Saturday, February 18, 2012
Real Madrid Star Khedira and Girlfriend's Pornography Lands Journalists in Jail
The soft porn GQ Cover photograph of Real Madrid soccer star Sami Khedira cupping the boobs of his pretty and sexy naked girlfriend Lena Gercke, a German model, has sent three innocent Tunisian journalists of the daily Attounissia to detention for daring to publish it. The handsome Sanni who is German Tunisian was dressed in a dinner jacket and using his hands to cover the boobs of the nude Lena Gercke.
The Tunisian prosecutor ordered the arrest and detention of the newspaper’s Publisher, Nasreddine Ben Said, the Editor-in-Chief, Hbib Guizani; and the Editor of the world section, Hedi Hidhri. They were charged with an assault on public morality.
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Friday, February 17, 2012
The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance
17 Feb 2012 12:46 Africa/Lagos
Entry into force of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance
ADDIS ABABA, February 17, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance which was adopted by African Heads of State and Government in January 2007 at the AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will enter into force on 15 February 2012 thirty (30) days after the deposit of the fifteenth instrument of ratification on 16 January 2012 by the Republic of Cameroon in conformity with Article 48 of the Charter.
The following Member States are Parties to the Charter:
1. Mauritania 6. Rwanda 11. Guinea
2. Ethiopia 7. Chad 12. Niger
3. Sierra Leone 8. Ghana 13. Guinea- Bissau
4. Burkina Faso 9. South Africa 14. Nigeria
5. Lesotho 10. Zambia 15. Cameroon
The Charter is premised on universal values of democracy, respect for human rights, the rule of law, supremacy of the Constitution and constitutional order in the political arrangements of States. The Charter emphasizes the importance of pre-election observation, electoral observation missions and special advisory missions as well as the need to create a conducive environment for independent and impartial national monitoring or observation mechanisms.
The Charter addresses among other things, the issues around unconstitutional changes of government which are the major cause of violent conflict in Africa by setting out measures to strengthen electoral institutions and processes to ensure democratic, free and fair elections and by rejecting and condemning unconstitutional changes of government.
It also underscores the obligation to ensure the independence of the judiciary, the promotion of best practices in the management of elections for purposes of political stability and good governance, the obligation to hold transparent, free and fair elections in accordance with the African Union's Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa through the establishment and strengthening of independent and impartial national electoral bodies, the strengthening of national mechanisms for redress of election disputes, a binding code of conduct for political stakeholders, as well as free and equitable access by political parties to state controlled media during elections.
The Charter also underpins the fundamental human rights values among others the elimination of all forms of discrimination, promoting the rights of women, ethnic minorities, migrants, people with disabilities, displaced persons and other marginalized vulnerable social groups, promoting good governance, the rule of law and establishment of public institutions that promote democracy and constitutional order.
The Charter recognizes the role of Civil Society, the private sector, women, social groups with special needs, youth and people with disabilities in the development and governance process as well as in the monitoring and implementation of the Charter.
The Commission calls upon all Member States, to take the necessary measures to institutionalize good economic and corporate governance and to incorporate the provisions of the Charter into national laws, policies and practices.
The Commission also appeals to all Member States that have not ratified the Charter to do so as soon as possible.
Addis Ababa, 17 February 2012
Source: African Union Commission (AUC)
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Entry into force of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance
ADDIS ABABA, February 17, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance which was adopted by African Heads of State and Government in January 2007 at the AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will enter into force on 15 February 2012 thirty (30) days after the deposit of the fifteenth instrument of ratification on 16 January 2012 by the Republic of Cameroon in conformity with Article 48 of the Charter.
The following Member States are Parties to the Charter:
1. Mauritania 6. Rwanda 11. Guinea
2. Ethiopia 7. Chad 12. Niger
3. Sierra Leone 8. Ghana 13. Guinea- Bissau
4. Burkina Faso 9. South Africa 14. Nigeria
5. Lesotho 10. Zambia 15. Cameroon
The Charter is premised on universal values of democracy, respect for human rights, the rule of law, supremacy of the Constitution and constitutional order in the political arrangements of States. The Charter emphasizes the importance of pre-election observation, electoral observation missions and special advisory missions as well as the need to create a conducive environment for independent and impartial national monitoring or observation mechanisms.
The Charter addresses among other things, the issues around unconstitutional changes of government which are the major cause of violent conflict in Africa by setting out measures to strengthen electoral institutions and processes to ensure democratic, free and fair elections and by rejecting and condemning unconstitutional changes of government.
It also underscores the obligation to ensure the independence of the judiciary, the promotion of best practices in the management of elections for purposes of political stability and good governance, the obligation to hold transparent, free and fair elections in accordance with the African Union's Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa through the establishment and strengthening of independent and impartial national electoral bodies, the strengthening of national mechanisms for redress of election disputes, a binding code of conduct for political stakeholders, as well as free and equitable access by political parties to state controlled media during elections.
