An official website of the United States government just a year and a half after the former structure was flattened by a fallen spruce An August ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together Forest Service representatives with those from the Wrangell Cooperative Association National Forest Foundation and local students who installed livecams at the nearby Anan Wildlife Observatory tribal administrator for the Wrangell Cooperative Association offered a tribal welcome and sprinkled tobacco on the ribbon before U.S The ceremony commemorated a significant moment for their community and a milestone for the Alaska Cabins Project The Alaska Cabins Project is a partnership between the National Forest Foundation and Forest Service that is building reconstructing and repairing up to 25 public-use cabins across the state’s national forests It is made possible by a nearly $14 million investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with the foundation fundraising an additional $3.7 million The Anan Bay Cabin is the project’s first cabin to be completed in the Tongass National Forest and second state-wide “Cabins in the Alaska Region fill an important niche,” said Director of Recreation who was among those gathered behind the ribbon on the cabin porch In a state where both national forests tend to be rainy and cool “There are people happy to hike all day in the pouring rain they are not always so excited to get into a wet tent.” Cabins encourage people to get out on their public lands but how people choose to use these lands has shifted over time more people want cabins closer to communities—on the road system close to a trail or a short distance on protected waters.” National Forest Foundation President and CEO Mary Mitsos was among those who traveled to Anan for the ceremony Mitsos said that the shifting demand from public land users is integrated into the broader strategy for the Alaska Cabins Project She added that this includes constructing new cabins with accessibility in mind In addition to fundraising to help pay for the construction of new cabins the National Forest Foundation contracts with builders to construct the cabins and works with agency staff to ensure the cabins are built to specifications Before its encounter with the fallen spruce the former Anan Bay Cabin had been popular with the local community and visitors Its proximity to Wrangell as well as the Anan Wildlife Observatory made it a good fit for the broader strategy of the Alaska Cabins Project and a top priority The Anan Bay Cabin was among the first in line for reconstruction but another factor put it on the fast track to completion—it would be one of the first to use a new King explained that the ready-to-use layout may save time throughout the process engineers tailor the standard layout to local snow load “If a window breaks and you know it is part of the standard cabin package you know the size and might already have an extra one on the shelf.” The Anan Bay Cabin is now open for reservations This fast-tracked prototype was just one of the projects underway at Anan in 2024 participants took a short boat ride to the Anan Wildlife Observatory to experience other recent additions--a new viewing platform with a spiral staircase and nature livecams installed by Wrangell High School students "The ribbon cutting was a small celebration that represented much bigger things,” reflected Wrangell District Ranger Tory Houser “It represented the beginning of the Alaska Cabins Project implementation and an ever-strengthening relationship with tribes It was just the tip of the iceberg.”  Anan Yaeesh is a 37-year-old Palestinian activist from Tulkarem in the West Bank of occupied Palestine Active in the liberation movement during the Second he was imprisoned for 4 years in Zionist prisons and seriously injured after an ambush by colonial special forces in 2006 he left Palestine for Norway before settling in Italy in 2017 and obtaining a residence permit there in 2019 he was arrested by the Italian police in the city of L’Aquila then transferred to detention in the high-security prison of Terni for alleged collaboration with the Tulkarem Brigades an organization linked to the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades (one of the armed groups of Fatah that continue to uphold Palestinian liberation rather than “security coordination” with the occupier.) activists and people in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their resistance to support Anan Yaeesh through actions Lebanese communist and Palestinian resistance fighter imprisoned in France since 1984 although he has been eligible for release since 1999 Let’s make this date a broad mobilization calling for the release of Georges Abdallah the Filton 18 and all our comrades incarcerated in imperialist for their participation in or support for the resistance of the Palestinian people Below we share with you Anan Yaeesh’s statement from Wednesday during the preliminary hearing for his trial I wish to begin by greeting the Court and all present I would like to ask the honorable judge to grant me the minimum human right of respect toward my country by observing a minute of silence for the souls of the children I wish to affirm my confidence in the Italian judicial system and recognize its legitimacy I object to being tried in Italy because I am Palestinian and have not committed any crime in Italy or in any other country is known to the Italian security authorities and I was granted a residence permit in Italy and special protection after my asylum application was rejected by the Foggia court I consider my arrest and trial here to be illegitimate was carried out in contradiction with international humanitarian law the Geneva Convention and the two Additional Protocols and everything that flows from it is also illegal; anything based on illegitimacy is indeed illegitimate If you recognize the legitimacy of the State of Palestine then the extradition request made against me in January of last year should have been submitted by my country’s government you consider Palestine to be a territory illegally occupied by a colonial power and you should not arrest me here for that reason I have read your observations on the case and I have concluded that you consider Palestinians terrorists not only because of the legitimate resistance they are waging against an occupying state but because you recognize Israel as a friendly state If the occupying country in question had been another you would have recognized the legitimacy of the Palestinian resistance You are not judging me according to international law but according to your diplomatic relations simply because Israel is considered an ally of the Italian government and you consider all its actions legitimate It would then be better to change the name of the international and humanitarian courts to “Courts of Friends.” You want me to defend myself against the accusations against me but I am ashamed to seek acquittal on charges that I do not want to defend myself against the accusation of having rights and having claimed them or of having tried to liberate my people and my country from colonial oppression I swear that I have no intention of being acquitted of the legitimate resistance against the Zionist occupation The Palestinian resistance is one of the noblest phenomena known to history I am ashamed to find myself in a warm room I am ashamed of the humane treatment received from the prison authorities here while my fellow prisoners in Israeli jails suffer the worst torture all my documents issued in Italy do not mention the name “Palestine,” but “Occupied Territories.” Therefore under the conventions signed by your country you must consider resistance against the occupying entity legitimate I am forced to note that in political terms the world adopts double standards: the one that is stronger and supported by the United States prevails if we consider the settlers who occupy the land of Palestine without right or legitimacy as civilians simply because they do not wear the uniform of the Israeli army to have the same judgment regarding the Palestinian resistance which is also composed of civilians and not soldiers because Palestine has neither a state nor an army to defend itself against aggressors Both use weapons and kill; the only difference is that the Palestinian resistance defends its land these mistakes have never exceeded one percent while the settlers systematically attack defenseless civilians as they did in al-Khalil by killing more than thirty worshippers in the Ibrahimi Mosque or as they did in the village of Jatt on 16 August and on many other occasions with the aim of inciting terror among the Palestinians and forcing them to leave their land; the settlers follow the teachings of the Haganah and the Irgun Nothing can testify to this better than what was recently stated in a letter by the director of the Israeli Shin Bet who acknowledged that the settlers are terrorist groups and that the Israeli authorities should arrest and suppress them Benjamin Netanyahu’s response was to provide the settlers with more than 10,000 additional rifles recognized by the International Criminal Court as a war criminal for the massacres committed against Palestinians The Hague Court issued an arrest warrant for him if he came to Europe the Italian government declared that he would be welcome in Italy and rejected the Court’s decision It was the government that decided to arrest me at the Israeli request I can say that I see no law in this country that is not that of the stronger party; everything else is fiction At the first extradition hearing in February 2024 I asked the Court of Appeals and the Attorney General not to hand over the contents of my cell phones to the Israelis as they contained confidential information that I possessed as a Palestinian resistance fighter as they were aware that we were at war and that Italy was neutral all the information contained in my phones was handed over to the Israelis you have violated all security principles and international law itself thus becoming de facto accomplices of the Israelis in this war helping them suppress the legitimate aspirations of an oppressed people Women throughout the world have not been capable of giving birth to resistance fighters like the Palestinian people all the nations and armies of the world have aligned themselves against us But our cause will never end as long as a single Palestinian child is alive The Palestinians will not bow their heads or beg for pity And while no one will restore our rights while we are alive we will face a judgment that will be the most just: that of God who will deny no one’s right and will restore to every oppressed person their rights I have been subjected to torture dozens of times I have