Home>Equality debate - Bina Agarwal co-winner of the Global Inequality Research Award The GiRA aims to recognize researchers from all disciplines who have made a significant contribution to the understanding of global inequalities.30 years after the publication of A Field of One’s Own (CUP 1994) the first GiRA was awarded to Bina Agarwal for her major work on gender inequalities feminist environmentalism and environmental inequalities Bina Agarwal is Professor of Development Economics and Environment at the Global Development Institute International Society for Ecological Economics; President International Association for Feminist Economics; Vice-President International Economic Association; and held distinguished visiting positions at Harvard Agarwal’s books and academic papers cover diverse subjects in agriculture especially from a gender and political economy perspective Her writings on gender inequality in property and on environmental governance have had global impact Among her notable books are the award-winning A Field of One’s Own (CUP 1994); Gender and Green Governance (OUP a three volume compendium of her selected papers In 2005 she also led a successful civil society campaign to make the Hindu Inheritance law gender equal Agarwal’s many awards include a Padma Shri in 2008 from the President of India; three book prizes; the 2010 Leontief Prize USA for ‘advancing the frontiers of economic thought’; the 2017 Louis Malassis International Scientist Prize for “a distinguished career in agricultural economics”; the International Balzan Prize 2017 “for challenging established premises in economics and the social sciences by using an innovative gender perspective”; the Kenneth Boulding award in Ecological Economics 2023; and the first Global Inequality Research Award Practical details: Wednesday 19 March, 18:00-19:30 (CET)Venue: Amphitheatre Daniel Cohen, Paris School of Economics, 48 Boulevard Jourdan, Paris 14e (in person, no livestream). 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To register, click here Programme:18:00 Introduction by Lucas Chancel18:05 Award presentation by Thomas Piketty18:15 Lecture by Bina Agarwal “Hidden inequalities Visible outcomes: Gender and social norms”19:00 Q&A19:30 Closing Linkedin Mastodon Address / phone 27, rue Saint Guillaume - 75337 Paris Cedex 07 Phone: +33 (0)1 45 49 50 50 | +33 (0)1 42 22 31 26 Officials from Honiara met with Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and others in Seoul last week to discuss a possible collaboration on the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant project Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Permanent Secretary Dr Christain Ramofafia Chief Engineer Solomon Islands Ports Authority Technical Services Coordinator for the Bina Harbour Project Office were in Korea to attend a Port Expert Workshop organised by Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and hosted by the Korea Ports and Harbour Association Delegates from Vietnam also attended the event which was a chance to explore partnerships and strengthen ties in the fisheries and maritime industries. The hosts shared their experience in the design They organised a visit to Busan port and fishing port facilities of a similar scale to that envisaged for the Bina project Korean officials expressed interest in reviewing feasibility and other studies produced by the Bina Harbour Project Office with a possible view to supporting Solomon Islands with technical assistance and finance to build enabling infrastructure for a tuna processing plant in Bina Dr Ramofafia said Korea and Solomon Islands have enjoyed a longstanding bilateral relationship in fisheries since the 1980s “Korea is our largest fishing fleet customer so we already have a strong economic partnership in the fisheries sector We would welcome a partnership with Korea to construct Bina port facilities.” The Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant project a Solomon Islands Government initiative led by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Expert teams from the BHPO are undertaking site studies to support the design and costing of the land and maritime infrastructure and to secure the funds required to enter the construction phase The plant in Bina will be the nation’s third export port and the first significant investment in Malaita aiming to generate jobs and boost the local economy The Bina Harbour Project Office is funded by New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and assisted by the International Finance Corporation which serves as a transactional advisor to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Photo Caption: Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Permanent Secretary Dr Christian Ramofafia (second from the left) Ronald Ivupitu Chief Engineer Solomon Islands Ports Authority (third from the left) and Fred Conning Technical Services Coordinator from the Bina Harbour Project Office (third from the right) along with delegates from Vietnam You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Ltd (BPCL) has commissioned its first — and one of India’s largest — green hydrogen plant at the Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh BPCL 5 MW green hydrogen plant at Bina Refinery Ltd has commissioned a 5 MW green hydrogen plant at Bina Refinery in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh With a production capacity of 2.14 tonnes per day the plant is expected to help achieve carbon emissions reduction of around 9,000 tonnes per year It is equipped with two advanced electrolysers “Completed in a record time of just 15 months the project sets a new benchmark in cost-effectiveness and execution speed among India’s public sector oil marketing companies,” stated BPCL EET Fuels (the trading name of Essar Oil (UK) Ltd) which plans to create the world’s leading low carbon process refinery has successfully completed the installation and connection of its new hydrogen-ready furnace to the refinery system at its Stanlow site in Ellesmere Port Following delivery at the Stanlow site in August 2022 the hydrogen-ready furnace is now fully operational and will be capable of running on 100% refinery off gas (ROG) The furnace will be conventionally fuelled until 2028 when it will transition to using 100% low-carbon hydrogen HPP1 is the UK’s first large scale low carbon hydrogen production plant located at the heart of the HyNet decarbonisation cluster and will be connected to the Liverpool Bay CO2 transport and storage system which reached financial close last week Aurora Energy Research said in its latest report that the global electrolyzer pipeline totals about 1.3 TW with 26 new projects added and five canceled with 32% slated for commissioning by the end of 2026 6.2 GW has reached final investment decision globally The firm reported significant regulatory progress in the European Union between October and April citing ReFuelEU and FuelEU Maritime as key sources of clarity including regions in Italy and Scandinavia are expected to meet the 90% renewable electricity threshold required to produce renewable hydrogen directly from the grid Aurora also said hybrid power purchase agreements (PPAs) with levelized costs of hydrogen ranging from €5.40 ($6.13)/kg to €10.60/kg are often preferred for their pricing stability and wider market availability The Nordics and Iberia continue to lead in low-cost renewable hydrogen production MIT World Peace University (MITWPU) has developed a process that uses microorganisms to generate hydrogen from sugarcane juice while simultaneously converting carbon dioxide into acetic acid The system operates at room temperature and uses sugarcane juice The Indian university said it has submitted a patent application for the technology and applied for funding from India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) MITWPU has also submitted a proposal to the MNRE to establish a center of excellence for green hydrogen and believes the process could reduce hydrogen production costs to $1/kg Oman has signed a joint development agreement with the Netherlands to develop a liquefied hydrogen corridor linking the two countries with Germany The Omani government said the route would serve as the world’s first commercial export channel for liquefied hydrogen The corridor would enable direct shipments from Duqm with onward distribution to key logistics hubs in Germany such as the German port of Duisburg The French government has awarded a €149 million grant to Lhyfe to support a green hydrogen production facility