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Sunday World
5 days ago
- General
- Sunday World
Tributes paid to school teacher and mum-of-four after ‘devastating loss'
Imelda Bannon, who taught at St Eoghan's Primary School in Moneyneena, passed away on Monday The sudden death of a 'beloved' teacher and mother-of-four from Londonderry has left a community shocked. Imelda Bannon, who taught at St Eoghan's Primary School in Moneyneena, passed away on Monday. She has been remembered as a "very dear friend [and] colleague' by her colleagues. In a joint statement, the school's principal Paschal Diamond and the Board of Governors' chair Brian McGuigan said: "It is with a sense of profound and deep sadness that we share the news with our school family and community of the loss of our very dear friend, colleague and beloved teacher, Mrs Imelda Bannon. "We extend our deepest sympathy to her husband Robert and their four beautiful children as well as her entire close family circle. "May her gentle soul rest safe in the arms of Jesus." Neighbouring St Mary's Primary School also paid tribute to the young mother. "The school community of St Mary's PS Draperstown are deeply saddened to hear of Imelda's death," it said. "We offer our sincere sympathy to her family and the school community of St Eoghan's Primary School, Moneyneena. "Such a devastating loss. "We will be keeping Imelda's family and all at St Eoghan's close in thought and prayer. May Imelda rest in peace." Local GAA club, Michael Davitt GAC, also offered condolences to Imelda's grieving loved ones. "The committee and members of Michael Davitt GAC Swatragh would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Bannon and McFlynn families on the death of Imelda,' it said. "Our pitch coordinator Robert (Rab), vice-chairperson Paul, our former senior hurler Oran, Imelda's children Éadaon, Bróna, Oisín and Áine and the wider Bannon and McFlynn families are in our thoughts and prayers. "Our Lady, Queen of the Gael, pray for her." In a death notice, Imelda is described as "beloved wife of Robert and loving mother of Éadaon, Bróna, Oisín and Áine; beloved daughter of Marian and the late Fergal McFlynn and much adored sister of Paul (Roisin), Gemma (Gareth) and Oran (Catherine) and a much loved aunt; Daughter-in-law of Bernadette and the late Sandy Bannon and sister-in-law of Raymond, Patrick and Maria." Funeral details are yet to be confirmed. Imelda Bannon News in 90 Seconds - August 6th
Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
- General
- Belfast Telegraph
Tributes paid to NI school teacher and mum-of-four after ‘devastating loss'
Imelda Bannon, who taught at St Eoghan's Primary School in Moneyneena, passed away on Monday. She has been remembered as a "very dear friend ]and] colleague' by her colleagues. In a joint statement, the school's principal Paschal Diamond and the Board of Governors' chair Brian McGuigan said: "It is with a sense of profound and deep sadness that we share the news with our school family and community of the loss of our very dear friend, colleague and beloved teacher, Mrs Imelda Bannon. "We extend our deepest sympathy to her husband Robert and their four beautiful children as well as her entire close family circle. "May her gentle soul rest safe in the arms of Jesus." Neighbouring St Mary's Primary School also paid tribute to the young mother. "The school community of St Mary's PS Draperstown are deeply saddened to hear of Imelda's death," it said. "We offer our sincere sympathy to her family and the school community of St Eoghan's Primary School, Moneyneena. "Such a devastating loss. "We will be keeping Imelda's family and all at St Eoghan's close in thought and prayer. May Imelda rest in peace." Local GAA club, Michael Davitt GAC, also offered condolences to Imelda's grieving loved ones. "The committee and members of Michael Davitt GAC Swatragh would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Bannon and McFlynn families on the death of Imelda,' it said. "Our pitch coordinator Robert (Rab), vice-chairperson Paul, our former senior hurler Oran, Imelda's children Éadaon, Bróna, Oisín and Áine and the wider Bannon and McFlynn families are in our thoughts and prayers. "Our Lady, Queen of the Gael, pray for her." In a death notice, Imelda is described as "beloved wife of Robert and loving mother of Éadaon, Bróna, Oisín and Áine; beloved daughter of Marian and the late Fergal McFlynn and much adored sister of Paul (Roisin), Gemma (Gareth) and Oran (Catherine) and a much loved aunt; Daughter-in-law of Bernadette and the late Sandy Bannon and sister-in-law of Raymond, Patrick and Maria."