also been the victim of assassination attempts by Israel My body bears eleven bullets and more than forty shrapnel wounds; I do not have a single bone that is not broken except for a few memories and photos of friends killed by the occupation and of a friend executed in cold blood before my eyes I have a family I have not seen for many years and two parents who died without having fulfilled their dream of seeing us one last time even our homes have been demolished by Israeli bulldozers I have never taken a step back or hesitated to demand my country’s right to freedom This is because I firmly believe in this cause What could it be like to be killed for the freedom of my country and my people What could it be like to spend years in prison for my cause Especially considering that there are more than 10,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails it is that all my companions had the honor of falling as martyrs nourishing with their blood this land of peace and love we are a people who love life more than anything we prefer death with dignity and honor to life in humiliation we believe that Palestine deserves it and that our beloved Jerusalem has a high price that every Palestinian is willing to pay with their soul ready to defend it with our souls and our blood He who does not defend his own mother when she needs him will not have the right to be buried tomorrow in his own land who will be rejected by his own land and will never feel its warmth You all have a homeland in which to live in peace and security and we are ready to sacrifice our souls to defend it It is this homeland that gives us dignity and honor and this can only be understood by those who are free on this land; we are a people who do not surrender; it is victory or death How can you accuse me of terrorism when you recognize the legitimacy of the Fatah movement which has offices and representations all over the world Isn’t this a false and hypocritical attitude Italy has also hosted the leader and founder of our movement in the Italian Parliament on two occasions he came to Italy dressed in his military uniform and armed he delivered a speech that was heard around the world The same was true for the current president If the blind gaze of justice affirms that the Palestinian resistance are terrorists and not partisans where the strongest and most brutal prevail the Italian people are not and never will be our enemy; they deserve all the best and our respect; they are a friendly people who have always supported the Palestinian cause Our enemies are the Israelis who occupy our land The Israeli entity is an occupying and terrorist entity which does not respect and has never respected they have murdered numerous Palestinians all over the world: in Norway They recognize no law that is not their own and they consider all those who are not Israelis as their subordinates they also attack the Pope with the same slanderous accusation Anyone who does not align with them becomes an enemy to be targeted We Palestinians are a free people and we will never accept subjugation to anyone the Israeli army has displaced more than 40,000 Palestinians from their homes in Tulkarem and killing women and children; the same is happening in Jenin committing the worst massacres against defenseless civilians while you call our defense terrorism; why have you become blind and deaf to what is happening the Zionist entity has been killing and destroying in Palestine since 1947 But the world has remained motionless and silent and the pain is felt only by those who receive the wound just as the Italian people faced Nazi German aggression and violence to which Italy has adhered and recognizes its legitimacy and Nazi Germany should also be classified as terrorism the Israeli occupation has respected neither Security Council Resolutions nor the decisions of the International Court Can you tell me where the Oslo and Camp David Accords have gone and where Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338 have gone Can you count the Palestinians killed during the Israeli aggression from 1947 to the present day What does your law and your legislation say about this the Palestinian mother is like all mothers in this world seeing him return wrapped in a white sheet a father with his wife and nine children who are without food The father goes out to look for something to eat; when he returns he finds his entire family dead under the rubble Can one of you stand up and say that Israel is an occupying but none of you can say it out loud because you would be accused of anti-Semitism or you might find yourself sharing a lunch table with me in prison That is why I say again and again that perhaps the Palestinians are the only free people in this enslaved world Peace to the souls of the martyrs and children of Palestine We will always be the first line of defense until liberation Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email Enter your email address to receive all new Samidoun posts by email Palestinian prisoners call for international boycott of Israel The sounds of birds chirping and close to 30 people chattering filled the air at the Anan Bay Cabin in the Tongass National Forest this past Monday They waited for Senator Lisa Murkowski to arrive for the celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony of the cabin Recreationists used the cabin over the past 60 years Builders reconstructed it twice since then and it served as a trapper cabin before it had an upgrade in 2012 The recent loss of the cabin meant that most visitors were now limited to day trips to the nearby Anan Wildlife Observatory where black and brown bears fish for salmon.  a tribal elder with the Wrangell Cooperative Association “It’s really beautiful and wonderful It’s reminiscent of the other cabins that you see The red cedar cabin is pretty big and it could easily fit a group of ten people There’s a spacious loft with a window looking out at Anan Bay A roof protects the large porch where hammocks could easily be strung up She heard an eagle earlier when walking near the cabin “This is the old place and we were thinking that we would sprinkle tobacco so that we’re met in a good way here,” she said “We would sing an Eagle song and then compliment it with the Raven song because balance of the tribes that were here.” Oliver and Tribal Administrator Esther Aaltséen Reese welcomed Murkowski when she arrived by telling her about the land in Tlingit and English Then Oliver beat a drum as they sang the Eagle and Raven songs Murkowski showed appreciation to everyone who’s worked on the Anan Bay Cabin.  “I’ll introduce myself appropriately She said she remembers staying in some of the Forest Service cabins as a kid and how integral they are in many Alaskans’ lives.  “None of them ever looked like this,” she said “They were the places where your family would go or they were an opportunity for families to gather.” Murkowski cut the ribbon Tribal Administrator Reese sprinkled tobacco on it Murkowski said as Reese sprinkled tobacco on the ribbon Murkowski cut the ribbon with a large pair of gold colored scissors president and CEO of the National Forest Foundation made it to the ribbon cutting ceremony as well.  The non-profit organization focuses on forest health improvising recreation infrastructure and engaging the public and is a significant partner of the Forest Service for getting the Anan Bay Cabin up and running for recreationists.  “We are hoping to work on about 25 cabins across both forests,” Mitsos said “Hopefully will build some new ones that are more accessible than current ones and then rebuild and refurbish some of the ones like this one that needed some help.” said they’ve been working on the cabins project for about four years He said they’ve taken a hard look at cabin use patterns “We’ve seen those use patterns change over time and discovered that there’s a lot of demand for cabins near communities up short distances of trails or short boat rides in protected water such as this cabin here at Anan,” he said He said the cabin is one of the five cabins in this region that have been under construction this year and it’s the first to be completed in the Tongass constructed the cabin using some local materials “I wish I was staying here for a week,” King said The reward after you work all the way through a process like this is to watch people come out and enjoy it After visiting the cabin and checking out the observatory deck and the live cams that the T3 students worked on Murkowski stopped mid-trail like any other visitor to take in the extraordinary scene “I got to take a quick picture of the fish because you can’t quite see the concentration,” she said “You know you never get tired of this and you never get tired of looking at the bears you never get tired of looking at the fish The wildlife viewing at Anan is exceptional because it is so remote But that also means it’s difficult to visit for most Murkowski said it’s great that the live cams are up they will never have that opportunity to see it in person,” she said “Using the technologies that we just saw here at the Anan Observatory really does open that aperture to the world.” Murkowski took the initiative to include new cabins in the 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill  And will she stay at Anan sometime in the future Lisa Murkowski cut the ribbon at the new Anan Bay cabin on Aug Joining her were (from left) James King and Frank Sherman and (to her right) Forest Service Wrangell District Ranger Tory Houser WCA tribal administrator Esther Aaltséen Reese A long-awaited upgrade at the Anan Wildlife Observatory in Southeast Alaska near Wrangell offers anyone online a live look at the observatory's famous black and brown bears a group of six people filled a quarter-mile wilderness trail in the Tongass National Forest with chatter while walking toward an observation platform where everyone waded through the water from a small fishing boat to get to the trail The group tried to avoid the bear droppings as bald eagles and gulls swooped down into the rushing Anan Creek for salmon The thousands of salmon swimming upstream were on a mission to spawn — and up the creek said July 24 marked a big deal for anyone who wants to see bears at the observatory RELATED: ‘The Hungry Games’ offers viewers another helping of Katmai National Park fat bears “We want to be able to show the wonderful resources to the world because many people will never be able to get to this very remote place,” she said. “Our camera live stream project went live at 11 o’clock and we’ve got it up on the screens here. Folks at home can go to explore.org and they can look up the bears of the Tongass and see the Anan bears.” A few other people were at the bear observatory deck when the group arrived A big black bear