced for whānau and wider community engagement.
Properly resourced for pastoral care, curriculum and assessment	Pastoral care and guidance time are staffed at needs level. Curriculum leaders have sufficient time to effectively perform their curriculum leadership role. That nationally-directed assessment and curriculum changes are planned, reasonably phased and adequately resourced.
A sufficient and sustainable secondary teacher supply	There are sufficient, high quality ITE graduates to supply the sector. There are supports and conditions for teachers and leaders through the career pathway to encourage retention through to retirement. There is a deep pool of qualified day relievers available to all regions. The particular recruitment needs of Kura Kaupapa Māori are addressed.
A healthy work-life balance	There are appropriate controls and expectations around workload. Teachers and leaders are supported in looking after their health and family responsibilities.

These industrial targets for collective agreement changes by 2032 support our goals and vision:

Vision Area	Collective agreement targets for 2032
A well-paid profession	Maintain a relativity to the median wage which ensures appropriate recruitment and retention. Supervising day relievers are paid at step 8. Preparing and delivering day relievers are paid at their actual rate. Appropriate relativities are established for units and role-related allowances and maintained. An improved system of leadership responsibility recognition.
A highly trained profession	Each teacher has an annual dedicated PLD funding allowance. The Service and Qualification is stepped at one MMA value and at unit value. There is a PPTA administered PLD fund as part of the collective agreement. Unit holders receive the costs of upgrading qualification to Q4 or Q5. There are sufficient study awards, study support grants and sabbaticals to ensure that each teacher over the course of their career could access one of each. There are mentor-teacher roles established in schools with associated time allowances. There is an additional allowance for teachers who hold a recognised adult mentoring qualification. Associate teacher payments are at the hourly living wage rate.
Teachers and school leaders are well supported in their role	Teaching Council fees are centrally funded. The mileage payment rate matches the IRD rate. All equipment and material is provided by the employer to enable the teacher to deliver a course or programme. Each teacher has an entitlement to ancillary support for administrative tasks associated with their teaching.
Culturally responsive and sustaining profession	Community liaison roles are fully established, with two hours per week allowance time and remunerated at unit equivalent. A cultural leadership role is established and resourced with 0.2 FTTE time allowance and salary of three-unit equivalent. There is a payment for recognising high levels of te reo and for gaining and improving qualifications in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.
Properly resourced for pastoral care, curriculum and assessment	There are 3,300 pastoral care allowances in secondary schools and a proportionate number in area schools. There is a base of two non-contact hours for leadership in addition to time for each permanent unit. There is an 18-hour maximum contact load for a full time, fully certificated classroom teacher. Class size shall be an average maximum of 25 and the teacher is compensated if this cannot be achieved. Each teacher with responsibility for a curriculum or pastoral area has a minimum guaranteed one-hour non-contact time if they do not have a permanent unit. Teachers without a unit who have an MMA have ten hours guaranteed allocation of release time to be used over the course of the year. The e-teacher and e-dean roles are resourced and referenced in the STCA.
A sufficient and sustainable secondary teacher supply	EBITE trainees are specifically covered by the STCA for their employment component. Supervising day relievers are paid at step 8. Preparing and delivering day relievers are paid at their actual rate. The options for end of career work have been increased.
A healthy work-life balance	Leave to attend the birth of their child is up to five days. Provisions for role-related health checks.

MIL OSI New Zealand News –

January 23, 2025

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Five people rescued in three separate incidents on Mt Taranaki
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Police are reminding anyone planning an adventure outdoors to plan for the worst, after a busy weekend rescuing five people on Mount Taranaki.

The first call for help came about 4am on Saturday, when Police were notified of three people stuck on the mountain at an altitude of 2300 metres.

“Time was of the essence to reach them as the temperature was in the negatives with wind gusts of 40-50kmh,” Sergeant Wade Callander said.

Taranaki Rescue Helicopter assisted the Taranaki Alpine Cliff Rescue team in reaching the trio.

One person had hypothermia and all three were assisted in walking to a nearby lodge, where Taranaki Search and Rescue was waiting to transport the party down the mountain to get medical attention.

About 12pm, while that rescue was unfolding, Police were alerted to a personal locator beacon activation near the summit of the mountain.

“We established one person had taken a 250-metre-long fall, resulting in a leg injury.”

