Discover all the products and services we have for you and your business Talent Energy Program: Complete your internship with us Luis Cabra is the member of Repsol's Executive Committee in charge of integrating energy transition and regulation within the company strategy His current areas of responsibility are: Sustainability; Technology and Corporate Venturing; Engineering; Institutional and Regulatory Affairs; Audit Internal Control and Risks; Reserves Control; and Intelligence and Corporate Security He leads also the company Safety Excellence Program he participated in the implementation of Repsol's energy transition and decarbonization strategy he has led the company's Digitalization and Procurement Programs and the consolidation of the Global Services model Throughout his career within the Repsol Group Luis Cabra has held diverse roles in businesses and corporate areas He joined the company in 1984 as a process engineer at the La Coruña refinery in Spain and later held management positions in Refining he moved to Repsol's E&P division as executive director of Development and Production he served as the executive managing director of Exploration and Production the company doubled its production by integrating the assets and teams after the acquisition of Talisman he launched a wide-ranging efficiency and capital discipline program that turned the company's hydrocarbon exploration and production business into a free cash-flow generator Luis Cabra holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Complutense University of Madrid and has completed business management studies at the international schools INSEAD and IMD he has worked as a head lecturer and associate lecturer at the Complutense University of Madrid and the University of Castilla-La Mancha He has also represented Repsol in various international associations serving as chairman of the Automotive Fuels Action Group of the European Petroleum Industry Association chairman of the European Biofuels Technology Platform and member of the European Research Advisory Board he was appointed president of Fuels Europe and Concawe associations that represent the European fuel manufacturing industry (refining) Back to the organizational chart > Many riders focused on team training camps instead of traveling to Sardinia Cyclocross stars who elected for team training camps instead of this weekend’s World Cup have been given a huge boost to their series aspirations Women’s world cyclocross champion Fem Van Empel was one of the riders who decided against the trip to Cabras instead joining her Visma-Lease a Bike training camp Just 31 women and an equal amount of elite men were due to be on the start-line in Sardinia as team training camps played a part for those multi-discipline riders Lucinda Brand (Baloise Trek Lions) had the chance to make a big impact in the women’s series in Sardinia with Annemarie Worst (Cyclocross Reds) in seventh overall being her closest challenger Reacting following the news that the World Cup round in Cabras had been cancelled due to the weather conditions Brand said on social media: "It is of course very unfortunate “It's a shame that I can't take more points in the battle for the overall victory in the World Cup They have worked so hard to make it possible and then it doesn't happen Van Empel has switched her focus this season to combine her road and cyclo-cross goals and has already spent a training camp in Calpe Visma-Lease a Bike Sports Director Jan Boven said that the 22-year-old had "excluded classifications" this season “She will focus more extensively on this next year That direction to the Tour de France Femmes is there but we will only give substance to it after the cross “In the field we have excluded classifications but because she is not riding in Sardinia in terms of World Cup She also wants to win a few more crosses and the World Championships." The World Cup rounds in Sardinia and last weekend's in Dublin were given preference resulting in no alternative Superprestige or X²O events being organised in Belgium on the same weekend Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Fenix-Deceuninck) sat out last weekend’s World Cup in Dublin and did not travel to Italy as she recovers from illness The cancellation in Cabras has also resulted in the former World Champion not falling further behind in the World Cup standings Crelan-Corendon riders Marion Norbert Riberolle and Inge Van der Heijden along with British star Zoë Backstedt were also amongst those due to be missing in Italy In the men’s field, European Champion Thibau Nys (Baloise-Trek Lions) was also due to be absent in Sardinia having instead joined the Lidl-Trek training camp Nys suffered a swollen ankle during a big crash at last weekend’s World Cup in Dublin but is due to be back in cross action next Sunday in Namur His father Sven Nys told Het Nieuwsblad: “Thibau continues to combine the road and the field “We will keep the regime of one cyclocross per weekend all the more so because he will also be in action early on the road “His team will communicate about his road program later It's a pity that the race in Dublin was over so early but all in all the injury is not too bad and Thibau can start in Spain on the team training camp 10th place overall in the World Cup standings, Gerben Kuypers also benefitted from the cancellation having joined the Intermarché-Wanty team training camp Flanders Classics’ head of cyclocross Chris Mannaerts reacted to the decision of many riders who had not travelled to Italy “Those team training camps are this week and many riders and teams can't get around that." Laurens Sweeck had decided to travel to Italy instead of training with his Crelan-Corendon teammates "That turned out to be the wrong decision in the end,” Sweeck shared with Het Nieuwsblad “But no one can do anything about this (the weather conditions in Cabras) “It might have been a course for me with quite a bit of sand.” Toon Aerts (Deschacht-Hens-FSP) was also rueing the decision to travel to the World Cup round instead of taking in a block of training  “For me personally it's a shame because I do have a backlog to catch up and I can't work on that now it is also important that no one goes home with an injury today.” Ben raced as an amateur cyclist in the UK from a young age into the senior ranks on the road and has spent over 10 years as a news and sports journalist Ben has been covering cyclocross for media outlets since 2021 and has been on the ground reporting at World Championships in Zolder Away from cycling as a freelance sports journalist Ben regularly reports on a range of sports including football he is happiest whilst reporting on-site at cyclocross races in Belgium and the Netherlands You are using an outdated browser. 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A senior at the University of Colorado Boulder Cabra is majoring in physics with an astrophysics concentration and minoring in mathematics in aerospace engineering with a focus on in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and dust mitigation Her ultimate goal is to help overcome the challenges of the lunar environment to advance human and space exploration At CU’s IMPACT lab (Institute for Modeling Plasma Anna conducts experimental research on planetary dust charging dynamics when exposed to solar wind plasma Her work also focuses on developing methods for charging and separating regolith by size for ISRU applications Anna is a spacecraft navigation software intern at CU’s ORCCA lab (Orbital Research Cluster for Celestial Applications) and validates code for an orbit determination framework supporting the United Arab Emirates asteroid mission Her previous experience includes contributions to NASA’s Lucy and TSIS-1 Missions where she worked in science operations and data systems Anna is also passionate about STEM outreach and expanding opportunities for women and minorities aiming to inspire others to pursue careers in the field and contribute to scientific advancement she has served as Vice President and Treasurer of CU Women of Aeronautics and Astronautics (WoAA) and co-founded CU Women of Quantum through the Quantum Scholars program she traveled to Mexico to teach local students about the solar system with limited resources and later became a CU Science Discovery mentor leading an after-school program that integrated math and art activities for elementary students she is thrilled to expand her industry experience as a flight dynamics intern at HawkEye 360 Visit the Brooke Owens Fellowship website for more information on all Class of 2025 fellows Mailing Address:Department of Physics390 UCBUniversity of ColoradoBoulder Delivery Address:Department of PhysicsDuane Physics E1B322000 Colorado AveBoulder Phone: (303) 492-6952Fax: (303) 492-3352Email: physics@colorado.eduDirections and ParkingAbout us  University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder Here's how to watch the 2024 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Race #3 - Cabras-Sardinia (ITA) on FloBikes Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Los Angeles straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Los Angeles without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Los Angeles The Hoxton’s rooftop restaurant comes courtesy of Stephanie Izard the Top Chef winner who also runs Girl & the Goat in the Arts District Downtown’s Cabra is the second location of Izard’s Peruvian-inspired small plates concept playful takes on dishes like striped bass ceviche and lomo saltado. From appetizers to dessert there’s something memorable and delicious for everyone to love at Cabra including a pair of vegetarian entrées including grilled maitake mushrooms with chili crunch persimmon and sungold tomato salad I particularly liked the quinoa and beet salad’s cornucopia of bright flavors and textures while caramel-covered picarones—sweet potato doughnuts topped with puffed rice—stood out on the dessert front.  Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagramspotifyAbout us Contact us Time Out magazine the crew of the Philippine Coast Guard cutter BRP Cabra narrowly averted a head-on collision with an aggressive China Coast Guard cutter BRP Cabra intercepted the China Coast Guard cutter CCG-3302 at a position about 85 nautical miles off the coast of Luzon CCG-3302 is the latest in a string of Chinese government vessels that have been dispatched to patrol the Philippines' coastal waters asserting Chinese law enforcement jurisdiction in an area about 500 nautical miles from mainland China Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea as its own including large sections of its neighbors' exclusive economic zones.  "The 44-meter BRP Cabra boldly confronted the larger 99-meter CCG vessel asserting its rightful presence within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone," the PCG said in a statement Saturday.  PCG spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela said that the CCG-3302 had engaged in "reckless and dangerous maneuvers," and nearly carried out a head-on collision with BRP Cabra Only the skill of the PCG crew prevented a collision CCG-3302 retreated further from Luzon's shores by about 10 nautical miles It continues its "illegal patrol," he said and BRP Cabra remains on scene to monitor it The pushback is intended to prevent the "normalization of unlawful activities" by the Chinese government in the Philippine EEZ.  Tensions between the Philippines and China are running higher than usual, and not just in the South China Sea. Philippine police forces have arrested 18 Chinese nationals in four separate busts since the start of the year on espionage charges, including five who were detained for allegedly spying on U.S The Armed Forces of the Philippines has also advised its forces to be prepared for the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan AFP troops would be needed for an evacuation of Philippine overseas workers: an estimated 250,000 Filipinos are employed in the Taiwanese economy and would have to be brought back to safety across the Strait of Luzon.  The Port Authority of Guam says the F3 wharf was damaged by a Cabras Marine drydock that broke free from its mooring and sank during Typhoon Mawar This photo of the wharf was included in the Port Authority’s 2023 master plan filed a petition in federal court Monday asking that it not be held responsible for damage caused by a floating drydock that broke free from its mooring during Typhoon Mawar on May 24 Port Authority of Guam General Manager Rory Respicio sent Cabras Marine a letter in September of last year stating that the company would be responsible for more than $18.5 million needed to restore the port’s F3 facility to its original condition F3 is described in court documents as a wharf used for general cargo Respicio said the dry dock damaged sheet piles concrete cap and cathodic protection systems at the wharf The damage has led to “material losses in the main deck creating multiple sinkholes and collapsed pavement areas.” Cabras Marine stated that before the storm the dry dock was moored at the F2 facility It was “substantially submerged” in preparation for the storm and it “had previously remained safely moored in the location during countless heavy weather events without incident.” A few weeks after the drydock broke free and sank alongside F3 the port ordered Cabras Marine to remove the vessel It was declared a total loss by the company Cabras Marine stated that the damage at the port was not the result of any “fault neglect or want of care” on behalf of the company The company also noted the Port Authority’s 2023 master plan stated that “overall “Previous inspection reports identify holes in the sheet pile wall open-corrosion spalls along the concrete bullrail and cracking of the concrete facing at multiple locations,” according to the report which was prepared before Typhoon Mawar slammed into the island “The fender system is non-uniform and consists of a combination of tires Moderate to major corrosion is present at the mooring hardware.” Cabras Marine is asking to be exonerated from liability or limited in liability for any damage caused by the drydock Port Authority of Guam General Manager Rory J Respicio said Tuesday that the matter of a wharf damaged during Typhoon Mawar is “now before th… Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Original story by Matsuki Hirayama from KUAM News It’s an industry that keeps our island afloat during tough times.  READ THE FULL STORY AT KUAM NEWS Weather wreaks havoc on course in Sardinia The third round of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup was cancelled today due to extreme winds. The conditions yesterday and overnight wreaked havoc on the course on the beach of Is Arutas A powerful storm struck the island on Saturday orange wind alerts and yellow rain warnings were issued for the region gusts of wind reaching nearly 100 kilometers per hour persisted and posing potential risks to riders and spectators The UCI along with the race organisers issued a statement around 11 am local time announcing the cancellation of the women’s and men’s races scheduled to start at 1:40 pm “Due to the heavy storm that is hitting Is Arutas (Cabras) and the rest of Sardinia it has been decided to cancel the third World Cup event of the season the UCI and the security services have agreed with this decision as it has not been possible to guarantee the safety of the riders volunteers and the public,” the UCI stated in a release The conditions could not allow a postponement and the only Cyclocross World Cup held in Italy has to be cancelled for this year but the organisers were clear that they planned to be back in 2025 taking into account the weather forecast for the next few hours and the sunset at 5 pm it is not possible to foresee a postponement of the two scheduled races fans and all the staff remains our top priority in making this necessary decision We thank all the parties involved for their understanding and cooperation.” To make matters worse for the local organisers, a fire caused by a lightning strike, destroyed the makeshift bar and dining room, as well as the press room according to a report by Het Nieuwsblad Belgium's Michael Vanthourenhout has a small margin over his compatriot and Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal teammate Eli Iserbyt (65 points compared to 62) in the Men Elite rankings The fourth round of the UCI World Cup will take place in Namur A post shared by 𝙷é𝚕è𝚗𝚎 𝙲𝚕𝚊𝚞𝚣𝚎𝚕 (@helene.clauzel) Lyne LamoureuxLyne has been involved in professional cycling for more than 15 years in both news reporting and sports marketing quickly becoming a trusted source for news of the North American professional cycling world She was the first to successfully use social media to consistently provide timely and live race updates for all fans She is proud to have covered men's and women's news equally during her tenure at the helm of the site Her writing has appeared on Cyclingnews and other news sites.  