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Telegraph
3 days ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
County cricket coach banned for sending pictures of his genitals to female colleague
A county coach has been banned from cricket for nine months for inappropriate sexual behaviour, including sending three pictures of his genitals to a more junior colleague. The Cricket Regulator announced on Wednesday morning that the independent Cricket Discipline Panel (CDP) had banned the unnamed coach for nine months – three of them suspended – and ordered him to complete an education course after he was found guilty of misconduct. The CDP is regularly choosing not to name those it finds guilty, and on this occasion its statement said: 'Due to exceptional circumstances regarding the health of that coach and the serious risk of harm identified if his name was to be published, his name has been redacted.' The full judgement revealed the coach had 'two separate victims in the summer of 2023 and early 2024'. He was found guilty of sending a photo of his penis as well as attempting to kiss a junior member of staff. It said: 'He engaged in inappropriate and sexualised messaging, including sending images of his erect penis, to more junior female members of staff at a CCC [county cricket club]. On one occasion he attempted to kiss one of the more junior members of staff.' It added that his second victim was 'much younger than the Respondent and he occupied a far more senior position than she did at a CCC', adding that she 'had to interact with the Respondent because of her work'. He sent her a picture of his erect penis, which she did not respond to. 'A few days later the Respondent sent two further pictures of his erect penis,' read the judgement. It continued: 'The Respondent asked Victim 2 to check the changing rooms to see if any rubbish was left. Whilst in the changing room the Respondent made an inappropriate attempt to kiss Victim 2, who pulled away.' The first victim, according to the judgement, had a 'particular vulnerability' that the coach knew about. He sent her 'inappropriate and sexualised messaging', including 'a photo of his erect penis under clothing'. She asked him to stop, but he sent 'a further message of a sexualised and inappropriate nature' a few days later. Summing up, the judgement read: 'There was a clear imbalance in his favour given his superior employment position and because of his age. The conduct admitted by the Respondent has no place in modern society and no place in the cricket environment. Women who participate in cricket in any way must be able to do so in a safe and inclusive environment.' The coach has been dismissed by the county because of his conduct and has not worked in cricket since. He has received support from the Professional Cricketers Association, including seeing a psychotherapist for many months. It is understood that this case is entirely separate from the one involving a different – also unnamed – county coach, who was banned for six months last November for 'inappropriate sexual behaviour' involving a player in his team. The managing director of The Cricket Regulator Chris Haward, a former chief constable, said: 'removing sexual misconduct from the game is a priority for the Cricket Regulator'.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Coinbase Adds Embedded Wallets to Development Platform to Simplify Web3 Onboarding
Coinbase has introduced a tool in its Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) designed to let developers integrate self-custodial wallets into their apps without any hiccups. The Embedded Wallets software developer kit (SDK) includes built-in features like crypto onramps, token swaps and a 4.1% annual return on USDC balances, aiming to eliminate the tradeoff between user experience and custody risk. Unlike traditional wallet integrations that require browser extensions or seed phrases, CDP Embedded Wallets enables onboarding through email, SMS or OAuth, the team said in a press release. Users will be able to begin transacting right away, while developers retain full control over the front-end experience, without touching custody or managing complex compliance requirements. Coinbase said the SDK will be the 'everything wallet' for Web3 builders, offering a good user experience with enterprise-grade infrastructure. It runs on the same systems that power Coinbase DEX, offering secured key management, recovery services and future support for smart contract accounts. With use cases spanning decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, fintech and creator platforms, the Embedded Wallets SDK reflects a growing demand for crypto to become more accessible. 'Users don't want to think about wallets. They just want great apps,' the company said. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pyxus International Named as a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP
-- Recognized for collaborative efforts with suppliers, particularly its global farmer base -- -- Earns CDP Supplier Engagement 'A' ranking for second consecutive year -- MORRISVILLE, N.C., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyxus International, Inc. (OTCID: PYYX), a global value-added agricultural company, is pleased to announce it has been named a Supplier Engagement Leader by environmental nonprofit CDP. Pyxus ranked amongst the top tier of businesses worldwide, earning a coveted "A" rating on CDP's Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) Leaderboard for the second consecutive year. CDP's SEA evaluates the effectiveness of companies' climate change engagement efforts with their suppliers, helping to drive greater impact across their value chain. "One of Pyxus' greatest strengths is our close collaboration with our contracted grower base. Our ability to educate, demonstrate and train growers on updated agronomic best practices and climate change adaptation has an essential link to the reduction of our Company's indirect greenhouse gas emissions," said Pyxus President and CEO Pieter Sikkel. "We are honored to receive Supplier Engagement 'Leadership' status, CDP's highest level of recognition, further confirming our commitment to working with our stakeholders to grow a better world." A company's Supplier Engagement Assessment ranking is derived from Company-related information on climate change submitted during CDP's annual disclosure process and assesses a business' governance, targets, scope 3 emissions and value chain engagement. About Pyxus International, Inc. Pyxus International, Inc. is a global agricultural company with more than 150 years of experience delivering value-added products and services to businesses and customers. Driven by a united purpose—to transform people's lives, so that together we can grow a better world—Pyxus International, its subsidiaries and affiliates, are trusted providers of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable, and traceable products and ingredients. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pyxus International, Inc. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Scoop
4 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
MRD Launches New Corporate Plan Outlining Strategic Priorities For Next 3 Years
Press Release – Solomon Islands Ministry of Rural Development The plan emphasizes sustainable development, empowerment for self-sufficiency, and inclusive growth, aiming to foster economic resilience and improve livelihood opportunities across rural communities. The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has officially launched its new Corporate Plan, Tuesday last week, outlining the strategic priorities that will guide its development program initiatives over the next three years (2024–2027). The plan emphasizes sustainable development, empowerment for self-sufficiency, and inclusive growth, aiming to foster economic resilience and improve livelihood opportunities across rural communities. Delivering his keynote address to formally launched the important policy document, Honourable Minister of MRD, Daniel Waneoroa highlighted the government's commitment to implementing innovative policies and collaborative efforts to ensure equitable progress, reaffirming MRD's dedication to transforming rural communities into vibrant hubs of prosperity. He stated that, despite the late completion of this important document, mainly due to the movement of the permanent secretaries to and from the Ministry, he was satisfied that the process had now concluded as of Tuesday (29th July 2025). The direction and foundation of the MRD's Corporate Plan 2024–2027 are based on the ministry's new vision, which is: 'Empowering all Solomon Islanders for self-sufficiency, improved livelihoods, and sustainable development.' Hon. Minister Waneoroa said, 'Understanding this vision is important, as empowerment for self-sufficiency of livelihoods and sustainable development of our people and communities is built on the premise that we, as a Ministry, partly have the responsibility for the resources and capacities that can influence and bring transformation to the lives of our rural people and communities.' He added, 'Understanding our corporate vision enlightens us to the immense responsibility of ensuring that our roles and responsibilities are aligned and implemented under the guidance of this strategic plan.' The Corporate Plan focuses on the following key objectives and policy reforms: Supporting the enforcement of the Constituency Development Fund Act 2023 (CDF Act 2023) Strengthening financial compliance and audits of the MRD and the 50 constituency offices Strengthening institutions and systems in monitoring and evaluation Improving and strengthening the reporting mechanisms of the CDF and the Constituency Development Program (CDP) Building capacities of CDCs and Constituency Officers Development of the Constituency Development Growth Centre Policy Implementation of the CDF Act 2023 regulations and oversight of governance mechanisms for CDP Resource mobilization for rural development programs Hon. Minister Waneoroa further emphasized that, while the MRD's implementation is focused at the Ministry level, this Corporate Plan is directly linked to the Solomon Islands Development Strategy 2016–2035 (SINDS; 2016–2035) and the GNUT Government policy priorities for rural development. '…our work plans for 2025–26 must align with these primary policy documents to enable us to measure our successes and report on them.' He also took the opportunity to encourage the Permanent Secretary and staff to embrace the new vision and move forward with the implementation of the strategy. 'Let us work to provide an enabling environment where rural and disadvantaged communities can actively engage sustainably in socio-economic initiatives that elevate their standard of living.' 'The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Corporate Plan 2024–2027 sets out a renewed direction and guides the Ministry to plan, prioritize, and implement its programs toward realizing its long-term goals,' he said. The Hon. Minister also acknowledged Permanent Secretary John Niroa Misite'e, his executive team, and the rest of the ministry staff for their great teamwork in formulating the policy document. Meanwhile, Policy Secretary Resource Sector (PSRS) Thomas Bebeu from the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet (OPMC) congratulated the Minister, Permanent Secretary, and staff of MRD for this significant achievement. He stated that such accomplishments are not easy, as they involve facing numerous challenges and requiring considerable effort. Mr. Bebeu also recognized the strong leadership of Permanent Secretary Misite'e and the support from all staff in the formulation of this important policy document, which sets a strategic direction for the ministry's program implementation to strengthen and empower rural communities. Joining the Hon. Minister, Permanent Secretary, Heads of Divisions, and MRD staff during the soft launching were Policy Secretary Resource Sector Thomas Bebeu and Deputy Policy Secretary John Kabolo from the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet (OPMC).