With teams from Taranaki Search and Rescue and Taranaki Alpine Cliff Rescue still involved in the first incident, teams from Whanganui/National Park Search and Rescue and the Ruapehu Alpine Cliff Rescue were called to assist with the second.

The Ruapehu Alpine Cliff Rescue team was able to extract the person, who was flown by helicopter to a nearby lodge.

The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter then transported the person to hospital for treatment for their leg injury.

“As the Taranaki Alpine Cliff Rescue team were coming down the mountain from the second incident, they came across another member of the public in distress. They were underprepared for their intended route, and the team helped them walk down the mountain,” Sergeant Callander said.

“Although we are pleased to have pleased to have provided a fast and swift response to help these five people get back home and safe, these incidents are a reminder to the public that the mountain is a dangerous place.”

Climbing on Mount Taranaki requires experience, knowledge, and properly fitted and correct equipment.

“Even the most experienced people can get caught up in situations where they need assistance.”

Any day trip has the potential to turn into an overnight situation and those wanting to go on an alpine climb need to consider if they have the right equipment to keep them safe if something happens, Sergeant Callander says.

To ensure your safety, make sure to consider the following precautions:
- Choose the right trip for you – Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather – It can change fast. Check the forecast and change your plans if needed.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food – Prepare for bad weather and an unexpected night out.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help – Telling a trusted person your trip details and taking a distress beacon can save your life.
- Take care of yourself and each other – Eat, drink and rest, stick with your group and make decisions together.
Distress beacons can be hired for as little as $10 from many Department of Conservation Visitor Centres and outdoor tramping and hunting stores.

If you have purchased a beacon, make sure you register it at beacons.org.nz.

For more information on outdoor safety, helpful free resources and videos, head to Know Before You Go – AdventureSmart – NZ Search & Rescue Council | AdventureSmart

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MIL OSI New Zealand News –
January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Westies – do your part to protect wildlife this summer

Source: Auckland Council

Westies – we need your help to protect the amazing kuaka, or godwits, that have begun their yearly trip to our shores for summer.

With another Tāmaki Makaurau stunner on the way, keep your dogs on a lead and away from prohibited areas to protect birds in our parks and on our walking tracks, including at the local Harbourview-Orangihina Park.

This spring and summer, the animal management west team patrols will include Harbourview-Orangihina Park.

The patrol protects wildlife that resides in our coastal areas over summer by checking and reminding locals of dog walking regulations.

Off-leash dogs are the most immediate threat to kuaka and other threatened and endangered birds and other wildlife on the coast.

Checking and following the dog walking rules in your local area is an easy way to do your part in protecting kuaka and other birds.

In Harbourview-Orangihina Park, kuaka actively feed and rest in the vast tidal mudflat areas that surround the park.

Henderson-Massey Local Board Chair says that it is vital for locals to respect dog walking rules this summer.

“Dog walking bylaws exist in our parks for good reason – we have a duty to do what we can to protect all of our local species that rely on harbour ecosystems, including migrating birds like kuaka,” he says.

“In Harbourview-Orangihina Park, dogs are prohibited in the beach and foreshore areas.

“In other park areas dogs must be walked on leashes. The grass area between the carpark and Te Atatū Road is the only area where dogs are permitted off-leash.”

Kuaka are amazing birds that take a massive journey across the world.

Starting from their breeding grounds in the Northern Hemisphere, from as far north as Alaska, they take an epic non-stop flight across the enormous distance south to visit our shores over summer and avoid the harsh winter they’ve left behind.

Over our summer, they find temporary homes across Aotearoa in tidal flats, including in Te Atatū Peninsula, where they feed and bulk up to get ready for their onward journey.

In late summer, they head back north to Alaska, with a refuel stop in China’s Yellow Sea, continuing their migrations across the world.

Let’s show these little travellers our hospitality and help them to stay safe as they prepare for their onward journey, ready to return next summer.

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January 23, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Residents in Western North Carolina Can Apply for Help Buying Food Following Hurricane Helene
Source: US State of North Carolina

Headline: Residents in Western North Carolina Can Apply for Help Buying Food Following Hurricane Helene

Residents in Western North Carolina Can Apply for Help Buying Food Following Hurricane Helene
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Residents in 25 western counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) which will begin on Oct. 18, 2024, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today. D-SNAP is open to individuals and households not currently receiving Food and Nutrition Services benefits who were impacted by Hurricane Helene. NCDHHS estimates more than 150,000 people will apply for up to $120 million in D-SNAP benefits.

