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Learn more 2025) - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp (CSE: QMET) (FSE: 0NB) (OTCPK: BTKRF) (the "Company") announces they have closed the first tranche of their private placement and have closed its amended and restated acquisition agreement to acquire Matane Hydrogen Project The Company closed the first tranche of its previously announced private placement offering (see press release dated February 21 2025) for gross proceeds of $536,555.03 issuing a combination of flow-through shares (the "FT Shares") at a price of $0.09 per FT share and non-flow through units ("NFT Units") at a price of $0.075 per NFT Unit subject to CSE approval Each NFT Unit consists of one non-flow-through common share and one warrant Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase a common share at a price of $0.10 per share for a two-year term (the "Warrant Term") The Company paid finders fees of $22,875 and 85,000 finder's warrants (the "Finder's Warrants") to eligible finders Each Finder's Warrant shall be exercisable at a price of $0.10 per share for a two year term The securities issued will be subject to a four month and one day hold from the date of issuance The proceeds from the Offerings will be for mineral and gas exploration activities and general working capital The Company also announces that it has closed it previously announced amended and restated acquisition agreement (the "Acquisition Agreement") (see press releases dated January 30 Under the terms of the Acquisition Agreement the Company made a $25,000 payment to Zadkiel Holdings Inc and issued 6,000,000 common shares to the beneficial owners (the "Sellers") in exchange for the Matane Hydrogen Project the Company granted the Sellers a 1.2% royalty on revenues from the sale of any hydrogen or other minerals on the Matane Hydrogen Project (the "Sellers' Royalty") 50% of the Sellers' Royalty may be purchased for $1,200,000 and any proceeds from a buyout of the Seller's Royalty is split pro-rata between the Sellers based on their proportional interest in the Acquisition Agreement in accordance with the terms of the strategic collaboration agreement (the "Collaboration Agreement") with Quebec Innovative Materials Corp ("QIMC") (see press release dated February 2 2025) the Company has issued 4,000,000 common shares to QIMC and has granted QIMC a 0.80% royalty on revenues from the sale of any hydrogen or other minerals on the Matane Hydrogen Project (the "QIMC Royalty") 50% of the QIMC Royalty may be purchased for $800,000 The Sellers and QIMC are arms-length to the Company The Matane Hydrogen Project encompasses an exploration area of significant geological interest positioned within a transition zone between Cambro-Ordovician and Siluro-Devonian rock formations The property spans approximately 80 claims covering 26 kilometres along the Schicksock-South fault zone a well-defined structure with strong indicators for natural hydrogen formation The Matane region's unique geological setting characterized by basaltic and peridotitic source rocks presents an exceptional opportunity for hydrogen generation through oxidative hydrolysis and radiolytic reactions The presence of porous and permeable sedimentary formations further enhances the potential for hydrogen accumulation About Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp Q Precious & Battery Metals is a Canadian exploration company focused on critical minerals and energy transition resources With a commitment to innovation and sustainability QMET is pioneering efforts to explore and develop natural hydrogen and other strategic resources in Quebec and beyond Richard PennCEO(778) 384-8923richard@qmetalscorp.com To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/243014 SOURCE: Q Precious & Battery Metals Sign Up Company Profile Mining and Metals QIMC Announces Strategic Partnership with Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp for the Matane Hydrogen Project 2025) – Quebec Innovative Materials Corp (CSE: QIMC) (OTCQB: QIMCF) (FSE: 7FJ) (“QIMC” or the “Company”) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp marking a significant step forward in advancing the renewable natural hydrogen sector in Quebec QIMC congratulates QMET on securing the acquisition of a key hydrogen property in Matane This collaboration solidifies QIMC’s role as a key player in the growing renewable hydrogen industry and complements our ongoing focus on the development of the Quebec St QIMC will receive 4,000,000 shares of QMET further enhancing our position as the consolidator and value creator in the natural clean hydrogen space QMET has also granted QIMC a 0.8% royalty on revenues from the sale of any hydrogen or other minerals on the property (the “Royalty”) 50% of the Royalty may be purchased for $800,000 We are thrilled to join forces with QMET on the Matane Hydrogen Project “This region holds tremendous potential we can accelerate the advancement of Quebec’s clean natural hydrogen as a key energy source This partnership further strengthens our commitment to positioning Quebec as a global leader in natural hydrogen development while enhancing energy independence,” Matane Hydrogen ProjectThe Matane Hydrogen Project encompasses a highly prospective exploration area positioned within a transition zone between Cambro-Ordovician and Siluro-Devonian rock formations The property spans approximately 80 claims covering 26 kilometers along the Schickshock-South fault zone a well-defined structure with strong geological indicators for natural hydrogen formation The Matane region’s unique geological setting presents an exceptional environment for hydrogen generation through oxidative hydrolysis and radiolytic reactions Strategic Collaboration with QIMCQIMC has a strategic collaboration agreement with QMET to leverage its cutting-edge expertise in hydrogen exploration and development which has achieved breakthrough results with hydrogen concentrations exceeding 7,000 ppm and the near absence of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) (concentrations in trace amounts) in its Quebec properties will provide technical insights and operational support to optimize exploration and resource validation at Matane This partnership aims to accelerate natural hydrogen exploration in the region combining QMET’s robust geological expertise with QIMC’s field experience and innovative methodologies Acquiring the Matane Hydrogen Project represents a significant milestone for QMET as we expand our footprint in the rapidly emerging natural hydrogen sector “The project’s geological characteristics align perfectly with our mission to unlock Quebec’s energy potential sustainably Through our strategic partnership with QIMC we are well-positioned to advance exploration efficiently and responsibly,” Looking aheadQMIC and QMET will commence fieldwork and data acquisition in the coming months Both companies remain dedicated to engaging with local communities and stakeholders 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We love meeting interesting people and making new friends. located in the Appalachian region of Québec This initiative leverages QIMC’s cutting-edge expertise in hydrogen exploration and geological resource characterization to unlock the project’s full natural clean hydrogen potential St-Bruno-de-Guigues Natural Clean Hydrogen “As we advance our flagship St-Bruno-de-Guigues Natural Hydrogen Project where we have already recorded hydrogen concentrations exceeding 7,000 ppm at shallow depths of 50 meters we are now implementing deeper precision drilling to evaluate the extent and continuity of this hydrogen-rich system This marks the first time we have encountered these specific lithologies which play a key role in the radiolytic formation of natural clean hydrogen at depth A significant lithological shift has been identified within the Cobalt Group distinct from previous drilling zones located within the Lorrain Formation Our ongoing analyses aims to determine whether hydrogen concentrations in these newly encountered units exhibit variations compared to those found in prior formations The discovery of potassic arkosic sandstone and the Coleman Conglomerate from the Cobalt Group allows us to analyze the permeability and porosity of these rocks enables us to corroborate their barrier-like characteristics supporting our model that these formations serve as excellent permeable seals potentially playing a critical role in the containment and migration of hydrogen,” stated John Karagiannidis we are deploying advanced 800m tomographic geophysics over a critical zone adjacent to a multi-kilometer identifiable fault system which aligns directly with the outlet of the Rivière Blanche on the northern side of Lake Témiscamingue we have identified a sudden and rapid thickening of the overburden which could indicate the presence of a previously unrecognized fault structure further enhancing the area’s prospectivity Our success in St-Bruno-de-Guigues is setting a benchmark for hydrogen exploration not only within this region but also as we expand our efforts into Matane and beyond scientifically driven exploration strategy we are positioning Québec as a global leader in natural hydrogen discovery and development.” Matane Natural Hydrogen Project: A Promising Geological Opportunity The Matane Project is situated in a tectonic transition zone between Cambro-Ordovician rocks (Taconic orogeny) and