But there is also Nora from Canada and Hana who comes from Japan A mix of cultures along the coast of Sinis For the second consecutive year the project "Exchange Week" stops in Cabras through the Intercultura association which promotes dialogue and international school exchanges Every year more than 2 thousand students from Italian high schools spend a period of study abroad and over 800 kids from all over the world are welcomed in our country the hosted kids have the opportunity to get to know other Italian regions This year they chose to get to know Sardinia: some kids were therefore hosted by families in the area who gave their availability to welcome them the 8 boys and girls visited Sinis and contributed to its protection through an ecological day Accompanied by the operators of the Marine Protected Area the young people visited the sea turtles that are currently in the recovery center and learned about a reality that takes care of restoring the health of specimens in difficulty before returning them to their marine habitat the students then contributed to the cleaning of an area of the beach on the coast of San Giovanni di Sinis "This is an important experience for our young people - explains Monica Mastino project manager for the Oristano schools - For the second consecutive year we have collaborated with the Sinis MPA to offer participants the knowledge of the representative places of our territory from an artistic all the kids have shown that they want to stop in Sardinia again before leaving for their country of origin" Tutte le notizie del giorno aggiornate minuto per minuto 2021 L'Unione Sarda S.p.A | Indirizzo della Sede Legale: Piazzetta L'Unione Sarda nr | Codice Fiscale ed iscrizione presso l'Ufficio Registro Imprese di Cagliari 01687830925 (P.I stai utilizzando un browser non supportato Per visualizzare al meglio il sito de L’Unione Sarda.it ti consigliamo di scaricare l’ultima versione di uno dei browser supportati: .whatsapp_svg__cls-2{opacity:.06;mix-blend-mode:multiply}No man's land with cars and motorcycles racing where you can't pass The village of San Giovanni di Sinis on April 25 welcomed both the first tourists of the season but also many rude people who perhaps taking advantage of the lack of controls despite the sign installed by the Municipality of Cabras that read "Access only authorized" walked along the road that from the end of the seafront reaches the ancient ruins of Tharros and where two days ago there were many pedestrians visibly frightened by the presence of cars and motorcycles in motion The uncivilized people did not even stop in front of the sign indicating the presence of the camera Just as they noticed that there was no traffic policeman present There were also many cars parked in no-parking areas The mayor Andrea Abis is harsh: «On April 25 as it is also true that we will soon be able to hire seasonal traffic police especially in the village of San Giovanni which that because the control service is missing many do not respect the road rules or even the environment It makes me think that a fine is needed and that's it» Paid parking was supposed to start on May 1st but the tender for the assignment of parking to Sis the only company that participated in the tender The presence of parking attendants would perhaps have slowed down the violators A former Italian lawmaker and vice-president of the parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee Pino Cabras has released a book titled 'Against Real Zionism Diary of the 21st Century Genocidal Infamy' Pino Cabras, an experienced political analyst, was a member of the once anti-establishment party, Five Star Movement, before being expelled from the group in February 2021 for voting against a confidence motion to back Mario Draghi technocratic government during the COVID crisis His book is a powerful account of Israel's genocide in Gaza that also sheds light on the implications of Zionism in West Asia exposing the Western media's role in shaping toxic narratives Today Israel is in the hands of supremacists racists whose policies focus on ethnic cleansing Everybody pretends that nothing is wrong when everybody is aware that there is a big issue This is hugely in contradiction with the West's rhetoric on human rights Cabras writes in his book: "As genocide in Gaza unfolds in real time yet the international community stands idle He then goes on to attack the mainstream media Since October 2023 mainstream Italian media have unrelentingly prioritized the Israeli narrative over the Palestinian one relying heavily on official reports from the Israeli side without any fact checking all news from Gaza has been presented without any historical contextualization or humanization of Palestinian victims There is a well established mechanism in most of the West that imposes a crackdown on freedom of speech I have tried to expose how this happens in my book important US and European outlets use former Israel army's propagandists as correspondence from Israel The second part of Pino Cabras' book covers in detail what has happened in Gaza since October 2023 and how the media altered public perception They are the witnesses to all the peoples of the world who have the privilege to see with their own eyes the crimes that are taking place in Gaza been utterly overlooked by Italy's mainstream media Press TV’s website can also be accessed at the following alternate addresses: www.presstv.co.uk Click the "share" button in the bottom bar in search of new treasures to tell a new piece of the Island The archaeological excavation campaign at the Tharros site will continue in 2025 with two new interventions authorized by the Cabras City Council which expressed a favorable opinion unanimously in the City Council session which in addition to some areas within the city of Tharros also concerns the area of the Sa Codriola isthmus and an area of Capo San Marco was illustrated in the chamber by the councilor delegated to Civic Uses Alessandra Pinna The research activity will be conducted by the University of Bologna - Department of Cultural Heritage and coordinated by Professor Anna Chiara Fariselli and will be divided into two phases: the first will take place from April to June in the area of the Cardo maximus while the continuation is scheduled for the month of October in the area of the isthmus and Capo San Marco "As the coordinator of the excavation project has underlined these are particularly significant areas from an archaeological point of view affected by important findings made during previous campaigns" in the area of the isthmus an ancient furnace of significant historical value was found has returned traces of a large public building from the late-ancient period built on the remains of a previous Punic temple of even larger dimensions Among the finds found are valuable objects such as pins made from female bones "Since the areas involved fall on lands subject to civic use - concludes Councilor Pinna - the intervention of the City Council was necessary to authorize the activities the Administration confirms its desire to support scientific research and enhance the archaeological and cultural heritage of its territory" director of the Office of Small Business Programs with the Navy talks to graduates of the Cabras Marine Corp boot camp during a September 2022 ceremony at the CMC Training Facility in Piti Nineteen men will immediately begin working for Cabras Marine Corp Cabras Marine continued their coordinating efforts with the Guam Community College in ensuring Guam's developing local talent for the growing workforce when 19 men received certificates for completing a 12-week ship repair boot camp on Wednesday morning we are officially employed and working with Cabras Marine," said 18-year-old Art Aquinde who completed the fifth installment of the boot camp which was held at Cabras' new training facility president Joseph Cruz said the boot camp is essential to meeting the need for a more skilled workforce "We need to be able to have the people to execute so our focus is developing local workforce primarily so that we can continue to support the growth we anticipate," said Cruz who indicated the sixth installment of the boot camp is in the works Cruz added that of the boot camps held over the past three years 100 have graduated and 80 are still working for Cabras I think we're going to continue to see more work but we need to be able to have a good workforce now to demonstrate that we can have more work," added Cruz Also in attendance at the ceremony was Jimmy D the director of the Office of Small Business Programs with the U.S who made his first trip to Guam to address the importance of the local apprentices completing the boot camp "DOD is coming and if you're not going to do it here on island don't make me bring it in from the outside To be a part of this part boot camp ceremony that you're executing today Lou Leon Guerrero addressed the graduates as well and expressed her excitement for them meeting the need of more workers on the island "I think this kind of program with the partnership of Cabras GCC and also the government and the military is just the right ingredients for success and for improving our workforce job creation for people (and) to lift the lives of our people and our livelihood," Leon Guerrero said before saying how proud she was of the graduates "I feel so very satisfied that we've taken care of our people," she added Email notifications are only sent once a day Poll results are published every Monday in The Guam Daily