The Charter also underpins the fundamental human rights values among others the elimination of all forms of discrimination, promoting the rights of women, ethnic minorities, migrants, people with disabilities, displaced persons and other marginalized vulnerable social groups, promoting good governance, the rule of law and establishment of public institutions that promote democracy and constitutional order.
The Charter recognizes the role of Civil Society, the private sector, women, social groups with special needs, youth and people with disabilities in the development and governance process as well as in the monitoring and implementation of the Charter.
The Commission calls upon all Member States, to take the necessary measures to institutionalize good economic and corporate governance and to incorporate the provisions of the Charter into national laws, policies and practices.
The Commission also appeals to all Member States that have not ratified the Charter to do so as soon as possible.
Addis Ababa, 17 February 2012
Source: African Union Commission (AUC)
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"One Person Can Make a Difference:" Getrude Matshe, To Speak at Cambridge College
Getrude Matshe is an internationally acclaimed inspirational speaker and humanitarian. Based in New Zealand (though born and raised in Zimbabwe), she is described as a vibrant bundle of African energy whose zest and passion for life inspires everyone she meets.
17 Feb 2012 16:57 Africa/Lagos
"One Person Can Make a Difference:" Getrude Matshe, Author and Activist, to Speak at Cambridge College on February 28, 2012
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cambridge College is proud to announce that Getrude Matshe, author, activist and founder of the Africa Alive Foundation, will speak at the College on Tuesday, February 28 as part of the College's celebration of National Black History Month. The event will be held at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue and will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by Ms. Matshe's presentation at 7:00 pm.
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Ms. Matshe's talk is presented in partnership with the AIDS Action Committee, the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, the City of Cambridge, the Cambridge Community Foundation, and The Possible Project, with speaker accommodations provided by the Hotel Veritas in Harvard Square. The talk will focus on the theme "one person can create change" through dedication to problem-solving and ethical business practices.
"Business history is filled with stories of staffers, sales reps, mid-level managers and even factory workers who created change inside their companies," said Matshe. "These individuals solved problems, created opportunities and inspired entire industries."
Ms. Matshe is an acclaimed international speaker and founder of several organizations including the Africa Alive Foundation, which supports HIV orphans in Zimbabwe. Her book, Born on the Continent – Ubuntu, details a story that began with Matshe's guest lecture at Cambridge College in 2008, where she inspired a student named Alexandra Vanegas to begin collecting books for a small library in Zimbabwe in great need of repair and replenishment.
"Her lecture was amazing, and I felt personally moved and inspired by her journey," said Ms. Vanegas, who collaborated with Cambridge College professor Barbara Kofske Reid and fellow student Jessie Bartlett to begin collecting over 500 books for the library under a project entitled "Africa 500."
"We are greatly looking forward to welcoming Ms. Matshe back to the Cambridge College campus, and to her reunion with Professor Kofske Reid and Ms. Vanegas," said Joy King, director of Alumni Affairs. "This type of dedicated activity is a perfect demonstration of the College's commitment to underserved populations, wherever they may be."
The event is free and open to the public. Cambridge College is located at 1000 Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge, between Harvard and Central squares.
Cambridge College:
Cambridge College (www.cambridgecollege.edu) is dedicated to providing academically excellent, time-efficient, and cost-effective higher education for a diverse population of adult learners for whom those opportunities may have been limited or denied. Founded in 1971, Cambridge College is a private non-profit institution of higher education accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, (NEASC CIHE). Comprised of four schools – Undergraduate Studies, Education, Psychology and Counseling, and Management – Cambridge College enrolls more than 8,000 students each year in professional education and undergraduate, graduate and doctoral-level degree programs at the main campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts and across seven regional centers nationwide in Springfield and Merrimack Valley, MA; Chesapeake, VA; Memphis, TN; Augusta, GA; San Juan, PR; and Inland Empire, CA. The College accepts selected transfer credits for both graduate and undergraduate programs, and schedules evening and weekend classes designed for adult learners.
AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts
AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts is the state's leading provider of prevention and wellness services for people vulnerable to HIV infection. It provides services to one in six people in Massachusetts living with an HIV diagnosis. These services include HIV counseling and testing; needle exchange; mental health counseling; housing assistance; and legal services. AIDS Action works to prevent new HIV infections, support those affected by HIV, and tackle the root causes of HIV/AIDS by educating the public and health professionals about HIV prevention and care; and advocate for fair and effective HIV/AIDS policy at the city, state, and federal levels. Founded in 1983, AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts is New England's first and largest AIDS service organization. http://action.aac.org
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is a 1,500-member not-for-profit organization representing all sectors of the Cambridge economy. Its diverse membership and deep expertise in government affairs, business development, professional development and business philanthropy attract employers of all sizes. Since its inception, the Chamber has been actively engaging local business leaders in governmental and philanthropic activities, connecting and educating its members, and providing a forum for addressing the needs of the Cambridge business community. http://www.cambridgechamber.org/
Cambridge Community Foundation
Cambridge Community Foundation (CCF) serves as a catalyst for a strong Cambridge. The Foundation regularly assesses community needs and brings together the nonprofit, government, philanthropic and business sectors to jumpstart solutions. Each year CCF gives over $1 million in grants to more than 100 local agencies and provides many hours of technical assistance and training that strengthens local nonprofits. As the only foundation focused on all of Cambridge, CCF promotes local philanthropy and partners with donors to establish charitable funds that improve community life both now and in the future. Through its work, the Foundation proves that donors contributing together through a community foundation have a powerful capacity to effect change. http://www.cambridgecf.org
The Possible Project
The Possible Project utilizes entrepreneurship to inspire young people who have untapped potential, empowering them with the skills required to achieve enduring personal and professional success. We guide our students through a novel dynamic curriculum, hands-on work experience, and assistance with entrepreneurial endeavors and career goals. We strive to have all our students use their skills to move through a high-level career path and improve their communities while remaining committed to the principle that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! www.possibleproject.org
City of Cambridge Department of Human Services
The Cambridge Department of Human Service programs provides a wide array of services to meet the needs of Cambridge residents, including child care and family support programs, community and youth programs, adult basic education programs, services for homeless residents, workforce development programs, recreation programs, fuel assistance, and services to and programs for seniors and disabled residents. The Department provides services in every public school and in many other locations throughout the city. http://www2.cambridgema.gov/dhsp/
The Hotel Veritas
Hotel Veritas is a 31-room independent, high-end hotel offering intimate service in a hip Cantabrigian setting. The entire look and feel of the hotel in Harvard Square is elegant and current, with a respectful nod towards the traditional and historic neighborhood.
http://www.thehotelveritas.com
SOURCE Cambridge College
CONTACT: Jeff Imperato, Cambridge College, +1-617-873-0194, jeff.imperato@cambridgecollege.edu
Web Site: http://www.cambridgecollege.edu
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The Global Oil Tanker Market Will Reach $18.96 in 2012
17 Feb 2012 12:00 Africa/Lagos
"The Global Oil Tanker Market Will Reach $18.96 in 2012" According to the Latest visiongain Report
LONDON, February 17, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
http://www.visiongain.com/Report/766/The-Oil-Tanker-Market-2012-2022
Global oil trade is profoundly dependent on seaborne oil tankers for the transportation of crude oil. Over recent years the trading of refined petroleum products and petrochemicals by sea has also risen. All of these petroleum related products are somewhat volatile and closely linked to levels of economic activity. Visiongain has calculated capital expenditure in the oil tanker market will reach $18.96bn in 2012.
There are a number of driving factors that will require investment in oil tankers over the forecast period despite the current lacklustre economic situation. For example, in the near future regulators will be enforcing laws on oil tanker fuel efficiency and water ballast systems which will require companies to upgrade and retrofit their tankers.
With an improved global economic outlook further into the 2012-2022 forecast period, visiongain expects to see stronger oil demand growth over the coming years. With continually rising oil demand, intercontinental oil trade is absolutely vital for economic expansion and demand for oil tankers will pick up once more. As oil trade rises at a faster rate, oil tanker companies will see higher earnings and better returns on investment.
The report includes global forecasts from 2012-0222, forecasts for 5 submarkets, 7 regional oil tanker forecasts and analysis of over 25 national oil tanker markets for the period 2012-2022. The analysis and forecasting is underpinned by extensive expert consultation with industry leaders. You will be able to read two full transcripts of exclusive interviews with leading companies involved with the oil tanker market
A total of 171 tables, charts and graphs quantify, analyse and forecast the oil tanker market between 2012-2022. The report also profiles 71 leading companies operating within the oil tanker market.
You will gain valuable insight into the future developments of the global oil tanker market by ordering The Oil Tanker Market 2012-2022 report.
For more information on The Oil Tanker Market 2012-2022 report or an executive summary please contactsara.peerun@visiongainglobal.com
http://www.visiongain.com/Report/766/The-Oil-Tanker-Market-2012-2022
Companies mentioned in the report include:
Companies Listed
A&P Group Ltd.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
Abu Dhabi National Tanker Company (ADNATCO)
ACIL Tasman
ACM Shipping Ltd.
ACM Shipping Plc.
Adani Shipping
AET Tanker Holdings
Agelet Tanker Chartering Ltd.
AHL Shipping Company
Aker Philadelphia Shipyard
Aker Solutions SA
Alaska Tanker Company
Algoma Tankers
Alterna Capital Partners
American Shipping Company
Ancora Investment Trust Inc.
Angelicoussis Shipping Group Limited
AP Møller Maersk
Apache Corporation
Arab Maritime Petroleum Transport Company (AMPTC)
Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY)
Arctech Helosinki Shipyard
Arrow Energy
ASRY Group
Associated Maritime Company Ltd.