Siluro-Devonian formations (Acadian orogeny) This geological environment is highly favorable for the formation and accumulation of natural clean hydrogen These key geological units are intersected by major fault structures which may play a crucial role in the migration and entrapment of natural clean hydrogen following a structural corridor highly conducive to deep groundwater circulation and water-rock reactions essential for hydrogen generation The project benefits from excellent logistical access with direct road connections via Route 195 ensuring efficient mobilization of exploration teams and equipment The Matane Project work program is based on a scientific and technologically advanced approach integrating QIMC’s industry-leading exploration methodologies Cutting-Edge Soil Sampling Program – Harnessing QIMC’s industry-leading methodologies and exploration expertise honed through groundbreaking discoveries in St-Bruno-de-Guigues to identify and validate high-potential hydrogen-bearing zones High-Precision Geophysical Surveys – Deploying state-of-the-art magnetic and gravity surveys to map ultramafic rock formations rich in olivine and magnetite enhancing target identification and exploration efficiency Hydrogeological and Geochemical Studies – Evaluating the role of deep-seated groundwater circulation in hydrogen formation and accumulation Commitment to Innovation and Sustainable Development This program between QMIC and QMET reflects a shared commitment to positioning Québec as a leader in clean natural hydrogen exploration-a clean and renewable energy resource The project aligns with a sustainable development strategy leveraging Québec’s unique geological advantages while ensuring a minimal environmental footprint “The Matane Project presents a unique opportunity to apply our expertise to a highly promising geological setting,” said John Karagiannidis “Our scientific approach and use of advanced geophysical technologies will allow us to efficiently explore the natural hydrogen potential of this region.” added: “Our collaboration with QIMC is focused on implementing cutting-edge exploration methodologies to maximize discovery and evaluation of natural clean hydrogen resources in this strategic region.” This program between QMIC and QMET reinforces both companies’ commitment to exploring and developing strategic natural clean resources paving the way for a new era in the natural clean hydrogen industry in Québec and North America and development company dedicated to exploring and harnessing the potential of Canada’s abundant resources QIMC is focused on specializing in the exploration of white (natural) hydrogen and high-grade silica deposits QIMC is committed to sustainable practices and innovation With a focus on environmental stewardship and cutting-edge extraction technology we aim to unlock the full potential of these materials to drive forward clean energy solutions to power the AI and carbon-neutral economy and contribute to a more sustainable future Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the CSE policies) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks uncertainties and other factors that may cause Québec Innovative Materials’ actual results or developments in the industry 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A Papua New Guinean aviation veteran at the helm of the country’s leading helicopter operator has been honoured with a prestigious accolade for nearly five decades of service to the sector Pacific Helicopters Ltd CEO Edward “Eddie” Matane has received a long-service award celebrating an impressive 48 years working in aviation from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) PNG the statutory body dedicated to promoting aviation safety and security in PNG.  CASA PNG CEO Benedict Oraka says: “With an impressive 48 years of service Matane exemplifies commitment and dedication serving as an inspiration for the younger generation “This award recognises and acknowledges the significant contributions of Mr Matane to aviation in Papua New Guinea.” Reflecting on Matane’s distinguished career Oraka notes that Matane was PNG’s first National Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer type-rated on Air Niugini’s Fokker F28 in the Airframe and Engine categories.  As a Flight Engineer on the Airbus A300B4 in the 1980s Matane played a vital role in supporting Air Niugini’s development aspirations throughout the ’80s He also dedicated significant time as Aviation Coordinator with Oil Search before joining Pacific Helicopters Limited in July 2023 to lead the business Matane’s selflessness and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the ongoing growth of Papua New Guinea and should be an example we should all follow,” Oraka adds Originally from Viviran village in East New Britain Matane’s dream of a career in aviation began in early childhood when he first flew with his family in a light aircraft The meticulous attention to detail required in flying coupled with the responsibility of safely transporting people in an environment where road and boat travel can be perilous resonated deeply with him and inspired a lifelong commitment to the skies Matane earned his pilot’s license aged 18 and gained valuable experience flying twin-engine aircraft In addition to be being Papua New Guinea’s pioneering locally licensed engineer his illustrious career has also included roles at Airlink PNG and Santos.  Looking back on nearly five decades in aviation Matane says he has learned the importance of humility and respect in the field.  from volcanic eruptions to an earthquake and a tsunami but I’ve always remaining steadfast in my commitment to safety,” Matane says it’s my duty to ensure that every aircraft I work on is not only functional but safe “There’s a discipline to this work that I love; it’s not about luck but about diligence and attention to detail — I take my time and never rush understanding that safety cannot be compromised.” where other forms of transportation can be fraught with danger and watching in awe as pilots skilfully flew over PNG’s rugged terrain is a vivid childhood memory.  “I remember watching pilots navigate the difficult environment with remarkable skill without the technology we have today,” Matane recalls “I’ve been fortunate to be part of a team that has successfully responded to many different crises like when we evacuated people after an earthquake in Moro or worked tirelessly during a volcanic eruption to be able to help those in need during challenging times.” as Matane celebrates 48 years in the industry he serves as the CEO of Pacific Helicopters Ltd Pacific Helicopters will mark its 50th anniversary having established itself as a cornerstone of aviation in the region the company has led the way in providing helicopter services to the oil construction and telecommunications sectors throughout the Asia Pacific region This press release was prepared and distributed by Pacific Helicopters Limited and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Bell 525 Walkaround: The First Commercial Fly-by-Wire Helicopter Bell 505 Contact seller for price Year: 2022 Click on the button below to send an email to our team and we will get to it as soon as possible Have a story idea you would like to suggest CANADA — Following a groundbreaking ceremony in July 2023 for its innovative ceramic plant Duravit AG is actively working on commissioning the facility in 2025 the 35,000 square meter facility is preparing to install specially developed electric roller kilns powered by nearly 100% renewable energy The kilns and the plant’s access to key waterways combined are projected to save up to 10,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year Duravit’s investment in this state-of-the-art facility reflects new industry standards for sustainable ceramic production and strategic commitment to this key market.  “As the Matane facility approaches completion later this year we are very optimistic about the growth opportunities on the horizon for North America,” says Bob Downie “Our local-for-local product manufacturing and distribution strategy will have a significant impact on the US and Canada supporting strategic sales initiatives as well as optimizing our supply chain and customer support capabilities to ensure consistently high quality products.” “We’re expecting the first toilet to roll out of the new facility in Canada in the third quarter of 2025,” says Christian Gilles formerly Production Manager at the Hornberg facility and now Head of Manufacturing in Matane.Gilles established residence in Matane last September moving with his family from Germany to Canada to oversee the plant’s ongoing construction and development Strategic hiring remains a key focus at this stage with full capacity by 2026 Duravit expects the plant to support 240 highly skilled jobs—a major economic boost for the region The Matane facility will produce toilets and other products specifically for the North American market The new plant’s strategic location on the Saint Lawrence River simplifies logistics and distribution which saves up to 1,500 tons of carbon dioxide per year The technology for the first electric roller kiln for sanitary ceramics was developed by the world’s leading industrial kiln manufacturer Riedhammer is also a subsidiary of the multinational SACMI group The kilns will be operated almost entirely using renewable hydroelectric power reducing carbon dioxide