stood in the creek and fished directly below them people needed to sign up on a sheet to visit the lower observatory deck in 10-minute increments the Forest Service also recently put in a spiral staircase this year that leads down to the lower deck Two cameras attached to the lower observatory deck give a close-up view of the bears in the creek. High-school students planned and installed the live bear cameras at Anan through a collaboration between the Forest Service and T3 Alliance which stands for Teaching through Technology T3 Alliance teaches high school students STEM skills – Science it’s a five-year program funded through a $300,000 grant About 14 students worked closely with the Forest Service to set up the live bear cameras They visited the observatory a few times before bear season was in full swing to brainstorm and get measurements Houser said it took several more trips to get it fully installed with installation beginning in May and completed on July 19. In total it took about seven months for them to finish this project But by next spring they plan on installing two more cameras with one being an underwater camera in the creek Researchers want to see how bear activity compares with human interaction and without “We have to work with our students and their welding and manufacturing,” Houser said “They’re creating this really cool structure to hold that camera underwater.” Having live cameras in a very remote area is complex the students had to figure out how to set up an internet connection They brought in Starlink satellite receivers They also had to figure out how to keep the equipment safe from vandalism — not necessarily from humans But Houser said they’ll most likely be turned off in the winter to preserve the equipment there won’t be much sunlight for the solar panels or activity for viewers during the bears’ hibernation season “We think it would be kind of a lot of looking at water in the winter,” Houser said Houser said another big piece of the project is to help researchers and the public better understand the population of black and brown bears She said it’s a great opportunity for citizen science – where the public can voluntarily make observations and add to research to Anan Wildlife Observatory which attracts visitors from all over the globe “There’s so many things special about Anan,” Houser said “One is that it’s one of the only places known to have both black and brown bears here The resources are so rich that they tolerate each other in this small area on the creek Another thing is that this area has been used for thousands of years Tlingit people came here to use this area for thousands of years And that’s why Canadian linguist James Crippen joined the visiting group As a professor at McGill University in Montreal Crippen documents the Lingít language and helps out with language revitalization efforts.  “Dzéiwsh and I’m from the Basket House of the Ḵak’weidí Deishitaan here in Wrangell,”  he said “I’m here mostly just as a member of my community interested in using the language more seeing the places where we’ve used and done things and thinking about the names and traditions that are used in these areas.” Anan is spoken as ‘on-on’ and spelled An.áan “It’s a resting place where folks are resting,” he said “The idea is you can stop here and take a break for a while.” Crippen said Anan was a place for the Tlingit to fish during the summer and pack up the food for their treks to their winter villages And fishing alongside them would be the s’eek-or black and brown bears “It’s a real treat to be able to come home and see all the folks and catch up with people and work with with elders here in town,” Crippen said I get to work what everybody else says is field work He said it looks like good fishing when we look down at the bears hunting for salmon “I might have gone down there and join him A reporter pointed out that one of the bears was snacking on some fish.  Two retired bear scientists were also with the group Danielle Chi did research at Anan in the 1990s because the Forest Service had questions about managing the tourist attraction “One of the things we found is it seemed like when a certain number of people were on the observatory bear activity sort of dropped off,” she said Chi said that bear activity is much higher now at the lower falls than in the ’90s “I can’t explain that other than it’s exciting to see,” she said RELATED: New study says social media drives visitation in national parks, especially in Alaska I love bringing people up here and showing our neighborhood.” He said one of the bears he’s gotten to recognize is Scuba Sue “She dives underneath the water and everything This is like being on the National Geographic Channel or the BBC Nature Channel Though the livestream is not National Geographic quality it’s still available for everyone to view online maybe people will start recognizing Scuba Sue and all the other bears at Anan The livestream can be viewed at  explore.org under the Tongass National Forest section emotional supportCombining advanced robotics with a heartwarming design AnAn sets a new standard for interactive AI companions Srishti Gupta X/Wuxin At CES 2025 Shenzhen-based Mind with Heart Robotics Co. bionic panda cub designed to offer emotional support and practical assistance Combining advanced robotics with a heartwarming design AnAn responds to human touch with lifelike reactions thanks to its soft fur and tactile sensing suites Powered by an intelligent “AI Brain,” the panda can understand and respond to user interactions adapting its personality to suit the owner’s preferences particularly benefiting seniors who require assistance and emotional connection This app also enables users to connect with a global community of panda enthusiasts AnAn offers more than just adorable appeal; it holds transformative potential in healthcare and education the AI panda fosters emotional growth and social skills Professionals and young adults facing loneliness or stress can find comfort in AnAn’s empathetic presence making it a perfect solution for those unable to care for real pets offering stress-free interactions that aid psychological well-being “We firmly believe that biomimetic AI pets with affective intelligence become indispensable friends and personal assistants for mankind worldwide And AnAn can be an ideal robot to deliver psychological support and robot-assisted therapy to global customers.” most AI pets on the market are expensive and lack the realism and interactivity that AnAn delivers Zhang emphasizes Wuxin’s commitment to “Three Highs”: high cost-effectiveness The company’s partnerships with top manufacturers and healthcare experts aim to redefine the standards for AI companions and human-robot interaction stems from a decade of innovation under Dr who trained under globally renowned robotics experts The team has developed over 20 interactive robots and filed more than 30 patents showcasing its leadership in biomimetic design Located in China’s Greater Bay Area, Wuxin benefits from robust industrial ecosystems and supportive government policies, such as subsidies for intelligent robotics development These factors position the company to lead the market in service and personal robots for home environments Wuxin’s philosophy of “Simulation-Stimulus-Social Creatures” drives its development of emotionally intelligent, biomimetic robots. From healthcare to education, these AI companions redefine how we engage with technology, making what once seemed like a cinematic fantasy an integral part of reality. Premium Pink salmon fill the creek each summer at the Anan Wildlife Observatory near Wrangell returning to their ancestral spawning grounds after a year and a half at sea both black and brown bears wade into the creek and perch on rocks to pluck fish from the water tolerating one another in a rare interspecies truce brought on by sheer abundance The annual salmon run has made this southeast Alaska creek a popular destination for more than the bears Human visitors — eager to catch a glimpse of the increasingly rotund bears eagles and other wildlife — embark on a journey by boat or float plane to reach the remote site According to the Anan Wildlife Observatory up to 60 people a day purchase permits to visit — a cap set to avoid impacts to the wildlife they’ve come to witness This past summer, the number of people able to appreciate the dynamic banquet jumped dramatically when two bear-viewing livecams began broadcasting on Explore.org More than 200,000 people tuned in from every state and around the globe between late July when the cameras went live when the cameras were turned off for the season Explore.org Director of New Media Candice Rusch reported that fans quickly took to the Tongass National Forest cams, featured at the top of the organization’s website. “Right away, people were investigating the bear book to identify individual bears and falling in love with the beautiful canyon views.”   The groundwork for broadcasting these unique wildlife views — including installing cameras solar panels and satellite internet— took seven months of intense planning and ingenuity which Rusch says is typical for Explore.org’s off-grid locations was that the team researching and installing the system was comprised of students from Wrangell High School The students were part of the T3 Alliance (Teaching Through Technology) an organization that engages rural Alaska students with science engineering and mathematics in their communities Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service funded through the Great American Outdoors Act covered the costs of the camera system components including small stipends for the students and their mentors working on the project Wrangell District Ranger Tory Houser explained that the partnership developed over the years as students accomplished smaller “missions” for the agency such as surveying cabins and creating three-dimensional trail maps had been part of some of these smaller missions When he first learned about the livecams project — a mission on an unprecedented scale — he knew he wanted to be a part of it “It was an opportunity to help our community and make the biggest impact of any T3 project yet.” Each of the fourteen students had a domain of responsibility with Bardin-Siekawitch taking on the power system He created an energy budget to determine how many solar panels would be needed to power the cameras and satellite internet it would be up to him to wire together the batteries and related components on the observation deck The remote location posed several challenges starting with transporting bulky equipment to the site Team problem solving and community support proved to be critical assets as the students embarked on installation The journey to the observatory began