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Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha Citibank New York has awarded Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) the 2024 Excellence Award for Straight Through Processing (STP) in international payments. The recognition highlights QIIB’s professionalism in executing operations and its remarkable achievements in this field. Mohammed Khair Barhoumeh, Chief Operation Officer at QIIB, received the award from Mohamed Ahmed Al Hammadi, Head of Middle East & Pakistan – Financial Institutions Sales at Citibank, during a ceremony held at QIIB’s headquarters. The event was also attended byMohammed Galadari, Vice President, Financial Institution Sales at Citibank, andNajeeb Ahmed Nasiruddin, Head of Payments & International Operations at QIIB. Citibank explained that the award was granted to QIIB in recognition of its outstanding performance, which exceeded expectations in the execution of international payments. The award also recognizes QIIB’s dedication to maintaining the highest global standards and enhancing its technological infrastructure, enabling exceptional performance in processing international payments. On the occasion of receiving the award, Barhoumeh stated: “We are honored to receive the Excellence Award in International Payment Processing from Citibank New York. This prestigious recognition reaffirms our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in our operations. It is not the first time we have received this award, which reflects our ongoing dedication to excellence and innovation. At QIIB, STP for international payments is a key area of focus, alongside other banking services. We will continue to work closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure our customers receive the best-quality services and an exceptional banking experience.” He added: “Receiving this award from Citibank reflects QIIB’s excellence in managing international payment operations, meeting the high standards of precision and efficiency required in the banking sector. Our team’s expertise ensures that systems operate seamlessly without manual intervention, guaranteeing that funds are delivered to beneficiaries promptly, accurately, and without errors.” Barhoumeh further noted: “QIIB remains committed to significant investments in modern banking technology, ensuring alignment with the latest advancements in digital transformation. We have made remarkable progress in executing our digital transformation strategy, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction with the technological enhancements they have experienced. These advancements have also driven continuous improvements in QIIB’s operational efficiency.” He concluded: “QIIB is focused on further strengthening its long-standing partnership with Citibank, fostering mutual benefits for both institutions and delivering exceptional value to our esteemed customers. Copy 09/12/2024 10Sunday, December 22, 2024 Facebook Instagram Twitter WhatsApp Youtube Personal Finance Education Entertainment Jobs Alert Sports Hindi Technology Complaint Redressal. Fact-Checking Policy Correction policy Authors and Team DNPA Code of Ethics Onwership and Funding Cookie Policy Terms of Service Disclaimer Contact US About Us More Search Home Personal Finance Visa Rules Change: Major changes in US visa and H-1B program, Indians... Personal Finance Visa Rules Change: Major changes in US visa and H-1B program, Indians going to America will have to take care of these things By Shyamu Maurya December 22, 2024 0 9 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Visa Rules Change: Major changes in US visa and H-1B program, Indians going to America will have to take care of these things US Visa Changes: Indians looking for jobs in America should also know about the changes in visa rules. America has also announced new changes regarding the most popular H-1B visa. Most Indian citizens go to America for jobs through this visa. US H-1B Visa Changes: People going to America to study or work should be aware of the new visa rules. From January 1, 2025, many changes will be made to reduce the long wait for visa appointments at the US Embassy in India. At the same time, the US ‘Department of Homeland Security’ (DHS) is also going to make a big change in the H-1B visa program. These changes will make the visa process easier and faster for Indian tech professionals. Talking about the new rules for visa appointment, now the appointment can be rescheduled once without paying any additional fee. But if you reschedule for the second time or miss the appointment, you will need a new appointment. For this, you will again have to pay a non-refundable fee of $185 (about Rs 15,730). The US Embassy has said that people should reach on time on the day of appointment, so that the visa process continues smoothly and no one faces any problem. Changes in H-1B visa rules The US H-1B visa was being misused, to prevent which the government has made some changes so that only skilled professionals can get work permits. From January 17, 2025, applicants applying for H-1B visa will have to prove that their academic qualification is directly related to the job they are applying for. Due to the new rules, it will be difficult for those who do not have any specialization to get H-1B visa. In simple words, for IT sector jobs, you will get H-1B visa only if you have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Also, now the process of H-1B visa extension will also become easier. Immigration officers will be able to process the extension request on the basis of earlier approvals. In this way the paperwork will be reduced and decisions will come quickly. At the same time, now it will also be strictly checked whether the companies are following the terms of the H-1B program or not. Interview Waiver Program Expanded The Interview Waiver Program has been expanded. In this way, people who have previously applied for US visa will no longer need to give an interview. This will reduce the waiting time. Old records will be used to process new applications. The new rules will benefit the most those who travel to the US often or have a good visa history. The visas of these people will be renewed easily. These changes in the H-1B visa program show that the US government is committed to meeting the needs of key industries, including the tech industry. India is a major source of skilled workers for Silicon Valley and other US tech hubs. Therefore, these changes are considered an important step to reduce the backlog and meet the needs of high-demand sectors like IT. Join Informal Newz Tags America H-1B visa rules VISA Rules Change Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Previous article Savings account rules: Do not deposit so much money in your bank account, otherwise be ready for a tax notice Shyamu Maurya Shyamu has done Degree in Fine Arts and has knowledge about bollywood industry. He started writing in 2018. Since then he has been associated with Informalnewz. 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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Erik Pratt had 20 points to help Milwaukee defeat North Central College 92-57 on Sunday. Pratt shot 5 for 9 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (9-4). Jamichael Stillwell scored 12 points and added 10 rebounds. Learic Davis had 12 points and went 6 of 9 from the field (0 for 3 from 3-point range). The Cardinals were led in scoring by Sean Molloy, who finished with eight points. James Bullock and Drew Gaston scored seven each. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