near the Grand Canal of Le Havre The plant is expected to reach a capacity of up to 34 metric tons per day The project was selected in 2022 under the European Commission’s third wave of Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) focused on hydrogen Construction is planned on a 2.8-hectare site Ansaldo Green Tech has signed an agreement with Duferco Energia to supply and commission a 1 MW electrolyzer for the Hydrogen Valley project in Giammoro which uses anion exchange membrane (AEM) technology will produce over 500 kilograms of green hydrogen daily with 99.9% purity Ansaldo Green Tech said the broader project includes a 4 MW solar system to power the electrolyzer enabling the site to generate approximately 100 metric tons of green hydrogen per year More articles from Uma Gupta More articles from Sergio Matalucci Please be mindful of our community standards Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this 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To find out more, please see our Data Protection Policy. × The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close Bursa said it has asked brokerage firms to retain the proceeds for at least 14 days “Bursa has initiated discussions with the affected brokers on how to manage the unauthorised trades. The stock exchange did not reveal the list of affected stockbroking companies which had closed at 30 sen on Wednesday (April 23) saw unusual trading activity at around 3:15pm on Thursday The warrant jumped 61.7% with 41.17 million units traded of which 33.149 million units transacted at the peak price of 60 sen. Trading volume for Bina Puri shares hit the day's high of 40 sen The stock eventually closed at 37.5 sen — up 8.7% with a total volume of 103.68 million shares and a turnover of RM37.78 million Bursa Malaysia has issued a directive this evening (April 27) to the relevant brokers in which the affected securities and proceeds will be retained for a period of 14 days Bursa also clarified that the losses resulting from the incidents of unauthorised access and trading activities executed on April 24 have been identified and contained which involved online client trading accounts residing with a small number of brokers and steps have been taken to prevent further occurrence. the capital market regulators have worked with the industry to resolve the impact of the unauthorised trades in a fair and transparent manner,” it stressed Bursa has advised all brokerage firms to strengthen their internal controls and cyber defence “A forensic audit of the relevant parties will commence to investigate the root cause of the incident and determine how the breaches occurred,” it added Bursa reiterated that the robustness and security of Bursa Malaysia’s trading and clearing systems are intact The market remains accessible and orderly for market participants Search terms must include 3 or more characters as she chats to fellow Chairs and business leaders about how to grow successful businesses in today’s challenging and unpredictable environment Bina and her guests will discuss why sustainable growth is at the top of business leaders’ agenda and share their insights on how to achieve it In the latest episode of the ‘Pull up a Chair’ podcast Mark draws on lessons learned during an incredible 30-year career in the construction industry leading the delivery of transformational projects that have shaped cities around the world and creating motivated teams that seize opportunities to thrive and grow historian and author of “Inheritocracy: It’s time to talk about the bank of mum and dad.” Together they explore the growing generational gap in today’s workforce and how business leaders of today need to manage and minimise this to bring harmony to their organisations In the latest episode of the Pull Up a Chair podcast partner and strategic advisor at Brunswick Group and co-author of ‘Everybody’s Business: the unlikely story of how big business can fix the world.’ Together they explore 'unsustainable growth' and how businesses can drive progress by having activist leaders who understand when to use their voice and the impact it can have on the world around them Together they reflect on the UK’s growing influence in the regulation of AI diversity and inclusion in our tech sector how to unlock investment for entrepreneurs in the UK and which countries are going to be the big tech superpowers of tomorrow joins Bina to talk about the future of AI and the economic opportunity it presents plus how businesses – big and small – can access the transformative potential of new 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Tél: +33 (0)1 45 49 50 50 | +33 (0)1 42 22 31 26 BURSASGXHome Hot StockBy KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Bina Puri Holdings Bhd’s shares dropped nearly 30% while its Warrant B fell over 61% on Friday following a hacking incident which affected several clients from a small number of brokers' stock trading accounts The Edge quoted affected investors as saying that the hacking primarily facilitated fraudulent transactions involving the shares of Bina Puri and its Warrant B, shares of Pos Malaysia Bhd (KL:POS) as well as certain Hong Kong structured warrants In addressing the recent unusual trading activity Bina Puri in a filing with Bursa Malaysia said it is prepared to cooperate with the relevant authorities including the Securities Commission and Bursa by providing any information or assistance required during their investigations “The group would like to reassure stakeholders that the personal accounts and shareholdings of its key shareholders and owners have not been compromised or accessed without authorisation,” Bina Puri said in its bourse filing “The board of directors remains committed to transparency and the protection of investor interests,” it added Bina Puri's share price dropped 43% to 21.5 sen giving it a market value of RM303.5 million It was one of the most actively-traded stocks on Bursa though much lower than the previous day’s 103.68 million shares Bina Puri’s Warrant B also saw a spike in activity the warrant plunged 61.86% to 18.5 sen at market close shaving off almost all of its gains made on Thursday The Securities Commission (SC) and Bursa in a joint statement on Friday confirmed that several brokers reported failed logins and unauthorised trades in a small number of client accounts on Thursday brokers were told to ask clients to reset their passwords SC and Bursa are actively investigating the breach including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and stronger password rules Regulators and brokers are staying alert and working together to find out what caused the incident BURSASGXHomeBy KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (KL:BPURI) announced on Wednesday the retirement of its founder director Dr Tan Cheng Kiat and deputy executive chairman Tan Sri Tee Hock Seng established Bina Puri in 1975 and has served on its board since Nov 5 He is also the uncle of Hock Seng and grand-uncle to current board member Datuk Matthew Tee Kai Woon He holds a 2.38% equity interest in the group He served as group managing director from Nov 22 1994 until his redesignation as deputy executive chairman on Oct 18 Hock Seng holds a 3.05% direct stake and a 5.55% indirect stake in Bina Puri Their departure comes as Bina Puri was struck with a winding-up petition filed by Wisma Majujaya Sdn Bhd over its failure to settle a RM30 million court award payment The High Court had earlier granted a summary judgment in favour of Wisma Majujaya Bina Puri announced the redesignation of Chai Chan Tong from group managing director cum CEO to group managing director who was appointed as executive director on Jan 19 was promoted to group managing director cum CEO on Oct 18 He also chairs the group executive committee and is the major shareholder of the company with a 24.64% stake Bina Puri also announced the appointment of Goh Kee Lun as executive director cum group chief executive officer Goh is currently chairman of Blueshark Holding Ltd where he leads the group’s capital market strategy and oversees its international expansion in the smart e-scooter space Also joining the board is retired police commissioner Datuk Seri Mohd Kamarudin Md Din as an independent and non-executive director Kamarudin formerly served as the chief police officer of Johor Shares in Bina Puri have been trending upwards in recent weeks rising from a 52-week low of 26 sen to close unchanged at 34.5 sen on Wednesday Accueil>Land use poverty and the environment : Research workshop with Bina Agarwal March 20th 10.15 am - 12.15 pmSciences Po - Salle du Conseil13 rue de l'Université Mandatory registration to participate in person Professor Agarwal will discuss these topics with Charlotte Halpern senior researcher at Sciences Po CEE & LIEPP and director of the Institute for environmental transformation before engaging with Sciences Po and Université Paris Cité research students and the AIRE faculty and discussing presentations by tree Sciences Po PhD researchers: Bina Agarwal will give another seminar during her stay at Sciences Po, "A Feminist Lens on Forests and Fields: A Conversation with Bina Agarwal", hosted by PSIA and the Sciences Po’s Gender Studies Programme March 18. Details here. BURSASGXHomeBy KUALA LUMPUR (April 14): Wisma Majujaya Sdn Bhd has filed a winding up petition against Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (KL:BPURI) at the High Court here over the latter’s failure to pay RM30 million that was awarded by the court in a summary judgment earlier this year In the winding up petition sighted by The Edge and signed by Wisma Majujaya director Datuk Tan Hock Kien Wisma Majujaya sought to wind up Bina Puri under the provisions of the Companies Act 2016 Wisma Majujaya is also seeking that the company be appointed as liquidator for Bina Puri and that the costs of the petition be paid out of Bina Puri’s assets Wisma Majujaya had on Feb 4 obtained a summary judgement from the Shah Alam High Court ordering Bina Puri to pay the judgment sum of RM28.17 million Bina Puri had then announced in a Bursa Malaysia filing that it had directed its lawyers to file an appeal and a stay (halt the execution) of the summary judgment The suit revolved around RM28.17 million in returns Wisma Majujaya purports to have been owed as stipulated in a joint venture agreement (JVA) plus interest that Bina Puri failed to pay The relevant JVA was inked in November 2017 and pertained to a development in Johor Bahru called Puri Residence Wisma Majujaya said it had contributed RM10 million for the development under the JVA Bina Puri then purportedly agreed to pay Wisma Majujaya up to RM26 million in return for the amount of investment with 8% interest per annum in the event of late payment Bina Puri said it maintains there is no “valid and enforceable” JVA or joint venture development with Wisma Majujaya “The RM10 million advance by the plaintiff was an unlicensed money lending transaction the company opined that disclosing the details of the JVA and making any related announcement would be inappropriate,” it said The company also said the JVA makes no provision for roles and responsibilities of parties equity interest or progressive/stage payment in relation to the purported JV development “The RM28.17 million sought by the plaintiff consists substantially of interest charges following Bina Puri Properties' repayment of RM7 million,” it also noted Majujaya claims that Bina Puri had filed an appeal to the summary judgment at the Court of Appeal; the latter had also filed a stay application against the sum to be paid pending the outcome of the appeal Majujaya stated that the stay application has not been disposed of and there is no order for a stay of execution and/or enforcement of the summary judgment they had served a statutory notice of demand via their lawyers Messrs Lim Chee Wee Partnership to Bina Puri for the payment to be paid within 21 days of the notice The winding up petition stated that more than 21 days have passed since the notice was served but Bina Puri has “failed refused and/or neglected to pay the said sum or to secure or compound the said sum to the satisfaction of the petitioner (Majujaya)” The hearing of the petition is fixed for July 14 Home>A Special Conversation with Professor Bina Agarwal in particular from the Paris School of International Affairs had the privilege of engaging in a discussion with Professor Bina Agarwal an eminent scholar in Development Economics and Environment at the Global Development Institute of the University of Manchester and former director of the Institute of Economic Growth in Delhi The event was moderated by Hélène Périvier economist at the French Economic Observatory (OFCE) Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) It provided an opportunity for students to interact with a globally recognised scholar who produced pioneering work on global inequalities Professor Agarwal was in Paris, France on this rare occasion as the co-winner of the prestigious 2024 Global Inequality Research Award (GiRA) Her research has been key in shedding light on issues such as land ownership and legal reforms related to inheritance rights she shared insights into the motivations behind her research focusing on the gender gap in land ownership and property rights across different regions The conversation also touched upon ecofeminism her role in leading a movement to reform India’s inheritance laws making for an engaging and dynamic exchange the replay of the event is available here: Cover image caption: Bina Agarwal at Sciences Po in March 2025 (credits: VT / Sciences Po) Contact usFor all requests relating to the program, please write at: presage@sciencespo.fr Address / phone BURSASGXHome Companies in the newsBy KUALA LUMPUR (April 11): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday: « Back BURSASGXHomeBy KUALA LUMPUR (April 11): LBS Bina Group Bhd (KL:LBS) on Friday announced a first interim dividend of one sen per share along with a final dividend of 1.1 sen per share The property developer had previously paid a special dividend of 2.6 sen per share on December 30 last year bringing total dividend for FY2024 to 4.7 sen per share The interim dividend will be paid on July 10 with June 19 as the ex-date and June 20 as the entitlement date with August 8 as the ex-date and August 29 as the entitlement date LBS Bina reported a net profit of RM241.84 million for FY2024 its highest in 11 years and an increase of 64.63% from RM146.87 million in FY2023 supported by higher other income and improved margins despite a drop in revenue Full-year revenue declined 20.58% to RM1.43 billion from RM1.81 billion in FY2023 mainly due to project completions and lower contributions from its construction and trading segments LBS Bina’s net profit fell 76.45% year-on-year to RM9.62 million from RM40.83 million while quarterly revenue dropped 51.13% to RM287.14 million The sharp quarterly decline was due to the absence of one-off gains and reduced revenue as several development projects reached completion Shares of LBS Bina closed up half a sen or 1.15% to 44 sen on Friday A SECOND phase of geotechnical investigations was conducted in Malaita province last month progressing the Solomon Island Government’s plan for a new world class tuna processing facility and port at Bina Harbour The marine ‘over water’ study by engineering firm Tonkin and Taylor International from New Zealand involved drilling four holes of 100 millimetre into the seafloor to collect material samples that will characterise the geological profile below the sea floor This information will help guide designers of the wharf as to the type of facility that can be built and the materials that can be used at the site local company Solomon Islands Explosive Ordnance Technicians (SIEOTEC) was contracted to provide unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance services at all drill locations This ensured all investigation sites were free from explosive remnants of war and safe to commence invasive work on site was local shipping and logistic company Silent World which delivered and assembled the 6 x 6 metre metal barge from which the engineers operated the drill and collected samples Community engagement officers from the Bina Harbour Project Office were onsite throughout the drilling process to facilitate local engagement Deputy Project Director for the project said that prior to the investigation consultations were held with registered landowner groups and other stakeholders to ensure broad participation and support Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources said the completion of these studies is a significant milestone “It will inform design activities and contribute to realising the project’s full scope and the government’s economic development ambitions for Bina.” The month-long investigation follows a ground study completed late 2024 to assist with the design of port facilities enabling infrastructure and the tuna processing plant The study looked at geological characteristics that would