Athenian Sea Carriers Ltd.
Atlantic Marine
Australian Worldwide Exploration Ltd.
BAE Systems Southeast Shipyard
Bahrain National Oil Production Company
Baltic Fuel Company Ltd
Baltiysky Shipyard
Bass Strait Oil Company
Beach Petroleum Ltd.
Bejaia Mediterranean Terminal
Bernhard Schulte
BG Group Plc.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation
BHP Billiton Petroleum
Bolivarian Ports (Bolipuertos)
Bongaigaon Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd.
Bordosplit Shipyard
BP
BP Shipping
Braemar Seascope Ltd.
Brightoil Petroleum (Holdings) Ltd.
Brightoil Petroleum Group
Bunkerworld
Bureau Veritas
BW Group
Canadian Natural Resources
Carnarvon Petroleum Ltd.
Chandriz (Hellas) Inc.
Changjiang National Shipping Group Corporation
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Chevron Corporation
Chevron Shipping
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC)
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings
China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC)
China Shipping (Group) Company
China Shipping Development Co. Ltd.
Cilegon
Clarksons & Company Ltd.
Clarksons Plc.
Col Nigeria Ltd.
ConocoPhillips
ConocoPhillips Australia
Cosco Group
Cosmo Oil
Cue Energy Resources Ltd.
Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME)
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
Damen Shipyards Group
Dargas Shipping Ltd.
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Devon Energy Corporation
DHT Holdings
DHT Maritime, Inc.
Dong Energy
Dung Quat Shipyard Company
Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd.
E.A. Gibsons Shipbrokers Ltd.
Eagle Bulk Shipping
Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC)
El Nasr Petroleum Company
Enbridge
Energy Transfer Partners LP
Enersa
Engen Petroleum Limited
Eni
Entreprise Portuaire de Bejaia (EPB)
Ernst Jacob (GmbH & Co KG)
Euronav NV
Excel Maritime Cruisers
Exxon Neftgas Ltd.
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil Australia
Fearnley Consultants & Fernresearch
Federated Co-op
First Australian Resources
Frontline 2012
Frontline Ltd.
Galbraith's Ltd.
Galp Energia
Gazprom
Gazprombank
GC Tankers
Gemadept
Genel Denizcilik Nakliyati AS
General Maritime Corporation
General National Maritime Transport Company (Libya)
Great Eastern Shipping
Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company
Hanjin Heavy Industries
Hanjin Subic Yard
Helder Line
Hess
Hin Leong
Hindustan Petroleum Co
rporation
Hitachi Zosen Corporation
Hong Kong Ming Wah Shipping Co. Ltd.
Horizon Lines
Horizon Shipbuilding
Hunt oil
Husky
Hyuk Shin Machinery Co. Ltd.
Hyundai Heavy Industries
Hyundai Merchant Marine
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD)
Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries
Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.
Imperial Oil
Independent Tankers Corporation Limited
Indian Oil Corporation
Indian Oil Group
Ingalls Shipbuilding
INPEX
Intrepid Shipping
Iran Marine Industrial Co. (Sadra)
Iranian Offshore Oil Company
Iranian Oil Tanker Company
Iraqi Oil Tanker Company
Irving Oil
ITOCHU
Jang Su New Century Shipbuilding
Japan Energy Development Corporation
Japanese Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (Japex)
Jinhai Heavy Industry Co. Ltd.
Jinhaiwan Shipyard Co. Ltd.
Jinling Shipyard
JM Maritime Investment
JX Nippon Oil and Gas
Kambara Kisen Co., Ltd.
Kawasaki Dockyard Co., Ltd.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Kawasaki Plant Systems, Ltd.
Kawasaki Precision Machinery Limited
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
KazMorTransFlot (KMTF)
KazMunaiGas (KMG)
Keppel Offshore & Marine
Keppel Verolme B.V.
Kerr-McGee
Kinder Morgan Terminals
Knightsbridge Tankers
Kontur LLC.
Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC)
Kosmos Energy
Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard
Kristen Navigation Inc.
Kufpec Australia
Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC)
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC)
Lloyd's List
Lloyd's Market Association (LMA)
Lukoil
Maersk AS
Magellan Petroleum Australia
Malaysian International Shipping Corporation (MISC) Berhad
Malta Shipyards Ltd.
Manado
Maran Tankers Management Inc.
Marex Spectron Group Ltd.
Mid-Ocean Marine
Minerva Marine
Ming Wah Shipping Co, Ltd.
Mini-Tankers
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mitsui
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co Ltd
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)
Mitsui USA Inc.
Mosaic Oil
Namura Shipbuilding Co Ltd
Nantong Mingde Heavy Stock
National Chemical Carriers
National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)
National Iranian Tanker Company
National Oil Company (NOC)
National Shipping Corporation of Saudi Arabia (NSCSA)
National Thai Oil Company PTT
Naval Gijon S.A.
