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Edwin Jones was an academic specialising in the study of public administration LindsayStirton Thu 6 May 2021 13.31 EDT Last modified on Thu 6 May 2021 13.52 EDT My friend and mentor Edwin Jones, who has died aged 80, was for many years a teacher and scholar of public administration in Jamaica, a career he combined with public service and a role as a government adviser. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, to Ruby MacDonald, a dancer, and her husband, Stanford Jones, a salesman, Edwin went to Anchovy sch...

Lord Judd, Labour MP who fought apartheid and became a vigorous director of Oxfam – obituary Persistent rather than militant, he was radical on foreign policy and was the first Labour figure to advocate a referendum on joining the EC Frank Judd in 1977 Credit: ITN/Shutterstock Lord Judd, who has died aged 86, was an internationalist Labour minister under Harold Wilson and James Callaghan who pressed for an end to white rule in southern Africa; he was later an equally committed director of Oxf...

In a country where transitions of power have often been violent, there is little to reassure Afghans that a peaceful settlement is on the horizon.

Limericks Live 95 Search By Live95 News Team Limerick pupils join Irelands Global Goal Getters as their work is chosen to feature on the online magazine for a second time. The work of students from Castleconnell National School and Scoil Ide, Corbally are being showcased in the latest edition of the Our World Irish Aid Award publication. Work from both schools also featured in the first edition of the magazine. Since January, primary school pupils across Irel...

The work of pupils from Kilshanny National School and Ballina Primary School, Ballina via Killaloe has been chosen to feature in the latest edition Global Goal Getters. This online magazine showcases projects from primary school pupils taking part in this year’s Our World Irish Aid Awards, the Department of Foreign Affairs’ flagship global citizenship award scheme. Ballina Primary School also featured in the first edition of the magazine. Since January, primary school pupils across Ireland...

Chinas Fishing Fleet Drives Beijings Global Ambitions Governments and conservation groups accuse the ships of fishing illegally and advancing military goals published : 23 Apr 2021 at 04:00 2 In Beijings push to become a maritime superpower, Chinas fishing fleet has grown to become the worlds largest by far -- and it has turned more aggressive, provoking tensions around the globe. The fleet brings in millions of tons of seafood a year to feed the countrys booming mi...

China’s fishing fleet part of Beijing’s drive to become a maritime power Yen Makabenta First word WHENEVER Chinese fishing vessels land in a major fishing dispute with another country, the standard rationale of China’s foreign ministry is that its fishermen are only exercising their rights to fish in traditional fishing grounds of the Chinese people. This was the case in June 2016, when a Chinese fishing vessel was caught poaching in the Natuna Islands off the coast of In...

Cork pupils join Irelands Global Goal Getters as their work is chosen to feature in latest edition of Our World Irish Aid Awards online magazine The work of pupils from Ballinspittle National School and primary school pupil Molly Buckley from Cork, has been chosen to feature in the latest edition Global Goal Getters.  This online magazine showcases projects from primary school pupils taking part in this year’s Our World Irish Aid Awards, the Department of Foreign Affairs’ flag...

A tireless champion for human rights: Stephen Morgan pays tribute to Lord Judd Stephen Morgan with Lord Judd 5 hr A man of warmth, generosity and genuine humanity, Frank Judd was a Labour hero and a Portsmouth great I will remember Frank for his warmth, generosity and genuine humanity, which I know is widely felt by the people of Portsmouth and members across both Houses. He was a tireless champion for human rights, who had immense dedication and respect for our city. For me, he will also forev...

Minister Brophy hosts final on-line Town Hall on new Irish Aid Development Education Strategy Press release 21 April 2021 The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy TD, today led the third of three on-line Town Hall meetings which will help shape a new Irish Aid strategy for greater public engagement on such global issues as climate change, migration and hunger.     “The pandemic has reminded us all of the interconnectedness...