VANCOUVER — Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Sunday. Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two helpers for the Lightning (14-9-3), while Jake Guentzel put away the game winner on a power play late in the third period. Captain Quinn Hughes and Kiefer Sherwood found the back of the net for the Canucks (14-8-4), who fell to 4-6-3 at home. Tampa Bay's Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 22 of the 24 shots he faced and Kevin Lankinen made 28 saves for Vancouver. TAKEAWAYS Canucks: Hughes took a stick to the face 55 seconds into the game, missed more than 11 minutes, then returned to open the scoring 16:08 into the first period. It was the 50th goal of the defenceman's career and extended his points streak to seven games with three goals and 10 assists across the stretch. Lightning: Kucherov, who returned to the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a lower-body injury, added another potent piece to Tampa's red-hot power play. The Lightning were 2-for-4 with the man advantage and scored a power-play goal for the sixth straight game. KEY MOMENT Tampa took the lead 6:29 into the second when Kucherov sliced a pass to Point at the bottom of the faceoff circle and the Lightning winger blasted it in past Lankinen for his 17th of the season. Kucherov put the visitors on the board just a minute and 49 seconds earlier. KEY STAT Point scored his league-leading 10th power-play goal of the season. He’s one away from becoming the third player to score 100 power-play goals for the Lightning UP NEXT Canucks: Continue a six-game homestand Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Lightning: Visit the Oilers in Edmonton on Tuesday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2024. Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian PressIn the latest edition of the Power On newsletter , Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman laid out a couple updates on Apple’s developments on health features for AirPods . We’ve heard reports on this matter in the past, but this provides a little more insight. According to the newsletter, Apple is working on a wide variety of health features, including a heart-rate monitor, a temperature sensor, and new sensors that’ll track “a slew of physiological measures.” Apple’s primarily focused on developing the heart rate sensor at the moment. In internal testing, Apple is noticing more accurate heart-rate info off of the Apple Watch , but Gurman reports that AirPods aren’t too far off. We don’t have details on the other health features, nor a precise timeline, though Gurman says we’ll see it roll out “over the coming years.” The features may debut in AirPods Pro 3. Apple is also working on cameras for AirPods. This project was previously cancelled, but got revived with Apple’s sudden interest in developing products for the era of AI. Gurman notes that this is a priority project for both AI teams and AirPods teams, but it’s still a couple years away: In fact, it’s now seen as a priority for the teams within Apple’s AI and AirPods hardware development groups. That said, I wouldn’t expect the technology to hit the market for a couple more years — assuming it doesn’t get canceled again. Apple released a new firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 earlier this year, enabling hearing health features and the ability to use AirPods as an FDA-certified hearing aid. With the release of these features, it’s obvious that Apple is moving in a more health-oriented direction, so introducing AirPods health features for users without an Apple Watch is a probable move. Follow Michael: X/Twitter , Bluesky , InstagramWashington joined in mourning on Sunday after news of former President Jimmy Carter ’s death was announced by Chip Carter, his son. The nation’s 39th president was renowned for his committment to public service in the years after his exit from political life, and earned a strong reputation for helping America’s neediest families in his post-presidential years. After news of his passing was reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution , tributes began to swiftly pour in for the 100-year-old statesman. “President Jimmy Carter gave us a pure and lasting example of a public servant. His life and legacy will forever be a lesson on the power in one person’s will to do good. I’m sending love to the Carter family today as we honor his life and untiring, humble mission to help others,” wrote senator-elect Andy Kim of New Jersey. Brendan Boyle, a House Democrat from Pennsylvania, tweeted that Carter was a “humble public servant”. “May [he] rest in peace,” added Boyle. This is a breaking news report. More to follow...
NFC's No. 1 seed comes down to Vikings-Lions showdown at Detroit in Week 18 The NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final week when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings. The winner takes the NFC North and gets a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser becomes the No. Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press Dec 29, 2024 6:16 PM Dec 29, 2024 6:35 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Minnesota Vikings' Jordan Addison celebrates his touchdown catch with Justin Jefferson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) The NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final week when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings. The winner takes the NFC North and gets a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser becomes the No. 5 seed and must play on the road in the wild-card round. The Vikings (14-2) held on for a 27-25 victory over the Green Bay Packers to set up the high-stakes showdown in Week 18. The Lions (13-2) visit the San Francisco 49ers (6-9) on Monday night in a rematch of the NFC title game. Win, lose or tie, they have to beat the Vikings again. Detroit beat Minnesota 31-29 in Week 7. The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East and locked up the No. 2 seed with a 41-7 rout of the Dallas Cowboys. However, coach Nick Sirianni has a tough decision to make this week. Saquon Barkley is 101 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season record for yards rushing in a season. Sirianni has to decide whether to rest Barkley and most of his starters to prepare for the playoffs or let his star try for the 40-year-old record. The Los Angeles Rams (10-6) were on the verge of clinching the NFC West. They would lock it up Sunday night if the Commanders beat the Falcons. The outcome of the Atlanta-Washington game has a major impact on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7). If the Falcons win, they’d remain first in the NFC South and would win the division with a victory against Carolina next week. If the Falcons lose, the Buccaneers would take over first place and would secure the division with a victory over New Orleans next week. The Commanders would secure a wild-card spot with a win against Atlanta. If they lose, Seattle stays mathematically alive for a wild card and the Buccaneers could also find a path to the playoffs as a wild-card team. Three teams in the AFC have already secured their seeds. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) won the AFC West weeks ago and clinched the No. 1 seed. The AFC East champion Buffalo Bills (13-3) are the No. 2 seed. The AFC South champion Houston Texans (9-7) are the No. 4 seed. The Baltimore Ravens (11-5) would win the AFC North and get the No. 3 seed with a win or tie against Cleveland next weekend or a loss or tie by Pittsburgh, which hosts Cincinnati. If they don’t win the division, the Steelers have already clinched a wild-card berth. The Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) also secured a wild-card spot. They’ll be no lower than the sixth seed. The final AFC playoff spot comes down to the Broncos (9-7), Dolphins (8-8) or Bengals (8-8). Denver clinches with a win or tie against the Chiefs. The Dolphins need the Broncos to lose and they must beat the Jets on the road to get in. The Bengals must win and the Broncos and Dolphins have to lose for them to get in. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Football (NFL) Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards in 27-25 win over Packers Dec 29, 2024 6:26 PM Huntley fills in for injured Tagovailoa, leads Dolphins past Browns 20-3 to keep playoff hopes alive Dec 29, 2024 5:53 PM Moment of silence for former President Jimmy Carter held before the Falcons-Commanders game Dec 29, 2024 5:52 PM
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fans love the way he pays tribute to his wife with admiring snapshots on social media, but a new video left some questioning the game show host’s etiquette. Just last week, the host posted a snapshot of , to whom he has been married since 2007, as she posed on a staircase while wearing a gorgeous floor-length gown. The holiday-ready look received as many informed Harvey that he was “truly blessed.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.