with an hour and 15-minute boat ride from Wrangell the students waded through the shallow water to transfer materials which they pushed along the narrow trail to the observatory As the students set to work installing the solar panels they realized that they needed customized brackets to complete the task Wrangell community member and T3 parent James Edens got to work right away making the brackets and arranged for them to be flown in by float plane stepped up to host the students on their boat when they needed a place to stay on site during the first week of work the students were the first to stay in the newly rebuilt Anan Bay Cabin District Ranger Houser spent a day there with the group as both a Forest Service employee and a parent to one of the students Houser recalled working alongside Bardin-Siekawitch to wire together the batteries inverter and other components of the power system “We had a few iterations on our battery project and used the T3 growth mindset to ultimately wire the batteries successfully.” “That kind of hands-on learning is what T3 excels in,” said Bardin-Siekawitch “My favorite part was the sheer amount of problem-solving we did throughout this project bouncing ideas off each other every time a problem came up Esther Aaltséen Reese is a tribal administrator for the Wrangell Cooperative Association Reese said that Anan has always been an incredibly special place to the people of the Shtaxʼhéen Ḵwáan who have stewarded the land since time immemorial Anan is usually translated from the Tlingit language as “resting town,” but the actual meaning is deeper and observe — almost meditative — watching the sun the way the animals are moving — all of it.” She appreciated the livestreams as a means to share that way of knowing and learning with the world “There's a sense of peace you feel here that I am excited for people to experience.” and says it is there because Anan has been a place of bounty and well loved for many centuries Watching nature livestreams can reduce anxiety and stress but the deeper connection to nature can impact more than viewers’ wellbeing reminding people we are not separate from nature but rather a part of it It can inspire people to protect the ecosystem.” viewers might have the opportunity to turn their love for the place into research through citizen science on Explore.org Viewers who have already been helping identify individual bears may help figure out how many total individuals use the site Kardiak hopes that additional cameras may help them learn more about the impact of in-person visitation if days with more people on the observation deck result in more bears re-routing to more hidden upper falls The T3 students hope that installing an underwater camera next year might enable viewers to catch a glimpse of the schooled-up salmon at the base of the falls and the moment fish are snatched from the water by bears like Scuba Sue Another potential camera location is a half mile upstream at the upper falls which they hope might pick up on different bears Bardin-Siekawitch said that the opportunity for the T3 Alliance to conduct “missions” for the agency has been life-changing — sparking his interest in electricity confirming engineering as a career path and kickstarting “…so many unbelievable opportunities in our little Alaskan backwater.”   Most recently, T3 students designed a system to water the roots of the U.S Capitol Christmas Tree as it travels the length of the country from Wrangell to Washington associate director and community engagement lead of T3 Alaska says that the collaborations provided a scaffolding for learning with benefits that extend to the broader community and the forest itself “All the missions we have been able to complete for the Forest Service have provided awesome learning moments for our students With each mission we are able to level up our skills and help with bigger and bigger projects I think it is an incredible way to build the next generation of stewards of the Tongass.” ----         Read about the new viewing platform with a spiral staircase at Anan Wildlife Observatory in Seeing Eye to Eye with Alaskan Bears.  the political trial of Palestinians Anan Yaeesh The three Palestinians are accused of “subversive association for terrorist purposes” in a case that began when the Zionist entity “Israel,” demanded the extradition of Anan Yaeesh While Ali and Mansour have been provisionally released pending trial Anan has been imprisoned in Italy for one year Anan Yaeesh is a 37-year-old Palestinian activist from Tulkarem in the West Bank of occupied Palestine where he was detained by Jordanian authorities who maintain normalization and security cooperation with the Zionist regime for several months; he was able to return to Italy in November 2023 he was arrested by the Italian police in the city of L’Aquila where he resides at the request of the “Israeli” regime that continue to uphold Palestinian liberation rather than “security coordination” with the occupier.) While the L’Aquila court rejected his extradition on 12 March 2024 noting that he would be subjected to torture Italian prosecutors arrested two more Palestinians one day before on 11 March 2024 — Ali Irar and Mansour Doghmosh — accusing all of them of supporting the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades in Tulkarem the court ordered Ali and Mansour’s provisional release but Anan has been continually imprisoned in a high-security facility We have a sample poster in solidarity with Anan Yaeesh that you can download and use: Download the PDF On Wednesday, 26 February, Anan Yaeesh addressed the court, emphasizing the legitimacy of Palestinian resistance under international law and the necessity of confronting genocide. (Read his full statement here.) He noted: “You want me to defend myself against the accusations against me We urge all to join with the call of the Unified Campaign to Free Georges Abdallah for actions on 2 April Let’s make 1 and 2 April days for broad mobilization Ali Irar and Mansour Doghmosh; Ghassan Elashi and Shukri Abu Baker of the Holy Land 5; Mahmoud Khalil Yunseo Chong and all those targeted for ICE detention; the Filton 18 and all our comrades incarcerated in imperialist ALASKA — At Anan Wildlife Observatory near Wrangell The annual salmon buffet has made this southeast Alaska creek a popular destination for more than bears eager to catch a glimpse of the increasingly rotund bruins eagles and other wildlife as they embark on a journey by boat or float plane to reach the remote site Up to 60 people a day purchase permits to visit—a cap set to avoid impacts to the wildlife they’ve come to see.  This past summer, the number of people able to appreciate the dynamic banquet jumped dramatically when two bear viewing livecams began broadcasting on Explore.org More than 200,000 people tuned in from every state and around the globe between late July Explore.org Director of New Media Candice Rusch reported that fans quickly took to the Tongass National Forest cams, featured at the top of the organization’s website. “Right away, people were investigating the bear book to identify individual bears asking questions and falling in love with the beautiful canyon views.”  An extraordinary allianceThe groundwork for broadcasting those views—installing cameras solar panels and satellite internet—took seven months of intense planning and ingenuity was the team researching and installing the system—comprised of students from Wrangell High School.  real world impactEach of the fourteen students that helped with setting up the site had a domain of responsibility District Ranger Houser had the opportunity to spend a day there with the group--as part of the Forest Service She recalled working alongside Bardin-Siekawitch to wire together the batteries and used the T3 growth mindset to ultimately wire the batteries successfully.”  “That kind of hands-on learning is what T3 excels in,” reflected Bardin-Siekawitch We had a lot of fun along the way!” He said that the opportunity has been life-changing—sparking his interest in electricity and confirming engineering as a career path.  The publications are titled “Country Report on Accounting Education in Nigeria” and “National Financial Reporting Quality Award” The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has introduced two publications to reform accounting education and enhance financial reporting standards in Nigeria.   The announcement was made during the 29th Annual Conference in Abuja themed “Advancing Accounting Excellence in a Changing World” titled “Country Report on Accounting Education in Nigeria,” analyses the current state of accountancy education identifying challenges and offering recommendations for modernisation.  presented by ANAN Country Report on Accountancy Education chairman and Financial Reporting Quality Award Panel and Membership Secretary Suleiman Aruwa highlights the reliance on outdated curricula in many Nigerian accounting programmes.   It points out the failure to address emerging areas such as forensic accounting which limit students’ exposure to skills necessary for combating global financial crimes.   The report also notes the infrastructure deficiencies in under-resourced institutions which hinders students’ practical experience.  Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Another issue raised by the publication is the shortage of highly qualified accounting educators in Nigeria.   The report indicates that many faculty members lack opportunities for continuous professional development which impacts their ability to teach contemporary accounting practices effectively.   the report recommends that educational institutions should modernise accounting curricula to include contemporary topics and expand practical training opportunities through industry partnerships.  The ANAN also unveiled the “National Financial Reporting Quality Award” publication.   This initiative aims to improve the quality of financial reporting in Nigeria by establishing benchmarks and recognising organisations that demonstrate excellence in financial transparency and accountability.   the inaugural winners of the financial reporting quality award for the public and private sector categories were the Federal Inland Revenue Service and MTN Nigeria Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network a new set of influencers have taken the Internet by storm by capturing the attention and hearts of millions of social media viewers.  The Tongass National Forest’s annual Anan Bear Awards showcased the now viral black and brown bears' range of talents from a brown bear's expert fishing skills winning “Fishing in Style,” to a black bear's lack thereof being awarded “Slippery Paws.”  About 23 skillful bears made an immense impact on the Tongass social media accounts logging in over 5 million views and over 4,000 new followers.  