“We are making up to $120 million available to more than 150,000 individuals to buy food for their families — an essential step on the road to recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Helene,” said N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley. “We are committed to using every tool to support the recovery of our friends, families, and fellow North Carolinians in western NC — now and for the long haul.”

NCDHHS received federal approval to begin phase one of the program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture beginning on Oct. 18, 2024. People can start applying for assistance three days before the program starts during online pre-registration beginning Oct. 15 and will have seven days from the start of the program to apply. The application period will close on Oct. 24, 2024.

Eligible households will be notified within three days of completing the application and receive a one-time benefit on a special debit card (called an Electronic Benefits Transfer, or EBT card) to help buy food. The exact amount will depend on household size, income and disaster losses. While there are income eligibility standards, a number of considerations are taken into account. Individuals above these limits may still be eligible dependent on disaster expenses, so we encourage everyone who needs support to purchase food to begin their application by calling the DSNAP Virtual Call Center at 1-844-453-1117.

The benefits are good for up to nine months. Benefit cards will be available for pick up at the D-SNAP locations in each county or you can get the EBT card mailed to you overnight at the address you specify on your application.

To be eligible, a person must:
- Live in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey Counties.
- Be a member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians living in zip code 28719
- Have suffered losses/damages related to Hurricane Helene, such as damage to property or loss of income.
- Have proof of identity and proof of residency (if available).
- Have income and resources below certain levels.
- Not currently be receiving benefits through the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program. People receiving FNS can also get extra help buying food, but do not need to fill out a D-SNAP application. They can get more information about how to get the extra help on the FNS webpage.
Residents are encouraged to apply for D-SNAP by phone, when possible, by calling the D-SNAP call center at 1-844-453-1117. The D-SNAP call center will be open at the following hours:
- Weekdays (Friday, Oct. 18; Monday, Oct. 21; Tuesday, Oct. 22; Wednesday, Oct. 23; and Thursday, Oct. 24) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Residents are encouraged to apply for D-SNAP by phone on their assigned day by last name but will not be turned away if they apply any time during the application period.
- Oct. 18 – A-G
- Oct. 19 – H-M
- Oct. 20 – N-S
- Oct. 21 – T-Z
- Oct. 22 – Open to all
- Oct. 23 – Open to all
- Oct. 24 – Open to all
Residents can also use the online ePASS Pre-Registration Tool, which will open on Tuesday, Oct. 15 and close on Thursday, Oct. 24. Once the pre-registration is completed, applicants will be issued a confirmation number and will need to call 1-844-453-1117 between Oct. 18 and Oct. 24 to complete the interview part of the application.

Residents can also apply for D-SNAP in-person at any of the following locations listed below. The D-SNAP sites listed below will be open at the following hours:
- Weekdays (Friday, Oct. 18; Monday, Oct. 21; Tuesday, Oct. 22; Wednesday, Oct. 23; and Thursday, Oct. 24) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Alexander County Department of Social Services
Alexander County DSS Office
604 7th St. SW
Taylorsville, NC 28681

Alleghany County
Emerson Black Building
1375 US Hwy 21 N
Sparta, NC 28675

Ashe County Department of Social Services
Main Ashe DSS Office
150 Government Circle, Suite 1400
Jefferson, NC 28640

Avery County
Avery County Library (Basement)
150 Library Road
Newland, NC 28657

Buncombe County Department of Social Services
Main Buncombe County DSS Office
40 Coxe Ave.
Asheville, NC, 28801

Burke County Department of Social Services
Burke County DSS Office
700 E Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655

Caldwell County
Former Walgreens Building
621 Harper Ave.
Lenoir, NC 28645

Catawba County Department of Social Services
Catawba County DSS Office
3030 11th Ave Drive
Hickory, NC 28602

Clay County Department of Social Services
Clay County DSS Office
119 Courthouse Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904

Cleveland County
Cleveland County Schools Bus Garage
300 Kemper Road
Shelby, NC 28152

Gaston County Department of Social Services
Main Gaston County DSS Office
330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Gastonia, NC 28052

Haywood County
Haywood County DSS Office
157 Paragon Pkwy #300
Clyde, NC 28721

Henderson County
Living Waters Baptist Church
1284 Sugarloaf Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Jackson County
Jackson County DSS Office
15 Griffin St.
Sylva, NC 28779

