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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
R.I. Senate committee to consider McKee's latest RIPTA board nominee
Bernard Georges, ounder and executive director of New Bridges for Haitian Success, Inc., was nominated by Gov. Dan McKee to join the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's board of directors. (Courtesy photo) A Senate panel will give first vetting Thursday to a nominee who could bring racial diversity to the state's quasi-public bus agency. Gov. Dan McKee on May 28 announced his nomination of Bernard Georges to serve on the Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority's (RIPTA) board of directors, citing his professional experience and community ties leading New Bridges for Haitian Success, Inc, a nonprofit that assists Haitian immigrants. Not mentioned in McKee's statement, but crucial to transit advocates and participants, is the diversity Georges' would bring to the nine-member board. 'The board is now mostly, if not entirely, white men,' RI Transit Riders Co-Chair Amy Glidden said in an interview Wednesday. Georges declined to comment on his nomination when reached by phone Wednesday. If approved by the full Senate chamber, Georges would replace former state Sen. Robert Kells, a Providence Democrat who has served on RIPTA's board of directors since 2019. Kells' term expired April 1, 2025 — along with four other members, according to the Rhode Island Secretary of State's website. His nomination will be considered by the Committee on Housing & Municipal Government Thursday afternoon. Board members typically serve a three-year term, but Georges' term would expire April 2027. McKee's office acknowledged an inquiry on the reason for the shorter term but did not send a response as of Wednesday evening. Glidden commended the governor for bringing diversity to the board, which she said has been lacking since the term of Marcy Reyes, who is Puerto Rican, ended April 2024. Heather Schey, who is white, remains the only woman on the board. Nearly 60% of RIPTA riders identified as people of color, according to a 2021 survey of 3,565 bus users. State law calls for 'diverse membership,' but does not address racial or gender diversity outright. Even more important to Glidden than race was board representation of transit riders. State law mandates the board include at least one regular fixed-route rider and one person with a disability. Schey is a user of RIPTA's paratransit service, while James Leach is a regular fixed-route rider. Glidden also would have liked for the governor to give riders a say before making his nomination. 'There's been no public input,' she said. Georges immigrated to Rhode Island in 2000 at age 16 from Haiti, joining his father, who had already fled the island nation years earlier during the dictatorship of Jean-Claude 'Baby Doc'' Duvalier. He graduated from Central High School in Providence in 2004 and received an associate's degree in law enforcement at the Community College of Rhode Island, along with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in public administration from Roger Williams University. In 2013, Georges founded New Bridges for Haitian Success, which supports immigrants through job training, case management, counseling, and obtaining health care. He also worked for the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families as a residential counselor, according to the governor's office. 'Bernard is a dedicated community leader who has spent his career helping others find pathways to a successful future,' McKee said in a statement. RIPTA CEO Chirstopher Durand welcomed Georges' addition to the board. 'His commitment to equity, experience supporting underserved communities, and proven ability to build bridges between people and resources make him an excellent addition,' Durand said in a statement. Georges' nomination comes as RIPTA faces an estimated $32.6 million shortfall heading into the fiscal year beginning July 1. McKee did not offer any state funds for the cash-strapped bus agency in his recommended budget, citing a not-yet-completed study into RIPTA's operations. RIPTA's efficiency study is a third of the way there An efficiency study was required by Gov. Dan McKee and the General Assembly as a condition in last year's state budget to plug the agency's deficit. The report was initially due March 1. As of May 30, Canadian-headquartered engineering consulting firm WSP is two-thirds finished with the overdue assessment, publishing a 20-page draft report on RIPTA's transit operations. The initial report found that routes with limited connections to dense neighborhoods tend to have lower ridership due to their lower demand. Legislators have proposed their own measures to close RIPTA's deficit. That includes legislation that would put a $100 million transit bond on the 2026 ballot and upping the agency's share of the gas tax. Sen. Meghan Kallman, a Pawtucket Democrat who sits on the eight-member Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government, proposed adding a new tax on Uber and Lyft rides to fund mass transit. 'The board deserves to manage an agency that is properly funded,' Kallman said. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
MAFS bride reveals new relationship after disastrous marriage played out on screen