a cub that was not quite ready to claim expert hunting abilities received 2.1 million views after winning the “Nope” award The idea for the Anan Bear Awards originated on a whiteboard in 2022 after staff at the observatory were inspired by the National Park Service’s Fat Bear Week Enter Forest Service Forestry Technician Jennifer Kardiak who wanted to celebrate all aspects of the Anan bears “We are letting the bears tell us what makes them special,” Kardiak said What began as a funny exercise with Kardiak naming and assigning awards to the active bears evolved into a successful social media campaign Through the collaborative efforts of the Anan crew and public affairs staff the creative initiative fostered a deeper connection between people from all over the globe and the thriving ecosystems of the nation’s largest national forest “Many people may never have the opportunity to visit Alaska and experience the beauty of the Tongass and its incredible bears firsthand,” Kardiak explained “The yearly awards provide a virtual window into the world of these amazing bears It allows viewers to connect with the forest and its inhabitants appreciation and a desire to protect this invaluable ecosystem.”  or simply a fan of the talented and unique bears all can certainly identify with Team Alaska’s regional theme set to be released on November 6 (Wednesday) features the seven-member global group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘WALK THE LINE,’ scheduled shortly after the release at the Belluna Dome in Saitama ENHYPEN is also hosting the traveling exhibit ENHYPEN MUSEUM 2024 This marks ENHYPEN’s first appearance in anan and it’s their debut on the magazine cover The issue includes a 16-page spread featuring original photos and an interview The photos capture a European apartment vibe showcasing the members in black suits similar to the cover outfit as well as cozy knitwear styled for a winter downtime setting Readers can enjoy both the powerful gazes of the on-stage looks and the relaxed warmth of the off-stage styles there are group photos of all seven members as well as unit cuts featuring JUNGWON with JAY and JAKE There’s also a special bonus of “thick paper photo cards and a pin-up” using unused cuts the members reflect on their emotional journey over the past four years since their debut and discuss their enthusiasm for the dome tour and the new album Each member also shares their “healthy habits” in solo interviews as part of the KARADA ni ii mono taishō 2024 feature there’s a relay-style message discussing “unknown charms of the members,” as well as a roundtable interview format with members grouped in the unit cuts Issue 2421 of anan will also feature a special section on the “KARADA ni ii mono taishō,” with “CLOSE UP” segments featuring Masaki Okada and Seo In-guk There’s also a “special buddy gravure” with Yusei Yagi (FANTASTICS) and Kaito Nakamura (Travis Japan) who co-starred in the film Yano-kun no Futsuu no Hibi NiEW Best Music is a playlist featuring artists leading the music scene and offering alternative styles in our rapidly evolving society the NiEW editorial team proudly curates outstanding music that transcends size Episode 21: Exciting news happened last week: Anan Wildlife Observatory launched two live cameras where people from all over the globe can peek at the black and brown bears and other wildlife University of Alaska Fairbanks Associate Director for Upward Bound and three T3 Alliance high school students from Wrangell spoke with KSTK’s News Director Colette Czarnecki about the livestream project they planned and installed cameras for at Anan Engineering and Math) training program for high school students that collaborated with the U.S The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN has donated an Accounting Research Centre to the University of Africa Toru-orua FCNA who commissioned the facility in company of fellows and members of ANAN on Monday 14th April 2025 at the University campus had earlier made the pledge to the University only in August last year the Vice Chancellor of the University of Africa Professor Solomon Tamarabrakemi Ebobrah said that he is indeed glad to have received the gift of the facility He noted that the fulfillment of this pledge is a testament to the integrity of the accounting profession as displayed by the ANAN He added that it is gratifying to have partners such as ANAN who realize that government as much as it can do is not able to take the sole responsibility of funding university education alone thus ANAN has written its name in gold in the annals of the history of UAT and urged other organizations to follow suite in building the Bayelsa state owned University He further stated that ANAN is the first to make a promise as such to UAT and fulfill same Speaking during the commissioning ceremony FCNA noted that the research centre has a story that has come over the years in ANAN adding that every president of ANAN had been given the privilege to site a signature project during his tenure he chose to site it home despite pressure to site it at other institutions He tasked the University to make proper use of the facility to avoid dilapidation stating that ANAN has a yearly prize for the running of the centre though that is subject to proper usage of the facility He also informed that he and the distinguished Senator Henry Seriake Dickson had reached out to the Nigeria Local Content Development Board (NLCDB) and other well meaning Nigerians to solicit for the equipments for the centre He further announced that ANAN has endowed a price for the best graduating student in accounting to the tune of One Million Naira Barclays Foubiri Ayakoroma thanked the ANAN Chair for the friendship that has birthed this project the chief executive officer and every other member He also appreciated their swift release of funds to the contractors His appreciation was further heightened as he noted that an earlier visit by ANAN external auditors had showed that this project is so far the largest and the best donated by ANAN The commissioning ceremony was attended by the principal officers of the University of Africa the first and second Vice Presidents of ANAN fellows and members of ANAN in addition to staff students and residents of the university community and Students of the University also congratulated the ANAN Chief on his very recent conferment of a chieftaincy title by the King and chieftains of the Tarakiri Clan in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State Neminebor was conferred with the Chieftaincy title of ‘Isomu-weniowei of Tarakiri Clan’ The honour was done in recognition of his contribution to the development of the Tarakiri Clan being a son of the soil On transparency we believe that it is the right of the people of the state to know what funds accure to the coffers of the state and the various local government councils and how they are utilized This is the only way to secure the trust and confidence of the people in whom sovereignty lies ‘I have directed all local government chairmen to comply with this paradigm shift on the issue of transparency to reflect the new Bayelsa we are building.’ Copyright @ 2025 | Bayelsa State Ministry of Information Orientation & Strategy | All Rights Reserved | Designed by Teresa Briseimo Fire at Bailey Road shopping mall doused Some banks hit by capital squeeze Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype? Chinmoy shown arrested in Saiful murder case In the bustling city of New York, far from her roots in Bangladesh, Tashnuva Anan Shishir stands as a beacon of hope and perseverance. Her story, marked by struggle and unprecedented achievements, resonates with an indomitable spirit that challenges societal norms and champions the cause of the transgender community. Tashnuva's journey began amidst the conservative fabric of Bangladeshi society, where her identity as a transgender woman overshadowed her talents and skills. "I have always been identified as transgender, but not as an individual with skills or qualifications," she reflects on her early career struggles. Despite her competence, Tashnuva faced relentless discrimination, watching less experienced individuals surpass her as she tirelessly knocked on the doors of opportunity. Tashnuva's breakthrough as Bangladesh's first transgender news anchor was not just a personal victory but a societal paradigm shift. She recalls, "When I was about to read the news on a national TV channel, I had a gut feeling that a big change was about to occur." She advocated for her identity, requesting not to be referred to as 'hijra' but as transgender, educating both colleagues and viewers. For Tashnuva, acting was not just a profession but a sanctuary. "Whenever I stand on the stage or in front of the camera, I forget everything — my pain, anguish, and worries," she says. This shift from news anchoring to acting was a realisation of a lifelong dream, one that was affirmed when she was featured in The New York Times. In portraying Shou in Shayok Misha Chowdhury's bilingual play, Public Obscenities, Tashnuva found a character that echoed her life. "Shou and Tasnuva are very much related in terms of identity and struggles," she explains. To her, Shou is more than a character; it's a representation of the South Asian trans community's life and challenges. For Tashnuva, activism is interwoven with her art. Her acting is a platform for her ongoing advocacy for the queer community. She emphasises the need for representation in South Asian media, advocating for stories that reflect the diverse struggles and identities within the queer community. Tashnuva's journey has been one of love and optimism, despite the challenges. "I am an optimist and this positivity and my love for humanity help me to heal whenever someone hurts me," she shares. This positive outlook has been the cornerstone of her resilience. Tashnuva finds her greatest reward in the love and support she receives from her audience. "People love me wholeheartedly and this is the most rewarding aspect of my journey so far," she gratefully acknowledges. Her accolades, while significant, pale in comparison to the heartfelt connection she has made with her audience. With peace and positive surroundings as her dream, Tashnuva looks forward to working with renowned directors and portraying impactful characters. "I wish to play the characters that speak for society and the dreams of common people," she says, eager to leave a lasting impression through her work. To young transgender individuals aspiring to enter the arts, Tashnuva advises patience, humility, and dedication. She emphasises the importance of tolerance and listening, crucial traits for anyone looking to make their mark in the arts. Tashnuva urges society to embrace acceptance and tolerance, not just for the transgender community but for all of humanity. She sees this as vital for unlocking the potential of transgender artists and professionals. New York has offered Tashnuva a sense of liberation and freedom, allowing her to pursue her passions without fear or restraint. "New York has given me freedom and changed me a lot," she acknowledges. Reflecting on her journey, Tashnuva would tell her past self to learn from her mistakes but to remain transparent and honest. This blend of wisdom and authenticity has been her guiding light through a life marked by both hardship and incredible success. Tashnuva Anan Shishir's story is a monument to the strength of resilience, hope, and unshakable persistence. Her journey from the streets of Bangladesh to the stages of New York is an inspiration and a light of hope for people who want to break free from cultural limitations and accept their true selves with pride and dignity. |রাজনীতিদেশের পথে খালেদা জিয়ামঙ্গলবার বাংলাদেশ সময় সকাল সাড়ে ১০টায় এয়ার অ্যাম্বুলেন্সটি হযরত শাহজালাল আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দরে অবতরণ করবে। Source: classfmonline.com « Prev Next » Comments (4) Listen to Article Abraham Ato Anan NDC 2 Vice Chairman in the Efutu constituency One of the most popular recreation cabins in the Wrangell area fell victim to the forest this winter – it’s been flattened by a spruce tree Forest Service is uncertain how long a replacement might take.  