Post Just before the start of Sunday’s elite women’s race in Cabras organizers cancelled the third round of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup due to high winds It’s the first World Cup race to be called off since the Antwerp round on December 5 ⚠️ Important update from the 2024 @UCIcyclocrossWC in Cabras 🇮🇹#CXWorldCup pic.twitter.com/jQEU8CQnEr — UCI Cyclocross (@UCI_CX) December 8, 2024 were among the 78 riders who traveled to the Mediterranean island all for naught where Puck Pieterse will race for the first time this season As it stands Fem van Empel (absent from Cabras) and Lucinda Brand are tied on 70 points at the top of the elite women’s general classification Teammates Eli Iserbyt and Michael Vanthourenhout had claimed the first two rounds and the latter was on top of the table Get the digital edition of Canadian Cycling Magazine Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" CABRAS: The Cabras 1 and Cabras 2 power plants on Sunday Work to generate enough power to support the needs of the community continues this week as the Guam Power Authority faces the highest periods of demand GPA General Manager John Benavente told The Guam Daily Post that repairs to the 48-year-old unit Cabras 2 will continue this week with the assistance of skilled workers “Technicians are arriving to balance (the) generator to reduce vibrations,” Benavente said GPA reported that Cabras 2's ongoing repairs have been focused on a boiler tube leak that was detected and repaired as of Sept The repair is followed by a process called "pressure hydro," which is meant to determine if all the tubes are intact GPA personnel will continue to work with its contractor TEMES (Taiwan Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Services) to get the repairs completed and the unit back online,” a release from GPA said at the time GPA will - as a last resort - turn to load shedding which has been tentatively scheduled for the island through Sept 30 This is done to maintain grid stability when demand exceeds energy capacity “September and October is (the) period of highest demand we ask for conservation as we work through this difficult period,” said Benavente load shedding will continue as necessary but has been limited “There has been limited load shedding because of assistance from interruptible load customers and (the) Navy,” Benavente said Large customers like hotels and the Navy have assisted by going offline and operating on standby generators during peak hours when demand is the highest Respicio said Tuesday that the matter of a wharf damaged during Typhoon Mawar is “now before the courts and we will respect the judicial process as it unfolds.” Cabras Marine filed a motion in federal court asking that it not be held responsible for damage caused by a floating drydock that broke free of its mooring in the May 24 The drydock was eventually towed to sea and scuttled and the F3 facility – a wharf used for general cargo passenger vessels and fishing vessels – was left with damage to sheet piles concrete cap and cathodic protection systems Respicio sent the company a letter outlining repairs needed after the storm and informing Cabras Marine of the $18.5 million it would have to pay to restore the wharf to its original condition the company argued that it should not be held responsible Standard preparations were made before the storm and the damage was not the result of any “fault Cabras Marine also noted the 2023 Port Authority of Guam Master Plan – published before the storm – described the wharf as being in “poor condition.” “We remain hopeful for an outcome that serves the best interests of the Port,” Respicio said Tuesday “The Port Authority remains focused on ensuring accountability and maintaining uninterrupted operations in support of commerce and national security—for Guam Guam Power Authority employees conduct preventive maintenance and improvements to the power grid as they work along Marine Corps Drive in Anigua on Oct The Guam Power Authority said the island has an additional 51 megawatt of power as Cabras 2 and the Yigo Combustion Turbine are back online GPA issued a release Friday providing the latest updates on the island’s power system residents experienced power outages as several units went offline GPA has seen four different generators go down for scheduled and emergency work over the past two weeks After several months of minimal load shedding residents were sent back in the dark starting on Dec residents experienced rolling blackouts lasting between 21 and 57 minutes A total of 15 feeders delivering electricity to different parts of the island went offline starting around 6 p.m. But load shedding ceased about three minutes after the Piti 9 generator was reactivated at 9:25 p.m the generator was operating at a limited generation capacity of 26 megawatts • Baseload unit Cabras 2 was brought online Friday morning and is almost at full production capacity with its contribution of 31 MW to the grid as of Friday afternoon Plant personnel continue to monitor the unit and increase load as needed • Yigo Combustion Turbine returned to service Thursday and cleared for 20 MW at 9:30 p.m. Although GPA does not anticipate any rotating outages it continues to encourage customers to implement conservation measures such as turning off water heaters and limiting full usage of air conditioning at their homes and offices “Enacting conservation plans reduces the demand for energy and can mitigate the need for outages We thank you for your continued patience and urge the community to follow our social media pages for the latest information,” GPA said Contact: Chantelle Ruidant-Hansen Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go The Guam Power Authority’s Cabras plant in Piti The Guam Power Authority is reviewing Sunday night load shedding which left some residents in the dark for nearly an hour GPA is partially reimplementing a rotating outage schedule Residents may see outages of up to one hour in line with the schedule as a “last resort” if power demand rises above generation capacity Baseload unit Cabras 2 and the non-baseload Piti 7 combustion turbine were being repaired on Sunday and remained offline as of Monday baseload unit Piti 8 was running at limited capacity as of Monday which deliver power to different areas of the island The shortest outage lasted approximately 23 minutes GPA will be using its batteries to “shift” up to 16 megawatt-hours of solar energy generated during the day to peak night hours GPA is also asking the Navy to help with additional capacity during peak hours Though still about six months away from full commissioning the new Ukudu power plant will also provide some energy to support peak demand Plant contractor Guam Ukudu Power is scheduled to test Ukudu combustion turbine unit 3 Monday afternoon through the evening hours GPA has touted the new 198-MW Ukudu plant’s activation in September as the end to the island’s load shedding vulnerability it is providing some power during the testing phase GPA is encouraging customers to implement conservation measures like turning off water heaters and limiting full usage of air conditioning at their homes and offices Enacting conservation plans reduces the demand for energy and can mitigate the need for outages Here’s the status of the three GPA generators facing issues “GPA assures the community that the partial implementation of the rotating outage schedule is a last resort and every effort is being made to restore service promptly,” the agency stated Though GPA has alleviated the frequent load shedding seen in late 2023 through plant repairs and an extra 20 MW of temporary load shedding still occurs intermittently when multiple aging generators experience issues at the same time The Pacific Daily News did ask GPA’s communication office on Monday whether the utility would be able to keep up with rising power demand expected as temperatures rise in April and May Reach reporter Joe Taitano II at JTaitano@guampdn.com The Guam Power Authority is notifying residents that a partial implementation of its rotating outage schedule may happen at 4 p.m the Cabras 1 baseload unit sustained two boiler leaks and was taken offline late Wednesday morning The unit is now cool enough to allow access for repairs but it will take about three to five days for Cabras 1 to return service after they are completed Today's estimated peak demand is 235 megawatts and the total system capacity without Cabras 1 is just below 230 megawatts "Although the unit was taken offline yesterday morning GPA was able to stave off load shedding with the help our U.S GPA currently benefits from approximately 16 MW of energy contributed by large customers participating through the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) and the U.S These customers voluntarily switch to their standby generators