MARRIED At First Sight UK star Peggy Lawrence has found herself a new man, after her bitter break-up with Georges Berthonneau. Peggy, 34, is moving on from her MAFS husband Georges, 32, after things turned sour between the pair. 5 Married At First Sight UK star Peggy Lawrence has found herself a new man, after splitting from co-star Georges Berthonneau Credit: Getty 5 The former couple's relationship crumbled after suspected he was unfaithful – something that he denied Credit: Instagram/Georgesbert 5 Peggy teased fans with a message about her man at the bottom of this Instagram post Credit: Instagram The blonde beauty hasn't revealed the identity of her new man. It's her first romance after her previous relationship crumbled after she suspected Georges was unfaithful – something that he totally denied. Last autumn, Peggy revealed to The Sun she was seeing someone new, and now it looks like things are still going well. Taking to Instagram, she shared a video of herself cooking up a feast for her boyfriend. She teased fans by writing over the top of the short clip: "They say the way to a man's heart is his stomach." NEW ROMANCE Last September, Peggy told The Sun that she had started seeing a new man. She also revealed how he got on very well with her family, and her dad especially. Peggy explained that she looks for her dad's qualities in a man that she dates, and said she and her new beau are "both on the same page" when it comes to wanting a family and getting married. BAD ROMANCE Peggy shot to fame when she married Georges on Married At First Sight in 2023. After the show finished, the couple seemed to be going strong. MAFS' Georges claims Peggy has blocked him and says 'I don't really care' as he makes shock claim about split However, things soon turned sour, with the pair revealing they had split on Valentine's Day last year. In a previous explosive interview with The Sun, Peggy hit out at her ex after their relationship came crumbling down – and insisted it was his decision to split. She said: 'Georges ended things with me on the 30th January so for him to come out and say he was blindsided by my Instagram post is a load of rubbish. "I wasn't going to say anything about what he put me through but enough is enough and everyone deserves to know the truth. 'I never wanted to do a story about our relationship. I wanted to remain dignified but after he made up all that rubbish about me, I just want everyone to know the truth. I was heartbroken.' Georges denies being unfaithful, with a source close to him at the time saying he didn't split with Peggy and "she just presumed". Peggy claimed she first thought he was cheating in December of last year when he took his ex-girlfriend to an event – and pretended she was a boy. She explained: 'Every time I'm out he tells me 'you must message me when you're home.' 5 Peggy and Georges bitter break-up played out in public Credit: Instagram "This night he never messaged me to say he was back at the hotel. 'I said 'shall I meet you at the hotel' and he was like, no, no, no I won't be back until late'. He messaged me the next morning apologising that he didn't message me. 'He denied spending the night with her. I was crying my eyes out. 'At this point I didn't know it was his ex-girlfriend!'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
MAFS bride reveals new relationship after disastrous marriage played out on screen
MARRIED At First Sight UK star Peggy Lawrence has found herself a new man, after her bitter break-up with Georges Berthonneau. Peggy, 34, is moving on from her MAFS husband Georges, 32, after 5 Married At First Sight UK star Peggy Lawrence has found herself a new man, after splitting from co-star Georges Berthonneau Credit: Getty 5 The former couple's relationship crumbled after suspected he was unfaithful – something that he denied Credit: Instagram/Georgesbert 5 Peggy teased fans with a message about her man at the bottom of this Instagram post Credit: Instagram The blonde beauty hasn't revealed the identity of her new man. It's her first romance after her previous relationship crumbled after she suspected Georges was unfaithful – something that he totally denied. Last autumn , Peggy revealed to The Sun Taking to Instagram, she shared a video of herself cooking up a feast for her boyfriend. Read More on MAFS UK She teased fans by writing over the top of the short clip: "They say the way to a man's heart is his stomach." NEW ROMANCE Last September, Peggy told The Sun that She also revealed how he got on very well with her family, and her dad especially. Peggy explained that she looks for her dad's qualities in a man that she dates, and said she and her new beau are "both on the same page" when it comes to wanting a family and getting married. Most read in Reality BAD ROMANCE Peggy shot to fame when she married Georges on Married At First Sight in 2023. After the show finished, the couple seemed to be going strong. MAFS' Georges claims Peggy has blocked him and says 'I don't really care' as he makes shock claim about split However, things soon turned sour, with the In a previous explosive interview with The Sun, Peggy hit out at her ex after their relationship came crumbling down – and She said: 'Georges ended things with me on the 30th January so for him to come out and say he was blindsided by my Instagram post is a load of rubbish. "I wasn't going to say anything about what he put me through but enough is enough and everyone deserves to know the truth. 