Lincoln County Department of Social Services
Lincoln County DSS Office
1136 East Main St.
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Macon County Department of Social Services
183 Holly Springs Plaza
Franklin, NC 28734

Madison County Department of Social Services
Madison DSS Office
5707 US Hwy 25-70, Suite 1
Marshall, NC 28753

McDowell County
McDowell County YMCA Gym: Bottom Level
348 Grace Corpening Drive
Marion, North Carolina 28752

Mitchell County Department of Social Services
Mitchel County DSS Office
347 Longview Drive
Bakersville, NC 28705

Polk County Department of Social Services
231 Wolverine Trail
Mill Spring, NC 28756

Rutherford County Department of Social Services
Isothermal Community College (ICC) Foundation Performing Arts Center
286 ICC Loop Road
Spindale, NC 288160

Transylvania County Library
212 South Gaston St., “Rogow Room”
Brevard, NC 28712

Watauga County Department of Social Services
Watauga County DSS Office
132 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite C
Boone, NC 28607

Wilkes County Department of Social Services
Wilkes County DSS Office
304 College St.
Wilkesboro, NC 28697

Yancey County
Burnsville Town Center
6 South Main St.
Burnsville, NC 28714

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Residing in 28719:

Qualla Boundary
Qualla Boundary
1526 Acquoni Road
Cherokee, NC

Jackson
Jackson County DSS Office
15 Griffin St.
Sylva, NC 28779

While people in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey Counties and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians living in 28719 are encouraged to apply in their county of residence, they can also apply in person at any of the counties approved to implement D-SNAP. NCDHHS will post information on locations and hours of the sites in each county at www.ncdhhs.gov/dsnap.

Please know there may be long wait times. County officials will do everything they can to process applications as quickly as possible.

People who may have a disability or are physically unable to go in-person appling for help can complete this form in English or Spanish and send an authorized representative in their place.

NCDHHS is working with USDA on adding two additional counties through phase two of the D-SNAP implementation at a later date. Once approved, NCDHHS will share additional information.

For information regarding Hurricane Helene and additional resources and flexibilities in place, please go to www.ncdps.gov/Helene and www.ncdhhs.gov/helene.

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:
1. mail:
  Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
  1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
  Alexandria, VA 22314; or
2. fax:
  (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email:
  FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Los habitantes de 25 condados del oeste y la Banda Oriental de Indios Cherokee afectados por el huracán Helene pueden solicitar ayuda para comprar alimentos a través del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria para Desastres (D-SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés) que comenzará el 18 de octubre de 2024, anunció hoy el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS, por sus siglas en inglés). D-SNAP está abierto a personas y hogares que actualmente no reciben beneficios de Servicios de Alimentación y Nutrición y que se vieron afectados por el huracán Helene. El NCDHHS estima que más de 150,000 personas solicitarán hasta $120 millones de dólares en beneficios de D-SNAP.

“Haremos $120 millones de dólares disponibles a más de 150,000 individuos para comprar comida para sus familias — un paso esencial en el camino a la recuperación de la devastación del huracán Helene”, dijo el secretario de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte, Kody H. Kinsley. “Estamos comprometidos a apoyar la salud y el bienestar de las personas afectadas en todos los rincones del oeste de Carolina del Norte, ahora y a largo plazo”.

El NCDHHS recibió la aprobación federal para comenzar la fase uno del programa del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos a partir del 18 de octubre de 2024. Las personas pueden comenzar a solicitar asistencia tres días antes del inicio del programa durante la preinscripción en línea a partir del 15 de octubre y tendrán siete días desde el inicio del programa para aplicar. El plazo de la aplicación se cerrará el 24 de octubre de 2024.

Los hogares elegibles serán notificados dentro de los tres días posteriores a completar la solicitud y recibirán un beneficio único en una tarjeta de débito especial (llamada transferencia electrónica de beneficios, o tarjeta EBT, por sus siglas en inglés) para ayudar a comprar alimentos. La cantidad exacta dependerá del tamaño del hogar, los ingresos y las pérdidas por desastres. Aunque existen requisitos de ingresos, se tomarán en cuenta varias consideraciones. Los individuos con límites de ingreso superiores podrían calificar dependiendo de sus gastos debido al desastre, así que animamos a todos los que necesiten ayuda para comprar alimentos a comenzar la aplicación por medio de llamar al centro de llamadas virtuales de D-SNAP al 1-844-453-1117.