Reflecting on the life and legacy of Dr. Manmohan Singh, the esteemed former Prime Minister, fills me with deep respect and admiration. He was a leader who embodied wisdom, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the progress of all regions in India. It was under his leadership that I had the privilege of working on several critical initiatives for Jammu and Kashmir, witnessing firsthand his visionary approach to inclusive growth. During my tenure as the leader of the Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK), I had numerous opportunities to meet Dr. Singh and attend special programs led by him. One of the most defining moments in both my career and personal interactions with Dr. Singh occurred in 2009. That year, under my leadership, FCIK made the bold decision to return the industrial incentive package announced by the central government in 2002. This decision, widely covered by the media, was a response to growing dissatisfaction in our region with the scheme’s implementation, which, in our view, failed to address the core issues it was intended to resolve. The day of our meeting with the Prime Minister at Hari Niwas in Jammu arrived. I was accompanied by my Vice President, Ghulam Mohammad Tramboo, and Secretary General, Syed Afaq Ahmad Qadiri. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the Secretary of Industries and Commerce, who conveyed a message from Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. The Chief Minister advised us to reconsider our decision to return the package and instead present a charter of demands, which the state government would fully support. Despite the persuasion, we made it clear that our intention was not to embarrass the Prime Minister but to protest the lack of attention to our region’s concerns. We reassured them that we knew how to express our protest in a dignified manner. At the meeting, Dr. Singh was surrounded by key figures, including Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, JKPCC Chief Saif ud Din Soz, Nawang Rigzin Jora, Dr. Haseeb Drabu and several central and state officials. We handed over the incentive package, wrapped in gift paper with a ribbon, as a symbolic gesture of our protest. I addressed Dr. Singh with the following remarks: “Sir, I have long admired your visionary policies and their impact on the Indian economy. I remember you saying in Parliament that ‘whatever breeds inequality in opportunities should be abandoned.’ This package, though well-intentioned, has only bred inequality in our region. More than 95% of its incentives have gone to units concentrated in just two districts out of the 22 in Jammu and Kashmir, with 90% going to outside investors. Despite our repeated efforts to include existing local units, we have been unsuccessful. We ask you to abandon this scheme of inequalities.” This moment was not just about expressing frustration; it highlighted our demand for policies that genuinely empower local industries and create meaningful opportunities for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, rather than perpetuating existing inequalities. Though some dignitaries were visibly unsettled by our action, Dr. Singh listened intently, acknowledged our concerns, and promised to revisit the issue. He then passed the booklet to his Principal Secretary, urging further discussions in Delhi. The booklet, which we handed to the Prime Minister, was published by J&K SIDCO. Upon learning of our action, the then Managing Director of SIDCO called me to express his displeasure, fearing the negative repercussions it might have on him, FCIK, and the entire industrial community in the region. However, Dr. Singh was never driven by revenge or malice. He respected diverse forms of protest, understanding that each method of resistance held its own significance. His approach to conflict was one of thoughtful, peaceful resistance, emphasizing the importance of dialogue while respecting the right to protest in all forms. As a result of our unique protest, the Prime Minister directed that a review of the industrial packages for Jammu and Kashmir and the North East be included as an additional task for the Task Force on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) which was under constitution on the representation of MSME associations. Chaired by his Principal Secretary, T.K.A. Nair, the Task Force was set to focus on addressing key issues such as credit, marketing, labour, rehabilitation, exit policy, infrastructure, technology, skill development and taxation. As President of FCIK, I was appointed a member of the group, alongside Anil Goswami, the then Principal Secretary of Industries and Commerce in Jammu and Kashmir. Under T.K.A. Nair’s leadership, our team worked closely to identify policy bottlenecks and propose measures for the Prime Minister’s approval. Over time, the task force successfully realigned the policy, making it more inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of various regions, especially Jammu and Kashmir. This revised framework supported existing industries and was harmonized with policies aimed at the North Eastern states, ensuring no disparities. One significant achievement of the Task Force was the approval of a corpus fund for the revival of sick industries and the allocation of grant-in-aid for the Jammu and Kashmir State Financial Corporation (J&KSFC). While these initiatives were announced with much anticipation, their implementation was delayed due to bureaucratic hurdles. Nevertheless, Dr. Singh’s vision for an inclusive policy remains a testament to his commitment to equitable development for all regions. In August 2010, while traveling from Anantnag to Srinagar, I received a call from a close friend informing me that Dr. Manmohan Singh, in a televised message, had announced the formation of a high-level expert group to develop a jobs plan for Jammu and Kashmir. The group, headed by former RBI Governor C. Rangarajan, was tasked with improving the “employability” of youth in the state. To my surprise, my name was included in the 6-member group. In his message, Dr. Singh said, “I am proposing to set up an Expert Group headed by Dr. C. Rangarajan, with N. R. Narayana Murthy, Tarun Das, P. Nanda Kumar, Shakeel Qalander, and an official representative of the J&K Government, to formulate a Jobs Plan for the