during peak demand periods helping to minimize outages for other customers," the release stated "The lower weather temperatures and concerted efforts to conserve energy has also attributed to nominal load shedding within the last month with Cabras 1 unit offline we anticipate demand from customers between 4 p.m and therefore partial implementation of the rotating outage schedule is possible," the release added can be noted from the stack above the power generating of Units 8 and 9 Plant personnel make repairs to the Cabras 2 baseload unit in Piti Corrections & Clarifications: This story has been updated to accurately reflect generator specifications and the timeline of repairs Guam Power Authority conducted between Nov Other information was previously included in paragraphs 2 and 9 The Guam Power Authority has reactivated one of three power plants that were offline on Tuesday GPA has seen four different generators go down for scheduled and emergency work this past week Here’s how other generators that needed repairs are doing as of Wednesday: The Mangilao and Dandan solar farms contribute to the total energy production during daylight hours GPA is working with its battery operators to “shift” up to 16 megawatt-hours of energy to peak demand time The Navy is also asked to help with additional capacity during peak hours Customers are asked to continue conserving energy by turning off water heaters and limiting full usage of air conditioning at home or the office Conservation can mitigate the need for outages The latest information is available on GPA’s social media pages Reach reporter Joe Taitano II at JTaitano@guampdn.com. 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Mr Doyle, who was in his 50s, died when he was hit by a truck near Castleknock village on December 19th He was cycling home to Clonsilla from Leinster House At his funeral in the Church of the Most Precious Blood in Cabra Mr Doyle’s friend Alan told how he had met him in the Defence Forces in 1991 “We transferred from the fifth battalion into the Air Corps From the time I met him I could see the self-assuredness and the confidence,” he said “He could be ferrying the President around civil servants up and down to Belfast twice a week and Derek was always I lost my best friend and I can only imagine the pain these two ladies are feeling,” he said referring to Mr Doyle’s wife Tania and daughter Hazel “Derek served overseas with pride and Hazel is now wearing his medals with pride A colleague from Leinster House who gave his name as Graham described Mr Doyle as “a proud Cabra-man a team player who proved to be a loyal work colleague – a quality that extended across his many varied roles Derek’s dedication to doing the right thing was legendary Derek poured his heart into everything he did – a fine example for us all to follow He had a gift for bringing people together Derek was thoughtful and considerate and his warmth turned colleagues into friends – important when our workplace can almost become a second home.” [ ‘An appalling tragedy’: Tributes paid to Leinster House usher killed while cycling in CastleknockOpens in new window ] He was a “proud family man, a dedicated husband and a father who doted and loved Hazel and Tania”, he added. Gifts brought to the altar, representing Mr Doyle’s life, included his passport, aftershave, wine gums, a wedding photo and a copy of the 1916 Proclamation. His daughter placed his beret on the coffin. Taoiseach Simon Harris was represented at the funeral by his Aide De Camp, Commandant Claire Mortimer. The recessional music was Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Mr Doyle was the husband of independent Fingal councillor Tania Doyle and the father of Hazel Doyle, who works for Fingal County Council. An Garda Síochána has appealed for any witnesses to the road traffic incident to make contact. Kitty Holland is Social Affairs Correspondent of The Irish Times Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to shadow Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) fleet 5901 also known as ‘The Monster,’ as it lingers in the high seas within Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as of Tuesday morning PCG spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela said BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) maintained its vigilant monitoring of the foreign vessel as it entered its third consecutive day of illegal presence in Philippine waters “Observations reveal that the CCG vessel’s erratic movements indicate it is not engaged in innocent passage but rather asserts that it is conducting a law enforcement operation claiming jurisdiction over these waters as belonging to the People’s Republic of China,” Tarriela said the crew of BRP Cabra remained steadfast in challenging this assertion diligently tailing and shadowing CCG-5901 to uphold Philippine sovereign rights “This unwavering commitment reflects the guidance of Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan emphasizing the importance of persistently confronting the illegal presence of the People’s Republic of China and ensuring the safety and security of Filipino fishermen operating in the area,” he added © All Rights Reserved. 2025 | Manila Standard | Developed by Neitiviti Studios Cabra Ranch is an agritourism destination and goat dairy farm redefining Jamaica’s farming and tourism scene Cabra Ranch opened in 2019 with a unique goal “We wanted to create a space where people could truly connect with where their food comes from,” says Wilson a method Wilson explains is “vital to keeping our land healthy and giving our goats quality pasture year-round” This sustainable approach has set Cabra apart aligning with the farm’s commitment to animal welfare and environmental stewardship Cabra Ranch has developed an impressive line of goat milk products that have turned heads “A lot of people come in expecting a strong “but they’re pleasantly surprised by how smooth and enjoyable our milk really is.” Current offerings include regular goat milk and a sweetened condensed milk that adds a rich a fusion of smooth goat milk with Jamaica’s classic spirit which has become a favourite among visitors and it’s always a hit during tastings,” she adds Cabra Ranch is exploring a broader range of products “We’re in the process of creating a health and beauty line with goat milk,” shares Wilson “There’s so much potential in the benefits of goat milk We’re excited to introduce that soon.” visitors to Cabra Ranch can immerse themselves in the full farm experience from schools to individual visitors,” Wilson explains the genetics behind high-quality goat milk and people gain a new appreciation for what it takes to produce milk sustainably.” Located just off Bellfield Road near Marymount High School Cabra Ranch invites visitors to explore both the flavours and farm life behind their goat milk products “We want people to come away with both a love for goat milk and a deeper respect for the work that goes into making it,” she concludes educational adventure that captures the heart of Jamaican agritourism lifestyle@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. Media and journalism can be a high-stress industry to work in But the extent of the problem and its long-term consequences on journalists are not always fully acknowledged.   Mar Cabra found out the hard way.   an organisation whose goal is to promote a healthier way of working in newsrooms around the world.   I spoke with Cabra about her own experience and about the steps managers can take to prevent and address burnout in their teams.    Can you start by telling us about your own experience with burnout following your reporting on the Panama Papers investigations and your path towards founding the Self-Investigation?    I was at the height of my professional career I was exhausted physically and emotionally and I was in a very negative mood all the time.    I didn't know what was happening to me – I just knew that I needed to quit my job to save myself I saw a specialist who told me that what had happened to me had a name: burnout.   Burnout is a work-related condition caused by excessive and accumulated stress over too long a period.  It took me quite a long time to recover from my burnout I realised that I could turn this difficult experience into a learning lesson for myself and others – which is when I co-founded The Self-Investigation.    We know that tight deadlines and intense pressure tend to lead to high stress but these are often an unavoidable part of journalistic work especially for those of us who work in breaking news Can you share one key practical tip for journalists seeking to protect their mental health during these intense periods?    like when we are working on deep-dive investigative stories But in both cases runners rest after a big challenge.    