Scoop
4 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
MRD Launches New Corporate Plan Outlining Strategic Priorities For Next 3 Years
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has officially launched its new Corporate Plan, Tuesday last week, outlining the strategic priorities that will guide its development program initiatives over the next three years (2024–2027). The plan emphasizes sustainable development, empowerment for self-sufficiency, and inclusive growth, aiming to foster economic resilience and improve livelihood opportunities across rural communities. Delivering his keynote address to formally launched the important policy document, Honourable Minister of MRD, Daniel Waneoroa highlighted the government's commitment to implementing innovative policies and collaborative efforts to ensure equitable progress, reaffirming MRD's dedication to transforming rural communities into vibrant hubs of prosperity. He stated that, despite the late completion of this important document, mainly due to the movement of the permanent secretaries to and from the Ministry, he was satisfied that the process had now concluded as of Tuesday (29th July 2025). The direction and foundation of the MRD's Corporate Plan 2024–2027 are based on the ministry's new vision, which is: 'Empowering all Solomon Islanders for self-sufficiency, improved livelihoods, and sustainable development.' Hon. Minister Waneoroa said, 'Understanding this vision is important, as empowerment for self-sufficiency of livelihoods and sustainable development of our people and communities is built on the premise that we, as a Ministry, partly have the responsibility for the resources and capacities that can influence and bring transformation to the lives of our rural people and communities." He added, 'Understanding our corporate vision enlightens us to the immense responsibility of ensuring that our roles and responsibilities are aligned and implemented under the guidance of this strategic plan.' The Corporate Plan focuses on the following key objectives and policy reforms: Supporting the enforcement of the Constituency Development Fund Act 2023 (CDF Act 2023) Strengthening financial compliance and audits of the MRD and the 50 constituency offices Strengthening institutions and systems in monitoring and evaluation Improving and strengthening the reporting mechanisms of the CDF and the Constituency Development Program (CDP) Building capacities of CDCs and Constituency Officers Development of the Constituency Development Growth Centre Policy Implementation of the CDF Act 2023 regulations and oversight of governance mechanisms for CDP Resource mobilization for rural development programs Hon. Minister Waneoroa further emphasized that, while the MRD's implementation is focused at the Ministry level, this Corporate Plan is directly linked to the Solomon Islands Development Strategy 2016–2035 (SINDS; 2016–2035) and the GNUT Government policy priorities for rural development. '…our work plans for 2025–26 must align with these primary policy documents to enable us to measure our successes and report on them.' He also took the opportunity to encourage the Permanent Secretary and staff to embrace the new vision and move forward with the implementation of the strategy. 'Let us work to provide an enabling environment where rural and disadvantaged communities can actively engage sustainably in socio-economic initiatives that elevate their standard of living.' 'The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) Corporate Plan 2024–2027 sets out a renewed direction and guides the Ministry to plan, prioritize, and implement its programs toward realizing its long-term goals,' he said. The Hon. Minister also acknowledged Permanent Secretary John Niroa Misite'e, his executive team, and the rest of the ministry staff for their great teamwork in formulating the policy document. Meanwhile, Policy Secretary Resource Sector (PSRS) Thomas Bebeu from the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet (OPMC) congratulated the Minister, Permanent Secretary, and staff of MRD for this significant achievement. He stated that such accomplishments are not easy, as they involve facing numerous challenges and requiring considerable effort. Mr. Bebeu also recognized the strong leadership of Permanent Secretary Misite'e and the support from all staff in the formulation of this important policy document, which sets a strategic direction for the ministry's program implementation to strengthen and empower rural communities. Joining the Hon. Minister, Permanent Secretary, Heads of Divisions, and MRD staff during the soft launching were Policy Secretary Resource Sector Thomas Bebeu and Deputy Policy Secretary John Kabolo from the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet (OPMC).
