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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dish Wireless can offer Lifeline in some of state
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — State regulators are allowing Dish Wireless to join 36 other communication providers that offer federally subsidized Lifeline services in South Dakota. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved the application from Dish Wireless, which will do business as Gen Mobile. However, under a related agreement with the South Dakota Telecommunications Association, Dish Wireless will be allowed to serve only South Dakota CenturyLink wire centers and can't extend into any rural service area served by any of SDTA's 18 member companies and cooperatives. SDTA had previously intervened in the Dish Wireless docket, questioning whether granting the designation requested by Dish was in the best interest of consumers living in rural service areas. The two sides reached further agreement last month that the matter wouldn't proceed to a formal hearing unless the commission wanted one. Sola Lee, a lawyer for Dish Wireless, told the state commission on Tuesday that the Lifeline services would be launched within two weeks of federal approval and receipt of additional information. Kara Semmler, representing SDTA, asked that the agreement limiting Dish's service area be incorporated in the commission's decision. Commissioner Chris Nelson said there have been instances of fraud and abuse in the Lifeline program at the national level. 'In South Dakota we have zero tolerance for that type of nonsense,' Nelson said. He asked what assurance Dish could provide that it won't occur in South Dakota. Dish attorney Lee said the company has 'a lot of measures in place' and vowed to work with the commission, others in state government or anyone 'to resolve the matter and make sure it never happens again.' 'On our side we will do everything in our power to prevent fraud,' Lee said and offered her direct line and email. Commission chair Gary Hanson made the motion to grant the designation Dish needed to offer Lifeline in South Dakota. Nelson asked that the representations made by Lee during the meeting Tuesday also be part of it. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen thanked the PUC staff for its 12-page memo outlining the issues and said the Dish docket could serve as training for a new commissioner. Hanson, who's been on the commission since 2003, doesn't plan to seek re-election in 2026 as his fourth term expires. Fiegen observed that the information Dish provided in response to the staff's data requests allowed the three commissioners to see 'behind the curtain.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Express
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Sandakan MP praises Sandakan District Tennis Association efforts
Published on: Monday, April 28, 2025 Published on: Mon, Apr 28, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Silvester (second right) presents a memento to Tang. SANDAKAN: Sandakan District Tennis Association (SDTA) has received praise from Sandakan's Member of Parliament Vivian Wong. In her speech delivered by her representative Tang Shu Ching at the launch of the association's annual junior coaching clinic at the club house on Saturday, she appreciated their efforts in organising the programme that benefit the local residents especially school children, and she will continue to give her full support. SDTA's president Silvester Lawai, who expressed his gratitude to Wong for the constant support, said the programme would be held every Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 6pm for the next 30 weeks. 'This year's programme will be a bit special because parents would also have the opportunity to practice while waiting for their children, 'he said. He also thanked development sub-committee chairman Adrian Tan and coaches Rohjan Md Daud, Iruwan Amboragang, Simon Wong, Johannes Belili and Stevie Alfie for their hard work to ensure the success of the launch as well as to all the sponsors for the support. Also present were Sabah Tennis Association's president Johnson Koh, Sandakan district education officer Ahmad Yusof and Salianah Sabrah from the Sandakan Ministry of Youth and Sports. Koh also revealed that the junior programme in Sandakan was the first to be launched in the State in 1981 by him, Simon Wong and Benno Ong who were then the top players in the State. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
Daily Express
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Adrian and Jashnavissri crowned Sandakan tennis champs
Published on: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 23, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: All the winners in the Sandakan Closed Tennis Championship. Kota Kinabalu: Adrian Tan and Jashnavissri Uigneswaran emerged champions in the 2025 Sandakan Closed Tennis Championship held over the weekend. Tan successfully defended his men's open title by defeating Baharuddin Ladoding in the final and third place went to Braylen Odell, while Jashnavissri captured the women's open title with the defeat of junior player Scharllotte Avryll Silvester in the final and third place was won by 11-year-old Sandra Allysa Silvester. Jashnavissri and Scharllotte also took the women's doubles title after defeating Audrey Khoo and Salistina Tandai in the final and in third place was the pairing of Norah Nilus and Chang Mew Jin. The men's doubles title was won by Mohd Asyamie Haffizie Suhaili and Braylen. Second place went to Johannes Belili and Baharudin Ladoding with Christopher Mark Malubay and Azwie Jafri in third place. In the veteran category, main sponsor Christopher Lim and Sandakan District Tennis Association (SDTA) president Silvester Lawai finally won the men's double title after 10 years of trying. Second place went to Donald Lee and Rabahim Masdik with Rohjan Md Daud and Suhaili Aliuddin in third. Christopher and Silvester also presented the prizes to the winners in the closing ceremony attended by Sabah Tennis Association president Johnson Koh, who is the life member of SDTA. A total of 45 players took part in the competition and Silvester expressed his gratitude to Christopher for sponsoring the tournament for the past 10 years as well as to Johannes, Iruwan Amboragang and Rohjan for managing the competition. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
San Diego Tourism Authority stands by DEI program, announces 2025 cohort
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Tourism Authority stood by its commitment to foster a more diverse and inclusive tourism industry by announcing the newest cohort of its business mentorship program. The Tourism Accelerator program, now in its fourth year, is aimed at boosting local businesses owned by women, veterans, people of color and other minority groups. Auschwitz memorial marks 80th anniversary of the death camp's liberation The businesses chosen for the 2025 cohort spanned a wide array of industries ranging from food and beverage to event design and wellness. Each participant in this year's program were offered services with a total value over $15,000, which include business and risk management coaching plus a voucher for a course through the University of California, San Diego Extension. The 2025 Tourism Accelerator cohort is listed below: Baraka and Bilal, 6553 University Ave. Bloom & Rooted, 1835 Imperial Ave. CatchHer IceCream, 9932 Mesa Rim Rd., Ste. A Flour Atelier, 4240 Kearny Mesa Rd. 116 Movement Matters Collective, 3014 C St., Unit E Mujeres Brew House, 1983 Julian Ave. Purpose First, 960 Sapphire St. Sunny Bites Food Tours, 4102 Ohio St. Surje Coffee Co., 124 E. Main St. – El Cajon The Old Town Soap Company, 2820 Historic Decatur Rd. According to SDTA, past participants have experienced success through the program, with 65% demonstrating an increase in revenue and 45% creating new jobs. Meanwhile, across the U.S., a number of large companies have either scaled back or pulled their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives entirely, many of which were put in place in 2020. 'The Tourism Accelerator program underscores SDTA's unwavering commitment to DEI as a strategic business imperative for our industry,' said Theresa Cunningham, the vice-president of people, culture and purpose. 'By empowering small and diverse-owned businesses to thrive, the program fosters a more inclusive and vibrant tourism sector, strengthens our community, and solidifies San Diego's reputation as a premier destination for tourism and business.' This year's program was sponsored by San Diego Gas & Electric and The Shipyard advertising agency. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
