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Forbes
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Forbes
Candidates Revealed For Cricket's All-Important Chief Executives' Committee Election
The CEC election will be part of the AGM in Singapore (Photo by Steve Bardens-ICC/ICC via Getty ... More Images) Eight candidates will contest the upcoming Chief Executives' Committee election, with three coveted Associate Member spots up for grabs amid changing dynamics among cricket's powerbrokers. The deadline for nominations was on June 17, with the election to take place on July 17 to kick-start the International Cricket Council's Annual General Meeting in Singapore. Incumbent Sumod Damodar (Botswana) will recontest, but Rashpal Bajwa (Canada) and Denmark's Umair Butt have decided not to. Former Hong Kong chief Tim Cutler (Vanuatu) and ex USA cricket governing body administrator Sankar Renganathan (Sierre Leone), are the high-profile candidates running. Tim Cutler will run for the CEC (Photo by Nora Tam/South China Morning Post via Getty Images) Gurumurthy Palani (France), Stella Siale (Somoa), Gurdeep Klair (Canada), Anuraag Bhatnagar (Hong Kong), Sarah Gomersall (Jersey) have also put their hands up. The CEC is supposed to promote and develop cricket worldwide, while governing and regulating the sport at the international level. Being on it is highly coveted for Associate chiefs, who get to mix with the top bosses from the Full Members and the CEC is often seen as a stepping stone to get onto the ICC board – where the real power lies in global cricket. The grips of power is tightening for mighty India after the ascension of all-powerful Jay Shah as ICC chair - with much eyebrows raised over apparent glorification of him since he stepped into the role- and with Indian Sanjog Gupta, the head of live sports at JioStar, set to take over as chief executive, as I first flagged in January. There are continual fears of the health of smaller cricket nations, particularly Associates who are granted less funding, power and fixturing compared to the 12 Full Member nations in cricket's archaic tiered system of governance. The Indian governing body currently receives most of the ICC's revenue distribution model, 38.5 per cent or about $600 million annually, dwarfing the share of the 96 Associates who get about two per cent. Jay Shah has been a prominent ICC chair (Photo by) There will be a reshaping of the CEC with several well-known administrators and prominent figures behind the scenes eying spots. Damodar is a veteran of three terms on the CEC and he returned late last year after Mubashshir Usmani, a rising administrator at the helm of the Emirates Cricket Board, was elected to the ICC board. The outspoken Damodar, a former chair of the African Cricket Association, has been behind ambitious proposals such as reviving the Afro-Asia Cup and pushing more marquee events for Associate nations. He also wants to see the much-discussed high performance programme finally established in a revival after it ran for over 15 years before being scrapped late last decade. The programme for top Associates included player development pathways and specialized administrative structures to help professionalize those deemed close to Full Member level. The new high performance programme, in a point of difference, would involve some of the smaller Full Members, such as Ireland, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, along with top Associates. 'There are many things that are currently on the cards and of agreed upon but not put into place, like the high performance programme,' Damodar told me. 'There are also lots of on-field issues that need to be sorted like better pathways for umpires at the Associate level and smoothing procedures for those cited for suspect bowling actions.' Renganathan looms as a wildcard and he has been well know as an outspoken critic of embattled USA Cricket, which has had issues complying with its ICC Associate membership. But he has kept busy helping develop cricket in Sierre Leone, a small West African nation ravaged by civil war from 1991-2002. Renganathan unsuccessfully ran in last year's ICC board Associate Member Directors election. Sankar Renganathan is running for the CEC. 'I want to make sure we have the right people sitting in the room, so that the 96 countries are properly voiced,' he said. 'It's important to be transparent and try to spread funds to all members and try to develop cricket because great things can happen like what we're seeing in Sierre Leone.' Voters from 40 Associate Members and five regional representatives (Americas, Asia, Europe, East Asia-Pacific and Africa) will select one candidate each. Under ICC rules, candidates have to be a representative of an Associate Member or a current/past ICC director. Newly elected members will have two-year terms and will also be part of the Associate Member Committee helping govern and regulate the Associate level.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Did sarpanch help build mining road via protected Aravalis? Haryana govt panel to probe
Gurgaon: The Haryana govt on Wednesday set up a high-powered committee to investigate the role of the sarpanch of Basai Meo village in the illegal construction of two roads through protected Aravali forest land near the Rajasthan border, an area that has been under Supreme Court's scanner since a hillock collapsed. The roads, built in Oct 2024, are believed to have been used by miners to transport illegally quarried stones from Nuh's Basai Meo to stone-crushing units in Rajasthan. In Nov 2024, villagers had filed a complaint, accusing the sarpanch of aiding miners by facilitating construction of the road, which also gave them access to Rawa in Haryana where the hillock was taken down with explosive charges last Dec. A separate probe by the Anti-Corruption Bureau is already under way. The newly formed committee includes the divisional commissioner of Gurgaon and the deputy commissioner and subdivisional magistrate of Nuh. It will examine whether the sarpanch violated rules in facilitating or overseeing road construction and is required to submit its report within 45 days. "The roads are illegal and we have already shut them down by constructing a wall so that movement of vehicles stops. We are also planning