emissions by up to 8,500 tons each year Duravit is assembling an experienced team to ensure the Matane plant produces ceramic consistent with Duravit’s durability and high quality standards The facility is also investing in a driverless transport system and an administrative wing with an exhibition center to welcome customers The new Matane plant joins the expansive network of Duravit production facilities worldwide It also supports the brand’s global growth strategy which focuses on procuring resources locally and targeting the products it manufactures for the local markets. As an energy-intensive company Duravit AG is aiming to be entirely climate-neutral by 2045 and avoid CO2 offsetting as far as possible The town of Matane, located on the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec, was home to 18,474 people according to the 2021 Census of Population, 420 fewer compared with five years earlier. But from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022, Matane’s pace of growth increased 1.4% Over half (57.5%) of the residents of Matane were aged 15 to 64 years based on data from the 2021 Census with seniors (29.7%) outnumbering children 14 years and younger (12.8%) The average age in Matane at the time of the census was 48.2 years This gap can in part be explained by Matane’s long history of young adults leaving the census agglomeration Matane had the 10th largest share of people aged 65 years and older of any city or town in Canada in 2022 we counted 180 people aged 90 to 99 years living in Matane there were more seniors (20.6%) than children (16.4%) in 2021 63.9% of private dwellings were single-detached homes while almost one-quarter (21.7%) were apartment buildings with fewer than five storeys With 18,010 people occupying private households in Matane the average household size was 2.0 people per household in 2021 The average size of census families in Matane was 2.6 people in 2021 1.7 was the average number of children per family.  There were 755 single-parent families in 2021 540 (71.5%) in which the parent was a woman Although people living alone represented 20.5% of the households in Matane while 6.5% lived with other relatives and 10.7% lived with non-relatives only Retail trade (1,285 people) was the biggest employer in Matane at the time of the 2021 Census followed by health care and social assistance (1,245 people) and manufacturing (1,025 people).  While Matane is renowned for its shrimp (known locally as crevettes de Matane) more people reported working in the construction sector (535 people) than in agriculture The median after-tax income of Matane residents in 2021 ($32,800) was slightly lower than the national average in 2020 ($36,800) Over half of the income Matane residents declared on their tax forms in 2020 came from employment (59.0%) and more than one-quarter came from government transfers (27.3%) from which 4.5% corresponded to COVID-19 benefits Crime in the Matane Region, as reported by the Quebec Provincial Police and measured by our Crime Severity Index (CSI) slightly less than the provincial average of 54.30 The CSI in Matane fell from 40.44 in 2019 to 37.76 in 2020 before rising again in 2021 The province of Quebec experienced a similar trend with the CSI dropping from 55.78 in 2019 to 51.59 in 2020 before it rose again in 2021 the CSI in the Matane Region in 2021 remained well below its highest recorded value of 89.24 in 2005 Police-reported violent crime in the Matane Region was below the provincial average (76.64 in Matane versus 82.95 in the province) in 2021 The Non-violent CSI was also below the provincial average (37.61 in Matane versus 43.87 in the province) in 2021 We have just scratched the surface of what you can learn about communities like your hometown Click on this link free statistical journey through your hometown For crime and justice or labour data for your hometown 25% off non-prescription sunglasses* | Code: 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St-Bruno-de-Guigues Natural Hydrogen Project where we have already recorded hydrogen concentrations exceeding 7,000 ppm at shallow depths of 50 meters “This marks the first time we have encountered these specific lithologies which play a key role in the radiolytic formation of natural clean hydrogen at depth.A significant lithological shift has been identified within the Cobalt Group The discovery of potassic arkosic sandstone and the Coleman Conglomerate from the Cobalt Group allows us to analyze the permeability and porosity of these rocks potentially playing a critical role in the containment and migration of hydrogen,” we are deploying advanced 800m tomographic geophysics over a critical zone adjacent to a multi-kilometer identifiable fault system which aligns directly with the outlet of the Rivière Blanche on the northern side of Lake Témiscamingue we have identified a sudden and rapid thickening of the overburden Our success in St-Bruno-de-Guigues is setting a benchmark for hydrogen exploration not only within this region but also as we expand our efforts into Matane and beyond we are positioning Québec as a global leader in natural hydrogen discovery and development.” Cutting-Edge Soil Sampling Program – Harnessing QIMC’s industry-leading methodologies and exploration expertise High-Precision Geophysical Surveys – Deploying state-of-the-art magnetic and gravity surveys to map ultramafic rock formations rich in olivine and magnetite Hydrogeological and Geochemical Studies – Evaluating the role of deep-seated groundwater circulation in hydrogen formation and accumulation The Matane Project presents a unique opportunity to apply our expertise to a highly promising geological setting “Our scientific approach and use of advanced geophysical technologies will allow us to efficiently explore the natural hydrogen potential of this region.” Our collaboration with QIMC is focused on implementing cutting-edge exploration methodologies to maximize discovery and evaluation of natural clean hydrogen resources in this strategic region QIMC Provides St-Bruno-de-Guigues Natural Clean Hydrogen Project Update and Announces Strategic Work Program with QMET for the Matane Natural Hydrogen Project, source We love meeting interesting people and making new friends designed for organizations committed to maximizing their impact designed for organizations looking to scale impact designed for organizations ready to amplify their impact message Share your brand’s purpose through high-impact original content crafted by the TriplePundit editorial team Talk to our team about maximizing your impact communications with 3BL Experience the latest ESG and sustainability news reported by veteran journalists Celebrate your company’s placement on this prestigious ranking Discover what consumers expect from businesses and actionable tips for effective impact communication See how sustainability communications performed throughout 2024 to refine your strategies in the coming year Uncover the top 10 red flags in impact content and practical advice on how to combat these mistakes We help organizations share their sustainability communications with audiences around the world Learn more about the people behind our brand Sappi acquires the Matane Mill in Quebec, Canada Sappi Limited was very excited to announce the completion of the $175 million transaction to acquire Matane Mill from Rayonier Advanced Materials Joining Sappi are approximately 150 talented employees who operate this high-yield hardwood pulp mill that is located on Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula at the mouth of the Matane River The mill has a capacity of 270,000 metric tons per year and will allow Sappi to integrate this pulp into its fast-growing packaging papers businesses in both North America and Europe Doing so will reduce Sappi’s cost of pulp as well as the volatility of earnings through the pulp cycle and positioning us well for higher-margin growth segments High-yield pulp is used in a variety of applications— providing higher bulk Demand for the pulp is primarily driven by the packaging board and printing paper markets The global high-yield pulp market is approximately 5 million tons 40% of which is produced in Canada due to lower fiber and energy costs the acquisition will increase pulp integration for our North American and European businesses as well as add a healthy market pulp business with a strong customer base to our portfolio Read more from Sappi North America's 2019 Sustainability Report here 2023 – The governments of Canada and Quebec are granting a total of $30 million to Duravit Canada to establish a fully automated plant in Matane to produce high end bathroom ceramics This project by German group Duravit AG which is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045 is valued at over $90 million and is expected to create 240 permanent jobs The Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region will be the first production site for Duravit AG in North America The business aims to supply the North American market while eliminating its greenhouse gas emissions Thanks to hydroelectricity and the proximity of inputs the Matane plant will become the first carbon-neutral sanitary ceramic products plant in the world the Government of Canada is providing the business with a repayable contribution of $19 million under CED’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program the Government of Quebec is granting a loan of $11 million through the ESSOR program managed by Investissement Québec as its representative “The Government of Canada's investment in this project will not only bring a world-renowned business to Quebec but also a business that has distinguished itself by its ability to innovate for over 200 years By focusing on Quebec and its hydroelectricity as a source of clean Duravit Canada is demonstrating that it is possible for growth and the fight against climate change to go hand in hand our government is helping a business make the jump into the technologies of the future and make winning choices for our planet.” Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions “Canada will be the first country in the world to produce carbon-neutral ceramics German business Duravit has chosen Matane for its very first plant in North America This investment not only aligns with oureconomic vision for a greener future but will also enable the creation of good jobs in the region while also strengthening Canada’s position and reputation as a green supplier of choice.” The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne “Regional development is very important for our government and the arrival of a business such as Duravit in Quebec is a wonderful example of this The major assistance announced today will not only create quality jobs but also stimulate economic development in the peninsula Economic success in Matane means economic success throughout the Gaspésie region and our government is proud to be able to contribute to this!” Member of Parliament for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue It is therefore excellent news that the business is choosing Quebec as the location of its first carbon-neutral plant in the world and its first production site in North America This is major project that meets our objectives to substitute imports and to enhance productivity through process automation.” Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region “The Bas-Saint-Laurent region is a natural entry point into the market of the Americas the city of Matane holds a strategic position which gave it a competitive advantage in implementing this promising project for the future of the region Minister of Natural Resources and Forests and Minister Responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region and the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region “Our team is very happy to see this important project happen establishing a key international player in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region We have been working with Duravit for several years now to showcase Quebec and the beautiful Matane region This is the start of a business relationship that we are confident will generate major economic spin-offs for all of Quebec.” “We are very proud to act as forerunners in designing a sustainable sanitary industry and to actively face the challenges posed by climate change we are thereby establishing new standards to implement innovative solutions in a sector characterized by high energy consumption.” “I am very proud and pleased that we are welcoming Duravit to our city and a hub to attract businesses from around the world I salute the exceptional work done by all our partners in this project and with whom we have been collaborating so well 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Paulias Matane says people appointed to head government departments and statutory bodies should only be the best and not necessarily representing regions He said PNG was a country with one constitution one public service and one everything and that people should think of themselves as one and not as belonging to a particular region The former departmental head and diplomat was commenting on a statement by Wabag MP Mr Albert Kipalan on the recent reshuffle of departmental heads and heads of overseas missions Mr Kipalan said the reshuffle did nothing good but created disunity among Papua New Guineans He said the replacement of Highlands department heads with coastals had created disunity among Highlanders and coastals instead they should take the lead in ensuring a united Papua New Guinea Sir Paulias said the National Executive Council has the responsibility of appointing department heads and whoever is appointed must be the best “We have had problems in the public service in past years with so much bureaucratic delay resulting in neglect of services to rural areas,” he said To see this and access more stories from our 55 years old history from 1950’s – 2000’s, do visit our Post-Courier archive or email denaha@spp.com.pg or call on +675 309 1120 for more information Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox Home » Military History » Military Milestones » HMCS Matane meets a U-boat was a convoy escort in the Battle of the Atlantic “It was a cracking echo and very soon it became obvious that this really was a U-boat,” wrote Royal Navy Commander A.F.C Suddenly ahead appeared the swirl of the thing I was still worried lest I was going to get so close as to lose contact before ready to attack.” The periscope was reported off the bow in case he should fire a torpedo or GNAT [acoustic torpedo] which as it turned out was a good deal too early.” Swansea attacked with depth charges as well then ASDIC conditions worsened and they lost the sound of the submarine “I went through agonies of suspense and worry We find a U-boat and then I make a balls and lose it the bad [ASDIC] conditions and the periscope” contributed to difficulties “but I feel I’ve let the ship and group down and feel suicidal with shame.” But the Matane crew did not need to feel ashamed of their service the frigate took part in the D-Day invasions and was hit by a bomb from a German plane in July Three crew were killed and it took eight months to complete repairs Officers aboard the frigate HMCS Matane arrive in Halifax in 1944 and was paid off in February 1946 in Esquimalt the vessel was stripped and its hulk became part of the breakwater for logging operations at Oyster Bay it was confirmed that Matane and Swansea had in fact sunk U-311 Get the latest stories on military history veterans issues and Canadian Armed Forces delivered to your inbox An informative primer on Canada’s crucial role in the Normandy landing The drive from Labrador to the Maritimes is one that a lot of 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy The USA topped the medals table in Matane with 14 gold They were followed by Italy (six golds) and Germany (five golds) Competition was particularly fierce in the last round of the 2013 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup with sprint finishes deciding the winners in a large number of sport classes It was not only the road races that saw the athletes register the same times on the roads of Matane it was impossible to declare a winner between Italy’s Luca Mazzone and the American William Groulx Both stopped the clock at 29:53.80 after the 16.6km course and were classed first equal a narrow four seconds in front of his American opponent Mazzone wins the 2013 World Cup title in his sport class in front of Ireland’s Mark Rohan finishes the World Cup season in third place overall The road race for the sport classes C1-2 and C4-5 saw only one athlete Spain’s Maurice Eckhard Tio (C2) manage to make the break finishing the 66.4km course 52 seconds ahead of the peloton The sprint behind the Spanish athlete saw 20 athletes record the same time of 1:43.01 with wins going to German Pierre Senska (C1) Australian Susan Powell (C4) and American Samantha Heinrich (C5) Sprint finishes were also order of the day in several other sport classes with narrow wins going to French men's H3 athlete Joel Jeannot Australia’s Carol Cooke (T2) and South African Ernst Van Dyk (H4) Van Dyk took first place in front of Italy’s Alex Zanardi It was Zanardi’s first defeat in this year’s World Cup with wins in both the time trials and road races of the two previous rounds his overall title was never in danger The much awaited duel in the men's T2 class between Great Britain's Paralympic champion David Stone and Germany’s Hans-Peter Durst was not to be as Durst did not take the start in the road race due to illness Stone was victorious in both the time trial and road race taking the overall World Cup title into the bargain The B class was missing local favourite and Canadian Paralympic champion Robbi Weldon and pilot Emilie Roy who had an accident in training and who were both still recovering in hospital British World Cup leaders Lora Turnham and Corrine Hall won the time trial and with a fourth place in the road race (won by Spain’s Josefa Benitez Guzman and Judit Masdeu Cort) managed to hold onto their lead and take the overall World Cup title Despite a return to winning form for the Italian Pizzi brothers Ivano and Lucca (MB) in the time trial it was not enough to earn them overall honours which went to Spain’s Ignacio Avila Rodriguez and pilot Joan Font Bertoli move up from fourth to second in the rankings in front of fellow Italians Emanuele Bersini and Riccardo Panizza The athletes will now cross the St-Lawrence River to Baie-Comeau for the 2013 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships which get underway on 29 August and run through 1 September AIR Niugini should lower its domestic airfares if Continental Airways operates flights into PNG Sir Paulias said Air Niugini and other PNG airlines should welcome Continental or passing