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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Voyager Onboards With U.S. GSA Government-wide OASIS+ Contract
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voyager Technologies, Inc. (Voyager), a global leader in defense technology and space solutions, is on contract for Research & Development (R&D) services under the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) One Acquisition for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. 'The contract opens the door for all federal agencies to tap into Voyager's mission-critical solutions,' said Marshall Smith, president, Space Solutions, Voyager. 'This includes space infrastructure, autonomous systems, aerospace engineering, materials science, secure communications and next-generation defense technologies.' Under the R&D domain, Voyager may provide technology and services in nanotechnology and biotechnology; physical engineering and life sciences; aircraft, aircraft engine and engine parts; and guided missiles and space vehicles, their propulsion units and propulsion parts. 'This IDIQ positions the government to move fast given the advancing threats our nation faces,' said Matt Magaña, president, Defense & National Security, Voyager. 'Now the government can take advantage of already developed components and parts for propulsion and weapon systems as well as satellites.' OASIS+ is a flexible, government-wide contract vehicle designed by GSA to simplify how federal agencies acquire complex non-IT service requirements such as research & development, engineering, logistics and consulting. As an IDIQ, OASIS+ allows federal buyers to issue task orders tailored to their unique program needs with confidence in the quality and capability of awarded vendors. About Voyager Technologies: Voyager is a defense and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. By tackling complex challenges, Voyager aims to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security and protect critical assets from ground to space. For more information visit: Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including those with respect to Voyager Technologies, Inc.'s (the "Company's") mission statement and growth strategy, are "forward-looking statements." Although the Company's management believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee that such expectations are, or will be, correct. These forward-looking statements involve many risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's future results to differ materially from those anticipated. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, general economic conditions and conditions affecting the industries in which the Company operates; the uncertainty of regulatory requirements and approvals; and the ability to obtain necessary financing on acceptable terms or at all. Readers should not place any undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve these known and unknown uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects the Company's current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons that actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.
The National
5 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Edinburgh Marathon results 2025
Thousands of runners set off at 10am on Sunday morning, running the 26.2-mile route from Edinburgh's old town out along the East Lothian coast. Marshall Smith won the men's race, finishing the course in two hours, 22 minutes and 16 seconds. And Melissah Gibson won the women's event, crossing the finish line in two hours, 38 minutes and 48 seconds. READ MORE: Las Vegas-bound flight forced to make emergency landing at Scottish airport Smith, who won the men's race, was from Ashford AC, while Gibson, who won the women's race, was from Eagles RC. Ben Holmes came in second in the men's race at two hours, 26 minutes and 14 seconds, while Kris Lecher came in third at two hours, 26 minutes and 57 seconds. Kirsty Oldham came second in the women's event at two hours, 45 minutes and 30 seconds, and Emily Soanes came in third at two hours, 46 minutes and 58 seconds. The half-marathon also took place on Sunday before the main event. In the men's half-marathon, Sean Chalmers from Aberdeen AAC came first at one hour, four minutes and 59 seconds. In the women's half-marathon, the winner was Stella Cross (from Wetherby runners) at one hour, 19 minutes and four seconds. The marathon and half marathon are each held annually as part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, which also includes relay races as well as 10- and five-kilometre runs and children's events.