State, involving both the public and private sectors.” The announcement came amidst significant unrest in the valley, and I was initially taken aback. I had neither been consulted nor given the opportunity to consent before the announcement. Later, I learned that the decision had been made at the recommendation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who trusted my data-based approach over others. The composition of the group, which apart from Economic Advisor Dr. C. Rangarajan included highly respected individuals such as Infosys founder N.R Narayana Murthy, former CII Patron Tarun Das, former Agriculture Secretary Nanda Kumar, former Chief Secretary and B.B Vyas, made me feel privileged to be part of it. It was an opportunity to contribute to measures aimed at improving the prospects of youth in Jammu and Kashmir. During our meetings, we deliberated on various ideas to address the challenges faced by J&K youth in accessing quality education. One key proposal I put forward was the creation of supernumerary seats in educational institutions across India for J&K students. This initiative aimed to create additional opportunities in medical, engineering, and other professional courses, addressing the barriers to higher education. While most of the group supported the proposal in principle, the Chairman assured us it would be discussed further with the Prime Minister before a final decision was made. In addition to this, the group focused on skill development. N. R Narayan Murthy suggested partnering with multinational companies to provide training programs for J&K youth, with opportunities for employment afterward, through a public-private partnership model. As part of our efforts, Dr. Rangarajan arranged a meeting with Dr. Singh which lasted for more than one and a half hours during which we were served with high tea and snacks. At the meeting, Dr. Rangarajan presented the various initiatives under consideration, and it was then that Mr. Murthy mentioned my proposal regarding educational opportunities for J&K youth. When it was my turn, I explained the idea of allocating supernumerary seats for J&K students in medical, engineering, and other colleges across India for a period of 10 years. We discussed the proposal for a long time, with Dr. Singh asking several important questions about implementation. Other members contributed to the discussion, and Dr. Singh was convinced of its merit. However, he suggested we consult with Kapil Sibal, the Minister of Human Resource Development, to gather his perspective before proceeding. Unfortunately when the proposal was discussed with Mr. Sibal, he raised concerns that other states and union territories might request similar schemes, leading to complications for the central government. Although the supernumerary seats proposal was not approved, Dr. Singh responded positively by introducing alternative initiatives. Under his leadership, the government launched scholarship programs under the SSS scheme and skill development programs such as Udaan and Himayat. These initiatives have provided invaluable opportunities for young people in the region, equipping them with the skills necessary to pursue meaningful careers. I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Singh many more times, both during and after his tenure as Prime Minister. His governance was always centered on inclusivity, believing that no region, community, or individual should be left behind in India’s growth. His leadership during economic reforms was guided by the belief that policies must create equal opportunities for all, not just the privileged few. Dr. Singh’s vision and wisdom shaped every decision he made. His ability to listen to people from all regions and understand their concerns was extraordinary. He never allowed any community’s challenges to be sidelined in national policy. As we bid farewell to this great statesman, I remember his unwavering commitment to uplifting all people, regardless of their background. His belief in inclusive development was not just a political slogan but a guiding principle that transformed lives. Dr. Singh’s legacy will continue to inspire future leaders. His approach to economic policy, focused on equity, opportunity, and fairness, remains a model for all. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him and for the lasting impact he had on the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the entire nation. Rest in peace, Dr. Manmohan Singh. Your leadership will continue to inspire us all for generations to come. Syed Shakeel Qalander, Social Activist and Former President, Federation of Chamber of Industries of KashmirAlgonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ( NYSE:AQN – Get Free Report ) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 7th, Zacks Dividends reports. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.065 per share by the utilities provider on Wednesday, January 15th. This represents a $0.26 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.80%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. Algonquin Power & Utilities has decreased its dividend payment by an average of 10.7% per year over the last three years. Algonquin Power & Utilities has a dividend payout ratio of 86.7% meaning its dividend is currently covered by earnings, but may not be in the future if the company’s earnings tumble. Equities analysts expect Algonquin Power & Utilities to earn $0.32 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.26 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 81.3%. Algonquin Power & Utilities Stock Down 0.9 % Shares of NYSE AQN opened at $4.48 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17. The company has a market cap of $3.44 billion, a P/E ratio of -3.47 and a beta of 0.68. Algonquin Power & Utilities has a 52 week low of $4.25 and a 52 week high of $6.79. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $4.74 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $5.32. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades AQN has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities from $6.00 to $5.50 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 16th. Scotiabank dropped their price target on Algonquin Power & Utilities from $5.75 to $5.25 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, November 8th. Royal Bank of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $6.00 price objective on shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities in a report on Friday, October 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $7.00 target price on shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities in a research report on Thursday, December 12th. Finally, Janney Montgomery Scott assumed coverage on shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities in a research note on Thursday, September 5th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $6.00 price target for the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have given a hold rating, one has given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $6.25. View Our Latest Research Report on AQN About Algonquin Power & Utilities ( Get Free Report ) Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. operates in the power and utility industries in the United States, Canada, and other regions. The company operates in two segments, Regulated Services Group and Renewable Energy Group. The company primarily owns and operates a regulated electric, water distribution and wastewater collection, and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations. 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What a long, strange trip it's been since space stocks stormed onto the stock market in 2021. Back in the dog days of the pandemic -- when most of America was quarantining, and many of us were day trading in meme stocks with government-issued COVID checks -- a series of unprofitable space companies decided to go public via the sketchy route of reverse-merging into already listed special purpose acquisition companies ( SPACs) . It didn't take long for most of these stocks to lose most of their value, as prices plunged 70%, 80%, and even 90% through early 2023 . But in 2024, investors (cautiously) returned to the market, and happier times may be here at last. Three space stocks in particular look interesting to me right now. Well off their lows following their initial public offering, BlackSky Technology ( BKSY 1.62% ) , Spire Global ( SPIR 5.67% ) , and Redwire ( RDW 9.37% ) still sit in an ideal range of two to four times trailing sales. Historical valuations tell me that this is the "right" price for a not-yet-profitable space stock . (And since I worked out that valuation, Lockheed Martin has confirmed it by acquiring Terran Orbital for 3.3 times sales .) There's no guarantee these three stocks will turn profitable. But I think at their present valuations, each is sufficiently cheap to be worth at least a small investment, with the goal of holding until they're either acquired (as Terran Orbital was) or they become profitable on their own -- and maybe for a long time afterward. Here's what you need to know about them. BlackSky Technology BlackSky, at $338 million in market capitalization, is arguably the cheapest of these three stocks. With 16 satellites in orbit, BlackSky operates as an Earth observation (i.e. spy satellite) company. It provides its government and commercial customers with what it calls "real-time space-based intelligence" by photographing objects of interest on Earth as often as 15 times per day. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence , the company sells primarily to U.S. government agencies such as the Department of Defense and National Reconnaissance Office. But BlackSky also sells internationally (to the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, for example) as well as to corporate partners such as Palantir . Financially, it remains a small fish in a big space pond, with annual revenue of only $107 million. It's also losing money -- $42 million over the past year. The company is also burning nearly $55 million in cash annually. Still, with $63 million in the bank, the company has more than a year to go before it starts to run out of money. With sales growing rapidly (they're expected to double through 2027), analysts polled by S&P think the company will turn free-cash-flow positive by 2026. Meaning BlackSky might have enough cash already to keep it going until it's generating cash on its own. Spire Global A second spy satellite company I have my eye on is Spire, and its story is even more interesting. Historically focused on providing satellite-based intelligence to monitor global shipping, it agreed in November to sell this, its biggest business, to the privately held commodity data and analytics platform Kpler for $241 million. On the one hand, this makes Spire a work in progress, as investors must wait and see what it will make of its remaining portfolio of products servicing the aviation, weather, and space industries, and its constellation of 100-plus satellites in orbit. On the other hand, the huge cash windfall from the Kpler sale will enable Spire to pay off all its debt and leave perhaps $170 million in cash on its balance sheet -- meaning half the company's market cap is backed up by cold, hard cash. With an annual burn rate of only $44 million or so, this gives Spire four years' lease on life, as it works to turn its remaining operations into a consistently profitable business. Redwire Redwire focuses on "space infrastructure" -- building things in and for use in space -- rather than launching satellites to provide imaging services from space. Valued around $800 million, Redwire is roughly as big as BlackSky and Spire combined, and it's arguably closer to generating free cash flow than either of the others. Its cash burn rate was only a few million dollars in 2023. It's likely to burn more than that this year, but analysts have this company pegged for positive free cash flow in 2025. With $43 million in the bank, Redwire almost certainly has enough to survive until it's generating cash on its own. Until one (or two, or all three) of these space companies turns officially profitable, assigning the right value to their shares will be an exercise in guesswork. BlackSky stock only costs 3.1 times annual sales; Spire has a 3.4 multiple, and Redwire is cheapest of all with a price-to-sales ratio of only 2.7. While I like Redwire's chances best, and I'm most skeptical of BlackSky, at these low valuations, my hunch is that all three of these companies are capable of surviving and thriving over the long term.
