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West Lothian Schools Pipe Band were crowned World Champions in their grade
West Lothian Schools Pipe Band were crowned World Champions in their grade The talented band members picked up the top trophy in the Novice A section for the first time, after being runners-up for the last four years. West Lothian Schools Pipe Band were crowned World Champions in their grade at the World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow last weekend. (Image: WSH]) West Lothian Schools Pipe Band were crowned World Champions in their grade at the World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow last weekend. The talented band members picked up the top trophy in the Novice A section for the first time, after being runners-up for the last four years. It rounds off a fantastic year for the band, who also retained their Scottish Champions trophy in the Novice A category in Dumbarton last month. The band were formed in 2007, and have previously won a number of trophies in the last 18 years, including UK and European Championships. West Lothian Schools Pipe Band's pipe major Graham Drummond said: 'We are absolutely delighted to be named as World Pipe Band Champions in the Novice A grade this year. 'The band have been working so hard to take the top prize after coming so close for the previous four years. They deserve this title for all the effort they have put in and we are pleased to bring the trophy back to West Lothian for the first time.' Article continues below Executive councillor for education Andrew McGuire added: 'Many congratulations to all the amazing Westies on becoming the Novice A World Champions for 2025. 'The young people involved put in a huge amount of work to get to this stage, so it's a reward for all the tough nights of practice and rehearsal. 'Thanks also go to their superb tutors and supportive families, who have helped the young people to achieve this fantastic result.' The 'Worlds' – the premier contest in the global piping competitive calendar – brings together the best pipers and drummers on the planet to compete in the ultimate 'battle of the bands'. The event is delivered by culture and sport charity Glasgow Life on behalf of The Royal Pipe Band Association with support from EventScotland, part of VisitScotland's Events Directorate. This year's spectacular showcase of skills and talent saw 15 countries represented by 207 bands, 53 of which were from overseas destinations including Australia, Oman to Zimbabwe. Scotland entered the biggest national contingent – 122 bands. Northern Ireland had the second largest, with 25 bands, and next was the USA with 14 bands. 'The Worlds' attracts thousands of spectators to Glasgow every summer and attendance at this year's exciting two-day contest was over 35,000. Scottish Government failing West Lothian stroke survivors according to leading charity READ MORE: Audiences all over the world were also able to view highlights from the championships on both days via live streaming. This year the major event included a dedicated youth competition. More than 1,500 under 18s competed in this new feature of 'the Worlds' which celebrated and recognised young talent in piping and drumming, and showcased the incredible talent and skills of the next generation. Colin Mulhern, Chief Executive of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, said: 'We are grateful to all of the competing bands, supporters and spectators who joined us for our 2025 championships. 'This year's 'Worlds' proved to be a fiercely-fought contest and our 2025 World Pipe Band Champions Inveraray & District Pipe Band deserve huge congratulations for winning the global title for a second year running. Article continues below 'Every one of the bands can take great pride in their wonderful performances. They gave us a splendid competition and demonstration of their dedication to excellence, and their outstanding skills and talent.' Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier. Sign up to our free newsletter here.
CNA
07-07-2025
- CNA
Ex-employees of training provider jailed for forging workplace safety course certificates and training records
SINGAPORE: Three former employees of a now-defunct training provider have been jailed over their roles in forging Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) course certificates and training records. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in a press release on Monday (Jul 7) that Mohan Prabu, Veeranan Seeman and Murugaiyan Senthil had worked for PSU Global. All were convicted under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) for issuing certificates that fraudulently certified trainees had successfully completed their WSH courses, the ministry added, labelling the case as a "deliberate and coordinated abuse" of the training system. The scheme involved multiple deceptive practices such as trainers conducting "significantly shortened" WSH courses, trainees being guaranteed a pass regardless of their course competence, the creation of false attendance sheets and the uploading of false trainees' results to MOM's training record system. THE SCHEME Mohan, who was PSU Global's director, had instructed trainers to carry out the fraudulent practices. According to MOM, he also provided a digital copy of his signature to facilitate the issuance of forged certificates under his name. Mohan was sentenced to 20 weeks' imprisonment on Monday. Veeranan, who was a training manager at