CTV News
17-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Alberta premier's former chief of staff suing fired health CEO, news outlet
An Alberta Health Services sign can be seen in this undated file photo. (File) Edmonton — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's former chief of staff is suing the fired CEO of the province's front-line health agency and the newspaper that first reported allegations of corruption in multimillion-dollar health contracts. Marshall Smith has filed a statement of claim alleging defamation against former Alberta Health Services head Athana Mentzelopoulos, the Globe and Mail, and an unidentified person believed to be a former AHS board member. It comes after Mentzelopoulos, in her own lawsuit filed in February, alleged high-ranking health ministry staff, as well as Marshall Smith, pressured her to sign off on contracts for private surgical facilities despite concerns over high costs and who was benefiting. Her suit alleges she found potential conflicts of interest and was wrongfully fired for looking into questionable deals. The allegations have sparked an RCMP investigation, a government review led by a former Manitoba judge, and a probe into health-care procurement by Alberta's auditor general. Smith's statement of claim, filed in court Wednesday, says allegations about him in the Mentzelopoulos lawsuit are 'gratuitous, irrelevant and are unnecessary,' and because he's not named as a defendant he can't respond to them or provide a statement of defence. His lawsuit alleges false statements from Mentzelopolous and published in the Globe paint him 'in the worst possible light,' including the suggestion he's a 'bully' or involved in criminal activity. The document says he was not involved in the bidding, negotiation, selection, procurement or awarding of contracts to surgical facilities. 'Smith made no threats, or innuendo of threats to Mentzelopoulos, had no power to direct Mentzelopoulos, and did not attempt to advance the interests of these private parties, other than to seek answers as to the status of their contracts,' the lawsuit says. It also refers to a Jan. 20 letter from a lawyer for Mentzelopoulos to AHS, which was the subject of a Globe article. Smith's lawsuit alleges the letter was shared with the newspaper by someone believed to be on the AHS board and is liable for damages. Smith's lawsuit further alleges damage caused by Mentzelopoulos and the Globe has resulted in emotional distress, stress, depression, anxiety, embarrassment, loss of reputation, humiliation and an inability to find work in his profession. He is seeking $12 million in damages. Smith previously said the Mentzelopoulos allegations are 'outrageous and false.' AHS and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, who are named as defendants in the Mentzelopoulos lawsuit, have said in statements of defence that the former CEO was fired for failing to do her job and dragging her feet on much-needed health-care system reforms. None of the allegations in the lawsuits have been tested in court. Neither the Globe nor the lawyer for Mentzelopoulos immediately responded to requests for comment Friday. Marshall Smith's lawyer, Philip Prowse, said he has no further comment at this time as the lawsuit is before the courts. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2025. Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press
CTV News
17-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Alberta premier's former chief of staff suing fired health CEO, news outlet
An Alberta Health Services sign can be seen in this undated file photo. (File) Edmonton — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's former chief of staff is suing the fired CEO of the province's front-line health agency and the newspaper that first reported allegations of corruption in multimillion-dollar health contracts. Marshall Smith has filed a statement of claim alleging defamation against former Alberta Health Services head Athana Mentzelopoulos, the Globe and Mail, and an unidentified person believed to be a former AHS board member. It comes after Mentzelopoulos, in her own lawsuit filed in February, alleged high-ranking health ministry staff, as well as Marshall Smith, pressured her to sign off on contracts for private surgical facilities despite concerns over high costs and who was benefiting. Her suit alleges she found potential conflicts of interest and was wrongfully fired for looking into questionable deals. The allegations have sparked an RCMP investigation, a government review led by a former Manitoba judge, and a probe into health-care procurement by Alberta's auditor general. Smith's statement of claim, filed in court Wednesday, says allegations about him in the Mentzelopoulos lawsuit are 'gratuitous, irrelevant and are unnecessary,' and because he's not named as a defendant he can't respond to them or provide a statement of defence. His lawsuit alleges false statements from Mentzelopolous and published in the Globe paint him 'in the worst possible light,' including the suggestion he's a 'bully' or involved in criminal activity. The document says he was not involved in the bidding, negotiation, selection, procurement or awarding of contracts to surgical facilities. 