Let's learn from athletes and intentionally incorporate rest whenever a big sprint or marathon is over It’s also important to incorporate rest in small doses every day throughout the workday This means taking regular breaks – especially breaks from the screen Journalists should make time to do things that calm down their nervous system like going for short walks.     We know that managers often play a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of their teams How can they foster a team culture that encourages journalists to prioritise their mental health without compromising their work?     A. As a former data journalist, let me give you some stats: studies have shown that managers have as much of an impact on people's mental health as their spouses it’s important to acknowledge that you do have a big responsibility.  And part of your responsibility as a leader is to recognise the signs when your team members are not doing well.    Take the time to notice if someone’s usual behaviour is shifting in some way – whether they are withdrawing from work It’s also important to remember that burnout is typically misidentified as underperformance Look out for these signs by checking in regularly I truly believe that one of the key skills a manager needs to have is basic mental health literacy.   What responsibility do news organisations have in addressing and mitigating burnout among their employees?    A crucial thing to remember is that burnout is not an individual capacity issue this person just couldn't cope” or “What's wrong with me Why did I burn out and not my other colleagues?”   The reality is that all organisations have a duty of care towards their employees – and not doing anything until it is too late is not duty of care There are preventative steps that can and should happen at an organisational level including providing staff with adequate mental health training as well as access to mental health resources The responsibility shouldn’t rest only on the manager.    You’ve often talked about how newsroom managers must also protect their own mental health What tips do you have for managers seeking to draw boundaries for themselves while also looking out for their team There is definitely a tendency for some newsroom leaders to protect their teams but forget to protect themselves It’s no coincidence that managers – and especially middle managers – are among the first ones to burn out because there is often a “sandwich effect,” where they are being squeezed for time and energy by the top leaders and squeezed by their team as well.    remember: you are as important as the team and you can’t be switched ‘on’ all the time and available for everyone at any moment.    And one of the best ways to ensure that is to very intentionally organise your team's digital communications channels This means taking the time to sit down with your team to discuss expectations of response.   One thing that some leaders find helpful is to create a ‘communications charter’ with their team to decide collectively how and when each digital channel should be used Maybe you decide that the team will only respond to emails during working hours and WhatsApp is only used for emergencies – the specifics can vary depending on the team but the idea is to set clear boundaries.  our message at the Self-Investigation is that we all need to start creating a healthier culture of what it means to be a journalist and as an industry as a whole.   Mar Cabra is one of the speakers at our Leadership Development courses at the Reuters Institute. Learn more about our programmes here The Guam Power Authority Cabras power plant in Piti is shown in this PDN file photo The Cabras 2 power plant tripped offline at 10:39 a.m causing brief power outages for residents across multiple villages Sinajana and Mongmong-Toto-Maite were without power for about 23 minutes after the baseload generation unit went offline and all customers got their power back by 10:55 a.m Baseload unit Piti 9 was also offline Wednesday morning for a fuel valve replacement This was completed and the unit was back online before noon according to the GPA communications office Cabras 2 was returning to service as of 11:22 a.m No other units are undergoing emergency repairs The aging Cabras 2 is a baseload unit for the island’s power grid and the island is more vulnerable to rolling blackouts when the unit goes offline and in the days it can take to get the unit back up to full service Load shedding happens when GPA’s capacity to generate power falls below demand from customers GPA’s total generation capacity was at 248 megawatts as of 10 a.m The Mangilao and Dandan solar farms continue to contribute to energy production during daylight hours but rainy and overcast days can reduce solar energy output Historical data from GPA shows that peak customer demand typically hits 255 MW through June GPA only tracked three load shedding occurrences through May far less than the hundreds of hours of load shedding seen late last year May was a critical month for the power authority GPA has been trying to add more generation capacity to the grid The power authority recently brought the 20 MW Yigo Combustion Turbine back online which was offline for close to a year following damage from Typhoon Mawar Several smaller diesel generator units and assistance from the Navy Orote Power Plant add about 10 MW to the grid temporary 20 MW generators from equipment supplier Aggreko arrived on Guam last week and will help support the island’ vulnerable grid until the new Ukudu power plant comes online in September of 2025 As they carried the coffin into the church that old velvety voice slipped from the speakers and a comfortingly familiar song filled the air The significance of the words were lost on no one After singing about it for almost 60 years returning to where it all started at the end of a long and hugely successful showbiz career He died a week ago in St Vincent’s hospital at the age of 88 “And would you believe it,” said Fr Brian D’Arcy to the packed congregation “Dickie is being buried on Frank Sinatra’s birthday.” The venue was the Church of the Most Precious Blood in Dublin’s Cabra west Dickie sang there in the choir when he was a boy and went on to become one of Ireland’s greatest and most enduring entertainers A superstar of the country’s transformative showband boom in the 1960s and 1970s he was still going strong until a couple of years ago “He was always proud to say: I’m Richard Rock from the Dingle Road in Cabra west” who became unofficial chaplain to the showband world when a young priest He recalled how Dickie rose to stardom in very different times when society was closed and inward looking and young people were yearning for excitement and modernity they lifted that veil of darkness from around us.” even if there was a cheerfully resigned spirit of the last hurrah among surviving stalwarts of those long-gone heady days of rock and roll [ Funeral of ‘eternal legend’ Dickie Rock attended by hundreds in DublinOpens in new window ] Dickie played his part right up to the end As old friends and even older neighbours gathered in the wintry chill outside the church the hearse bearing his remains swept through the gates It was a gleaming 1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith with whitewall tyres and oodles of attitude – a proper showbiz entrance Sarah-Jane and Peter alongside his grandchildren and his brother and sisters Dickie’s beloved wife Judy died two years ago and their son Joseph died in 1992 As locals watched the family from a respectful distance the same comment was repeated again and again [ In pictures: Dickie Rock’s funeralOpens in new window ] Later, Peter would deliver a moving eulogy and a touching insight into the family man rather than the performer. He and his siblings are so proud of their father, “Proud of everything you achieved, proud of the man you were and proud to call you our father. We will miss you every single day but we take great comfort knowing you’re with mum and Joseph walking every step of the way again in peace, in love, just as it was always meant to be.” He read two of his Dad’s love letters to Judy when they were engaged to be married – one sent from Manhattan, the other from Miami. The church was packed and the stage was set – wreaths along the walls, twinkling Christmas trees on either side of the altar and a lovely crib. The old troupers from back in the day arrived, all nattily dressed, as might be expected. Dickie was always impeccably turned out, it was noted by a number of the speakers. He “would be delighted to see a full house for his last gig”, remarked Fr Brian. And the punters almost got the full two hours too. It was a great funeral. The music was ace. Red Hurley was in fine voice. But Richard Rock was the star. After the communion, Dickie’s son sang a song his father had recorded – the Carl Sigman