PSU Global, had conducted the shortened WSH courses and helped to manipulate trainees' test results. Veeranan was sentenced to 16 weeks' jail on Mar 6. Murugaiyan was appointed as director of PSU Global in 2019. The ministry said he had continued the fraudulent operations and gave consent for forged certificates to be issued under his name. He was jailed for six months on Apr 7. Investigations revealed that all "were involved in a coordinated scheme to issue certificates that falsely represented that the full course requirements had been met", MOM said. "Practical sessions were either skipped or completed within an hour. Trainees were provided with test answers or instructed to write in pencil so that wrong answers could be erased and amended by the trainers." The forged certificates were subsequently uploaded to MOM's training records system, falsely indicating that the trainees had completed their training and were competent to carry out safety-critical tasks, it added. "PROPER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ESSENTIAL" To safeguard workplace safety, MOM said that it has informed all affected employers and workers that the WSH certificates issued by PSU Global are not recognised. "Employers must ensure that affected workers are not deployed to roles requiring the invalidated certifications unless they have completed training with an accredited provider recognised by the commissioner for WSH," said MOM. Checks by MOM found that most of the affected workers had not been deployed to perform the specific tasks that were covered by the forged certificates. No evidence was also found indicating that the deployment of these workers led to any safety-related incidents. "Proper training and certification are essential in ensuring work activities can be carried out safely," said Mr Sebastian Tan, director of MOM's Occupational Safety and Health Inspectorate. "This case was a deliberate and coordinated abuse of the WSH training system, with employers being misled into believing that their workers were properly trained." He added that this could have posed serious safety risks on the ground and that MOM will not hesitate to take action against culpable parties for such fraudulent activities. Employers whose workers had obtained the "Higher Skilled" R1 status under the Multi-Skilling Scheme based on these forged certificates have since been informed of the revised foreign worker levy rates. MOM has also notified affected employers of any past levies to be recovered, as they should have been charged based on the workers' actual certified skills.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Springview Holdings Ltd Achieves bizSAFE Level 4 Certification, Accelerating Growth and Expanding Market Reach
Singapore, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Springview Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: SPHL) ('Springview Holdings', or the 'Company'), a leading designer and builder of residential and commercial properties in Singapore, today announced that its indirect wholly owned Singapore operating subsidiary, Springview Enterprises Pte. Ltd. ('Springview Singapore') has been officially awarded bizSAFE Level 4 certification by the Workplace Safety and Health Council, effective June 9, 2025. This milestone marks a major leap forward in Springview Singapore's journey toward operational excellence and sustainable growth. Earning bizSAFE Level 4 certification underscores Springview Singapore's relentless commitment to integrating best-in-class workplace safety and health (WSH) practices across every facet of its business. This achievement not only enhances the safety and well-being of its workforce and partners but also significantly broadens the Springview Singapore's market opportunities, opening doors to new partnerships, larger projects, and higher-value contracts within Singapore's competitive construction sector. Previously classified as a bizSAFE Level 3 business, Springview Singapore's elevation to bizSAFE Level 4 demonstrates its ability to meet and exceed rigorous government standards and industry benchmarks in WSH practices, positioning Springview Singapore for accelerated growth and strengthening its competitiveness in Singapore's construction sector. Zhuo Wang, CEO of Springview Holdings, commented, 'We are proud to achieve bizSAFE Level 4 certification, a testament to our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of workplace safety and health. This important certification positions Springview Singapore to seize exciting growth opportunities in Singapore's construction sector. It reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team to embed safety as a core value within our operations and leadership framework.' 