The workshop was to create understanding among pier owners, fishing associations and officials about checking marine animals, said the department's fisheries specialist Praulai Nootmorn. The event also wanted to boost screening systems to ensure that Thai fishery catches were legal and met international standards. Pol Lt-General Jaruwat Waisaya, chief of the RTP Office of Legal Affairs and Litigation, said the Emergency Decree on Fisheries required piers to register with the Fisheries Department and record information on all fishing trawlers that docked. They must also issue the Marine Catch Purchasing Document (MCPD), submitted to the department via its electronic Thai-Flagged Catch Certification system. Jaruwat said the complete and accurate practice of information gathering by the piers would be helpful for the authorities when preventing illegal fishing. It would also impose proper control to keep natural resources in balance, allowing stocks to … [Read more...] about Govt holds responsible fishing workshop in Phuket
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US to launch economic workshop as part of Middle East peace plan
WASHINGTON: The United States will host a conference in Bahrain next month focused on the economic aspects of the Middle East peace plan promised by President Donald Trump, which aims to achieve Palestinian prosperity. The workshop co-organised with Manama, running June 25-26, will bring together government, civil society and business leaders. “This workshop is a pivotal opportunity ... to share ideas, discuss strategies and galvanize support for potential economic investments and initiatives that could be made possible by a peace agreement,“ the two countries said in a joint statement read Sunday. The Trump administration is expected to unveil the long-awaited plan – after numerous failures by their predecessors – possibly as early as next month, but the Palestinians have already rejected it as heavily biased in favour of Israel. Washington has yet to commit to an exact timetable as concerns the political aspects of the plan. Trump’s son-in-law Jared … [Read more...] about US to launch economic workshop as part of Middle East peace plan
Artist Mulyana offers monster-knitting workshops during Ramadan
Artist Mulyana “The Mogus” is offering monster-puppet-knitting classes on Sundays during Ramadan at his art studio Mogus Lab in Langenastran Lor, Yogyakarta. The knitted monsters from the workshops will be displayed at Monster Day #4, an event during Jogja Art Week in July and August. Each Sunday, the workshop starts at 3 p.m. and ends at sunset, or when it is time to break-the- fast. “Participants can continue the work at home,” Mulyana told The Jakarta Post on May 12. “Knitting for the first time will usually make people excited and get them addicted, and they will want to continue knitting.” Read also: Mulyana brings underwater world to Hermès window display in Singapore On that Sunday, 24 people participated and many of them had never knitted before. Participants in a knitting class held by Mulyana at Mogus Lab, Yogyakarta, May 12. (JP/Bambang Muryanto) “I like making monsters as it arouses imaginations,” Mulyana said. … [Read more...] about Artist Mulyana offers monster-knitting workshops during Ramadan
Coaching workshop turns into a musical
Like the famed Broadway musical “A Chorus Line” which was about various artists auditioning for the chorus line in a stage-production, this musical is about various characters gathering together for a “Personal Development” workshop. The play is comprised of 11 individuals, of diverse ethnicity, occupation, sexual preference, who face challenges and are seeking solutions. Carter-Scott co-wrote the play with her sister, Lynn to share this very human experience with audiences. Known as the "Mother of Coaching," American-born Carter-Scott, who started her work in 1974, has written more than 20 books on the subject, featured on numerous TV, radio, print media, and conducted her workshops in more than 30 countries. Her diverse range of clients have included the UN, many Fortune 500 companies, universities, hospitals, cruise liners and private individuals. For last 10 years, she, her husband Michael Pomije and sister Lynn Stewart have been … [Read more...] about Coaching workshop turns into a musical
Brampton’s book fest FOLD offers authors but also workshops and dancing
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By Deborah Dundas Books Editor Tues., April 30, 2019 Brampton is set to be the centre of Canada’s literary universe this weekend when The FOLD — the Festival of Literary Diversity — attracts writing luminaries from across the country. The festival was founded by author and Brampton resident Jael Richardson in 2016 — and is hitting its stride in its fourth year, running Thursday afternoon right through Sunday. Here are five reasons you should head up for fest, hosted mostly at the Rose Theatre or Brampton’s city hall: Attend two opening nights: There are two opening nights this year: one Thursday and one Friday. On Thursday, a Black Writers Matters panel with powerhouses Esi Edugyan, Cecil Foster, Whitney French, Ian Williams and Natasha Henry talking about the ways Black writing delivers evocative, powerful and critical narratives. “Out of towners arrive Friday,” says Richardson, and “we wanted something … [Read more...] about Brampton’s book fest FOLD offers authors but also workshops and dancing