The turquoise water and rocky beaches of Anan Bay about 30 miles south of Wrangell on the mainland Jeff Owings spent the better part of three months at Anan last year working with Ketchikan-based R&M Engineering as an inspector on a large improvement project for the wildlife viewing platform that sits above Anan Creek.  “I was blown away with the beauty of the area,” he says “And it was about that time that I said to myself: ‘Next early spring I want to bring my family up for a long weekend.’ So this trip we had we actually had planned this out for about a year.” Owings pulled into Anan Bay in a 46-foot landing craft packed with six adults “I was looking at the face of the cabin and didn’t notice anything right off the bat which is where we keep the skiff to go back and forth,” Owings relates.  “As I was getting ready to launch the skiff in the water that’s when I looked over at the cabin and realized I didn’t see a roof,” he continues and that’s when I realized that there was a big tree laying across the cabin.” hoping the damage wasn’t as extensive as it looked from the bay Much of the back portion of the cabin is smashed especially knowing how much love and care went into that entire site,” Owings says Acting District Ranger Tory Houser heard from Owings about the damage to the cabin the cabin is completely unusable,” Houser says the roof is squashed in and the sidewall is completely damaged And you can see in some of the pictures that the stringers that hold up the roof and the second floor are damaged Houser says that Forest Service staff will head down to do an inspection as soon as possible.  “Our staff are going out as soon as we can get a good weather window to get down there and we’re gonna check the whole site out and assess the extent of the damage to the cabin on the ground and make a plan for what we can do get trees out of there Checking out the whole site will include the quarter-mile walk up to the Anan Creek Wildlife Observatory deck in case it was a larger blowdown than just one tree.  Owings didn’t go and check on the platform “I do know that there are some pretty big trees up there by that observatory all kind of sitting on the rock faces there along the falls and they might want to get someone to go make sure everything’s okay,” Owings says.  He didn’t notice a ton of blowdowns along the shore – it seemed like the spruce that took out the cabin wasn’t part of a bigger blowdown event.  But Houser says she’s hopeful for a relatively quick repair for the cabin.  Houser says it’s not a totally infrequent occurrence to have a cabin hit by a tree – we are in the largest national forest in the United States But it seems to be a more catastrophic hit.  there is a silver lining: “Thank goodness nobody was in it And even with Owings’ group’s plans foiled by nature – “That was the rough part: all these people were looking forward to this I’ve been telling my kids about this really for about a year now” – he says the group still had an enjoyable weekend at a nearby cabin they were able to book last-minute.  “We realized that there’s another cabin just right around the corner at Frosty Bay so we were able to rent that one out and spend our time there so it wasn’t a total loss,” Owings says “That’s what we ended up doing for Plan B instead of just heading home.” Of the 22 other cabins in the Wrangell Ranger District only two have been used more than Anan Bay over the past three years: Middle Ridge the only cabin on the Wrangell road system which can be spotted on the boat ride to Anan down the channel between Wrangell and the mainland Owings adds there isn’t really a great way to avoid trees falling in a forest.  “I think that kind of just comes hand in hand with living in Southeast Alaska – these acts of God that we have to encounter on a daily basis,” Owings says “I don’t think there’s really much anyone could do about it unless the Forest Service wanted to clear cut everything within a 500-foot diameter of each cabin and that [would] kind of take away from these cabins and the feeling you get when you’re there.” Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Pardee School of Global Studies Professor Emeritus – died on August 10 He joined Boston University in 1988 as a University Professor and was among the founding faculty of the Department of International Relations (now the Pardee School) until his retirement in 2010 He also served as the Director of the Boston University Institute for the Study of Conflict Uri Ra’anan was Professor of International Politics and Director of the International Security Studies Program at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University for over two decades Ra’anan had a varied international career as a diplomat A prolific author and commentator on world affairs has was a renowned expert on the politics of communist countries particularly the Soviet Union and on the resurgence of post-Soviet Russia and co-editor of 25 books and contributor to 19 others Among those works were Flawed Succession: Russia’s Power Transfer Crises (2006) State and Nation in Multi-ethnic Societies (1991) Inside the Apparat: Perspectives on the Soviet Union (1990) Gorbachev’s USSR: A System in Crisis (1990) and The Soviet Empire and the Challenge of National and Democratic Movements (1990) he published extensively in both scholarly journals and general readership newspapers “Admired for his expertise in the field of Soviet studies, Uri Ra’anan inspired also by his wide intellectual repertoire,” said Igor Lukes Professor of International Relations and History at the Pardee School “Those who knew him joyfully confirm that he was a connoisseur of Mozart’s music knew much about Bismarck’s attitude toward the Ottoman empire and the Civil War followed debates in the field of philosophy of science and knew the Bible better than many a professional theologian not only by the facts that he could present with smooth elegance but because he never failed to appreciate that the storms of historical events were always most directly felt by ordinary citizens.” “He had a brilliant and detailed knowledge of European history and politics, a remarkable ability to draw precise, free-hand, maps, a broad cultural hinterland, and a love in particular of Mozart,” said Erik Goldstein “He would always arrive with a pile of notes for his lectures and then speak with clarity and precision for the session without ever having to consult them He was one of the pillars in building an academic program in international relations at BU.” “Professor Ra’anan was a towering figure – not just in his field but at Boston University,” said Pardee School Dean Adil Najam “As a leader of the University Professors program at BU and known for his dedication to teaching he was mentor to generations of our brightest students but also a role model to look up to for so many in the faculty – including myself when I first joined Boston University He was truly among the founding faculty of what was then the Department of International Relations and has left a deep and lasting impact on what has now grown into the BU Pardee School.” Uri Ra’anan will be dearly missed by his family Tagged: , , View all posts and Southern Africa and Managing Director of Ecobank Kenya has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Laws ( honoris causa) by the University of Ghana in recognition of her outstanding contributions to banking and finance across the African continent The honor was conferred after she delivered the 2025 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lecture on the theme “Her Money Her Power: Making Finance Work for Women.” The two – day lecture highlighted the critical role of financial institutions in empowering women entrepreneurs the need for gender-inclusive banking policies and strategies to bridge the financial gap for women-led businesses held at the Great Hall of the University of Ghana was a brief but colorful congregation led by Chancellor Mrs Anan-Ankomah’s recognition underscores her impactful leadership in Africa’s financial sector and her dedication to driving banking innovations that foster economic growth across the continent Anan Ankomah noted that :”The global financial system is failing women —not incidentally and launching businesses at unprecedented rates women remain systematically excluded from mainstream financial services.” She added that: ”This is not merely a gender disparity: it is an economic miscalculation that stifles global prosperity finance has been designed as a one-size-fits-men model ignoring the distinct financial behaviours A staggering $17 trillion financing gap that is not just a missed opportunity for women-but for economies worldwide.” Josephine Anan-Ankomah is a highly respected international Banker with over three decades of experience in treasury management she has played a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s financial landscape She currently serves as Regional Executive for Central and Southern Africa (CESA) at Ecobank Transnational and doubles as Managing Director of Ecobank Kenya Overseeing operations in 18 of the 35 African countries that the Ecobank Group operates in she manages nearly 30% of the Group’s balance sheet and the second-largest revenue pool She drives strategy and business performance in one of Ecobank’s