classic Till. It was a powerful performance and emotional moment, the father’s voice coming through magnificently in the son’s. When he finished on a passionate crescendo, there was hardly a dry eye in the house. The congregation responded with a standing ovation. Richard’s siblings ran inside the altar rail and the family embraced. Later, broadcaster and showband member Ronan Collins spoke about Dickie’s career. “He was the eternal professional,” he said, and “the king of Cabra”. For a final bow, as the mourners filed out, another hit from Cabra’s regal crooner boomed out. “From the candy store on the corner, to the chapel on the hill...” Or the church on Fassaugh Avenue, to be precise. In the pews, women who may once have rocked beehive hairdos, miniskirts and wet-look boots were just happy to sing along, do the arm actions and nearly swivel their hips. The showbiz crowd, walking sticks and everything, all but bounced down the church steps. “Dickie sang on those steps,” Joe Duffy told us. “We did a live performance with him – 75 minutes, one after the other. I think it was his birthday and we asked him did he want the concert in Cabra, so we had it there ... and he filled the car park and he filled the church.” And even now, in death, Dickie Rock is still filling the church and still doing his best to send them home sweatin’. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) through its patrol vessel BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) continues to shadow and push back a 134-meter China Coast Guard (CCG) ship off the coast despite adverse conditions at sea the PCG said BRP Cabra braved waves measuring five to eight feet high to confront CCG vessel with bow number 5303 The foreign ships were patroling the coastal waters of Zambales illegally “CCG-5303 has been successfully pushed back to approximately 95 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales,” PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela reported in an X post Tarriela noted that BRP Cabra shall remain steadfast in its mission to assert the Philippines’ sovereign rights over WPS in accordance with domestic and international maritime laws also known as the “monster ship,” was spotted 60.6 nautical miles away from the Paracel Islands The vessel has reportedly been present in the western section of the Philippine exclusive economic zone (EEZ) since December 2024 The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) likewise noted last Wednesday the presence of three Chinese vessels within the Philippine EEZ during joint patrols conducted alongside Canadian and US counterparts the Philippine Navy expressed support for Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino’s proposal to establish a dedicated WPS Command Philippine Navy spokesperson for WPS Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said this recommendation is “well received” by the military “It (Tolentino’s proposed WPS command) is being considered right now how that will fit in with the AFP,” Trinidad said during a press conference in Manila The Navy official noted that the AFP already has different unified commands that are tasked to secure not only the WPS but also other Philippine-claimed features that are being disputed by China The Palawan-based Western Command (WesCom) is in charge of the military operations in the WPS while the Northern Luzon Command (NolCom) oversees Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) and the Philippine Rise and that they “do not know the length of the closure.” Hmm Unfortunately, #PuntaCabras will be closed this weekend. We will update you all as soon as possible with any information regarding our re-opening. ¡Lo siento! ❤️ A post shared by Punta Cabras (@punta.cabras) on Mar 15 LA Times has tracked down the current whereabouts of chef Govind Armstrong It turns out he’s at the Lobster in Santa Monica overlooking the pier almost seven days a week Burger Bar and Post & Beam co-owner actually doing Duff Goldman is on the move, adding to his Los Angeles ventures with a new Duff’s Cakemix coming to El Segundo soon, per Toddrickallen. The shop lands at the Works project The Foodbeast team out of Orange County got hot on the podcast mics last week, putting up a contentious new interview with Instagram notable and recent restaurateur Bear Degidio. The very loud personal hypeman was upset that Foodbeast had refused to cover his rainbow-and-marshmallow burger at Groundhouse Burgers and both sides duked it out for a bit over topics like marketing and what it takes to run a successful restaurant A post shared by Ground House Burger (@groundhouseburger) on Mar 7 scenes of martial arts fighting and… a goat The Brazilian comedy Cabras da Peste tells the story of Bruceuilis (Edmilson Filho) a goat considered heritage of his small city a police clerk who decides to venture out into the field A buddy cop movie genre with a Brazilian twist Cabras da Peste has two policemen with opposite personalities working together to solve a crime and beat a criminal while developing a very special friendship - in this case Saving the goat does not seem to be an easy task The film is directed by Vitor Brandt and also includes Director de photography: Rafael Martinelli Costume design: Graciela Martins e Mariana Aret Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 204 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages GLAZ is a production company dedicated to creating series films and animations with a high level of fun and emotion The films reached the Top 10 at the box office four years in a row The series were highlights of the audience The production company's mission is to create new unforgettable universes Isla de Cabras (Goat’s Island), in the town of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, is known today for its beaches, spectacular views of Old San Juan visitors will notice some ruins that are seemingly out of place Their past reveals that Isla de Cabras wasn’t always a recreational getaway The island served as an inspection port for ships coming from Europe during the early 19th century were placed under quarantine to prevent potential victims from spreading the disease to the mainland a colony for the victims of infectious diseases was officially established on the island construction began on four buildings that would serve as a shelter and hospital for the diseased The brick structures were finished by 1883 and were known as the Lazaretto de Isla de Cabras (Lazaretto of Goat’s Island) admittance was pretty much a death sentence The facility remained operational even after the United States seized control of Puerto Rico in 1898 following the Spanish-American War it was forced to shut down by 1923 due to its inhumane conditions The remaining occupants were eventually moved to a new and safer institution in the town of Trujillo Alto Isla de Cabras was used for various other purposes until it was transformed into the recreational getaway it’s known as today The decaying ruins of the old hospital remain a curious oddity to most visitors though for those aware of the area’s former use they serve as a reminder of the island’s morbid past The ruins can be explored at your own leisure keep in mind that they are not being monitored or maintained so use common sense and watch your footing since there are crumbling bricks all over the ground An unexpected ghost village lurks on the southeast coast of Tenerife This abandoned Greek island was the last active leper colony in Europe the first public health hospital in the U.S saw more than one million immigrants from around the world This ruins of an abandoned Victorian-era mental health facility This deserted town in the hills of Croatia’s "party island" may have a scandalous connection to King Henry VIII The ruins of an open-air theater built on this Georgia island in the 1970s The crumbling remains of a once-grand building The Guam Power Authority never agreed to be part of a lawsuit related to the explosion of the Cabras 4 generator who paid GPA $125 million for the lost generators last August sued Korea East-West Power Company which was under contract to operate the power plant at the time it exploded DB Insurance and Chubb Insurance Singapore also sued PM Control Systems which reportedly was involved in a 2012 overhaul of the Cabras 4 generator’s control systems The lawsuit alleges gross negligence and breach of contract and seeks to recover the insurance payout Politics: Senators dig deeper into proposed power plant deal, will testify before PUC against it GPA officials earlier this year told lawmakers the cause of the explosion and fire which destroyed the Cabras 4 and Cabras 3 generators can't be determined Although GPA declined to sue Korea East-West Power or make any claims against the company the insurance companies included GPA as a plaintiff in their Superior Court