through on their way to other places Sir Paulias said the move meant that Air Niugini would carry a lot more tourists on its internal flights after they disembarked from Continental Airways flights But this would only happen if Air Niugini reduced its airfares to attack tourists to other places within the country Sir Paulias said he believed the country would get an influx of Japanese tourists who would want to visit the places where their countrymen fought during the war Tourists from the United States would pass through PNG to go to Australia and other countries Tourists would also bring in more foreign exchange Sir Paulias said he welcomed the Government’s decision to allow Continental to fly to PNG HE SAID PASSENGERS WOULD FIND IT CHEAPER TO TRAVEL FORM Port Moresby to Guma He also repeated his earlier call for an investigating committee to look into the management of Air Niugini He urged the Civil Aviation Minister Mr Berghuser to set up a committee which should probe the localisation program particularly of the National pilots and engineering staff “There are many things that need to be straightened out in the airline We must put the best people in localized positions “A lot of money is used to pay expensive expatriates.” Sir Paulias claimed that Continental used 20 per cent of its total budget to pay wages of its employees while Air Niugini spent 60 per cent on wages This was the reason why Air Niugini was not making profits He said Air Niugini was also employing about 25 persons to serve one passenger to serve one passenger which employed three workers for every one passenger “I would expect Talair to reduce its air fares but their fares ae basically the same with Air Niugini.” To see this and access more stories from our 55 years old history from 1950’s – 2000’s, do visit our Post-Courier archive or email denaha@spp.com.pg or call on +675 309 1120 for more inform Papua New Guineans have been urged to write more about the country instead of allowing foreigners to do it Papua New Guinean Writer Sir Paulias Matane said it had been a long time since Independence but there were not many books on PNG by local writers It has been 25 years old since PNG gained Political Independence and this should enable us to write more about our country.” He has travelled to other countries and written books on them He said books were basically important because they opened the minds of people BookmarkAdd News to dashboardSappi Limited has signed an agreement with Rayonier Advanced Materials on the acquisition of Rayonier’s Matane high-yield hardwood pulp mill in Matane Matane pulp mill has an annual capacity of 270,000 t of high-yield hardwood pulp used to make coated and uncoated printing papers Service Customer Service+49 7224 9397-701servicenoSpam@GO-AWAYeuwid.de Editorial Team+49 7224 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Send help right to the people and causes you care about Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee The 12 months following Hana Kimura’s passing have been a rollercoaster of emotion No Stardom or Hana Kimura fan will ever forget where they were on the morning of May 23 2020 when it was announced that our beloved Hana Kimura had passed away Since then its been a tough road to come to terms with the fact that the special leader of Tokyo Cyber Squad is gone I’ve gone from being unable to think of her back to being upset as we approached her one year anniversary and everything in between The announcement of the Matane memorial show offered us the opportunity to say goodbye that we never got last year and thankfully Matane was everything I could have ever needed as a send-off for such a special talent If the past 12 months have been an emotional rollercoaster Matane made me feel every single one of them again in the space of one show Matane was the perfect show from start to finish from the very beginning when Hana’s favorite DJ played music to amp up the crowd it was filled with moments that were designed purely for Hana It was almost impossible not to smile and fall back in love with wrestling as her favorite wrestler won the opener her friend won a battle royal filled with legends and some of her greatest allies teamed together one final time in the main event to take on a team led by her former Flourish tag team partner ASUKA We even got a bonus main event between Kagetsu and ASUKA two of Hana’s most memorable tag team partners what Hana’s mother Kyoko wanted people to do with references to Hana spread throughout the show bringing a tear to the eye TCS FOREVER pic.twitter.com/JPRvY8kfP1 — Tapla — タプラ (@D_TaPla) May 23, 2021 That’s when this show decided to rip my soul to shreds With the wrestling finished it was time to pay tribute to Hana A long video played about Hana’s life and career there were moments in this video showing Hana as a young child that was tough to watch knowing what tragedy would meet this girl in the videos The video was just the beginning as a clearly upset Jungle Kyona rang the bell for a 10 bell salute to Hana the ensuing standing ovation with Hana’s theme playing was the first moment of the show that truly broke me It was a moment of beauty with an entire venue paying respects to Hana while her mother stood in the center of the ring but felt like the moment where it really hit me that Hana Kimura was actually gone I know this sounds silly but with us never getting a chance to say goodbye to Hana it felt easy to avoid facing the reality that she was no longer with us in this moment as an entire venue mourned her it was impossible to run from reality https://twitter.com/DrinkMothDrink/status/1396368729328570370 As if that wasn’t enough Matane had one more trick up its sleeve This trick aws a video with an array of professional wrestlers from around the world (mainly Japan) saying “matane” to Hana Matane is an informal goodbye in Japanese that is similar to “see you later” This video closed with Kyoko Kimura hesitantly saying see you later to her daughter To say I was bawling more than I have in years would be an understatement If the ten bell salute was a reminder that Hana was gone this video served as my personal goodbye to her or should I say my persona “see you later” to Hana but ultimately it served as the closure I have so desperately needed regarding Hana Kimura’s death The past 12 months have been a rollercoaster and Matane made me relive it all again but this time it had an air of finality to it 2020 will remain one of the most painful days of my life but thanks to Matane May 23 2021 will be looked back on with a smile as I got to say matane to Hana Kimura Jey Uso is still the WWE World Heavyweight Champion thanks to a good friend and an enemy of my enemy sort of situation that developed often hosting at least one premium live event per month The Celtic Warrior is back as the former world champion returned for the first time in over three months on this week’s Raw WWE Raw tonight opened up with a bang as Jey Uso came out to kick things off and talk about Logan Paul This article was published more than 13 years ago A disgruntled hunter is suing his guide after he shot a massive moose but never laid hands on the trophy prize.Langis Paradis photo an animal so imposing and elusive that it had turned into the Bigfoot of Quebec's forests The so-called Monster of Matane – a moose with a set of antlers described as both wondrous and unique – is dead But the battle over the beast is only beginning A Quebec hunter has filed a $97,000 lawsuit against his hunting guide and the province's parks agency claiming that the guide surreptitiously took the prized four-legged bounty during a trip in Matane lifts a curtain into the high-stakes world of trophy collecting; according to estimates the Matane moose's antlers are so exceptional that they could fetch anywhere from $100,000 to $1-million probably among trophy collectors in the United States "No one has ever seen anything like it," says Georges Landry a Quebec taxidermist and official measurer for the Boone and Crockett Club a U.S.-based group founded by Theodore Roosevelt that keeps records for big game "Getting those antlers is like winning the Stanley Cup." the Monster of Matane was considered more legend than real The world got its first glimpse of the magnificent animal when amateur photographer Langis Paradis ventured into the Matane Wildlife Reserve in the Gaspé Peninsula early one morning in 2009 and couldn't believe his eyes The antlers on the animal before him were so expansive Paradis thought two moose were standing one in front of the other Paradis's photo and the animal's reputation spread Paradis said Tuesday from his home in the Gaspé The skeptics were silenced after another hunter videotaped the beast during a trip to the Matane reserve a few months later Word began to spread to hunting forums around the world The average adult moose has 16 to 28 points on its antlers; this one had about 60 Any moose antler span over 50 inches is considered a good trophy; this one measured 55 inches In the competitive world of trophy hunting every detail of an antler is counted and measured to within a fraction of an inch Non-typical antlers like the ones on the Matane moose are so rare the Boone and Crockett Club – the reference for trophy records in North America – doesn't even keep a category for it "It is a very unique trophy," Justin Spring assistant director for big game records at the Boone and Crockett Club said from the group's headquarters in Missoula "I've never seen anything that looks like that Boileau says that he spotted and fired at the Matane moose during a hunting trip last September; the apparently wounded moose got away Lavoie and three other parks employees then returned to retrieve the moose later that day thus "illegally appropriating" the antlers of Mr Boileau says Quebec wildlife protection agents told him in February that they were investigating an attempted sale of a set of antlers The antlers were seized by agents before the sale went through; Mr who first brought renown to the Matane beast the wrangling over the bounty is bittersweet He would have preferred to have the astonishing antlers be celebrated on the living "It was a symbol of what makes this area so special." 