'Beyond the immediate benefits, this certification strengthens our ability to collaborate with industry leaders, clients, and public sector partners who demand the highest standards in safety and operational excellence. We remain committed to continuous improvement and aim to further expand our addressable opportunities by working towards bizSAFE STAR, the highest certification under the national bizSAFE program. At Springview, we have consistently demonstrated that safety is not just a compliance requirement but a strategic foundation for sustainable growth.' About Springview Holdings Ltd Springview Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: SPHL) designs and constructs residential and commercial buildings in Singapore, with an operating history dating back to 2002. Springview's projects cover four main types of work: new construction, reconstruction, additions and alterations, and other general contracting services. With a skilled team of in-house experts, the Company provides a one stop solution that fosters strong customer relationships, offering a comprehensive range of services such as design, construction, furniture customization and project management. The Company also offers post-project services, including defect repairs and maintenance, that further enhances its customer engagement and future project opportunities. For more information, please visit the Company's website: Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are 'forward-looking statements' as defined under the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the use of proceeds from the sale of the Company's shares in the Offering. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as 'believe', 'plan', 'expect', 'intend', 'should', 'seek', 'estimate', 'will', 'aim' and 'anticipate', or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC. For more information, please contact: Springview Holdings LtdInvestor Relations DepartmentEmail: ir@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Springview Holdings Ltd Achieves bizSAFE Level 4 Certification, Accelerating Growth and Expanding Market Reach
Singapore, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Springview Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: SPHL) ('Springview Holdings', or the 'Company'), a leading designer and builder of residential and commercial properties in Singapore, today announced that its indirect wholly owned Singapore operating subsidiary, Springview Enterprises Pte. Ltd. ('Springview Singapore') has been officially awarded bizSAFE Level 4 certification by the Workplace Safety and Health Council, effective June 9, 2025. This milestone marks a major leap forward in Springview Singapore's journey toward operational excellence and sustainable growth. Earning bizSAFE Level 4 certification underscores Springview Singapore's relentless commitment to integrating best-in-class workplace safety and health (WSH) practices across every facet of its business. This achievement not only enhances the safety and well-being of its workforce and partners but also significantly broadens the Springview Singapore's market opportunities, opening doors to new partnerships, larger projects, and higher-value contracts within Singapore's competitive construction sector. Previously classified as a bizSAFE Level 3 business, Springview Singapore's elevation to bizSAFE Level 4 demonstrates its ability to meet and exceed rigorous government standards and industry benchmarks in WSH practices, positioning Springview Singapore for accelerated growth and strengthening its competitiveness in Singapore's construction sector. Zhuo Wang, CEO of Springview Holdings, commented, 'We are proud to achieve bizSAFE Level 4 certification, a testament to our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of workplace safety and health. This important certification positions Springview Singapore to seize exciting growth opportunities in Singapore's construction sector. It reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team to embed safety as a core value within our operations and leadership framework.' 'Beyond the immediate benefits, this certification strengthens our ability to collaborate with industry leaders, clients, and public sector partners who demand the highest standards in safety and operational excellence. We remain committed to continuous improvement and aim to further expand our addressable opportunities by working towards bizSAFE STAR, the highest certification under the national bizSAFE program. At Springview, we have consistently demonstrated that safety is not just a compliance requirement but a strategic foundation for sustainable growth.' About Springview Holdings Ltd Springview Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: SPHL) designs and constructs residential and commercial buildings in Singapore, with an operating history dating back to 2002. Springview's projects cover four main types of work: new construction, reconstruction, additions and alterations, and other general contracting services. With a skilled team of in-house experts, the Company provides a one stop solution that fosters strong customer relationships, offering a comprehensive range of services such as design, construction, furniture customization and project management. The Company also offers post-project services, including defect repairs and maintenance, that further enhances its customer engagement and future project opportunities. For more information, please visit the Company's website: Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are 'forward-looking statements' as defined under the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the use of proceeds from the sale of the Company's shares in the Offering. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as 'believe', 'plan', 'expect', 'intend', 'should', 'seek', 'estimate', 'will', 'aim' and 'anticipate', or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC. For more information, please contact: Springview Holdings LtdInvestor Relations DepartmentEmail: ir@ 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
09-06-2025
- Sport
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Fantasy Baseball 2-Start Pitcher Rankings: Welcome to a great streaming week!