influence land buildings and roads The samples from this recent phase of work will be taken offshore and analysed in a New Zealand laboratory engineers will be well informed to commence site design The preparatory work for developments at Bina Harbour is led by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources with funding support from the New Zealand Government Metrics details The pressure-induced structural changes in the perovskite-type (ABO$_3$) ferroelectric solid solution (1-x)Na$_{0.5}$Bi$_{0.5}$TiO$_3$-xBaTiO$_3$ (NBT-xBT) at the morphotropic phase boundary (MPB) ($x_{\text {MPB}}=0.048$) have been analyzed up to 12.3 GPa by single-crystal x-ray diffraction with synchrotron radiation A pressure-induced phase transition takes place between 4.4 and 5.0 GPa where the pseudocubic low-pressure phase transforms into an orthorhombic high-pressure phase with space group Pnma The high-pressure phase is comprised of mixed BO$_6$ tilts and anti-polar A-cation displacements without exhibiting coherent off-centered shifts of the B-site Ti$^{4+}$ cations that can be detected by synchrotron x-ray diffraction Our results reveal that at ambient pressure and room temperature the NBT-$x_\mathrm{{MPB}}$BT structure possesses anti-phase BO$_6$ tilts with a relatively large correlation length and the same type of polar distortions as those present in pure NBT but with strongly violated correlation length due to Ba$^{2+}$-induced local elastic-stress fields For $x_{\text {MPB}}$ the effect of Ba on the mesoscopic-scale structure is compensated by a mild external pressure of only 0.7 GPa resulting in structural features resembling those of pure NBT at ambient conditions here we report the results of single-crystal synchrotron XRD at pressures from ambient up to 12.3 GPa We show that a reversible phase transition from the pseudocubic low-pressure phase to an orthorhombic Pnma high-pressure phase takes place at $p_c$ = 4.6(1) GPa with orthorhombic a and c axes along $\langle 110\rangle _\mathrm{{pc}}$ and orthorhombic b axis $\Vert$ $[001]_\mathrm{{pc}}$ the high-pressure phase of NBT-$x_\mathrm{{MPB}}$BT consists of mixed $a^-b^+a^-$ BO$_6$ tilting and antipolar order of A-cation shifts The pressure dependence of x-ray DS (XDS) and superstructure Bragg-diffraction peaks demonstrates that at ambient conditions the NBT-$x_\mathrm{{MPB}}$BT structure consists of the same type of polar distortions as those present in pure NBT but their correlation length is strongly reduced by the Ba$^{2+}$-induced local elastic-stress fields and that anti-phase $a^-a^-a^-$ BO$_6$-tilt order is the dominant tilt pattern at ambient and low pressures ($<p_c$) To verify the reversibility of the pressure-induced structural changes the specimen subjected to 7.9 GPa was subsequently measured in air and compared with the data collected from a pristine crystal (hk0) reciprocal space layers of NBT-0.048BT at selected pressures from ambient pressure to 7.9 GPa. The areas marked with a dashed rectangle in (a) are shown enlarged in (b). The reflections are indexed in a doubled cubic perovskite cell. The grey and white arrows mark representative ooe and oee reflections, respectively, while the black arrows point to the satellite reflections visible around {220} reflections in the data measured at ambient pressure in air. (hk1) reciprocal space layers of NBT-0.048BT at selected pressures from ambient pressure to 7.9 GPa The reflections are indexed in a doubled cubic perovskite cell grey and white arrows mark representative ooo The satellite reflections arising from modulated structures are not observed at elevated pressures Unfortunately it is unclear whether they are suppressed by pressure or they are just too weak to be measured inside a DAC the MPB-compound NBT-0.048BT undergoes a reversible phase transition at $p_c = 4.6(1)$ GPa with a predominantly order-disorder character The high-pressure phase is orthorhombic Pnma and comprises anti-polar A-cation displacements predominantly along the a-axis (corresponding to the [110]$_\mathrm{{pc}}$ direction) mixed BO$_6$ tilts of type $a^-b^+a^-$ (the b-axis corresponding to the [001]$_\mathrm{{pc}}$ direction) The pressure evolution of the XDS below $p_c$ indicates that at MPB levels of Ba concentration the Ba$^{2+}$ cations are embedded in both the pseudorhombohedral matrix and tetragonal-like nanoregions which violates the correlation length of coherent A-site cations in both the matrix and nanoregions and results in a pseudocubic polarizable matrix with remnants of rhombohedral-like polar clusters Our data indicate that for $x = x_\mathrm{{MPB}}$ the effect of chemically-induced local internal stress fields due to the incorporation of Ba$^{2+}$ cations can be overcome by a mild external hydrostatic pressure of 0.7 GPa Crystallographic Information Files (CIFs) are included as supplementary All other datasets generated and analysed during this study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request Zhang, Q., Zhao, X., Sun, R. & Luo, H. 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said Bina Puri We would love to keep you posted on the latest promotion Bina Puri said the restructuring would be finalised by the end of this month PETALING JAYA: Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has defaulted on its loan repayment to Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (Exim Bank) which is denominated in US dollars with a principal sum of US$7.65mil and an initial interest rate of 4% Bina Puri said it repaid a total of US$5.1mil the appreciation of the US dollar against the ringgit coupled with the rise in interest rates from 4% to 11% had led the company to negotiate a loan restructuring with Exim Bank Bina Puri said that proposals for restructuring the loan were discussed with the bank which had agreed that the restructuring be finalised by the end of this month the company has temporarily ceased the payment in March 2024 pending finalisation of the restructuring of the loan while interest for the period will be capitalised in the principal sum,” it said “The company is in discussion with the bank to restructure the loan sum and it has temporarily ceased the repayment pending finalisation of the revised repayment plan the company has delayed in making the announcement as the board believed that making any announcement regarding the default in payment would be premature,” it pointed out Bina Puri emphasised that any default in payment would be cured and the account with the bank would be normalised upon the loan restructuring being approved by Exim Bank the company shall adhere to the repayment schedule of the restructured loan once formalised and approved by the bank,” it said Malaita Province warmly welcomed Prime Minister Hon Jeremiah Manele MP to their community and facilitated his delegation’s tour around the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project site The site visit culminated in a formal gathering in the Bina Community Hall where the village leaders honoured the Prime Minister with a formal welcome and gift presentation Prime Minister Manele personally assured the people of the Bina region of the Government of National Unity and Transformation’s commitment to run with the project I have supported this project and have established dedicated teams to drive this project forward not only within the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources but within my Office with a Cabinet Sub-Committee established to push for the implementation of Bina project.” Prime Minister Manele and delegation brief site visit to the Kiluúfi hospital project The Government has taken up the lead role in talking with development partners to support this project the New Zealand Government has been working closely with the Ministry of Fisheries on the preparative work for this project and surrounding communities for assisting with the land and sea geotechnical investigations These studies are necessary to ensure that the port and shore side facilities are carefully planned and designed discussions with State- Owned enterprises regarding the supply of power and water to the project site will be progressed this year identification of resource owners for the habour water and beneficiary mapping for the Village Trust Board will continue the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project will provide 1,600 jobs in tuna processing and many more livelihood and business opportunities his government is determined to see the resource owners maximise benefits from this project The Bina