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions The company announces the integration of Matane Productions and the nomination of new talents among its team is proud to announce the official integration of Matane Productions into Multicolore and the nomination of new talents among its extended team These changes follow of the recent association with artist management and event production company Courage! as well as the creation of the new label Collection Disques Durs These additions also reflect Multicolore’s commitment to be ready as events but also its ambition to position the company as a major player in the creation and production of events both locally and internationally who was the CEO and Founder of the Quebec company MAL Tech Productions until recently and who had already joined Matane takes on the new role of Vice President of Production at Multicolore His expertise in large-scale international events (such as Cirque du Soleil shows the opening and closing ceremonies of the Sochi Olympics and Paralympics and many more) will be a key asset in the development of the company’s production services for its clients and partners the former President and Founder of Matane Productions will step down after contributing positively to the integration of Matane Productions into Multicolore He will continue to work with the current team as a consultant will strengthen Multicolore’s creative team This duo has more than forty years of experience in the business large-scale creative projects for organizations such as Cirque du Soleil Their peerless expertise will support Multicolore’s vision for events and experiential projects Céline Payelle joins as Vice President of Marketing & Development With a successful history at such prominent companies as Groupe Cirque du Soleil strategic mind and expertise in the development and promotion of major events to Multicolore Specialized in the growth of the organizations for which she has worked with these past few years she will actively contribute to the development strategies of Multicolore A natural path for this builder in order to push forward Multicolore’s activities he will maintain long-term business relations for the organization and a proven talent to support his partners in the production of their projects Perla Guez is appointed Vice President of Finance & Operations Perla has a rich professional history in finance and corporate development Perla has chosen to bring her experience to the cultural industry She actively manages operational performance improvement projects in addition to being involved in the design and execution of corporate strategy notably via the evaluation of the growth opportunities that she successfully leads until now the Musical Director of Piknic Électronik and Igloofest His nomination confirms Multicolore’s desire to participate in the music industry by producing and broadcasting concerts and offering artist management services with Courage! Lucas reasserts his key role in the integration of Courage into Multicolore and will continue to program the organization’s flagship events with his team in addition to developing a series of concerts for indoor venues Electronic music fans will definitely be well served “The integration of Matane Productions into Multicolore and the wealth of talents joining us reflect our commitment to solidify our position in the creation and production of major events in the event and experiential industry we are gearing up for the future and joining our strengths in order for the whole to be greater than the sum of its parts we hope to contribute to establishing Montreal as an innovative Cofounder and Vice President of Public Affairs & Social Responsibility and I have the ambition to breathe new life in major events We feel privileged to be able to count on such devoted competent and passionate talents in our team which is why we’re confident we will succeed,” says Pascal Lefebvre Adam is the co-founder and editor of www.eventindustrynews.com Adam a technology evangelist also organises Event Tech Live Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology and the Event Technology Awards Log in to leave a comment This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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In the intricate realm of soccer where the goalkeeper’s role is pivotal North-West University (NWU) goalkeeper Kamogelo Matane has emerged as a rising star with an impressive skill set tailored to meet the demands of the game this aspiring shot-stopper has captured the attention of enthusiasts through his adaptability and prowess across a spectrum of match scenarios Throughout the 2023 Varsity Football tournament Matane has stood steadfast as the last line of defense for the NWU he has proven his mettle by thwarting numerous attempts against the team Having conceded merely three goals while making a slew of crucial saves Matane's performance places him among the standout NWU performers in this year's tournament Matane boasts a mastery of playing with his feet adept communication with the defensive line and precision in releasing teammates offensively These attributes which are crucial in modern football underscore his strategic acumen and tactical finesse Matane's versatility is most pronounced when the team shifts to a low-block defensive strategy relying on compact lines and swift counterattacks encompassing both frontal and lateral challenges coupled with meticulous control over the defensive line's positioning underscores his pivotal role in these scenarios The journey into goalkeeping for Matane commenced in 2007 fuelled by the legendary Itumeleng Khune’s inspiration So profound was this influence that he embraced the moniker ‘Khune’ during his matches he exhibited his prowess with Mmabatho Rabbits an indicator of his steady rise in the soccer arena Matane's aspirations transcend the university grounds His vision encompasses becoming a professional goalkeeper a testament to his dedication and passion for his craft with ambitions to propel the team into the knockout stages of Varsity football He says Varsity Football is a vital platform for young talent to showcase their abilities potentially catching the eye of professional scouts Matane's journey resonates with determination and an unwavering passion for the beautiful game the soccer world eagerly anticipates his continued growth and transformation Sir Paulias Matane’s family at Viviran village in the Gazelle district of East New Britain has expressed great sadness for the loss of their father former Governor General and senior statesman Sir Paulias died peacefully after a short illness in his home village of Viviran in Toma who is also the chairlady of the Paulias Matane Foundation Incorporation said the of passing of Sir Matane struck a personal note to all the family members “Our hearts are filled with sadness as we mourn grandchildren his brothers and sisters the people of Viviran and the people of this great province,” she said “My dad was a very simple village man that’s what he always said that and he is one thing about my dad even though he was older and have many work distinctions he always humbled himself.” Mrs Lepan said Sir Paulias always had the heart for people and he talked to everyone and he loved to live in the village even though he was offered homes at Kenabot or in Port Moresby after his retirement “Living with him was the greatest learning experience One thing about him was that he was as a strict time manager simple and a humble person with great faith in the Lord.” Sir Paulias Nguna Matane was born on the 21st September 1931 to a family of five members He married lady Kaludia Peril Matane in 1956 and had five children Here is one man who achieved so much in life and gave plenty more back to the community; his His life and example is rich for those who seek inspiration; at this time; a perfect gift book author and topped it all as the Queen’s representative in Papua New Guinea he has left a benchmark that is extremely hard to overcome All his achievements will be dealt with by other people I have chosen to deal with the person I knew Hopefully this will show to Papua New Guineans everywhere the kind of human being Sir Paulias was He knew that you cannot fear others until you got that one right To respect others; and he often spoke about this This is the most profound aspect of Sir Paulias’ life and it is for this that he was loved and will be long remembered This will become clear when you read some of the details of his report on education and what he said about his good mate the founding Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea on the latter’s 80th birthday There