Latest news with #WinBig
Irish Examiner
22-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Gender disparities in marine sector in focus at European Maritime Day event in Cork
Huge employment opportunities will arise from offshore energy projects coming on stream in Ireland but a gender disparity in the industry means many women will miss out. The barriers to women entering the blue economy are being explored in Cork this week as part of European Maritime Day (EMD) 2025 in Cork city. Organised by the European Commission, with Cork City Council, the Government, and the Port of Cork, EMD 2025 is the flagship event for the European maritime community, bringing together up to 1,000 maritime professionals to discuss joint action on marine policy, fisheries, offshore renewables, and the future of the sustainable blue economy. As part of the EMD 2025 event, a workshop is taking place on Thursday discussing the importance of gender balance for sustainable ocean governance and innovation in the blue economy. The WinBig project is a Europe-wide project with partners across Europe, including the University of Galway and the Marine Institute. 'We are trying to understand the barriers and issues when entering this industry in terms of employment because it is very much male-dominated," said Jenny O'Leary, who works in Strategic Planning and Development with the Marine Institute. Ms O'Leary pointed out that the ocean economy is growing at a faster rate than the overall economy in Ireland, with offshore energy likely to lead to further growth. Most recent figures show Ireland's ocean economy employs almost 40,000 people directly and gross added value of €2.72bn. One issue which has emerged is a lack of visibility for female marine 'champions' in Ireland and Europe, and a film documentary project being filmed in Cork is one of the initiatives addressing this. Female marine leaders in Ireland are being interviewed filming as part of the European documentary project Women from the Sea, co-ordinated by Raquel Clemente Martins from Portugal. The project aims to 'empower women in oceanic careers and inspire the next generation of ocean leaders to broaden perspectives and drives tangible change'. Three days of filming have taken place in Cork. Meanwhile a free maritime-themed family festival running along Cork's city quays is taking place on Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24. Over €2m will be spent in Cork across the EMD events.
Times of Oman
11-03-2025
- Automotive
- Times of Oman
Chevrolet Celebrates Winners of the 'Win Big with Chevrolet' Campaign
Muscat – The OTE Group is excited to announce the lucky winners of the 'Win Big with Chevrolet' campaign, a thrilling opportunity for customers to win incredible rewards. Running from August 22 to September 30, 2024, this campaign allowed Chevrolet buyers to enter for a chance to win up to OMR 15,000 on selected models, enhancing their vehicle purchase experience with added excitement and value. The campaign featured some of Chevrolet's most popular models, including the Tahoe, Suburban, and Silverado, which are favourites among local customers. In addition, vehicles like the Captiva, Groove, and Blazer also generated increased interest from expatriates, thanks to Chevrolet's dedication to delivering value, performance, and innovation. The Winners Are; - Mohammed Said Hamed Al Shukaili – Grand Prize Winner of OMR 8,000 - Rashid Hamed Al Razaikei – Second Prize Winner of OMR 5,000 - Third Prize Winner – Name withheld on request The 'Win Big with Chevrolet' campaign was designed not only to reward customers but also to increase brand visibility. The overwhelming response from both local and expat customers demonstrated the campaign's broad appeal, further strengthening engagement and making it an unforgettable experience for all participants. A Senior Spokesperson at OTE Group said, 'We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 'Win Big with Chevrolet' campaign. This initiative reflects our commitment to providing top-quality vehicles that offer both value and performance. We would like to thank our loyal customers for their continued support and look forward to bringing them even more exciting opportunities in the future.' The success of the campaign is a testament to the trust placed in Chevrolet, further establishing our commitment to delivering vehicles that offer exceptional value, performance, and innovation tailored to meet the diverse needs of Oman's community.
Miami Herald
19-02-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Lottery player thought he won $10 in North Carolina. The truth left him ‘flabbergasted'
A lottery player thought he won $10 — then the truth left him 'flabbergasted.' 'I was just in the right place at the right time,' $100,000 prize winner Anthony Dudley told the North Carolina Education Lottery. 'It blew my mind.' Dudley hit the jackpot after he spent $20 to play the Win Big game. He bought his lucky scratch-off ticket while getting food at Stallion Tobacco and Vape in Angier, a roughly 20-mile drive south from Raleigh. 'I just stopped to get a snack, and somehow my hunger pains turned into fortune,' Dudley told lottery officials in a Feb. 18 news release. When Dudley first checked his ticket, he missed some key details. 'I saw the one and zero so I thought it was $10,' he said. 'When I realized how much it was, I was flabbergasted.' The $100,000 prize was the real deal, and the lucky winner kept $71,756 after taxes. He is from Smithfield, a roughly 30-mile drive southeast from Raleigh. 'A win like this can change your whole outlook,' Dudley told lottery officials. 'I'm just tickled to death.' It's not the first time a snack run has led to a huge prize. Another North Carolina lottery player planned to get food and a drink when he bought a lottery ticket that made him richer, McClatchy News reported in 2023.