'I never wanted to do a story about our relationship. I wanted to remain dignified but after he made up all that rubbish about me, I just want everyone to know the truth. I was heartbroken.' Georges denies being unfaithful, with a source close to him at the time saying he didn't split with Peggy and "she just presumed". Peggy claimed she first thought he was cheating in December of last year when he took his ex-girlfriend to an event – and pretended she was a boy. She explained: 'Every time I'm out he tells me 'you must message me when you're home.' 5 Peggy and Georges bitter break-up played out in public Credit: Instagram "This night he never messaged me to say he was back at the hotel. 'I said 'shall I meet you at the hotel' and he was like, no, no, no I won't be back until late'. He messaged me the next morning apologising that he didn't message me. 'He denied spending the night with her. I was crying my eyes out. 'At this point I didn't know it was his ex-girlfriend!' 5 The star hasn't publicly dated anyone since her split from Georges Credit: Instagram/Georgesbert
ABC News
22-05-2025
- Climate
- ABC News
Advice - Milperra and surrounds flooding - Stay informed
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted minor flooding on the Georges: Milperra and surrounds You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island couple spark SPLIT rumours as she attends BAFTAs alone just months after getting together
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LOVE Island beauty has sparked rumours she's split with her All Stars partner after rocking up to the TV Baftas solo. The actress and reality TV star was one of a host of famous faces hitting the Red Carpet in London prior to the prestigious annual event. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 A Love Island All Stars alum has sparked rumours they have split with their show partner 7 It came as ITV2 beauty Ekin-Su Culculoglu walked the BAFTA Television Awards Red Carpet solo Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Her parter Curtis Pritchard was in London at the same time, yet did not attend Credit: instagram/@curtispritchard12 7 The duo found love on All Stars this year Credit: Rex Yet while Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 30, oozed glam in a white sequin asymmetric dress, fans couldn't help notice her man Curtis Pritchard, 29, was absent. The Turkish actress took to her Instagram Stories to post a series of snaps showing her posing in the shimmering frock, which flattered her glowing tan. The Love Island legend swept her raven locks in a high ponytail and finished off her look with silver earrings. She kept her make up fresh, with fluttering black false eyelashes adding a splash of glam. Yet while Ekin-Su posted a host of content from her hotel suite to her Instagram Stories, Curtis was noticeably absent. The pair reached the final of Love Island All Stars earlier this year yet their romance hasn't been smooth. Eagle-eyed social media followers spotted how Curtis was in the UK capital too - just not at the event. He uploaded a video showing him at London landmark Tower Bridge, filming it as it opened to let a boat pass underneath. It isn't the first time the pair have sparked split rumours, with allegations first starting to swirl after they spent Easter apart. MAFS Georges slams ex Ekin-Su for having sex with Curtis on Love Island while 'still in a relationship him' EX FEUD It comes as the couple are in the midst of a feud with MAFS star Georges Berthonneau. He previously claimed Ekin-Su 'cheated' on him and said they were dating before she returned to Love Island. Georges, 32, claimed he was in a secret 10-month relationship with Ekin when she entered the All Stars villa this year. In a bombshell interview, he has alleged that their relationship was "super intense and super intimate" and that they were "in love." The pair were first spotted together in November last year, but they never went public with their romance - despite Georges claiming they were dating for seven months. But Ekin-Su has flatly denied they were ever in a romance. And a representative of Ekin-Su said: "Ekin-Su was never in an exclusive relationship with Georges. "He knew before she went on Love Island: All Stars that she was entering the show as a single person and therefore their relationship would not continue under those circumstances. "Ekin was upfront with Georges about her intention to pursue a new relationship on Love Island." CLAP BACK Last week, Curtis - who will make his professional boxing debut on a Misfits card soon - spoke out on the spat. He threw down the gauntlet to Married At First Sight's Georges, saying "call me out and we'll fight." The professional dancer insisted that he's ignored Georges claims that he was in a serious relationship with Ekin-Su at the same time she was getting to know Curtis in the All Stars villa in January. In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Curtis said it was nothing but "outside noise". "Hey, if he wants to get in the ring with me, tell him to call me out and let's get in the ring," said Curtis. "I've just been focusing on the camp. I haven't read anything or done anything, truthfully. And that's all that matters to me. "I'm focusing on the camp, I'm focusing on having fun with Ekin and that's all that matters to me." 7 Ekin-Su looked sensational in the shimmering frock Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 She flashed a smile despite arriving alone Credit: Getty