Express Tribune
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PCB slams WCL ‘hypocrisy', bans players from future events
Listen to article The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a blanket ban on all future participation in the World Championship of Legends (WCL), accusing the tournament organizers of hypocrisy and biased conduct. The decision came following the Board of Governors' (BoG) 79th meeting, held virtually on Sunday under the chairmanship of PCB head Mohsin Naqvi. In a strongly worded statement, the PCB expressed "considerable disappointment" over the WCL's decision to award points to a team that willfully forfeited a match, while also taking exception to what it called the 'hypocritical and biased' language in WCL press releases, particularly surrounding the cancellation of high-profile Pakistan vs India legends matches. Read More: Holder's last-ball heroics level series as West Indies stun Pakistan 'The contents of the said press releases highlight a duality where the narrative of 'peace through sport' is selectively applied,' the PCB stated. 'Sporting events are being held hostage to political expediency and narrow commercial interests.' It is noteworthy that on July 20, India Champions refused to play against Pakistan in the group stage match of the tournament, which led to the match's cancellation. The WCL management subsequently awarded shared points to both teams, a decision that eventually helped India qualify for the semi-final — only for them to again decline to play, allowing Pakistan to progress to the final. The governing body condemned the tournament's apparent disregard for the principle of sporting neutrality, calling the WCL's justification for the cancellation 'far removed from cricketing merit.' 'The WCL's apology for 'hurting sentiments', whilst being farcical, inadvertently acknowledges that the cancellation was not based on sporting grounds but rather on succumbing to a specific nationalistic narrative,' the statement read. 'This bias, masquerading as sensitivity, sends an unacceptable message to the international sporting community.' Also Read: Dubai to host Pakistan-India showdown as Asia Cup 2025 venues announced Emphasizing its long-standing stance on keeping sports and politics separate, the PCB said it found it 'deeply concerning' that even an event featuring retired, legendary players was now being influenced by external pressures. 'Our unwavering belief is that cricket, like other international sports, should serve as a platform for goodwill, healthy competition, and mutual respect,' the board reiterated. 'For a tournament involving legendary players to be dictated by sentiments that undermine this fundamental principle is not only regrettable but deeply concerning.' In light of what it described as 'a clear and intolerable pattern of external influence' and 'a disregard for fair play,' the PCB said it could no longer allow its players to participate in the WCL or any future editions of the tournament. 'The PCB can no longer condone participation in an event where the fundamental principles of fair play and unbiased administration are compromised by external pressures,' the statement added. Read: Babar, others reach Florida for WI ODIs Despite its criticism of the WCL, the PCB reaffirmed its commitment to promoting cricket globally and fostering healthy rivalries. 'We remain committed to promoting cricket as a vehicle for unity and sportsmanship,' the statement concluded. 'However, we cannot allow our players to be part of events where the spirit of the game is overshadowed by skewed politics that undermine the gentleman's game.' The virtual BoG meeting was attended by Sumair Ahmed Syed, Salman Naseer, Zaheer Abbas, Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Sajjad Ali Khokhar, Zafarullah Jadgal, Tanveer Ahmed, Tariq Sarwar, Muhammad Ismail Qureshi, Anwaar Ahmad Khan, Adnan Malik, Usman Wahla (special invitee), and Mir Hassan Naqvi.