Region Arrangements for Governance team is working directly with landowners to prepare them for this development and to make sure they gain the benefits it will offer The Prime Minister thank the people of Bina region especially elders who have passed on for allowing their land harbour and fresh water to host a National project that is good of Solomon Islands on all fronts of development and security Prime Minister Manele also assure the Malaita Provincial Government that “we will work hand in hand with Malaita Province to ensure this project becomes a reality My government is committed 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Slated for completion in March 2027, the project will double its annual clinker output to 1.92 million tonnes. — Cahya Mata awaiting Sarawak govt nod for second clinker line Able Global Bhd (KL:ABLEGLOB) said it has received a letter from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirming the conclusion of its investigation into the company and its CEO, Edward Goh Swee Wang, with no prosecution to be pursued. — Able Global says no charges for the group, CEO after MACC concludes probe KUALA LUMPUR: Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has defaulted on its loan repayment to Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (Exim Bank), a loan denominated in United States dollars with a principal sum of US$7.65mil and an initial interest rate of 4%. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Bina Puri said it repaid a total of US$5.1mil, which includes US$2.35mil in interest. However, the recent appreciation of the US dollar against the Ringgit, coupled with the rise in interest rates from 4% to 11%, has led the company to negotiate a loan restructuring with Exim Bank. Bina Puri said that proposals for restructuring the loan were discussed with the bank, and the bank has, in principle, agreed to the restructuring, which is set to be finalised by the end of February 2025. “During the discussion with the bank, the company has temporarily ceased the payment in March 2024 pending finalisation of the restructuring of the loan while interest for the period will be capitalised in the principal sum,” it said. “The company is in discussion with the Bank to restructure the loan sum, and it has temporarily ceased the repayment pending finalisation of the revised repayment plan. “Hence, the company has delayed in making the announcement as the board believed that making any announcement regarding the default in payment would be premature,” it added. Bina Puri said any default in payment will be cured and the account with the bank will be normalised upon the loan restructuring being approved by the bank, no later than end of February 2025. “Accordingly, the company shall adhere to the repayment schedule of the restructured loan once formalised and approved by the bank,” it said. We would love to keep you posted on the latest promotion. Kindly fill the form below Mumbai– The song ‘Hum Aapke Bina’ from the upcoming Salman Khan-starrer ‘Sikandar’ was unveiled on Friday. The song with its romantic colour adds a new dimension to the action-driven narrative of the film. This is the fourth song ‘Zohra Jabeen’, ‘Bam Bam Bhole’, and ‘Sikandar Naache’. The video of the song features a palpable chemistry between Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and actress Rashmika Mandanna. Salman Khan’s charm is second to none and his eyes in the romantic number light up the world. 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PM Manele was in Dubai for the 12th Edition of the World Governments Summit. He was invited to attend the summit by the Government of UAE. At the margins of the summit, PM Manele said, he had four ‘extremely fruitful’ bilaterial meetings and one of them was with the Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of UAE to the Caribbean and Pacific States, Omar Hassan Shehadeh. “During the meeting, Mr Omar conveyed his strong support to review and refine the Bina Habour Business case and financing proposal and assured me that he will work with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development on the review and refinement of the proposal as well as its financing. “We have given the Special Envoy a copy of the proposal and also, I have sent an electronic version for ease of analysis. He will provide feedback on areas that may require further inputs from our side,” PM Manele said. PM Manele said the Special Envoy also acknowledged his delegation’s additional proposal for the consideration of a fuel storage depot at Bina Habour and that he plans to visit Honiara in May this year, also bringing with him an investor on petroleum for preliminary discussions. He said furthermore, his meeting with the Special Envoy saw the signing of an overarching Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Countries, with individual country agreement to be signed separately by each country. PM Manele said he conveyed his support for this proposal and also conveyed the same to the Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji who was also there. He said Solomon Islands together with Fiji and Papua New Guinea will lead the consultations with other PIF countries, commencing at the Ministers of Trade Meeting to be convened in Fiji in two weeks time. The PM said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) will be Solomon Islands lead ministry on this matter. “I will be speaking with the Minister to ensure our people with expertise in this area, including the Director of Trade. Our Head of Missions in Suva and Beijing are involved in the process to ensure we can expedite the completion of the CEPA to be signed at the PIF meeting in Honiara in September this year. “At the same time, they are also working on a Solomon Islands -UAE Agreement that will come under the CEPA, for potential signing during PIF meeting,” he added. PM Manele also announced that his meeting with the Special Envoy saw his expression of extreme support for a proposal for UAE to support Solomon Islands develop a National ID Card system. “We have agreed to send to him the list of key people who will be involved in this initiative and he will link them with the appropriate people in UAE to commence the discussion on a workplan towards this objective. “They will also arrange for our team to visit the UAE to see what they currently have which could form the basis of the Solomon Islands National ID if SI is interested, he stated. By LACHLAN SHYVES EDDIE & DELI-SHARON OSO Photo caption: PM Manele and his delegation met on arrival by the Deputy Prime Minister Bradley Tovosia, who acted on his behalf during his absence in the country to attend the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo by LACHLAN SHYVES EDDIE CLAUDIUS TEI’IFI – the Member of Parliament (MP) for West Kwaio Constituency – is the new Chairman of the SBD1.9 billion-dollar Bina Harbour International Seaport Project in Malaita. The appointment was announced in the West Kwaio Constituency social media Facebook page last week. “Our Member of Parliament Hon. Claudius Tei’ifi has been formally appointed (on) 18th March 2025 as the Chairman of Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Project Sub Committee of the Cabinet. “The objective of the Committee is to manage and implement GNUT Flagship Policy on Bina Harbour Project,” the published announcement said. As Chairman, his mandate is outlined in a seven-point plan issued by the Cabinet subcommittee which made the appointment. 