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ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023, spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said. Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world — Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office. The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s. “My faith demands — this is not optional — my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference,” Carter once said. A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. His no-frills campaign depended on public financing, and his promise not to deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter repeated before narrowly beating Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, who had lost popularity pardoning Nixon. Carter governed amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over racism, women’s rights and America’s global role. His most acclaimed achievement in office was a Mideast peace deal that he brokered by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the bargaining table for 13 days in 1978. That Camp David experience inspired the post-presidential center where Carter would establish so much of his legacy. Yet Carter’s electoral coalition splintered under double-digit inflation, gasoline lines and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His bleakest hour came when eight Americans died in a failed hostage rescue in April 1980, helping to ensure his landslide defeat to Republican Ronald Reagan. Carter acknowledged in his 2020 “White House Diary” that he could be “micromanaging” and “excessively autocratic,” complicating dealings with Congress and the federal bureaucracy. He also turned a cold shoulder to Washington’s news media and lobbyists, not fully appreciating their influence on his political fortunes. “It didn’t take us long to realize that the underestimation existed, but by that time we were not able to repair the mistake,” Carter told historians in 1982, suggesting that he had “an inherent incompatibility” with Washington insiders. Carter insisted his overall approach was sound and that he achieved his primary objectives — to “protect our nation’s security and interests peacefully” and “enhance human rights here and abroad” — even if he fell spectacularly short of a second term. Ignominious defeat, though, allowed for renewal. The Carters founded The Carter Center in 1982 as a first-of-its-kind base of operations, asserting themselves as international peacemakers and champions of democracy, public health and human rights. “I was not interested in just building a museum or storing my White House records and memorabilia,” Carter wrote in a memoir published after his 90th birthday. “I wanted a place where we could work.” That work included easing nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, helping to avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiating cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, The Carter Center had declared at least 113 elections in Latin America, Asia and Africa to be free or fraudulent. Recently, the center began monitoring U.S. elections as well. Carter’s stubborn self-assuredness and even self-righteousness proved effective once he was unencumbered by the Washington order, sometimes to the point of frustrating his successors. He went “where others are not treading,” he said, to places like Ethiopia, Liberia and North Korea, where he secured the release of an American who had wandered across the border in 2010. “I can say what I like. I can meet whom I want. I can take on projects that please me and reject the ones that don’t,” Carter said. He announced an arms-reduction-for-aid deal with North Korea without clearing the details with Bill Clinton’s White House. He openly criticized President George W. Bush for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He also criticized America’s approach to Israel with his 2006 book “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid.” And he repeatedly countered U.S. administrations by insisting North Korea should be included in international affairs, a position that most aligned Carter with Republican President Donald Trump. Among the center’s many public health initiatives, Carter vowed to eradicate the guinea worm parasite during his lifetime, and nearly achieved it: Cases dropped from millions in the 1980s to nearly a handful. With hardhats and hammers, the Carters also built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The Nobel committee’s 2002 Peace Prize cites his “untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” Carter should have won it alongside Sadat and Begin in 1978, the chairman added. Carter accepted the recognition saying there was more work to be done. “The world is now, in many ways, a more dangerous place,” he said. “The greater ease of travel and communication has not been matched by equal understanding and mutual respect.” ‘An epic American life’ Carter’s globetrotting took him to remote villages where he met little “Jimmy Carters,” so named by admiring parents. But he spent most of his days in the same one-story Plains house — expanded and guarded by Secret Service agents — where they lived before he became governor. He regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined and the coronavirus pandemic raged. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world to the small sanctuary where Carter will receive his final send-off after a state funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral. The common assessment that he was a better ex-president than president rankled Carter and his allies. His prolific post-presidency gave him a brand above politics, particularly for Americans too young to witness him in office. But Carter also lived long enough to see biographers and historians reassess his White House years more generously. His record includes the deregulation of key industries, reduction of U.S. dependence on foreign oil, cautious management of the national debt and notable legislation on the environment, education and mental health. He focused on human rights in foreign policy, pressuring dictators to release thousands of political prisoners. He acknowledged America’s historical imperialism, pardoned Vietnam War draft evaders and relinquished control of the Panama Canal. He normalized relations with China. “I am not nominating Jimmy Carter for a place on Mount Rushmore,” Stuart Eizenstat, Carter’s domestic policy director, wrote in a 2018 book. “He was not a great president” but also not the “hapless and weak” caricature voters rejected in 1980, Eizenstat said. Rather, Carter was “good and productive” and “delivered results, many of which were realized only after he left office.” Madeleine Albright, a national security staffer for Carter and Clinton’s secretary of state, wrote in Eizenstat’s forward that Carter was “consequential and successful” and expressed hope that “perceptions will continue to evolve” about his presidency. “Our country was lucky to have him as our leader,” said Albright, who died in 2022. Jonathan Alter, who penned a comprehensive Carter biography published in 2020, said in an interview that Carter should be remembered for “an epic American life” spanning from a humble start in a home with no electricity or indoor plumbing through decades on the world stage across two centuries. “He will likely go down as one of the most misunderstood and underestimated figures in American history,” Alter told The Associated Press. James Earl Carter Jr. was born Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains and spent his early years in nearby Archery. His family was a minority in the mostly Black community, decades before the civil rights movement played out at the dawn of Carter’s political career. Carter, who campaigned as a moderate on race relations but governed more progressively, talked often of the influence of his Black caregivers and playmates