Los beneficios son válidos hasta por nueve meses. Las tarjetas de beneficios estarán disponibles para recogerse en las ubicaciones de D-SNAP en cada condado o puede recibir la tarjeta EBT por correo durante la noche en la dirección que especifique en su aplicación.

Para ser elegible, una persona debe:
- Vivir en los condados de Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transilvania, Watauga, Wilkes y Yancey.
- Ser miembro de la Banda del Este de los indios Cherokee que viven en el código postal 28719.
- Haber sufrido pérdidas o daños relacionados con el huracán Helene, como daños a la propiedad o pérdida de ingresos.
- Tener prueba de identidad y prueba de domicilio (si está disponible).
- Tener ingresos y recursos por debajo de ciertos niveles.
- Actualmente no está recibiendo beneficios a través del programa de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición (FNS, por sus siglas en inglés). Las personas que reciben FNS también pueden obtener ayuda adicional para comprar alimentos, pero no necesitan completar una aplicación para D-SNAP. Puede obtener más información sobre cómo obtener ayuda adicional en la página web de FNS.
Se alienta a los habitantes a solicitar D-SNAP por teléfono, cuando sea posible, llamando al centro de llamadas de D-SNAP al 1-844-453-1117. El centro de llamadas de D-SNAP estará abierto las siguientes horas:
- Días laborables (viernes 18 de octubre , lunes 21 de octubre, martes 22 de octubre , miércoles 23 de octubre y jueves 24 de octubre ), a partir de las 8 de la mañana hasta las 4 de la tarde.
- Sábado 19 de octubre y domingo 20 de octubre, a partir de las 9 de la mañana hasta el mediodía.
Se alienta a los habitantes a solicitar D-SNAP por teléfono en su día asignado según la primera letra de su apellido, pero no serán rechazados si solicitan en cualquier momento durante el período de solicitud.
- Octubre 18: A-G
- Octubre 19: H-M
- Octubre 20: N-S
- Octubre 21: T-Z
- Octubre 22: Abierto para todos
- Octubre 23: Abierto para todos
- Octubre 24: Abierto para todos
Los habitantes también pueden utilizar la herramienta de preinscripción en línea ePASS, que se abrirá el martes 15 de octubre cerrará el martes 22 de octubre . Una vez que se complete la preinscripción, a los aplicantes se les emitirá un número de confirmación y deberán llamar entre el 18 y el 24 de octubre al 1-844-453-1117 para completar la entrevista que es parte de la solicitud.

Los habitantes también pueden aplicar para D-SNAP en persona en cualquiera de los siguientes lugares que se enumeran a continuación. Los sitios D-SNAP que se enumeran a continuación estarán abiertos a las siguientes horas:
- Días laborables (viernes 18 de octubre , lunes 21 de octubre, , martes 22 de octubre , miércoles 23 de octubre y jueves 24 de octubre ), a partir de las 8 de la mañana hasta las 4 de la tarde.
- Sábado 19 de octubre y domingo 20 de octubre, a partir de las 9 de la mañana a las 2 p.m.
Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Alexander
Oficina del DSS del condado Alexander
604 7th St. SW
Taylorsville, NC 28681

Condado Alleghany
Edificio Emerson Black
1375 US Hwy 21 N
Sparta, NC 28675

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Ashe
Oficina principal del DSS de Ashe
150 Government Circle, Suite 1400
Jefferson, NC 28640

Condado Avery
Biblioteca del condado Avery (sótano)
150 Library Road
Newland, NC 28657

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Buncombe
Oficina principal del DSS del condado Buncombe
40 Coxe Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Burke
Oficina del DSS del condado Burke
700 E Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655

Condado Caldwell
El edificio que anteriormente era un Walgreens
621 Harper Ave.
Lenoir, NC 28645

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Catawba
Oficina del DSS del condado Catawba
3030 11th Ave Drive
Hickory, NC 28602

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Clay
Oficina del DSS del condado Clay
119 Courthouse Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904

Condado Cleveland
Estacionamiento de autobuses de las escuelas del condado Cleveland
300 Kemper Road
Shelby, NC 28152

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Gaston
Oficina principal del DSS del condado Gaston
330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Gastonia, NC 28052