NewLead Holding
Newport Shipyard
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
Nippon Oil
NITC Company
Nordea Bank
Nordic American Tankers
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Novoship Group
Oak Maritime Group
Oaktree Capital Management
OAO Sovcomflot
OAO United Shipbuilding Corporation
Ocean Bunkering Services
Ocean Shipholdings Inc.
Ocean Tankers Pte
Odfjell
Oil Search Ltd.
Oiltanking Company
OMV Australia pty Ltd.
Origin Energy
Overseas Shipholding Group
Palmali Group
Partex
Pertamina
Petroanzoategui
Petrobel
Petrobras
Petrocedeno
Petrochemicals Ltd.
Petroci Overseas
Petrodar Operating Company
Petroguin
Petroleos de Venezuela Marina
Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA)
Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex)
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
Petromonagas
Petropiar
Petroplus
PetroSA
PetroVietnam Transportation
Philippine National Oil Company Polar Tankers
Premier Oil
President Marine
PT Berlian Laju Tanker
PT Daya Radar Utama
PT Dok dan Perkapalan Surabaya
PT Dumas Tanjung Perak Shipyard
PT PAL Indonesia
PTT Public Company Limited
Queiroz Galvao
Reederei Nord
Reliance Industries Limited
Reliance Petroleum Limited
Repsol
Repsol YPF
ROC Oil Company
Rongshen Heavy Industries
Rosneft
Rosneft Marine
Rosneft-Nakhodkanefteprodukt
Royal Dutch Shell
Russian Admiralty Shipyard
Sakhalin Oil and Gas Development Company
Samos Steamship
Samsung Heavy Industries
Santos
Sasebo Heavy Industries
Sasol
Saudi Aramco
SCF Marpetrol S.A.
Scheldepoort B.V.
Scorpio Tankers
Sea River Maritime Inc.
Sembawang Shipyard Pte Ltd.
Sembcorp Marine
Shanghai North Sea Shipping Co., Ltd.
Shell Deutschland Oil GmbH
Shell Petroleum Development Company
Shell Trading & Shipping
ShipConstructor Software Inc.
Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) Ltd.
Simpson Spence & Young Ltd.
Singapore Petroleum Company
Singapore Refining Company
Singaporean Portek
Sinopec Kantons Holdings Limited
Sinotrans Shipping Ltd.
SK Energy
Societe de Raffinage de Dunkerque
Societe des Petroles du Senegal (Petrosen)
Sonatrach
Soon Fong Shipping PTE, Ltd
Sovcomflot
Sovcomflot Cyprus Ltd.
Sovcomflot UK Ltd
Stasco Ship Management
State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR)
Statoil
Stena Bulk
Sterling Energy
Strike Energy
Strusim Structures & Simulation
Stuart Petroleum Ltd.
STX Finland
STX Offshore & Shipbuilding
Sumitomo
Summa Group
Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company
Suncor Energy
Sungdong Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering
Surabaya
Svenska Petroleum Exploration
Tanker Pacific
Tankers International
Tap Oil Ltd.
Technip USA
Teekay Corporation
Teekay Offshore
Teekay Shipping Corporation
Tengizchevroil
The Bahrain Petroleum Company
Thenamaris
ThyssenKrupp
TNK-BP
Torm
Total
TPAO
TransCanada
Transneft
Tri Star Petroleum
Tsakos Energy Navigation
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding
Tuas Terminal
Tullow Oil
Ultramar
Unicom Management Services Ltd.
United Industrial Corporation
United Shipbuilding Corporation
Univan Ship Management Ltd.
Universal Cargo Logistics BV
Universal Shipbuilding Corporation
Universal Terminal
Vale China
Vanco Energy Company
Vela International Marine Ltd.
Vergos Marine Management S.A.
VF Tanker-Invest
VIBA Oil Company
Victoria Petroleum NL.
Vietnam National Shipping Lines
Viktor Lenac Shipyard
Vinashin Lines
Vitol Tank Terminals International (VTTI)
Volga-Baltic Logistics Holding
Wah Kwong Ship Management Ltd.
Wilhelmsen Group
Wilhelmsen Ship Management d.o.o.
Xcel Oil Ltd.
Yasa Shipping Industries & Trading
Yundai-Vinashin Shipyard
ZAO Rosnefteflot
Zebec Marine Consultants and Services
Zwitina Oil Company
Notes for Editors If you are interested in a more detailed overview of this report, please send an e-mail to sara.peerun@visiongainglobal.com or call her on +44 (0) 207 336 6100 About visiongain Visiongain is one of the fastest growing and most innovative independent business intelligence companies in Europe. Based in London, UK, visiongain produces a host of business-2-business conferences, newsletters and management reports focusing on the Energy, Telecoms, Pharmaceuticals, Defence, Aviation and Materials sectors. Visiongain publishes reports produced by its in-house analysts, who are qualified experts in their field. Visiongain has firmly established itself as the first port-of-call for the business professional, who needs independent, high quality, original material to rely and depend on.