Daily Express
12-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Kian Kok celebrates new building launch
Published on: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 12, 2025 By: Crystal Hermenegildus Text Size: Guests of honour and attendees pose for a group photo in front of the multi-purpose building. – Pic by Rahim Matnin | Daily Express Kota Kinabalu: Kian Kok Middle School's RM18 million eight-storey multi-purpose building is finally open, a decade after construction was completed. Designed as a modern multi-purpose centre, the building includes classrooms, a library, student entrepreneurship spaces, and income-generating facilities to support the school's operations. Praised as an innovative and forward-thinking initiative, the school-generated income concept is seen as a model for 21st-century education. Despite setbacks during its development – including the global pandemic, rising construction costs, material shortages, and fundraising hurdles – the long-awaited project has come to fruition. The official opening ceremony was held at the Huang Qin Nan Grand Hall and officiated by the Board of Governors' permanent honorary chairman Datuk Dr Tan Siu Lin * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Miami Herald
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Bill banning Florida governor from influencing university president hirings passes House
Amid fierce opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida House on Wednesday approved revamping laws about leadership of the higher-education system, including opening information about applicants to become college and university presidents. The House voted 104-8 to pass the bill (HB 1321), which would repeal a 2022 law that provided exemptions to public-records and public-meetings laws for presidential searches. It also includes ending the state university system Board of Governors' role in confirming presidential selections made by university boards of trustees and trying to limit the influence of the governor and other officials on presidential selections. 'We have a fantastic education system,' bill sponsor Michelle Salzman, R-Pensacola, said. 'This is not about what we have. This is about showing the voters what we're doing. This is about transparency in government.' But DeSantis, during an appearance Tuesday in Pensacola, blasted the proposed changes and raised the specter of a veto if the bill passes. He said he needs to have authority to make sure universities 'don't run off the rails.' 'It removes the ability of us to ensure that we're holding universities accountable,' he said. Salzman said the bill is not an attack on DeSantis. But it came amid clashes between the House and DeSantis on a series of issues — and after former lawmakers in recent years have been appointed to lead several colleges and universities. Last month, House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, went before the Board of Governors to support the bill and compared the college and university presidential search process to a 'spoils system.' Among the selections in recent years, former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner became president of Florida Atlantic University; former House Speaker Richard Corcoran became president of New College of Florida; former Rep. Mel Ponder became president of Northwest Florida State College; former Rep. Tommy Gregory became president of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota; and former Rep. Fred Hawkins became president of South Florida State College. In February, former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, also a former lawmaker, became interim president of Florida International University. In addition to Florida International, the University of Florida and Florida A&M University are operating with interim presidents, and University of South Florida President Rhea Law has announced she is stepping down. Under the 2022 law providing public-records and public-meetings exemptions, identifying information about most presidential applicants is not disclosed, though information about finalists for the positions is made public. Supporters of the law argued that it was needed to help attract top candidates who might be hesitant to apply for Florida president jobs if their current employers could find out. Rep. Mike Caruso, a Delray Beach Republican who opposed the bill Wednesday, questioned what had changed since 2022. He said the law was about balancing transparency and the need to attract candidates. Salzman said lawmakers supported the 2022 law after receiving assurances that information about the top three finalists for presidencies would be made public. But she said the way the process has played out 'created a huge level of distrust' among people across the state. Currently, university boards of trustees pick presidents, but the Board of Governors must sign off on the picks. The bill would eliminate the Board of Governors' role in giving approval. Also, it would set term limits for members of the Board of Governors, the State Board of Education and university and college boards of trustees. The State Board of Education oversees the college system. In addition, the bill would prevent the governor and other state officials from discussing vacancies or advocating for presidential candidates with members of the Board of Governors, the State Board of Education and university and college trustees. Salzman described that as imposing a 'cone of silence' on officials during presidential searches. A similar Senate bill (SB 1726) has cleared two committees and would need approval from the Rules Committee before it could go to the full Senate. In addition to Caruso, the House bill was opposed Wednesday by Rep. Wallace Aristide, D-Miami; Rep. Ryan Chamberlin, R-Belleview; Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes; Rep. Yvonne Hinson, D-Gainesville; Rep. Chip LaMarca, R-Lighthouse Point; Rep. Patt Maney, R-Shalimar; and Rep. Kiyan Michael, R-Jacksonville.
