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Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Deccan Herald
180th Indian Arrival Day celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago
🌺 Celebrating 180 years of Indian Arrival Day at Nelson Island! 🇮🇳🇹🇹 Watch the vibrant event hosted by the Indian High Commission, filled with music & culture. @MEAIndia @diaspora_india @iccr_hq @MGICCTandT @mfcagovtt @PSRajpurohit13 — India in T&T (@IndiainTandT) June 1, 2025 In a historic first, the High Commission of India organized Indian Arrival Day at Nelson Island to commemorate 180 years since the arrival of the first group of Indian immigrants on the shores of Trinidad and Tobago in 1845. The event was attended by a diverse audience, including… — India in T&T (@IndiainTandT) June 1, 2025
Otago Daily Times
23-05-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Commissioner backs proposed youth hub
A proposed central Dunedin youth hub has been given the tick of approval by the Chief Children's Commissioner, who says it would be a "game-changer" for offering support services to the city's young people. Dr Claire Achmad was in Dunedin yesterday as a guest speaker at the "Lighting the Fire" Child, Youth Mental Health and Addictions Conference, hosted by Mirror Services in the Glenroy Auditorium. The child and youth mental health, addictions and social services provider is among those who submitted on the Dunedin City Council's 2025-34 long-term plan. In its submission, director Deb Fraser-Komene said they were advocating for "significant investment and support" to establish a youth hub for Dunedin. "This initiative is vital to ensuring that all rangatahi in Ōtepoti have the opportunity to lead healthy, safe, and valued lives, enabling them to fulfil their potential and contribute positively to their communities." It requested $30,000 of funding per annum over nine years. After her address, Dr Achmad said everywhere she went around the country she was told by mokopuna (descendants) about the importance of youth-focused spaces that could give them a place to be themselves. "And so that's why I'm so pleased to hear about the development of the hub here in Otepoti. "I think that will really be a game-changer in terms of creating some of those spaces." She encouraged the mokopuna of Otago to "continue to be bold" in making their voices heard on the matters and decisions that affected their lives. "This is their world, it is their community, and it is only right that they should have a say." Mrs Fraser-Komene said support from the council would be important to help launch the project. It would be "designed by youth and for youth" and have multi-agency involvement with a social housing function, she said. Charity organisation Tamariki Together (T&T) announced in January its own plans to open a new two-storey headquarters in St Andrew St in June. Founder and director Tanga Tiatoa said at the time its top floor, to be known as "K-Block", was planned to host a hub where youth leaders could engage with participants aged from 8 to 24 on a one-on-one basis or in small groups. The ground floor would welcome any of Dunedin's youth, including those at the city's bus hub, Mr Tiatoa said. T&T recently received $85,000 from the Lottery Grants Board to help develop its venue.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
PMI in India Hails Track & Trace (T&T) Mechanism Roll Out in the country Aimed At Curbing Illicit Tobacco Trade
India, 2025: Philip Morris International Inc.'s (PMI) India affiliate, IPM India, today hailed India's decision to roll out pack-level Track and Trace (T&T) as a game-changing move against illicit tobacco trade and a major step towards modernizing regulatory enforcement. Approved under Section 148A of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, this reform marks a bold move to protect revenue, tighten enforcement, and bring greater transparency and accountability to India's tobacco market. Starting with cigarette packs, the government has chosen a smart, high-impact strategy to curb illicit tobacco trade. The proposed mechanism may incorporate Unique Identification Markings on packs, which will enable enforcement agencies to easily distinguish tax-paid products from illegal ones—strengthening oversight across retail shelves, supply chains, and field operations. The proposed T&T mechanism will be a practical, real-world solution designed for immediate impact—and a critical foundation for a more modern, technology-driven regulatory system. With operations across multiple markets, PMI brings deep, practical experience from some of the world's most advanced T&T systems & implemented it voluntarily in 140+ markets worldwide. In the European Union, PMI operates under the Tobacco Products Directive, where every pack is digitally tagged and monitored through the supply chain. Similar systems have been successfully deployed in UK, Russia, Jordan, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), where PMI has worked with national authorities to build scalable, locally adapted traceability frameworks. Across all markets, the outcome have been consistent: better visibility, stronger compliance, and measurable reductions in illicit trade. Illicit tobacco trade isn't just a revenue problem—it's a public health threat, a blow to lawful businesses, and fuel for the informal economy. Track and Trace is a proven tool for modernizing supply chains and enforcement. By clearly separating legal from illegal products, it not only protects consumers but also secures tax collections and promotes a level playing field for compliant operators. Emphasising the need for a stringent T&T mechanism, Navaneel Kar, Managing Director, IPM India said, 'This is a landmark reform and a visionary step towards a cleaner, more modern, and a transparent market. With thoughtful execution, India's T&T system can reshape the fight against illicit tobacco trade—boosting public trust, strengthening government revenues, and accelerating the modernization of enforcement practices. Eliminating illicit tobacco trade has been a longstanding priority for us and remains integral to our broader efforts in driving operational excellence and building a sustainable future. PMI has long invested in technologies that protect supply chain integrity globally, and we are committed to partnering with the Indian government to make this initiative a success.'India's move to ratify the illicit tobacco trade protocol, also aligns with international standards. T&T