most critical regions while simultaneously leading Ecobank Kenya CitiNewsroom.com is Ghana's leading news website that delivers high quality innovative alternative news that challenges the status quo © 2024 All Rights Reserved Citi Newsroom. The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has appointed Fatima Buhari daughter of former President Muhammadu Buhari This role underscores ANAN’s dedication to excellence and integrity in the field of accounting and is anticipated to inspire young professionals across Nigeria Fatima’s appointment followed her recent inauguration as the Katsina State chapter Coordinator Professional Women Accountants in Nigeria (PROWAN) alongside other executives of the North-West zone of PROWAN Speaking at a dinner organised for the officials confirmed Buhari’s appointment and urged the executives to prioritise service and commitment to the association in their respective states Read Also:Alleged Unlawful Sack: Staff drags CBN to court He also expressed appreciation to the Katsina State Government for its support for ANAN emphasising the importance of embracing professional accounting services for effective financial management across sectors expressed pride in establishing the PROWAN chapter calling it a groundbreaking achievement for women in Northern Nigeria’s accounting profession “This milestone is not just a celebration of achievements and professionalism of women accountants across this region and the nation at large,” she said She added that the new chapter is dedicated to elevating women’s voices in a traditionally male-dominated field and creating opportunities for future female accountants in the North-West zone Umaru Radda who was represented at the event by his deputy reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting ANAN emphasising its partnership in promoting transparency Get Instant access to Solacebase Weekly Newsletter Determined to reshape accounting education and financial reporting in Nigeria the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has unveiled two publications The publications were presented on behalf of ANAN by Professor Suleiman Aruwa the Chairman of Country Report on Accountancy Education and Financial Reporting Quality Award Panel and Membership Secretary at the day three of its 29th Annual Conference at the ThisDay Dome in Abuja with the theme “Advancing Accounting Excellence in a Changing World” titled “Country Report on Accounting Education in Nigeria,” presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state of accountancy ed-ucation and identifies several critical challenges The report highlights that many accounting programs in Nigeria continue to rely on outdated curricula failing to address emerging areas such as forensic accounting This lack of modern curriculum limits students’ exposure to essential skills necessary for combating global financial crimes under-resourced institutions suffer from significant infrastructure deficiencies hindering students’ ability to gain the practical experience crucial for professional competence Another pressing issue identified in the report is the shortage of highly quali-fied accounting educators many faculty members lack opportunities for continuous professional development which impedes their ability to teach contemporary accounting practices effectively the report offers several recommendations calling for educational institutions to prioritize the modernization of accounting curricula to include contemporary topics relevant to the global profession expanding practical training opportunities through industry partnerships and developing micro-credential programs can help bridge the gap between theory and practice Also unveiled is the second publication titled “National Financial Reporting Quality Award” This publication aims to enhance the quality of financial reporting in Nigeria by establishing benchmarks and recognizing organizations that demonstrate excellence in financial transparency and accountability The first position for the financial reporting quality award for the public and private sector categories went to Federal Inland Revenue Service and MTN Nigeria PLC and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The AUTHORITY NEWSPAPERS is published BY AUTHORITY MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS LIMITED with headquarters in Abuja - FCT Our vision is to be the best newspaper in Nigeria and one of the best in Africa; operating as a viable business and serving the best interests of the citizens as the watchdog of the nation and defender of Nigeria's nascent DEMOCRACY two members of The City College of New York’s Class of 2018 Salk Scholarships awarded by The City University of New York The scholarships recognize exceptional students who plan careers in medicine and the biological sciences As Salk Scholars, Kazi, from Macaulay Honors College at CCNY and Gonzalez will each receive a stipend of $8,000 to be allocated over three or four years of medical studies Following are brief bios of the two Scholars: Kazi was inspired by her father, a psychiatrist at Kings County Hospital “Seeing the impact he has on the community inspired me,” she said “I want to help people but also look at it from a scientific perspective.”  Her interest is OB/GYN Kazi has captained the Bollywood dance team which she terms “a CUNY Macaulay Honors outfit,” that performs in Tristate area and charity events “Macaulay Deewane,” has won several competitions Kevin Gonzalez is CCNY’s other 2018 Salk Scholar He said his experience working on aircraft taught him how to troubleshoot and think about problems from an analytical point of view was encouraged to enroll in college by his supervisor at Delta “So I came to CCNY and said ‘let’s try some biology,’” he said He met Mark Emerson who became his mentor and “revolutionized how I see science.” A highlight of his junior year was a 10-week summer internship at Harvard Medical School with Lisa Goodrich in the department of neurobiology Seeing more underrepresented minorities do science is good,” said Gonzalez who applied for 12 graduate schools and was accepted by all of them « BACK TO NEWS View CCNY Media Kit TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024 PlayLoading... Office of the Council of State has determined that the highrise building project does not need to be demolishedShares of ANAN surged 10.29% after the Office of the Council of State determined that the Ashton Asoke project does not need to be demolished and that new construction permits can be obtained. Analysts noted that this resolution significantly enhances the company’s outlook, with a potential turnaround expected in the second half of next year. This Tuesday morning (August 27), ANAN, or Ananda Development Pcl, saw its stock rise by 10.29%, adding 0.07 baht to reach 0.75 baht per share. Kornphat Worachet, director of research and investment services at Krungsri Securities, said: "As a result, ANAN does not need to demolish the Ashton Asoke building. The matter is expected to be resolved as early as Q3/2024 or by early Q4/2024 at the latest." Investors may consider speculative trading, as the risk has decreased, and ANAN will gradually clear its inventory. The company’s future bond issuance is also unlikely to face difficulties. However, while the business is addressing its issues, a turnaround is anticipated to occur in the second half of next year. Although earnings are expected to recover later in the year, investors should take a long-term view or engage in speculative trading for now, analysts say. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) had consulted with the Council of State on how to comply with the court's order to revoke the construction permit. The Council of State responded on Monday that since the court’s order rendered the original permit void, the project was built without a permit.  The BMA must ensure compliance with the law, allowing the developer to submit a new application retroactively, avoiding the need for demolition. Ashton Asoke is a high-rise condominium project with 50 floors and 783 units.  Under the law governing the construction of “large buildings”, a high-rise condominium must have at least one side of its land adjoining a public road for a continuous length of not less than 12 metres and must extend continuously up to the location of the building, ensuring sufficient space for emergency-vehicle access.  The project negotiated with the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to expand this access point to 12 metres, paying nearly 100 million baht in compensation, which led to the issuance of the permit and subsequent construction.  However, the Central Administrative Court ruled that using the MRTA land, which had originally been expropriated for public transit use, to expand the project's access was inappropriate as it solely benefited a private entity. Thai Schools Gear Up for Term Start with Safety Checks and Tablet Rollout Tawee visits Narathiwat, pledges to tighten security for Buddhist communities Trump orders 100% tariff on foreign-made movies to save 'dying' Hollywood Ratchada Night Market Shuts Doors Suddenly, Leaving Businesses in the Lurch Chadchart confident search for 14 missing workers will be completed in four days was held in a military prison until he suffered a stroke in July 2018 and was then moved to a military hospital in Cairo's Maadi suburb where he remained until his release.His health has improved The reason for his release is still unclear.Anan seen as Sisi's main challenger in that election was arrested and halted his presidential bid after the military accused him of running for office without permission which it said was a breach of military law Anan's spokesman denied that he had broken any laws.Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was re-elected for a second term in 2018 winning 97% of the vote with a turnout of 41% The election featured only one other candidate after opposition contenders halted their campaigns in January.Reporting by Ahmed Tolba and Amina Ismail; writing by Yousef Saba; editing by David Evans and Emelia sithole-Matarise Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Established in 1979 and chartered by Act No. 76 of 1993, ANAN is a professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards of accounting practice. The annual conference serves as a platform for members to network, share knowledge and discuss the developments in the accounting profession. Government must collaborate with professional accounting organisations – Tinubu In his opening address and declaration of the conference open, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the insights and best practices to be shared during the conference will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and success of the economy. The president, who was represented by the Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr (Mrs) Oluwatoyin Madein, FCNA, called for enhanced collaboration between the government and professional accounting bodies in the country. Madein noted the importance of such partnerships in driving economic growth and development. “The government must collaborate closely with professional accounting organisations in the country,” she said noting that “This will help them to drive economic growth.” She added that the benefits of such collaborations are clear, restoring confidence and contributing to building a strong and resilient economy. The conference and its theme provided a platform for accounting professionals to discuss the evolving landscape of accounting practices and explore opportunities for growth. Madein highlighted the need for accountants to embrace new fields of knowledge and broaden their horizons beyond traditional accounting roles. “Directors, know that your influence comes from your profession’s continuing and accurate function. “Let us use this opportunity to learn from each other, exchange ideas and collectively shape the future of accounting excellence in Nigeria for the overall good of Nigeria,” she added. Madein called on the conference participants to actively engage in discussions and networking to promote knowledge sharing and best practices. ANAN president calls accountants to embrace technology The President and Chairman of Council of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Dr James Ekerare Neminebor, FCNA, during the conference urged accounting professionals to embrace technological advancements to enhance transparency, efficiency and decision-making in a rapidly changing world. In his remark, Dr Neminebor acknowledged the importance of financial transparency, governance and environmental sustainability in today’s economic landscape. He said accountants must be proactive and adaptive in turning economic disruptions into opportunities for optimal development. “As technology has become a core component of societal existence, harnessing the values of efficiency, innovation and digital tools in financial oversight is critical to enhancing transparency, efficiency and decision-making,” Neminebor stated. He called on Nigeria to invest in digital infrastructure, develop clear policies for technological adoption and foster collaboration between regulators, industry and innovators. The conference brought together distinguished resource persons to discuss contemporary issues such as financial transparency, green accounting, regulatory frameworks and innovative technologies in financial oversight. Neminebor also stressed the need for accountants to integrate environmental sustainability into their financial decisions. “By adopting Green Accounting practices, we can identify and mitigate environmental risks, optimise resource utilisation, reduce waste and encourage sustainable investments and practices,” he said. In his address, the Chief Executive Officer of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Dr Kayode Fasua FCNA, hailed the 29th Annual Conference as a resounding success, attributing the achievement to meticulous planning and execution. Speaking at the conference, Dr Fasua said the theme, “Advancing Accounting Excellence in a Changing World,” was chosen to ensure that ANAN members remain at the forefront of the evolving accounting profession. “Accountancy is also seen today as a currency discipline. And so we have to advance the excellence in that accounting profession as it changes, so that our members will definitely be at par with whatever is happening in the world, so that we can give our best in the public interest,” he said He said the conference attracted over 6,000 attendees, the highest in ANAN’s history, featured a variety of sub-themes related to contemporary accounting issues, including green accounting, AI and sustainability accounting. Dr Fasua thanked all the dignitaries and participants for making this year’s conference colourful. ANAN confers fellowship on Kebbi State governor Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has been conferred with an honorary fellowship by the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) in recognition of his contributions to prudent financial management and sustainable development in the state. The award was presented to the governor’s deputy, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, at the association’s 29th Annual Conference. In his speech, Governor Idris expressed gratitude for the recognition and pledged to continue championing transparent and accountable governance in Kebbi State. “I accept this fellowship with gratitude, acknowledging the trust and confidence reposed in me by the association,” he said. “As a governor, I recognise the critical role of accounting in good governance, ensuring transparency, accountability and effective resource allocation,” he added. Governor Idris also restated his administration’s commitment to fiscal discipline, human capital development, infrastructure investment and economic empowerment. He noted that the honorary fellowship would motivate him to support capacity building for accounting professionals in Kebbi State and contribute to the state’s economic growth and development. The ANAN council and management recognised Governor Idris’ integrity, achievements, and exemplary performance in the accounting profession, deeming him worthy of the honorary fellowship. Governor Idris also thanked his team, family and the people of Kebbi State for their unwavering support. He pledged to continue working with all stakeholders towards a brighter future for the state and the nation. UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars through domain flipping, buy domain names for cheap and have it resold to earn up to $15,000. Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You. with the theme “Advancing Accounting Excellence in a Changing World” unveiled two publications that promise to reshape accounting education and financial reporting in Nigeria access to accounting education is unevenly distributed across Ni-geria with significant geographical and gender disparities that restrict oppor-tunities for students from rural areas and underrepresented groups The report further explained that while some progress has been made full alignment with International Education Standards (IES) remains a challenge particularly within higher education institutions This gap undermines the global competitiveness of Nigerian accountants leaving graduates ill-prepared for the demands of modern accounting especially regarding emerging technol-ogies like data analytics and block-chain identified in the report that stringent entry requirements for professional accounting membership create significant barriers for aspiring accountants The rigorous examinations and work experience prerequisites coupled with limited mentorship opportunities make it difficult for individuals to navigate the path to professional membership This has resulted in reduced diversity within the profession Investing in the continuous professional development of accountancy educa-tors is another crucial recommendation highlighted in the report providing opportunities for advanced degrees and international exposure will enhance the quality of instruction and job satisfaction for faculty members The report further advocates for increasing access to accounting education by leveraging online platforms and establish-ing regional campuses and also promoting gender diversity and making the profession more appealing to youth through targeted scholarships and aware-ness campaigns ANAN unveiled the second publication titled “National Financial Reporting Quality Award” In an interview following the launch of two publications emphasized the association’s commitment to enhancing the science of accountancy in Nigeria and supporting quality accounting prac-tices “The two publications represent our contribution to advancing the science of accountancy in Nigeria The first publication is a comprehensive country re-port on accountancy education in Nigeria which is foundational to the quality of practice in the field,” he said Fasua noted that accountancy education is a crucial element in shaping the services accountants provide which ultimately serve the public interest “Both academics and practice combine to form what we call accountancy education If the service they render is not of high quality and ultimately the citizens that accountants serve” he stated He also said that the reports are product of thorough research into various ed-ucational institutions and the two primary professional accountancy organizations in Nigeria: ANAN and the In-stitute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) The research aimed to as-sess how well accountancy education in Nigeria aligns with international education standards particularly those set by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) we aimed to understand our current standing in ac-countancy education relative to global expectations,” the CEO explained we compiled our findings into a report that outlines where we are in terms of accountancy education and what gaps still exist” he added During the ongoing 29th Annual Conference of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) the association presented awards for Nation-al Financial Reporting Quality recognizing outstanding compliance with finan-cial reporting standards among various institutions the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) was awarded first position while the Bank of Industry secured second place with Fidelity Bank taking the second position Over 40 organizations from both the public and private sectors were assessed based on their adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) he elaborated on the criteria used for the assessments “We looked at their financial reports to evaluate compliance with IFRS and IPSAS standards We also considered the frequency with which they produce and publish their financial reports,” he explained “It’s not just about how often reports are produced but how well these organizations meet their obligations regarding timely and transparent reporting” he added the CEO noted that the overall landscape of financial reporting quality in Nigeria still has significant room for improvement “Only a few organizations truly met the expected standards we did not find anyone within certain ministries that could be recognized,” he stated highlighting the need for greater diligence in financial reporting across both sectors He also noted that the introduction of the National Financial Reporting Quality Award is aimed at encouraging 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