'Smith made no threats, or innuendo of threats to Mentzelopoulos, had no power to direct Mentzelopoulos, and did not attempt to advance the interests of these private parties, other than to seek answers as to the status of their contracts,' the lawsuit says. It also refers to a Jan. 20 letter from a lawyer for Mentzelopoulos to AHS, which was the subject of a Globe article. Smith's lawsuit alleges the letter was shared with the newspaper by someone believed to be on the AHS board and is liable for damages. Smith's lawsuit further alleges damage caused by Mentzelopoulos and the Globe has resulted in emotional distress, stress, depression, anxiety, embarrassment, loss of reputation, humiliation and an inability to find work in his profession. He is seeking $12 million in damages. Smith previously said the Mentzelopoulos allegations are 'outrageous and false.' AHS and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, who are named as defendants in the Mentzelopoulos lawsuit, have said in statements of defence that the former CEO was fired for failing to do her job and dragging her feet on much-needed health-care system reforms. None of the allegations in the lawsuits have been tested in court. Neither the Globe nor the lawyer for Mentzelopoulos immediately responded to requests for comment Friday. Marshall Smith's lawyer, Philip Prowse, said he has no further comment at this time as the lawsuit is before the courts. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2025. Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press
CBC
16-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
Alberta premier's former top aide files lawsuit against ex-AHS CEO, newspaper and journalist
The former chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has launched a multi-million-dollar defamation lawsuit against the former head of Alberta Health Services, along with the Globe and Mail newspaper and one of its reporters. Marshall Smith, who resigned as Danielle Smith's chief of staff in the fall and is not related to her, filed a statement of claim in the Edmonton Court of King's Bench on Wednesday afternoon. The lawsuit names Athana Mentzelopoulos, the former president and CEO of AHS, the newspaper, its Calgary reporter Carrie Tait, and an unnamed man who is believed to be a former board member for the health authority. Smith, who lives in Calgary, was the premier's top aide until Oct. 31. The premier said on social media that he told her in early 2024 that he had decided to retire from public service. Smith's statement of claim alleges the newspaper defamed him in a February story about Mentzelopoulos's termination written by Tait. The story refers to a letter, sent from Mentzelopoulos's lawyer to AHS's interim general counsel, that alleges she was fired in January because she launched an investigation and forensic audit into AHS contracts and deals with private surgical companies. Mentzelopoulos's wrongful dismissal suit Mentzelopoulos is suing the province for wrongful dismissal, alleging she was terminated in part because she had started investigating contracts and deals she determined were overpriced and linked to government officials. AHS and Adriana LaGrange — the former minister of health who on Friday became the new minister of primary and preventative health services — have denied Mentzelopoulos's claims in statements of defence that allege she was fired due to her job performance. The province has appointed a former chief judge from Manitoba to conduct a third-party investigation into procurement. The auditor general and Alberta RCMP are also investigating the matter. None of the allegations, including Marshall Smith's claims this week, have been proven in court. Smith's new lawsuit Smith alleges in his statement of claim that the letter and the Globe's February story that referred to it contained false and defamatory statements about him. These included allegations that he pressured Mentzelopoulos to sign off on commitments for new chartered surgical facilities and appeared to be making calls on behalf of private organizations. Smith claims the letter, or a copy of it, was given to the newspaper by someone he believes was on the AHS board. Smith also alleges that Mentzelopoulos made false statements about him in court documents filed as part of her lawsuit against LaGrange and AHS. He said defamatory statements made by Mentzelopoulos and the Globe painted him in "the worst possible light." He said he has since lost income, suffered emotional distress, stress, depression, anxiety, embarrassment, loss of reputation, humiliation and an inability to find work in his profession. Smith claims Mentzelopoulos mischaracterized and cherry-picked pieces of conversations with him to try to make it look like he was acting improperly during the procurement process for private surgical facilities. The former chief of staff said in his claim that he asked about the status of contracts but was not involved in chartered surgical facilities' bidding, negotiation or procurement processes and did not try to advance the interests of private parties. He is seeking $12 million in damages from Mentzelopoulos, the Globe and Mail and Tait, plus an injunction directing the newspaper to remove the article from its website. Smith's lawyer, Philip Prowse, said his client has no further comment on the matter as it is before the courts.