weren’t many smart Papua New Guineans in colonial times and the son of Viviran in Gazelle Peninsula was ahead of his time Because of who he was as an individual and on the account of his gifts he was a leader in every sense of the word He was the first Papua New Guinean to localise a departmental head position I often visited him at his office which was in Town; in the building facing north directly across the street from the Port Moresby Post Office The first major policy after independence was localisation Years later when I was with the Post-Courier I told my editor that Sir Paulias needed help Could I spend some time as rounds man for Government House things settled down and I left Sir Paulias to get on with his task When I heard that he wanted to run for a second term I reminded him of what he told me; that he would serve one term only We put a simple chair for him to sit and got his wife Lady Kaludia to stand at his back with her hands resting on his shoulders But his planned Christmas carols by candlelight was washed by rain because the workmen did not have a contingency plan; the event was planned for outdoors under the stars But he did not give up and I felt ashamed so I did run a story But when I arrived at Government House; I was shown to the meeting room and a tray of sandwiches arrived Lady Kaludia arrived with the lady-in-waiting I thought Lady Kaludia had fever; she was trembling She kept saying in Tok Pisin: “my husband will be here; my husband will be here.” I gently said; Lady Kaludia; it’s only us here We are Papua New Guineans and we are a family Lady Kaludia immediately relaxed and we proceeded with the interview When the news came out that she had passed I recalled this incident and my mind travelled to their home at Viviran that I visited near the school Sir Paulias himself established In the training I received from the white man I learnt that the way to be great was to lift your brother If there were three white men sitting in an official ceremony the first speaker would get up and praise the man next to him The second person would do the same when his turn came to speak The following is what he said about Michael Somare But when he started debating issues we had no choice but to support him We had a lot of respect for him and that was one of the reasons he did very well as a leader at our school at Sogeri at that time and he was very well respected by other people from many parts of Papua New Guinea because of his positive political thinking about life He also worked very hard in a sense that anything he wanted to do as a politician he had to do those things right because if he did not do them right then obviously he would be missing the support from many of us Sir Michael displayed strong leadership during their schools days he might not have been a good sportsman as other people but he played very hard in soccer and rugby The second thing is he was very good at debate If there was something that needed to be debated on Sir Michael would be the one to take the lead and he debated very strongly The third point that he was very good at is in relation to economic and social issues He was very good in those areas and of course there were many other things as well I want to say this to the people of Papua New Guinea that Sir Michael Somare even though he started very early in life as a politician did extremely well in life in a sense that he worked very hard to achieve great things in life … so we respected him very well and I could not say anything more about the respect he gained from us was very high and that is the kind of people like Sir Michael who did so well in life not only in politics but other areas that people respected and loved him PNG will face many problems without Somare I respected him very much because of his ability to respect other people and his ability at many things Every society has certain underlying principles which provide direction and meaning to live for and to achieve Central to philosophical thoughts is a system of beliefs regarding the importance of life related to societal living In as far as school curriculum is concerned a philosophy guiding us to determine what is important and worthwhile and what is not so important TO those who knew her she was a giver, a woman with an open heart for anyone who crossed her path and she will be remembered for that. Lady Kaludia IaPeril Matane passed away on Monday this week, about 11pm at the Saint Mary’s hospital, Vunapope in Kokopo, East New Britain Province. She left behind her husband, former governor-general Sir Paulias Matane, three children, 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Lady Matane had suffered from a mild stroke in June. Her daughter Margaret Lepan was beside her mother throughout her ill health and said that her mother had been in and out of the hospital a couple of times this year. She said due to her illness, her mother had difficulties in swallowing which affected her ability to take medication and to eat as well. She was readmitted two weeks ago, and died peacefully in her daughter’s presence. Ms Lepan recalled how her mother gave to others whatever she had without hesitation. Lady Matane was supportive of her husband during his diplomatic missions to Canada, the United Nations, the United States and Mexico. She never reached higher levels of education, however, she had the interest and the urgency to learn things and educate herself to fit into the society she was in. Funeral arrangements have not been confirmed because half of the family was still in Port Moresby and travel during this festive period was hectic. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox! Terrorists have reportedly wreaked havoc in Matane, hometown of the Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, razing it down. Matane, a village in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, has been recording multiple terrorists attacks in recent times. Sources confirmed that the terrorists invaded the village on Tuesday, setting shops, houses and other valuables on fire.  They also invaded Bamba-Lamba community, which is located a few kilometers from Eastern Kontagora, wrecking havoc there as well. A resident of Bamba-Lamba, Hashimu Ahmed, said that the terrorists struck around 5pm on Tuesday and set the entire community ablaze. “They surrounded the community. I was able to escape to Kontagora town with my family.  “They set our homes ablaze. We now live in open places; we need help,” he said. The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Internal Security in the statr, Mr. Emmanuel Umar, confirmed the attacks, saying several houses and shops and other belongings were completely burnt by the bandits. Umar, who said he could not confirm the casualties, explained that the attackers moved from one village to another. He stated that security operatives have been on the trail of the bandits since Monday when they blocked Minna-Suleja road, adding that the terrorists were frustrated because their only escape route to Zamfara State had been blocked by the troops. He however did not place on record any success in terms of arrest or elimination of the terrorists he claimed were frustrated. There have been reports of terrible exploits of terrorists in Niger state, including purported deployment of helicopters, one of which was traced to an elderstatesman from the state, who simply dismissed the use of his helicopter “as inappropriate and unauthorised use”. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The AUTHORITY NEWSPAPERS is published BY AUTHORITY MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS LIMITED with headquarters in Abuja - FCT. Our vision is to be the best newspaper in Nigeria and one of the best in Africa; operating as a viable business and serving the best interests of the citizens as the watchdog of the nation and defender of Nigeria's nascent DEMOCRACY. Founded 1st August 2015 © 2024 - THE AUTHORITY. All Rights Reserved. The SSG said intra-party wranglings were threats to democratic consolidation and stability of the party. The Secretary to the Niger Government (SSG), Ahmed Matane, on Saturday urged members of the APC in the Mashegu council area to unite to ensure the party’s victory in the 2023 general elections at all levels. He made the call at an APC stakeholders’ meeting held in Kontagora. Mr Matane tasked members of the party in the area to always deploy patience and wisdom in resolving differences, stressing that this would also strengthen the party’s unity in the area. He urged party executives to take their roles and responsibilities seriously and be determined to pursue them decently, considering every political party’s objective to win elections and form government. The SSG said intra-party wranglings were threats to democratic consolidation and stability of the party, hence the need for aggrieved party members in the area to sheath their swords and work to make the party emerge victorious in 2023. The SSG revealed that the government would soon embark on the rehabilitation of Kawo-Mashegu-Kaboji and Adogon Malam-Babugi-Pellegi roads. He said the regeneration of the network of roads in the area was a testimonial of Governor Sani Bello’s commitment to ensure that Mashegu Local Government felt the dividends of democracy. APC chair in Mashegu council, Aliyu Danmasani, appealed to members of the party to continue to have confidence in the party’s leadership and unite to achieve the objectives for which the party was established. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices “Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.” The calls were made in Abuja at a two-day workshop on National Dialogue on Business and Human Rights and Yobe have urged their governments to adopt new strategies to tackle crop theft and insurgents’ attacks ahead of the farming season The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced that it would begin airlifting of 2025 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj on May 14 ”The implementation guide and process flow of the NIMC NIN Authentication are available at https://ninauth.nimc.gov.ng,” said the statement fell out after Ms Merkel gained the party leadership in 2002 But we must not forget about the remaining 87 per cent,’’ said the EU trade commissioner © 2025 Peoples Gazette™ Limited Edward Matane was appointed as additional director of Airlines PNG on Monday He was nominated for appointment by the National Superannuation Fund Limited Matane’s appointment will bring professional sustainable aviation engineering expertise and knowledge of PNG’s aviation market to the company’s board He holds a Diploma in Science majoring in Aviation Maintenance Technology Matane was employed by Air Niugini in their maintenance and engineering department before becoming a senior airbus A310 analyst He then became the deputy chief of engineering at Airlink and was later employed again by Air Niugini in 1995 He was since attached with aviation logistics and served as Oil Search’s aviation logistics coordinator Matane has contributed to building the aviation industry during his career in the different training quality and engineering management he headed You must be logged in to post a comment has expressed sadness at the passing of Lady Kaludia Matane Lady Kaluda passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the Vunapope hospital in East New Britain province The GG said Lady Kaludia had stood by Sir Paulias throughout his distinguished career and traveled extensively with Sir Paulias wherever his duty required Lady Kaludia personified the grace and sense of duty as a wife and a Papua New Guinean woman She served with great distinction and was awarded the Star of Melanesia (CSM) in 2009 and was also made Commander (Sister) of the Order of The Most Venerable Order of St I convey on behalf of Lady Esmie and staff and their families at Government House our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to you and your children people of Viviran and Toma LLG as well as East New Britain grandmother and great grandmother Lady Kaluda Matane We pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time,” Grand Chief Sir Michael said You must be logged in to post a comment The Niger State government on Monday clarified that it is negotiating directly with the abductors of 27 students of the Government Science College insisting that a prominent Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Abubakar Gumi is not involved in the negotiation Matane also said there is no time fixed for the abductees to be released because negotiation is still ongoing He disclosed: “Gumi only prepared the platform for the negotiation,” stressing: “He is not involved in the negotiation.” is led by the Secretary to the Government himself with some critical stakeholders as members Matane also said there is no time fixed for the abductees to be released “If anyone tells you he knows when the schoolboys will be released that person is lying; it may be today or tomorrow; nobody can say; we are still negotiating.” Matane also debunked claims that Gumi has presented the demands of the kidnappers to the state government pointing out that he never presented any request to the government Matane said the bandits presented their demands directly to the state government the alleged high-handedness of men of the local vigilante was one of the reasons the bandits gave for taking up arms “They said that the vigilante members were killing their people and that government should stop this,” Matane said adding that the bandits also complained of their neglect in the execution of the agricultural programmes of the government He also said the bandits complained about the destruction of their houses and killing of their cattle through aerial bombardments by the military saying that they complained that they had lost their means of livelihood On efforts made by the government to assuage the bandits Matane said the establishment of the Bobi grazing reserve was one of the steps taken adding that more of such grazing reserves will be set up across the state He also said that the establishment of the ministry of livestock and animal resources was another step taken to address the complaints of the bandits Meanwhile all the 53 victims in the NSTA vehicle kidnapped over a week ago but released on Sunday have been handed over to their families after undergoing medical examination under the supervision of the state commissioner for Health and Hospital Services The released victims had been lodged at a government hotel for one night before undergoing medical examination yesterday Governor Sani Bello was said to have approved an undisclosed amount of money to each of the victims for transportation to their destination They were abducted one week ago in the state-owned transport bus at Kundu village in the Rafi Local Government Area while returning from a wedding ceremony that took place in Rijau Bello has said that if the battle against insurgency and other criminalities in the country is to be won the federal government should recruit more personnel and provide more modern equipment for the armed forces and the police The governor spoke yesterday when he received the Niger State caucus in the National Assembly who paid him a solidarity visit over the abduction of the Kagara schoolboys and others He said: “We have been making all efforts to see that insecurity is curtailed but it has been extremely difficult mostly because of manpower shortage and lack of equipment “The strength of the entire Police Force in Niger State is just about 4,000 and it used to be 14,000 for Niger State alone you can see the police are overstretched and I believe even the military is the same “Our security agencies have been overstretched and are faced with inadequate and absence of sufficient surveillance equipment to manage security challenges very well.” Bello pleaded with the National Assembly to “work together with and support the federal government so that it can do the needful to expedite actions towards the recruitment of more security agents Easily access major global news with a strong focus on Africa we like to accentuate positive stories about Africa across all genres including Politics We broadcast 24 hours a day from our studios in London and New York and can be seen here in the UK and across Europe on the Sky platform (Sky channel 516) Freeview (Channel 136) as well as in the USA on the Centric channel and also on the Hot bird platform © 2023 Arise News - Part of the Arise Media Group The Niger State Government yesterday suspended mining activities in three local government areas where seven Mobile Policemen were killed by terrorists last week where terrorism and banditry have risen to terrible levels The attack on the Ajata Aboki mining site in Shiroro LGA resulted in an ambush of security men by the terrorists leading to the massacre of no fewer than 40 security agents Four Chinese and some locals were also abducted by the terrorists during the raid The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in a statement which was made available to journalists in Minna said the decision to suspend mining activities in the affected areas “is as a result of escalating insecurity in those areas in recent times “It is observed that these mining sites now attract or even accommodate criminals with prospective threats to security of lives and property,” Matane said adding that: “Any mining operator caught engaging in mining activities in the areas mentioned would face the full wrath of the law.” Matane said the state government has directed security agencies in the state to profile all mining sites in the affected local government areas in order to ascertain their genuineness The government scribe assured the people that the state government would not scale down the pressure on the bandits and other criminal elements in the state until they are flushed out of the state urged the people of the state to be security conscious and report all suspicious characters or objects in their communities to security agents THISDAY observed that not less than 1,000 mining sites are in the state with none of them registered with the state government It was also learnt that the state government has not been generating any income from the mining sites The Managing Director of the Niger State Solid Minerals Company declared that: “Officially we don’t know about Ajate Aboki mining site; there is no official relationship with us (government) and that is one of the problems we are facing in the state We wanted to regulate their activities but they are resisting it.” said the state government would now domesticate the mining laws which will put all mines and miners under the state government control while still remaining on the exclusive legislative list THISDAY is published by THISDAY NEWSPAPERS LTD. 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