1. Ensure the TOR of the Committee are implemented; 2. Calls for meeting and chairs the Committee meetings; 3. Ensures the Committee meets … at least once a month, and (that its) reports are of high standards and quality, and (that) Committee reports are submitted to Cabinet through the Prime Minister on (a) regular and timely basis; 4. Regularly briefs the Prime Minister on the (Committee’s) work and progress (as well as) manages and deals with possible conflict of interests by any 5. Provide Strategic Policy Direction and oversight to the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing concerning its effective and successful implementation within the specified time frame; 6. Assist Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources to foster collaboration among local communities, government bodies, investors, and other relevant 7. Provide timely updates and relevant information to … Cabinet regarding the In 2019, Reuters reported that the United States would fund the Bina Harbour Project under the steam of the M4D. Things have since changed after no show by the US Government. There’s been no tangible evidence about the impact of Winrock’s SCALE Project, which ended last year. Calls for an audit of Winrock’s funding has gone on deaf ears Now the People’s Republic of China appears to be the only potential donor to fund Bina Harbour. MP Tei’ifi’s conviction that only Beijing has the resources to undertake the project propelled him to join the GNUT government last December. According to an article published by The Sunday Guardian on July 9, 2023, the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Nestor Ghiro, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Chairman of the China National Fisheries Corporation (CNFC) in Beijing in May of the same year. The signing of the MOU reportedly opened the door for the China Engineering and Construction Company and China Harbour Engineering Company to seek financing for the project, estimated to cost US$180 million (abt. SBD1.6 billion). In a separate report published in February this year, the cost has been revised upwards to the tune of USD232 million (SBD1.9 billion), which includes the cost of infrastructure and other supporting projects. Commentators this week described the setting up of the Committee as “a milestone for Bina Harbour Project, which shows the GNUT Commitment to … implement the Bina Harbour Project”. Some say the MP Tei’ifi’s Committee face two challenges in carrying out its tasks. Within the GNUT but specifically in the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet lurks a shadowy group known as the Northern Corridor. This group is more interested in supporting major projects in North Malaita. “They will do everything to frustrate major projects in other parts of Malaita,” one observer told Solomon Star. “Hon Claudius and his team will just have to be vigilant in dealing with senior officials there,” the observer said. The other problem is to do with who the Committee members are. “Get the right people and you are on your way. Get the wrong people and you are reduced to the business-as-usual syndrome where nothing gets done because the interest resolves around collecting huge pay cheque every fortnight for doing nothing,” the man said. BURSASGXHome HighlightBy SHAH ALAM (Feb 3): Wisma Majujaya Sdn Bhd has obtained a summary judgement from the High Court on Monday over its RM28.1 million suit filed against Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (KL:BPURI) its subsidiary Bina Puri Properties Sdn Bhd and its director Tan Sri Tee Hock Seng also dismissed the counterclaim filed by Tee Allowing a summary judgement means that the court allows a party’s application to have a judgement against another without going for a full trial Zaharah also ordered Bina Puri Holdings and the other defendants to pay the judgement sum of RM28.172 million The court also ordered the three defendants to pay RM10,000 total costs to Wisma Majujaya it ordered Tee to pay an additional RM5,000 costs for the dismissal of his counterclaim against the plaintiff Kwan Will Sen of Messrs Lim Chee Wee Partnership confirmed Monday’s outcome when contacted by The Edge also confirmed the summary judgement entered against Bina Puri Properties and the dismissal of the counterclaim by Tee Wisma Majujaya had given a RM10 million loan in 2017 for the Puri Residence project in Johor Bahru with the joint-venture agreement (JVA) that Bina Puri Properties shall manage and develop the project’s construction by appointing contractors and furnishing monthly reports of the project Wisma Majujaya claimed that under the agreement dated Nov 23 the project should yield a return of up to RM26 million on its investment as stipulated in Schedule 2 of the JVA where the five repayments were to be made between Dec 31 It added that in the event of late payment Wisma Majujaya should be entitled to an 8% interest per annum The JVA was signed by Tee and Datuk Matthew Tee Kai Woon Bina Puri Holdings and Tee entered into a corporate and personal guarantee dated Nov 23 To meet the payment of the RM10 million investments Wisma Majujaya had sought advances from its shareholder Datuk Tan Hock Kien and other parties The investment was paid in three tranches between Nov 23 Bina Puri Properties was supposed to make the first part of the repayment of the return on investment together with late repayment interest of RM64,657.53 The letters were also distributed to the other defendants This occurred until the final part payment of the return on investment was not paid on Aug 31 when Wisma Majujaya demanded the defendant to pay up the defendant offered a proposal for payment via properties which was rejected by Wisma Majujaya on Oct 14 Bina Puri Properties only paid part of the payments totalling RM7 million between Feb 10 Wisma Majujaya claimed the part payments showed that the defendant had failed or refused and neglected to pay the amount agreed in the JVA and hence Wisma Majujaya sought the sum of RM28.1 million The counterclaim that was dismissed on Monday was filed by Tee through Messrs Chris Lim Su Heng on Dec 6 It alleged that the RM10 million consideration sum in the alleged JVA is illegal and constitutes illegal money-lending transactions disguised as the alleged JVA Tee claimed that the device used in the alleged JVA and purported corporate guarantee dated Nov 23 to secure the loan with interest to circumvent the provisions of the Moneylenders Act 1951 and is caught under Section 24 of the Contracts Act 1950 Tee further claimed that the RM10 million consideration disbursed by Wisma Majujaya through its solicitors as alleged is in fact illegal The illegal consideration of the guaranteed capital investment return and cumulative guaranteed capital investment return in Schedule 2 of the alleged JVA were nothing but exorbitant interest disguised as investment returns “There is an exorbitant return stipulated in the alleged JVA as a result of the RM10 million lent The plaintiff does not have a developer’s licence which contradicts the fact that they carry on business as a housing developer,” Tee further alleged Tee was seeking a declaration that Wisma Majujaya and Tan are unlicensed money-lenders within the meaning of the Moneylenders Act 1951 and corporate and personal guarantee dated Nov 23 He was further seeking a declaration that the Nov 23 2017 JVA and other related documents are money-lending contracts in respect of money lent by Wisma Majujaya as unlicensed money-lenders and unenforceable against Bina Puri Properties Bina Puri Holdings in a Bursa Malaysia announcement on Jan 27 had said that it expected that there would be “no significant financial impact” from the suit filed against them The law firm's partner and principal Chris Lim told The Edge they had received instructions from Tee to appeal against the decision and would file the necessary stay application to the judgement Manufacturing Today India Home > Investment > BPCL secures ₹31,802 crore loan for Bina Refinery expansion aims to set up a petrochemical complex comprising a 1.2 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) ethylene cracker unit and increase the refinery’s capacity from 7.8 MMTPA to 11 MMTPA Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has achieved financial closure for its Bina Refinery Expansion and Petrochemical Project The company signed a ₹31,802 crore loan agreement with a consortium of six lenders The ₹48,926 crore project aims to increase the refinery’s capacity from 7.8 MMTPA to 11 MMTPA while establishing a 1.2 MMTPA ethylene cracker unit. This development will enable BPCL to produce critical downstream petrochemical products such as Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) reducing India’s dependency on imports The foundation stone for the project was laid in 2023 and its construction is expected to generate over 15,000 jobs the project will create more than one lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities boosting regional economic growth and offering sustainable livelihoods This initiative aligns with India’s industrial growth strategy, aiming to enhance energy security and achieve self-sufficiency in polymer products. BPCL’s Chairman and Managing Director, G. Krishnakumar, expressed pride in the project, highlighting its significance in advancing India’s energy independence. The State Bank of India’s Chairman, Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, also emphasised the importance of the partnership, citing the project’s contribution to India’s energy infrastructure and industrial