of Guam lawsuit as permitted under their insurance contract with the power agency Clyton Ridgell has cited Korea East-West Power's alleged role in the explosion as one reason to reject a proposed contract for a new 198-megawatt power plant in Dededo Korea East-West Power is a subsidiary of Korea Electric Power Company which is the preferred bidder for the power plant contract and Ridgell has expressed concerns that one generator already has exploded under Korea East-West Power's watch but Korea East-West Power hasn't yet responded to the allegations in the lawsuit The insurance companies have asked the court for permission to amend their original complaint There also are unresolved questions about whether the insurance companies can represent GPA in the case Korea East-West Power has argued that the insurance company attorneys can't legally represent GPA in the lawsuit because only the Office of the Attorney General has that authority under Guam law “Because this action was filed without the participation of the attorney general it was filed without due authority,” Korea East-West Power's attorneys stated It also is a conflict of interest for the insurance attorneys to represent both the insurers and GPA because to make their case they would have to argue that GPA made a mistake with the insurance contract More: Power plant agreement moves forward Documents filed in the lawsuit state the insurance companies last year solicited GPA’s involvement in the case, but GPA declined. An attorney for the insurance companies last April sent an email to a GPA official, noting GPA could be entitled to recover the cost of its insurance premiums if it agrees to join the lawsuit. The following day, GPA attorney Graham Botha responded, stating: “At this time GPA will not join the insurers in their subrogation claim. If this changes in the near future and GPA decides to pursue recovery of its deductible, we will let you know.” The insurers sued in GPA’s name anyway, stating they represent GPA’s interests, and asked the court to recover GPA’s insurance deductible and out-of-pocket expenses in addition to the $125 million insurance payout. A speed regulating device, called a governor, failed to slow the Cabras 4 engine as it revved to unsafe levels on Aug. 31, 2015, and a fuel cutoff valve failed to stop it. A flawed design may have rendered the cutoff valve ineffective, according to consultants  hired by GPA to investigate the incident. The power agency concluded the damage was so extensive, much of the evidence about what caused the explosion was destroyed. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article Print CabraChef Stephanie Izard’s Peruvian restaurant and bar is now open atop the Hoxton hotel downtown It’s the second location of Cabra for Izard who opened the first within Chicago’s Hoxton Izard also operates the restaurant Girl & the Goat with locations in the Arts District and Chicago the “Top Chef” winner is serving dishes such as skirt steak saltado with vegetables; chicharron with pickled squash salad; ceviches; and empanadas beverage director Daniel Dooreck (formerly of Toronto’s Taverne Bernhardts) oversees a menu of pisco-forward concoctions including a frozen pisco drink with guava and vodka plus additional cocktails made with house syrups and fresh fruit 1060 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, (213) 725-5900, thehoxton.com/downtown-la/cabra-restaurant Cabra is now open on the roof of the Hoxton hotel, in the former home of restaurant Pilot. (Stan Lee / Cabra) Jail Joa’s new partnershipKorean bar Jail Joa opened in a Westlake strip mall in the summer of 2021 but management spent more than five months waiting for a beer and wine license Now that owner Joyce Jin has acquired that license she is relaunching the bar in partnership with the team behind neighboring restaurant Hanchic The new partners have redeveloped the food menu to include a new focus on more contemporary and trending Korean bar bites such as tteokbokki cooked in front of the diners and fried rice made with Korean instant noodles The new beverage program will feature soju the team hopes to open a wine bar within the space 2500 W. 8th St., Unit 108, Los Angeles, (213) 908-6423, instagram.com/jail.joa Now in collaboration with the team behind Hanchic Westlake’s Jail Joa is reopening as a more contemporary Korean bar and restaurant (Jail Joa) Breadblok Silver LakeGluten-free soy-free Santa Monica bakery Breadblok is now also open in Silver Lake salads and other all-day fare is also on offer 1529 Griffith Park Blvd., Unit 103, Los Angeles, (213) 444-1874, breadblok.com Vegetable-forward Jewel is normally closed Mondays but a new weekly series is helping to make greater use of the Silver Lake space by spotlighting local food pop-ups and vendors Owner Sharky McGee has launched the new event where a revolving list of pop-up guests such as Say It Ain’t So and Picnic Sandwich cook at Jewel on Monday nights while the restaurant serves drinks to complement the new food menu — which will remain vegetable-forward Upcoming guests include Mexican Italian concept Amiga Amore on Feb 654 N. Hoover St., Los Angeles, (323) 522-6927, jewel-la.com/monday-night-popups 1233 N. Vine St., Los Angeles, (323) 467-2800, sassafrassaloon.com Stephanie Breijo is a reporter for the Food section and the author of its weekly news column. Previously, she served as the restaurants and bars editor for Time Out Los Angeles, and prior to that, the award-winning food editor of Richmond magazine in Richmond, Va. Born and primarily raised in Los Angeles, she believes L.A. to be the finest food city in the country and might be biased on that count but doesn’t believe she’s wrong. Food World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map BRP Cabra stood its ground over the weekend against China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3105 the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Saturday PCG said the Philippines’ 44-meter multi-role response vessel maintained its position about 95 nautical miles against the 130-meter-wide CCG ship from the coast of Zambales BRP Cabra was sent to oppose the illegal presence of Chinese vessels within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) China through its naval assets has been operating against domestic and international laws PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan reiterated that the deployment of Philippine vessels aims to prevent any attempts by China to alter the status quo or normalize its incursions “We will not allow any foreign power to encroach upon our territory The PCG will continue to deploy vessels to ensure the protection of our waters and to prevent any attempts to change the status quo,” he said.  The PCG reiterated that the presence of CCG vessels violates international maritime law including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Despite adverse weather conditions and a significant size disadvantage the crew of BRP Cabra remained steadfast in protecting Philippine waters and securing the livelihoods of Filipino fishermen The PCG reaffirmed its commitment to upholding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive that not a single square inch of Philippine territory will be surrendered The Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901 remains within the Philippine exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as of Monday following its departure from Capones Island in Zambales over the weekend According to monitoring conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) the CCG 5901 has been in the EEZ for three days spokesperson of the PCG for the West Philippine Sea national task force said its erratic movements suggest that it is not engaged in innocent passage but instead conducting a law enforcement operation He pointed out that its lingering presence is an assertion of jurisdiction over these waters which China claims as part of its territory The PCG continues to monitor the situation and asserts the Philippines’ sovereign rights within its EEZ the crew of BRP Cabra has remained steadfast in challenging this assertion diligently tailing and shadowing CCG 5901 to uphold Philippine sovereign rights,” Commodore Jay Tarriela said in a post on his X account “This unwavering commitment reflects the guidance of Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan emphasizing the importance of persistently confronting the illegal presence of the People’s Republic of China and ensuring the safety and security of Filipino fishermen operating in the area,” he added Tarriela said the PCG reaffirms its dedication to protecting the nation’s maritime interests and will continue to monitor the activities of the CCG’s illegitimate presence © Palawan News - All rights reserved 2025 | Oasis Media Group Corp Designed and Developed by Neitiviti Studios