Tag: Service

The figure was announced at World Service Presents, a three-day series of events highlighting the courageous work of journalists around the world, and the state of media freedom globally WEBWIRE – Thursday, May 2, 2024 Ahead of World Press Freedom Day on Friday 3 May, the BBC is announcing for the first time that over 300 World Service journalists – around 15% – are working in exile. Recent crackdowns on press freedom in Russia, Afghanistan and Ethiopia have pushed more BBC teams to relocate for their own safety, many leaving family and friends behind. This new figure was announced at ... Read more

Explorer and palaeoanthropologist, Ella Al-Shamahi, and investigative journalist and broadcaster, Datshiane Navanayagam, front the new line up WEBWIRE – Tuesday, April 2, 2024 The Conversation has grown a trusted reputation for bringing listeners the voices of inspiring women doing extraordinary things in different parts of the world. The series continues with this fantastic presenting duo, we are so pleased to have Ella and Datshiane on board. Gwenan Roberts, BBC World Service Commissioning Editor Ella Al-Shamahi and Datshiane Navanayagam are the new hosts of The Conversation, the BBC World Service English programme dedicated to highlighting and discussing incredible women and their ... Read more

TOKYO & JAKARTA, Mar 22, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – PT JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB), and PT AEON Credit Service Indonesia have launched the AEON JCB Precious Card, targeting the premium segment and focusing on family needs. The credit card is designed to help Indonesian families meet their basic daily needs and still enjoy a life with the card’s dining and travel benefits. AEON JCB Precious Card consistently prioritizes customer satisfaction and remains committed to providing the maximum benefits to ensure an exceptional customer experience. In line with the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr shopping and ... Read more

Civil service volunteers introduce children to horse riding fun (with photos) *****************************************************************************      About 20 children from grassroots families today (January 20) visited the Tuen Mun Public Riding School in the company of civil service volunteers to sample the fun of horse riding and learn about the environment of horses at the stables.        The volunteers today came from different grades of the Water Supplies Department (WSD), including Engineers, Waterworks Inspectors and Technical Officers. The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, and the Director of Water Supplies, Mr Tony Yau, also participated to express support ... Read more

LCSD public service arrangements during Lunar New Year holidays ***************************************************************      The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (January 19) the department’s public service arrangements during the Lunar New Year holidays. Parks, playgrounds, and facilities at Queen Elizabeth Stadium under the LCSD will remain open during the Lunar New Year holidays. The SmartPLAY Internet booking service will also operate as usual throughout the holidays.      After the closure during the first two days of the Lunar New Year, some recreation and sports facilities will reopen and operate as usual (please refer to Annex 1 for details) on the third day ... Read more