growth. BURSASGXHomeBy KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (KL:BPURI) on Thursday said it is in the midst of restructuring its loan with Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (Exim Bank) following a winding-up petition from the bank on Tuesday “The escalation of the US$ against ringgit Malaysia and the increase of interest rates from 4% to 11% had warranted the company to negotiate a restructuring of the loan with Exim Bank,” Bina Puri said in a filing The loss-making property developer said it had taken a US$7.65 million (RM33.93 million) loan with an inclusive interest of US$2.35 million “Proposals for restructuring the loan were discussed with the bank (Exim Bank) and the bank had in principle agreed to the restructuring to be finalised no later than end of February 2025,” it said Bina Puri said that the payment temporarily ceased in March last year pending the finalisation of the loan restructuring while interest for the period will be capitalised in the principal sum It was also noted that the default in the payment is due to the ongoing discussion on loan restructuring the company has delayed in making the announcement as the board believed that making any announcement regarding the default in payment would be premature,” it said It also clarified that any payment default will be cured and the account with Exim Bank will be normalised upon the loan restructuring being approved Bina Puri shall adhere to the repayment schedule of the restructured loan is not expected to have any other legal implications from the default in payment as well on the company as the discussions with the bank on the restructuring and repayment plan have reached an advanced stage for a term-out arrangement “The proceedings of the winding-up petition are currently under discussion between the company and the bank with the aim of reaching a mutually beneficial resolution,” it disclosed Shares in Bina Puri settled up half a sen or 1.64% at 31 sen on Thursday giving the group a market capitalisation of RM249.85 million Brussels, Belgium, – In a significant move to strengthen international support for the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Development, a delegation from the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) have participated in the EU-Pacific States Trade Committee Meeting in Brussels this week, from February 3-7. The Brussels meeting is a gathering aimed at fostering trade relations and cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Pacific Island nations. The meeting involves discussions on various trade- related issues, including tariffs, trade agreements, economic partnerships, and strategies to enhance mutual trade benefits. Participants include government officials, trade representatives, and stakeholders from both the EU and the Pacific states including Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, and Solomon Islands. During the meeting, MFMR’s Tuna Industry Advisor Peter Cusack presented on the Bina project, focusing on securing EU participation in infrastructure financing. The opportunity to highlight the Bina Harbour development to the EU follows an invitation to MFMR by Minister Counsellor Maurizio Cian of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the Pacific, based in Suva. Counsellor Maurizio and his delegation were received by the Malaita Provincial Government Premier, the HON Elijah Asilaua and his staff in Auki, before travelling to Bina Harbour on the 5th of February. In Brussels, MFAET’s Deputy Director of External Trade, Jenny Barile, also shared a review presentation of the EU-Solomon Islands Interim Economic Partnership Agreement (IEPA) and with MFMR support, described how the ongoing Derogation of the Rules of Origin, which facilitates duty-free access to EU markets for Solomon Islands processed tuna products, regardless of their origin further enhances the trade relationship between the EU and the Solomon Islands. Attendance at the EU-Pacific States Trade Committee Meeting shows the Solomon Islands commitment to building better economic ties with the European Union and support for major projects that will provide the country with opportunities for growth. BURSASGXHome M&ABy KUALA LUMPUR (March 21): Construction firm Inta Bina Group Bhd (KL:INTA) is acquiring a 100% stake in Aliran Restu Sdn Bhd which holds development rights to three parcels of land in Bandar Glenmarie the group said it will fund the acquisition of the interest in Aliran Restu from Zikay Properties Sdn Bhd through internally generated funds Aliran Restu has been appointed by the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS) as the developer for the three parcels of land in Bandar Glenmarie The purchase price was determined on a willing-buyer considering the future earnings potential of the development project in Bandar Glenmarie which is to be completed by the end of March provides an opportunity for the group to continue its "development and construction activities" Shares in Inta Bina closed unchanged at 42.5 sen on Friday giving the company a market capitalisation of RM235.1 million. The stock is down 14.14% this year LBS Bina Group Bhd group executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Hock San KUALA LUMPUR: LBS Bina Group Bhd has successfully issued the second tranche of Asean Social SRI Sukuk Wakalah amounting to RM400mil in nominal value under its existing RM750mil Sukuk Wakalah Programme which is rated AA-IS with a stable outlook by MARC Ratings Bhd The developer said the unsecured Second Tranche was issued with a periodic distribution rate of 4.81% per annum It has a tenure of 7 years and will mature on January 23 The issuance garnered strong interest from investors achieving an oversubscription rate of 5.27 times The final order book was approximately RM2.1bil LBS said the proceeds from the issuance will be allocated in accordance with the group’s sustainability financing framework channelling funds toward projects focused on affordable housing These initiatives align with LBS’ mission to drive positive societal impact and create lasting value for stakeholders “The issuance of this second tranche marks another significant milestone in our journey to integrate sustainability into our business operations The proceeds will enable us to enhance our portfolio of affordable housing projects contributing to community development and fostering positive social outcomes This achievement reflects our continuous commitment to balancing sustainable business growth with the well-being of the communities we serve,” group executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Hock San said The issuance was managed by HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd which acted as the joint lead managers for the second tranche Nicole Burisch, MA 11, is the new director of the Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery an accomplished curator and Concordia alumna brings over 20 years of experience in arts leadership programming and advocacy to this prestigious role Since 2021, Burisch has served as director of Concordia’s FOFA Gallery where she oversaw innovative programs including mentorship and training opportunities a Black Arts Residency and initiatives focused on sustainable exhibition practices Her leadership has been marked by a commitment to accessibility community engagement and amplifying underrepresented voices in the arts “Nicole’s vision for the Ellen Art Gallery aligns with Concordia’s mission to promote creativity diversity and impactful research,” says Tim Evans “Her expertise and experience will undoubtedly enhance the gallery’s reputation as a hub for contemporary art and critical dialogue.” Burisch holds a master’s degree in art history from Concordia and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics from the Alberta College of Art and Design She is renowned for her expertise in contemporary art Her career spans roles at the National Gallery of Canada the Centre des arts actuels Skol and the Mountain Standard Time Performative Art Festival She has also co-edited influential publications including The New Politics of the Handmade: Craft Burisch oversaw landmark exhibitions and fundraising initiatives securing over $500,000 in grants and donations She also curated the recent FOFA exhibition Too Good to Waste and led projects exploring the intersections of art “I am deeply honoured to take on this role at the Ellen Art Gallery,” Burisch says the Ellen Gallery was such an important space of learning for me – about collections