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Princewill: Quintessence of Service and Philanthropy
Prince Tonye Princewill interacting with children of the Lifecare Orphanage.
Princewill: Quintessence of Service and Philanthropy
~ By Nwaorgu Faustinus
According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia dictionary, Philanthropy is defined as "the love of humanity"—love in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, or enhancing; humanity in the sense of "what it is to be human," or "human potential." In modern practical terms, it is "private initiatives for public good.
There are four relatively authoritative definitions of "philanthropy" that come close to the Classical concept: John W. Gardner’s "private initiatives for the public good"; Robert Payton’s “voluntary action for the public good";Lester Salamon’s "the private giving of time or valuables…for public purposes" and Robert Bremner’s "the aim of philanthropy…is improvement in the quality of human life". Combining these to connect modern philanthropy with its entire previous history, "philanthropy" may best be defined as, "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of life".
The Holy Bible in the book of the Proverbs chapter 28 verse 27 states that “He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many curses” while the gospel of St Mathew explains the position of Christ on the art of giving which explains philanthropy in this format, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy”
Prince Tonye Princewill recieving an award from an executive of the Niger-Delta Achievers Merit Awards.
Prince Tonye Princewil, who is seen as an enigma of politics among the new breeds in Nigeria and in particular Rivers State stated on his mission to the world: “I have seen wealth, but, I have not found it interesting accumulating it. What is of interest to me now is how to touch those lives that are not yet privileged to have the basic things they need for survival. I want justice to be done to all and to be able to speak for the voiceless majority who do not have access to the corridors of power. Those are the people I feel most concerned for, and as I said earlier, my desire to make their voices heard by those who lead, made me to join politics”.
The above statement and postulation of the scion of this Kalabari Kingdom in Rivers State in Nigeria on his art and definition of philanthropy is the main treatise of this attempt – to examine the past and recent activities of this erstwhile leader of Action Congress in Rivers State who is commonly addressed as the Prince of Niger Delta politics; though a greenhorn in Nigerian politics has traversed the political terrain of the country like a colossus, exhibiting rare knowledge of any young man of his age. His close political associates have captured his brand of politics thus: “His type of politics is a lesson in pragmatism, activism, political manoeuvres and proactive strategy in solution to political tight issues”.
Before I go into the main aim of this piece, permit me to expose this Prince particularly to any of my readers who is not so au fait with him. Born a prince of the renowned Amachree Dynasty in the Kalabari kingdom with its century-long history of bravery in war and gift of oral narration, trained as an aristocrat par excellence and bequeathed with an uncommon wisdom from God, this Prince hardly needs an introduction in any political gathering in Nigeria. Though it was beyond him to be born a prince, it is however in line with his character, remaining at the apogee of his life’s endeavour, through sheer hard work. The prince is calm, focused, intelligent, insightful and of humble personality.
Prince Tonye Princewill with cast and crew of Castles in the air which premiered at Terra Culture, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Known as Tonye to most of his friends; he is a professional engineer and a business magnate who did not take politics as a profession for lack of means of livelihood but as a result of his concern for his people and personal attempts to help them. Even as a private businessman, he has been a people-centered person and has always been critical of corrupt regimes in the state that wasted the enormous resources at their disposal on selfish desires, instead of the empowerment of the people. Before contesting for the governorship position in Rivers state under the Action Congress in the 2007 general elections, Tonye was a senior technical project manager and business analyst of the highest caliber as well as a strategic thinker with an excellent problem-solving ability.
This excellent communicator who read Petroleum Engineering at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria is also a graduate of the Imperial College, London. He is a certified PRINCE II practitioner with a sound working knowledge of both ITIL and Change Management and has until quite recently, been a regular presenter on project management issues. In addition to his Information Technology and Oil and Gas interests, Tonye has a business empire that spans across the aviation industry and haulage of petroleum products for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and OANDO, a major oil marketing company in Nigeria. But more recently with his just concluded agreements with several strategic investors, his company is involved in strategic placement of resources with the targeted placement of investments from outside and within Rivers state.
In an unemployment ravaging society and being an employment agent, Princewill has been able to employ thousands of youths and graduates through his investment initiatives which cut across oil and gas, telecommunication, information technology etc. These youths would have been unemployed, indolent or at worse social misfits. Not done yet, Princewill is the brain behind his father’s Pet Project and Scholarship Scheme. In addition, he has not relented in giving arms to less privileged individuals, groups or organizations either morally, financially or otherwise. The latest is the donation of a bus to the National Association of Ijaw Female Students (NAIFS), an umbrella body of Ijaw female students both in Nigeria and in the Diaspora.