This is a good week to find some two-start pitchers on the waiver wire, as the list includes one especially exciting option and several hurlers who should post solid results. Things are less exciting on the hitting side, as few teams play four games over the next four days. However, those who are desperate for a hitter can likely find some help from the Giants. Two-Start Pitchers (listed in order of preference) Eury Pérez, Marlins, 56% (@PIT, @WSH) Pérez's roster rate will surely skyrocket prior to first pitch on Monday. After all, the 22-year-old is one of the most talented young starters in baseball, as he showed in 2023 when he logged a 3.15 ERA, a 1.13 WHIP and a 10.6 K/9 rate at age 20. Despite the long layoff, Perez is easily the best streamer this week and will likely stay on rosters for the remainder of the season. Check if he's still available. Griffin Canning, Mets, 48% (vs. WSH, vs. TB) Canning bounced back from a pair of subpar outings when he struck out seven across six shutout innings against the high-scoring Dodgers. The right-hander walks too many batters (10.4%), but he minimizes the damage by getting his share of strikeouts and ground balls. Having two starts at his pitcher-friendly home park against average offenses makes Canning one of the safest options on this list. Jeffrey Springs, Athletics, 31% (@LAA, @KC) Springs is one of a few Athletics pitchers who have fared best when pitching on the road, logging a 3.86 ERA in those contests (5.51 ERA at home). The lefty had a hiccup in Toronto on May 30 (2 IP, 6 ER) but even when factoring in that start, he has recorded a 3.66 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP in six outings since the calendar flipped to May. Springs belongs in most lineups this week, as both of his opponents rank among the bottom-10 teams in OPS vs. southpaws. Shane Smith, White Sox, 26% (@HOU, @TEX) Smith continued to overcome his expected stats last week, as he held the Tigers off the scoreboard for 5.1 innings. The 25-year-old has benefited from a .245 BABIP, and all of his ERA estimators are between 3.50-4.00, but that still makes him good enough to be a viable streamer in 12-team leagues. He will face two disappointing offenses this week that rank 20th and 28th in runs scored. Advertisement [Smarter waivers, better trades, optimized lineups — Yahoo Fantasy Plus unlocks it all] Mitch Keller, Pirates, 35% (vs. MIA, @CHC) Keller has been consistently mediocre for several years, and in each of the past three seasons, he has logged an ERA between 4.13-4.25 and a WHIP between 1.25-1.30. The right-hander has polarizing matchups this week, as the Marlins rank 23rd in runs scored and the Cubs place second. Overall, he's an uninspiring option who makes the most sense for managers who are aggressively chasing volume. Luis L. Ortiz, Guardians, 34% (vs. CIN, @SEA) Ortiz strikes out plenty of batters (25.4%) but the good news stops there. The right-hander gives up too many walks (11.8%) and too much hard contact (93.0 mph average exit velocity) to have consistent success. His matchups are average this week, and I would be much more comfortable using him in points leagues, where he could make a major impact by striking out 12+ batters. Colin Rea, Cubs, 15% (@PHI, vs. PIT) Rea followed up a pair of six-run starts by shutting out the Nats across 5.1 innings last time out. Unfortunately, his scoreless start came with seven baserunners and zero strikeouts. The 34-year-old is not as safe as is suggested by his 3.59 ERA, and managers would be wise to heed the warnings of his 1.35 WHIP. Advertisement He's on this list for one reason — a Sunday start against the Pirates, who rank 29th in runs scored. It's enough to get him into some deep-league lineups. Shane Baz, Rays, 46% (@BOS, @NYM) Baz has had a couple of serviceable starts of late, but his overall ratios since May 1 (7.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP) leave plenty to be desired. The right-hander still carries some name value in fantasy circles thanks to his former prospect status. But I would avoid using him for a pair of road starts against above-average offenses. One-Start Streamers In order, here are the best streamers for the week, with their start date and Yahoo roster rate in parentheses. Advertisement Lance McCullers vs. CWS (Tuesday, 46) Bryce Elder vs. COL (Friday, 10) Cade Horton vs. PIT (Friday, 32) Hayden Birdsong @COL (Wednesday, 37) Ryan Weathers* @WSH (Saturday, 31) Luis Severino @KC (Friday, 28) Chris Paddack @HOU (Friday, 33) Tomoyuki Sugano vs. LAA (Saturday, 49) Chad Patrick vs. ATL (Wednesday, 28) Bailey Falter vs. MIA (Wednesday, 17) Cal Quantrill @PIT (Wednesday, 3) Jack Leiter @MIN (Wednesday, 39) Tyler Anderson @BAL (Saturday, 22) Erick Fedde @MIL (Friday, 18) Grant Holmes @MIL (Tuesday, 32) Will Warren @KC (Thursday, 39) José Soriano vs. ATH (Tuesday, 19) Michael Lorenzen vs. ATH (Saturday, 19) Slade Cecconi vs. CIN (Tuesday, 4) Favorable Monday-Thursday hitting matchups Giants @ Rockies: The Giants get their turn to face a beleaguered Rockies staff (6.16 home ERA) at Coors Field. Wilmer Flores (43%) and Tyler Fitzgerald (18%) are the best options to add from the waiver wire. Cardinals vs. Blue Jays, Brewers: St. Louis is one of just a few teams that play four games over the next four days, and it does not face an ace in any of its contests. Victor Scott II (24%) is the most obvious player to add in roto leagues, and those in shallow formats who sometimes bench Masyn Winn, Ivan Herrera, Lars Nootbaar and Nolan Arenado may want to move them into the active lineup.