is a core requirement under Article 15 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and the 2014 Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. As one of the world's largest tobacco markets and a key transit hub, India's leadership sends a powerful global signal toward modernization and digital oversight. Implementation of the proposed T&T systems should allow interoperability, facilitate innovation and the optimization of enforcement activities along with independent, cost-effective solutions that do not disrupt the manufacturing and distribution environment. But technology alone won't deliver results. Collaboration is essential. Effective systems require close cooperation between governments, industry players, and technology providers. Solutions must be flexible enough to reflect India's enforcement realities and dynamic enough to stay ahead of evolving risks. India's T&T mechanism rollout is just the beginning. It sets the stage for a broader modernization of supply chain regulation—expanding across more products, deeper distribution layers, and even into other sectors facing similar challenges. With smart partnerships and sustained innovation, India can build one of the world's most resilient, transparent, and future-ready regulatory ecosystems.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Deloitte UK CEO to employees: Technology transformation division faced a particular …
Deloitte UK has announced that it will cut bonuses to 80% for employees in its technology and transformation consulting division and reduce overall promotions after the unit failed to meet profit targets for the 2025 financial year. Chief Executive Richard Houston informed staff in a company wide email that the technology and transformation (T&T) division "faced a particularly challenging year and fell materially short of its performance goals," according to Business Insider, which obtained the internal memo. Partners in the struggling division will also see reduced annual rewards. The firm plans to promote only 5,500 employees—25% of its UK workforce—compared to 28% promoted last year. Houston said Deloitte's total profits would be "slightly ahead of last year" but "below our original plan" when the financial year ends May 31. Market headwinds hit consulting demand, says Deloitte UK CEO Houston attributed the shortfall to continued market uncertainty , citing "an early election, geopolitical complexity, and unexpected economic headwinds" that disrupted anticipated growth opportunities. The consulting industry has faced a broader slowdown in demand that has pressured revenue growth across major firms. Employees in Deloitte's other three divisions—deals, tax and legal, and audit and assurance—will retain full bonuses after meeting or exceeding targets. However, the promotion cuts affect all divisions, with one T&T consultant telling Business Insider the news was "demotivating" and had "dampened" office morale. The firm has implemented aggressive cost-cutting measures , including slashing staff travel and expenses by over 50% in October 2024. Deloitte's global revenue grew just 3.1% to $67.2 billion in 2024, a sharp deceleration from the previous year's 14.9% increase. Despite the challenges, a Deloitte spokesperson emphasized the firm remains committed to "salary increases, bonuses, and promotions" alongside enhanced benefits packages. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Los Angeles Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Almquist breaks ground on site of SoCal's first T&T Supermarket
Local development company Almquist broke ground on its latest project, The Canopy at Great Park in Irvine on April 24, where the first SoCal T&T Supermarket will open. 'The Great Park community has long awaited a retail and dining hub that not only serves their needs but also enhances their everyday lifestyle,' chief executive officer of Almquist, Dan Almquist said at the ground-breaking ceremony. Almquist is responsible for other Orange County retail destinations such as River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano and Rodeo 39 Public Market in Stanton. The new project is designed to serve the expanding Great Park Neighborhoods. The Canopy at Great Park will be a 12-acre experiential retail and dining destination, roughly 90,000-square-feet in size with chef-driven restaurants and lifestyle brands anchored by the specialty grocer. T&T Supermarket is Canada's largest Asian grocery chain. Chief executive Tina Lee spoke at the ceremony that included a live music performance and refreshments. 'We are a really unique Asian food destination,' said Lee. 'We are not a cookie-cutter grocery store. Dan Almquist came up to Canada and saw what we did and in his view there is nothing like it in California. He wanted to be part of bringing us to Orange County.' T&T Supermarket has more than 33 stores in Canada and opened its first U.S. location in Bellevue, Wash. in 2024. The popular grocery store was started by Lee's mother, Cindy Lee, nearly 30 years ago, with the ambition of becoming the Asian answer to chain grocery stores like Safeway, Lee recounted to the crowd. The Orange County store is projected to be a 34,000-square-foot space. 'Our sizes in Canada range and this will be on the smaller scale, but we were able to bring a real creative element to the store,' said Lee. 'Today you are looking at a piece of dirt, but we are going from the ground up.' Besides stocking produce, dried goods and canned goods from all over Asia, T&T is also known for its prepared foods. The in-house bakery offers fresh dim sum and more than 100 varieties of Asian baked goods, including viral sensations like Napoleon Portuguese egg tarts. Shoppers can also look forward to freshly made jian bing (savory Chinese crepes) and Taiwanese-style rice rolls. T&T also has a line private label products, like Xiao Long Bao, or pork soup dumplings, Korean kalbi marinade and seaweed snacks. Like any good grocery store, whole cooked chicken is popular item but T&T puts their on spin on the poultry staple. 'We have really a great team of in-house chefs and we are always innovating,' said Lee. 'We have a new product called the Crispy Papa chicken, which is a whole butterflied deep-friend chicken and we recently came out with two other flavors.' The chicken will be available in the original Crispy Papa Chicken variety and the new Roasted Garlic Papa Chicken and Roasted Spicy Mala Papa Chicken flavors. T&T Supermarket is set to open at The Canopy in late 2026.