While premiering the first movie to be so premiered in Port Harcourt in Rivers State in October, 2009 Nnenda, Prince Tonye Princewill ensured that the orphans in Port Harcourt were part of the great event. It was indeed a good treat for various orphanage homes in Port Harcourt recently when a movie captioned Nnenda highlighting the plight of orphans in Nigeria was unveiled. More than one hundred orphans who had resigned themselves to fate were given the red-carpet reception and assured that the future is still bright for them.
The orphans were drawn from Lifetime Caring Orphanage Home, Seventh Day Adventists Homes and Port Harcourt Children's Home and given a treat comparable to the one given to the elites' children by Prince Tonye Princewill, the facilitator and sponsor of the movie.
Nnenda,a special movie premiere which was targeted at creating awareness on the plight of orphanages featured star actors like Stephanie Okereke, Ramsey Nouah, Francis Duru and Van Vicker. The movie examines the pitiable story of the plight of abandoned babies and the sacrificial attempts of a compassionate Doctor, Dr. Nnenda Obiweli (Stephanie Okereke) who played the lead role in the movie to bring hope to the hopeless in the face of opposition from her hospital management. The sub-plots examined a man's (Ramsey Noah) fight against cigarette addiction and the battle between two men (Van Vicker and Adonijah Owiriwa) to win the heart of Dr. Nnenda. The pitiable and sorry condition of the Nigeria public health institution was also highlighted in the two-hour movie.
Unveiling the heart touching movie, Prince Tonye Princewill regretted that the orphans are left behind in the face of development and rapid expansion in the society stressing that the Nigerian society cares little about the orphans who he said were left to their fate.
He stated that the movie Nnenda named after the lead character, Stephanie Okereke, attempts to give those who do not have an insight into the lives of the orphans regretting that a lot of Nigerians especially the elites have become so hard from looking at their personal problems without caring for the less privileged. He pointed out that the movie highlighted the issue of environmental pollution, the rundown health care system, impact of smoking and the general insensitivity of man towards man.
In furtherance of his attempt to expose to the world the plight of the less privilege, the Melody Shelters Nigeria, a Prince Tonye Princewill backed initiative with a mandate to raise awareness for the plight of the less privileged in the society especially orphans, is set to launch its first TV Reality Talent competition for orphanages in the country. Dubbed the Melody Shelters Singing Talent Show, it has been conceptualized as a live-in reality programme, where participants will be ensconced in a house for a one month period. The show will feature singing groups from eight orphanages in the country: Lifetime Caring Orphanage, Rivers State; Rachel Orphanage, Abuja; Susanna Homes, Abia State; Gidan Bede Orphanage, Benue State; Godswill Orphanage, Kogi State; Compassion Home, Abia State; Adonai Orphanage, Kaduna and Our Saviour's Orphanage, Delta State. Performances will be judged by professional musicians and viewers at home. All the events and performances will be recorded and broadcast on television before the year 2012 runs off.
Rosemary Princewill, wife of the Prince was on 18th June, 2011 at VCP Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos hosted to a luncheon where her investiture as the Grand Matron of the Organisation was conducted by the Board of Directors of Melody Shelters’.
In his continuous identification with the plight of the youths, he also premiered Kajola the most expensive movie ever made in Nigeria at Silver Bird Cinemas Abuja on 30th July. According to the Prince, “My involvement in the Nollywood movies started with Nnenda, Figureine and now Kajola stems from my passion and love for excellence and the messages this industry wants to pass across to Nigerians so that we rebuild our country and enhance the future of our children. I wish many other Corporate Bodies emulate me and invest in the industry so that our common dream of taking the industry not only to a new height but to the point where we can give the Hollywood and Bollywood a fight of their lives materializes. That is my plea because I am convinced that our young men and ladies need to be encouraged and motivated to sustain the industry and keep our youths engaged which is the bane of our country today."
According to John W. Gardner in his definition of philanthropy "private initiatives for the public good"; Prince Tonye Princewill exhibited it when he recently during the Annual Niger Delta Polo Festival held at the Port Harcourt Polo Club in Rivers State on 28th January, 2012 made a whopping donation of the sum of N25M to the club for the construction of a befitting world class Pavilion in honour of his father, HM King Prof T.J.T Princewill, the Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom and the Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers.
While presenting the cheque, he stated that he is pleased to be identified with the success that is called the Port Harcourt Polo Club which has been a centre of recreation, relaxation and peace even when it was not safe to go out in Port Harcourt. He reminded people that they should never forget how bad it was before and the role of Governor Chibuike Amaechi in restoring it. He also urged them not to take peace for granted. “I hope to work with the present Executive of the Club into turning the Club into a world class Club every Rivers son and daughter will be happy to be associated with.” He concluded his speech by urging the people of Rivers State to continue to support and pray for the Rivers State Government under the watch of his friend. “With the feats so far recorded by the Governor, I still maintain that I have no regrets withdrawing my case against him in 2007 to ensure that a conducive atmosphere was provided for my friend to perform. Before the end of his administration, I expect all doubters to be proved wrong and converts made out of the Thomases.”