Condado Haywood
Oficina del DSS del condado Haywood
157 Paragon Pkwy #300
Clyde, NC 28721

Condado Henderson
Iglesia Bautista Living Waters
1284 Sugarloaf Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Condado Jackson
Oficina del DSS del condado Jackson
15 Griffin St.
Sylva, NC 28779

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Lincoln
Oficina del DSS del condado Lincoln
1136 East Main St.
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Macon
183 Holly Springs Plaza
Franklin, NC 28734

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Madison
Oficina del DSS de Madison
5707 US Hwy 25-70, Suite 1
Marshall, NC 28753

Condado McDowell
Gimnasio de la YMCA del condado McDowell (Planta baja)
348 Grace Corpening Drive
Marion, North Carolina 28752

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Mitchell
Oficina del DSS del condado Mitchel
347 Longview Drive
Bakersville, NC 28705

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Polk
231 Wolverine Trail
Mill Spring, NC 28756

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Rutherford
Centro de Artes Escénicas de la Fundación del Colegio Comunitario Isothermal
(ICC – Foundation Performing Arts Center)
286 ICC Loop Road
Spindale, NC 288160

Biblioteca del condado Transilvania
212 South Gaston St., “Cuarto Rogow”
Brevard, NC 28712

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Watauga
Oficina del DSS del Condado Watauga
132 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite C
Boone, NC 28607

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Wilkes
Oficina del DSS del condado Wilkes
304 College St.
Wilkesboro, NC 28697

Departamento de Servicios Sociales del condado Yancey
Centro de Burnsville (Burnsville Town Center)
6 South Main Street
Burnsville, NC 28714

Banda Oriental de Indios Cherokee habitantes del código postal 28719:

Límite de Qualla
Límite de Qualla
1526 Acquoni Road
Cherokee, NC

Condado Jackson
Oficina del DSS del condado Jackson
15 Griffin St.
Sylva, NC 28779

Si bien se alienta a las personas en los condados de Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transilvania, Watauga, Wilkes y Yancey y a los miembros de la Banda Oriental de Indios Cherokee que viven en el código postal 28719 a aplicar en el condado de su domicilio, también pueden aplicar en persona en cualquiera de los condados aprobados para implementar D-SNAP. El NCDHHS publicará información sobre las ubicaciones y horarios de los sitios en cada condado en http://www.ncdhhs.gov/fns.

Tenga en cuenta que puede haber largos tiempos de espera. Los funcionarios del condado harán todo lo posible para procesar las solicitudes lo más rápido posible.

Las personas que puedan tener una discapacidad o no puedan ir físicamente a solicitar ayuda en persona pueden completar este formulario en inglés o español y enviar un representante autorizado en su lugar.

El NCDHHS está trabajando con el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés) para agregar dos condados adicionales a través de la fase dos de la implementación de D-SNAP en una fecha posterior. Una vez aprobado, NCDHHS compartirá información adicional.

Para obtener información sobre el huracán Helene y los recursos y flexibilidades adicionales existentes, visite http://www.ncdps.gov/Helene y http://www.ncdhhs.gov/helene.

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De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las regulaciones y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), esta institución tiene prohibido discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluyendo la identidad de género y la orientación sexual), credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas o represalias o repercusiones por actividades anteriores en defensa de los derechos civiles.

La información del programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas además del inglés. Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos de comunicación para obtener información sobre el programa (braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas estadounidense, etc.) deben contactar a la agencia estatal o local en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas o con problemas de audición o discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA a través del Servicio de Retransmisión/Relé Federal al (800) 877-8339.

Para presentar una queja por discriminación, el demandante debe completar un Formulario AD-3027, Formulario de queja de discriminación de programa del USDA, que se puede obtener en línea en: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, desde cualquier oficina del USDA, llamando al (866) 632-9992 o escribiendo una carta dirigida al USDA. La carta debe contener el nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del demandante, así como una descripción escrita de la supuesta acción discriminatoria con el suficiente detalle para informar al subsecretario de Derechos Civiles (ASCR, por sus siglas en inglés) sobre la naturaleza y la fecha de una supuesta violación de los derechos civiles. El formulario AD-3027 completo o la carta debe enviarse a:
1. Correo:
  Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
  1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
  Alexandria, VA 22314
2. Fax:
  (833) 256-1665 o (202) 690-7442; o
3. Correo electrónico:
  FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov
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