University art galleries have a unique position in the contemporary art landscape they have the capacity to support in-depth artistic and curatorial research while also being important spaces for experimentation and risk-taking The Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery is a cornerstone of Concordia’s downtown campus and is committed to promoting the awareness of art as a critical form of knowledge through its cutting-edge exhibitions public outreach and programming and contributions to art education and research. Visit the Leonard and Bina Ellen Art Gallery website to learn more about upcoming exhibitions and programs. Concordia students mark National Indigenous Languages Day with a guest lecture from Canada’s Governor General Concordia theatre prof receives close to $200K in SSHRC funding Concordia’s Volt-Age drives transformative electrification research with new Impact funding BURSASGXHomeBy KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): Inta Bina Group Bhd (KL:INTA) has secured a RM181 million contract to undertake the construction of a mixed commercial development project in Kuala Langat covers phases one to four of the proposed Seruma Integrated Development at Eco Santuari The construction includes retail and commercial shop units an 11-storey office block and a 21-storey serviced apartment block awarded to its wholly-owned subsidiary Inta Bina Sdn Bhd The project will be funded through a combination of internally generated funds and external borrowings The contract is expected to boost Inta Bina’s earnings throughout its duration Inta Bina’s net profit rose 38.3% to RM9 million from RM6.51 million a year earlier as revenue increased 23.84% to RM196.62 million from RM158.8 million The group recorded an all-time high net profit of RM33.18 million and revenue of RM690.8 million for the full financial year Inta Bina's cash and short-term deposits stood at RM115 million compared with total borrowings of RM112.65 million Shares of Inta Bina closed down 5.26% or 2.5 sen to 45 sen on Friday valuing the construction outfit at RM262.8 million Michelle's life was a testament to her unwavering commitment to her family and friends Michelle was a graduate of Fort Atkinson High School in 1991 She furthered her education at Madison Area Technical College where she trained to become a dental hygienist Her professional journey as a dental hygienist was more than a job for Michelle; it was a calling She nurtured relationships with her patients and served her community with a selfless heart always striving to make each visit a comfortable and positive experience At the heart of Michelle's world was her family She was a devoted mother to her three children Michelle's love extended to her parents Pam (Russ) Hartwig and Richard (Mary) Bina her nephews and niece Kory Bina and Cameron and Mia Bakken and grandmothers Margery Green and Mary Bina She was proceeded in death by her maternal and paternal grandfathers as well as her godparents Jerry and Daffy Bina Michelle's love for her family shone the brightest during the holidays a time she cherished for the opportunity to decorate and create a festive atmosphere for her loved ones Her home was often the gathering place where memories were made Her personal interests reflected her nurturing disposition and she found great joy in their wagging tails and unconditional affection Michelle's life was characterized by a passion that extended to all her endeavors from her love of family to her care for her furry friends Michelle's passing leaves a lasting void in the lives of her family and friends they take comfort in knowing that her spirit will continue to guide and inspire them As they face the world without her physical presence they will hold dear the memories and love she shared so freely As the chapters of Michelle's life come to a close those who loved her will gather in remembrance cherishing the time they had with an extraordinary woman whose life was a testament to the beauty of a generous and caring soul Michelle's story is not one of sorrow but a celebration of a life well-lived and a woman dearly loved at the Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson with visitation beginning at 11 a.m A celebration of Michelle’s life with a light meal will follow from 1:30 p.m at the American Legion Dugout in Fort Atkinson memorials to the family would be appreciated Submit A Story or Press Release: DrydenWire@gmail.com Advertising Questions General Questions DrydenWire Insider Questions MALAITA Province has expressed its gratitude to the New Zealand Government for its support in completing the geotechnical studies for the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project The successful completion of these studies marks a significant step forward for the ambitious project which is considered crucial to addressing several of the country’s pressing challenges including unemployment and limited economic opportunities on the floor of Malaita Province Assembly during the 2024/2025 Budget Meeting emphasised that despite the project’s delay over the years Bina Harbour remains essential to the national economy “We acknowledge the New Zealand Government for supporting the geotechnical studies that have been successfully completed for the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant Project,” he said Premier Asilaua urged all leaders to continue advocating for the project’s progress reduce urban migration and stimulate a thriving private sector with improved commercial value chains “This project will provide more employment opportunities and reduce high urban migration offering better marketing avenues and enhancing our revenue sources,” he added the Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant is expected to drive economic growth across various sectors including social infrastructure such as roads the project is projected to generate an estimated USD 400 million in value over 15 years and create more than 1,600 direct jobs. 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BURSASGXHomeBy KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 4): Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (KL:BPURI) said the company is appealing against the summary judgment obtained by Wisma Majujaya Sdn Bhd in the RM28.17 million suit filed against it its wholly owned unit Bina Puri Properties Sdn Bhd which was granted in the Shah Alam High Court on Monday also ordered Bina Puri and the other defendants to pay the judgment sum of RM28.17 million with 8% interest within 14 days In filing with the local bourse on Tuesday the property developer said it had directed its lawyers to file an appeal and a stay (halt the execution) of the summary judgment The suit revolved around an alleged RM28.17 million sum in returns Wisma Majujaya purports to have been owed as stipulated in a joint venture agreement (JVA) plus interest Bina Puri failed to pay it The relevant JVA was allegedly inked in November 2017 and pertained to a development in Johor Bahru called Puri Residence Wisma Majujaya claimed to have contributed RM10 million for the development under the JVA Bina Puri said it has been served with a winding-up petition dated Nov 25 from Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) Bina Puri said EXIM Bank served the winding-up petition on the basis the company failed to pay sums of US$4.9 million (RM21.75 million) and RM17,253.47 “The company remains in discussions with the petitioner [EXIM Bank] to resolve the matter amicably,” it noted Addressing the delay in making the announcement on Bursa Malaysia Bina Puri said it believed that making any announcement prior to this would have been premature reasoning the company is still in negotiations over the disputed sum The date of hearing for the winding-up petition has been fixed on Feb 26 Shares in Bina Puri ended unchanged at 30.5 sen LBS Bina Group Bhd a leading property developer guided by people-first values has announced the successful issuance of its second tranche of Asean Social SRI Sukuk Wakalah amounting to RM400mil in nominal value (second tranche) under LBS’ existing RM750mil Sukuk Wakalah Programme which is rated AA-IS with a Stable outlook by MARC Ratings Bhd The completion of the second tranche continues to demonstrate the capital markets’ positive reception towards LBS’ commitment to sustainable growth and development KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia Inta Bina Group Bhd is acquiring a 100% stake in Aliran Restu Sdn Bhd Experience an ad-free unlimited reading on both web and app