Mr. Bobmanuel the President of the Club who received the cheque on behalf of the club Management from the Prince assured the Prince that his investment on the club will be properly harnessed for the glory of us all. He enjoined others that are blessed to emulate the Prince and invest on projects that unite the entire Rivers State people and the future of our youths in order for us to create the Rivers State of our dream. “With this donation by the Prince, the Polo Club and the game of Polo will surely take a new level in the State.” He commended the Prince and urged him not to relent in all the good initiatives he is doing in the country.
To the world of entertainment now and the five Rivers State Youths that the Prince sponsored to the 2011 Del-York Film Academy are back. Mr. Valentine Ohu in Broadcast Journalism, Miss. Crystabel Goddy in Acting, Mr. Telema Senibo in 3D Graphics, Miss. Mercy Akudo also in Acting and Mr. Stanley Kotey in 3D Graphics are now brand owners of a multi-million Naira standard Studio that will enable them put into practice all that they were taught during the training by the Del-York Film Academy. The training of these Youths was at huge personal cost to the Prince. He also donated a personal cash award to the most outstanding student. The successful student is now a broadcaster at Channels television in Lagos.
According to the Prince, it is one thing offering scholarships to people and another thing providing them what to do after acquiring the training; that is why I have to go a step further by providing a Studio to make these youth’s employers of Labour and not liabilities to the society. “I wish the Nigerian government, major multinationals, other businesses and blessed individuals will take a cue from this by providing jobs for most of the students enjoying support to acquire knowledge which cannot be channelled. This country needs jobs. We have to remember the youths because the young shall grow.”
Sticking to the world of entertainment and the Prince went another step to institute a fund that would be responsible for fishing out hidden talents and giving them a direct path to greatness. Consultations are still on-going with the technical partners as to the scope the beneficiaries will cover but it is expected to include music, comedy and contemporary dance in the first phase. The initial personal contribution to the fund will be N20 million with the figure expected to rise to match partner funding. “We are blessed to bless others,” the Prince said and I intend to pass the blessings around to encourage those who really want to make a difference. I of course can only do so much but I am determined to do my bit and leave others to do theirs.”
Pastor E. A. Adeboye the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in a topic titled ‘Impacting Lives?’ “stated that your success in life and your ministry would be measured to a large extent by the number of the jobless youths in your environment, social outcasts and non conformists (area boys) and those in need that could benefit from the resources that God deposited in you. If your Ministry can not impact lives for good, its either you are hoarding your anointing or your oil has run dry. How much impact are you having on the people God has placed under your watch? In answer to Pastor Adeboye’s question, Princewill apart from the much he is doing, he also sponsors the multi million Naira Amachree xi scholarships Scheme for students in higher Institutions in Nigeria. The current beneficiaries totaling about 94 Rivers State indigenes from the 23 Local Government Areas of the State, selected after a vigorous screening exercise and examination gathered at the ancient city of Buguma on Saturday 25th June, 2011 as beneficiaries of the 2nd edition of King Amachree xi Scholarship Scheme (KAXISS) under the supervision of King Prof T.J.T. Princewill the Amachree xi, Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom and the Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Council of Royal Fathers. The scholarship lasts until the students complete their education depending on the results they make from their schools.
Finally, Princewill stated that youngsters play a vital role in any country, adding that the training programme is a major and positive one. His words: “You can’t forget the young because if you don’t invest in them today, then we bear the consequences tomorrow. This initiative is a major and positive avenue where you can actually start to make a difference.”
With his intention to do even more, it is clear that many sons and daughters of Rivers state and its non-indigene population will be beneficiaries of the Princes Trust especially now that he has introduced free access with Tuesdays and Thursdays now his official visiting times. No appointment required.
Dr Don Cicero described the Prince’s activities in alleviating the situation of our youths in the country thus; “This is a laudable gesture by the Prince who has consistently shown his altruistic benevolence towards the less privileged in the society. Am proud to be associated with the leader of 'the new breed'; Sir, you are a blessing to Rivers people, the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large-kudos!”
A Social Commentator, Mr. Samuel Ekpe who observed the recent donations by the Prince stated and I quote, “Any sacrifice that cost you nothing is not a sacrifice. But to the blessed Prince Tonye Princewill, his wisdom to impact positively to humanity will remain throughout his generations yet unborn. The law of attraction is like atom which is not indestructible.
On his vision: “Rivers state should be one big development unit. I don't think that what we have now in the state is enough. Certain parts of the state are not yet feeling the impact of government and amenities are not evenly spread. While some areas are begging for the state government attention, others are having more than their fair share of the state's resources. This lopsidedness in the distribution of social amenities needs to be checked so that every part of the state would be adequately taken care of”.
Nwaorgu Faustinus writes from Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Mobile: +2348035601312
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