but also noted his advantages: His land-owning father sat atop Archery’s tenant-farming system and owned a main street grocery. His mother, Lillian, would become a staple of his political campaigns. Seeking to broaden his world beyond Plains and its population of fewer than 1,000 — then and now — Carter won an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1946. That same year he married Rosalynn Smith, another Plains native, a decision he considered more important than any he made as head of state. She shared his desire to see the world, sacrificing college to support his Navy career. Carter climbed in rank to lieutenant, but then his father was diagnosed with cancer, so the submarine officer set aside his ambitions of admiralty and moved the family back to Plains. His decision angered Rosalynn, even as she dived into the peanut business alongside her husband. Carter again failed to talk with his wife before his first run for office — he later called it “inconceivable” not to have consulted her on such major life decisions — but this time, she was on board. “My wife is much more political,” Carter told the AP in 2021. He won a state Senate seat in 1962 but wasn’t long for the General Assembly and its back-slapping, deal-cutting ways. He ran for governor in 1966 — losing to arch-segregationist Lester Maddox — and then immediately focused on the next campaign. Carter had spoken out against church segregation as a Baptist deacon and opposed racist “Dixiecrats” as a state senator. Yet as a local school board leader in the 1950s he had not pushed to end school segregation even after the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision, despite his private support for integration. And in 1970, Carter ran for governor again as the more conservative Democrat against Carl Sanders, a wealthy businessman Carter mocked as “Cufflinks Carl.” Sanders never forgave him for anonymous, race-baiting flyers, which Carter disavowed. Ultimately, Carter won his races by attracting both Black voters and culturally conservative whites. Once in office, he was more direct. “I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over,” he declared in his 1971 inaugural address, setting a new standard for Southern governors that landed him on the cover of Time magazine. His statehouse initiatives included environmental protection, boosting rural education and overhauling antiquated executive branch structures. He proclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the slain civil rights leader’s home state. And he decided, as he received presidential candidates in 1972, that they were no more talented than he was. In 1974, he ran Democrats’ national campaign arm. Then he declared his own candidacy for 1976. An Atlanta newspaper responded with the headline: “Jimmy Who?” The Carters and a “Peanut Brigade” of family members and Georgia supporters camped out in Iowa and New Hampshire, establishing both states as presidential proving grounds. His first Senate endorsement: a young first-termer from Delaware named Joe Biden. Yet it was Carter’s ability to navigate America’s complex racial and rural politics that cemented the nomination. He swept the Deep South that November, the last Democrat to do so, as many white Southerners shifted to Republicans in response to civil rights initiatives. A self-declared “born-again Christian,” Carter drew snickers by referring to Scripture in a Playboy magazine interview, saying he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times.” The remarks gave Ford a new foothold and television comedians pounced — including NBC’s new “Saturday Night Live” show. But voters weary of cynicism in politics found it endearing. Carter chose Minnesota Sen. Walter “Fritz” Mondale as his running mate on a “Grits and Fritz” ticket. In office, he elevated the vice presidency and the first lady’s office. Mondale’s governing partnership was a model for influential successors Al Gore, Dick Cheney and Biden. Rosalynn Carter was one of the most involved presidential spouses in history, welcomed into Cabinet meetings and huddles with lawmakers and top aides. The Carters presided with uncommon informality: He used his nickname “Jimmy” even when taking the oath of office, carried his own luggage and tried to silence the Marine Band’s “Hail to the Chief.” They bought their clothes off the rack. Carter wore a cardigan for a White House address, urging Americans to conserve energy by turning down their thermostats. Amy, the youngest of four children, attended District of Columbia public school. Washington’s social and media elite scorned their style. But the larger concern was that “he hated politics,” according to Eizenstat, leaving him nowhere to turn politically once economic turmoil and foreign policy challenges took their toll. Carter partially deregulated the airline, railroad and trucking industries and established the departments of Education and Energy, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He designated millions of acres of Alaska as national parks or wildlife refuges. He appointed a then-record number of women and nonwhite people to federal posts. He never had a Supreme Court nomination, but he elevated civil rights attorney Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the nation’s second highest court, positioning her for a promotion in 1993. He appointed Paul Volker, the Federal Reserve chairman whose policies would help the economy boom in the 1980s — after Carter left office. He built on Nixon’s opening with China, and though he tolerated autocrats in Asia, pushed Latin America from dictatorships to democracy. But he couldn’t immediately tame inflation or the related energy crisis. And then came Iran. After he admitted the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979 by followers of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Negotiations to free the hostages broke down repeatedly ahead of the failed rescue attempt. The same year, Carter signed SALT II, the new strategic arms treaty with Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union, only to pull it back, impose trade sanctions and order a U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. Hoping to instill optimism, he delivered what the media dubbed his “malaise” speech, although he didn’t use that word. He declared the nation was suffering “a crisis of confidence.” By then, many Americans had lost confidence in the president, not themselves. Carter campaigned sparingly for reelection because of the hostage crisis, instead sending Rosalynn as Sen. Edward M. Kennedy challenged him for the Democratic nomination. Carter famously said he’d “kick his ass,” but was hobbled by Kennedy as Reagan rallied a broad coalition with “make America great again” appeals and asking voters whether they were “better off than you were four years ago.” Reagan further capitalized on Carter’s lecturing tone, eviscerating him in their lone fall debate with the quip: “There you go again.” Carter lost all but six states and Republicans rolled to a new Senate majority. Carter successfully negotiated the hostages’ freedom after the election, but in one final, bitter turn of events, Tehran waited until hours after Carter left office to let them walk free. At 56, Carter returned to Georgia with “no idea what I would do with the rest of my life.” Four decades after launching The Carter Center, he still talked of unfinished business. “I thought when we got into politics we would have resolved everything,” Carter told the AP in 2021. “But it’s turned out to be much more long-lasting and insidious than I had thought it was. I think in general, the world itself is much more divided than in previous years.” Still, he affirmed what he said when he underwent treatment for a cancer diagnosis in his 10th decade of life. “I’m perfectly at ease with whatever comes,” he said in 2015. “I’ve had a wonderful life. I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.”
ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who tried to restore virtue to the White House after the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, then rebounded from a landslide defeat to become a global advocate of human rights and democracy, has died. He was 100 years old . The Carter Center said the 39th president died Sunday afternoon, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died in November 2023, lived most of their lives. The center said he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. As reaction poured in from around the world, President Joe Biden mourned Carter’s death, saying the world lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and he lost a dear friend. Biden cited Carter’s compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocacy for the disadvantaged as an example for others. “To all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility,” Biden said in a statement. “He showed that we are a great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong.” Biden said he is ordering a state funeral for Carter in Washington. A moderate Democrat, Carter ran for president in 1976 as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad grin, effusive Baptist faith and technocratic plans for efficient government. His promise to never deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter said. Carter’s victory over Republican Gerald Ford, whose fortunes fell after pardoning Nixon, came amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over race, women’s rights and America’s role in the world. His achievements included brokering Mideast peace by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David for 13 days in 1978. But his coalition splintered under double-digit inflation and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His negotiations ultimately brought all the hostages home alive, but in a final insult, Iran didn’t release them until the inauguration of Ronald Reagan, who had trounced him in the 1980 election. Humbled and back home in Georgia, Carter said his faith demanded that he keep doing whatever he could, for as long as he could, to try to make a difference. He and Rosalynn co-founded The Carter Center in 1982 and spent the next 40 years traveling the world as peacemakers, human rights advocates and champions of democracy and public health. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Carter helped ease nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiate cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, the center had monitored at least 113 elections around the world. Carter was determined to eradicate guinea worm infections as one of many health initiatives. Swinging hammers into their 90s, the Carters built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The common observation that he was better as an ex-president rankled Carter. His allies were pleased that he lived long enough to see biographers and historians revisit his presidency and declare it more impactful than many understood at the time. Propelled in 1976 by voters in Iowa and then across the South, Carter ran a no-frills campaign. Americans were captivated by the earnest engineer, and while an election-year Playboy interview drew snickers when he said he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times,” voters tired of political cynicism found it endearing. The first family set an informal tone in the White House, carrying their own luggage, trying to silence the Marine Band’s traditional “Hail to the Chief" and enrolling daughter, Amy, in public schools. Carter was lampooned for wearing a cardigan and urging Americans to turn down their thermostats. But Carter set the stage for an economic revival and sharply reduced America's dependence on foreign oil by deregulating the energy industry along with airlines, trains and trucking. He established the departments of Energy and Education, appointed record numbers of women and nonwhites to federal posts, preserved millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness and pardoned most Vietnam draft evaders. Emphasizing human rights , he ended most support for military dictators and took on bribery by multinational corporations by signing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. He persuaded the Senate to ratify the Panama Canal treaties and normalized relations with China, an outgrowth of Nixon’s outreach to Beijing. But crippling turns in foreign affairs took their toll. When OPEC hiked crude prices, making drivers line up for gasoline as inflation spiked to 11%, Carter tried to encourage Americans to overcome “a crisis of confidence.” Many voters lost confidence in Carter instead after the infamous address that media dubbed his “malaise" speech, even though he never used that word. After Carter reluctantly agreed to admit the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979. Negotiations to quickly free the hostages broke down, and then eight Americans died when a top-secret military rescue attempt failed. Carter also had to reverse course on the SALT II nuclear arms treaty after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Though historians would later credit Carter's diplomatic efforts for hastening the end of the Cold war, Republicans labeled his soft power weak. Reagan’s “make America great again” appeals resonated, and he beat Carter in all but six states. Born Oct. 1, 1924, James Earl Carter Jr. married fellow Plains native Rosalynn Smith in 1946, the year he graduated from the Naval Academy. He brought his young family back to Plains after his father died, abandoning his Navy career, and they soon turned their ambitions to politics . Carter reached the state Senate in 1962. After rural white and Black voters elected him governor in 1970, he drew national attention by declaring that “the time for racial discrimination is over.” Carter published more than 30 books and remained influential as his center turned its democracy advocacy onto U.S. politics, monitoring an audit of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. After a 2015 cancer diagnosis, Carter said he felt “perfectly at ease with whatever comes.” “I’ve had a wonderful life,” he said. “I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.” Sanz is a former Associated Press reporter.Greene scores 18, Wagner takes down Maryland-Eastern Shore 63-61AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:35 p.m. EST
( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) CANADA, December 29 - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States of America: “Today, the world lost a great leader and statesman, and Canada a dear friend, with the passing of former President of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter. On behalf of all Canadians, I offer our deepest condolences to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his extended family and friends. “I remember my father speaking highly of President Carter as a man of deep faith, strong morals, and firm principles. I had the honour of meeting him a few times over the past decades, and he was always kind and thoughtful, and generous with his advice to me about public service. “His life embodied the American Dream, rising as he did from humble roots in Plains, Georgia, to become leader of the United States of America. As President, he took a strong stand to support peace and human rights around the globe, most notably by helping negotiate peace between Egypt and Israel. At home, his actions and reforms laid the groundwork for the economic boom of the 1980s. “President Carter also redefined post-presidency life. He remained heavily involved in conflict resolution, democracy promotion, and disease prevention worldwide through the Carter Center, which he founded in 1982, and as a member of The Elders, a group of independent global leaders. For 39 years, he also held an annual town hall with first-year students at Emory University, encouraging and inspiring young people to engage in politics and public service. “For more than 35 years, he and his late wife Rosalynn also gave generously of their time to Habitat for Humanity, leading projects to build, renovate, and repair thousands of homes in countries around the world. In 2017, the Carters led their 34th Carter Work Project right here in Canada, building 150 homes in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Confederation – a lasting gift to families across our country. “In recognition of his significant accomplishments in office and afterward, President Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. “On this sombre day, we join our American neighbours and friends to mourn a former President and a lifelong humanitarian, whose selfless service will continue to inspire others to make the world a better place.” Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. MENAFN29122024003118003196ID1109040145 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
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