to carry out a plantation drive in 15 to 20 days to restore the area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo We will investigate how these roads were constructed and who was responsible," Nuh deputy commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena told TOI. "We are also planning a series of actions to ensure that no such illegal roads are built in Aravalis. Without consolidation, the roads can't be made. It was the work of mining mafia and some locals, but we will investigate the matter thoroughly. The land comes under sections 4 and 5 of PLPA (Punjab Land Preservation Act, which restricts construction in Aravali forests)," he added. The committee will recommend strict preventive action if wrongdoing is established and is also expected to suggest systemic reforms to bolster the oversight mechanism of gram panchayats in Aravali hills and forested areas. The committee has been asked to review recommendations from the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on compensation or alternative land arrangements, likely arising from the environmental impact or displacement caused by the road. This move comes amid growing concern over encroachments and unregulated construction in the Aravalis, which act as a natural barrier against desertification of Delhi-NCR. After a petition by Basai Meo villagers came up before SC, it directed CEC to inspect the site. In its report, CEC confirmed the violations and recommended action against erring officials. Last month, the chief secretary filed an affidavit that said the state's forest department did not act against violations. But SC disagreed, and in its hearing on May 29, pulled up the chief secretary for "passing the buck" to the forest department. "It appears that (mining) mafia is strong enough to protect not only its members but also the officers of the state govt who acted in collusion with them," Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said. But miners are undeterred. The road that was originally blocked by the forest department months ago was rebuilt. On June 2, officials and blocked it again.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sterling Infrastructure to acquire CEC Facilities Group for $505m
E-infrastructure solutions specialist Sterling Infrastructure has agreed to acquire 'substantially all of the assets' of CEC Facilities Group, a US-based speciality electrical and mechanical contractor. The upfront deal consideration is $505m, with $450m payable in cash and $55m in Sterling common stock. The infrastructure services provider also highlighted an earn-out opportunity for CEC, based on the fulfilment of future operating income targets until December 2029. Engaged in non-union electrical services to mission-critical sectors, CEC will become part of Sterling's e-infrastructure solutions segment. The boards of directors of both companies have given unanimous clearance to the deal. The acquisition is slated for completion in the third quarter of 2025, contingent on standard closing conditions. Electrical services, which generated more than 80% of CEC's 2024 revenue, are primarily delivered to high-growth markets such as semiconductors, manufacturing, and data centres. This acquisition will enable Sterling to enhance its e-infrastructure services, offering a broader range of services to cover the entire project lifecycle, along with presenting significant cross-selling opportunities. Sterling aims to leverage its track record in the data centre market alongside CEC's semiconductor market presence. With CEC's operations spanning Texas and extending into other US regions, Sterling sees a 'compelling' financial profile with strong growth, margins, and cash flow. CEC's financial projections for 2025 include revenues between $390m and $415m, EBITDA between $51m and $54m, and an adjusted EPS accretion of $0.63 to $0.70 per fully diluted share. These estimates take into account the share issuance for the acquisition, the cash purchase price, a 26% tax rate, and exclude purchase-accounting adjustments. Post-acquisition, CEC's founder and chairman Ray Waddell will assume a strategic role to drive growth within Sterling's electrical services platform. CEO Daniel Williams will continue heading CEC's operations. The deal is accretive to Sterling's capital investment returns and is stated to offer a platform for organic growth and further mergers and acquisitions. Sterling CEO Joe Cutillo said: "We believe that the combination of CEC's leading mission-critical electrical services and Sterling's best-in-class site civil infrastructure services will allow us to accelerate project timelines and become even more valuable to our customers. We welcome CEC to our team and believe their strong values, commitment to customers, and entrepreneurial spirit align perfectly with Sterling." Waddell commented: "As we celebrate 16 years since founding CEC, I'm incredibly proud of what our team has built—driven by our values, our people, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. "From day one, we've reinvested in our company and in our people - believing that long-term success comes from building talent, trust, and a culture of performance. This combination with Sterling adds a valuable element to their e-Infrastructure strategy - amplifying their momentum with CEC's deep expertise in semiconductors, data centres, and mission-critical environments. The opportunities ahead are extraordinary, and we're just getting started." "Sterling Infrastructure to acquire CEC Facilities Group for $505m" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- Politics
- Independent Singapore
WP announces changes to CEC; new NCMP Eileen Chong to lead Youth Wing
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party (WP) issued an update concerning its Central Executive Committee (CEC) on Wednesday (June 18), announcing that its new Members of Parliament have been co-opted into the party's top decision-making body. The WP also said that its Youth Wing will now be led by Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) Eileen Chong, who is taking over the role from Sengkang MP Jamus Lim. The last time Singapore's largest opposition party issued a statement regarding its CEC was in July, when Fadli Fawzi, now an MP for Aljunied, had been co-opted as an additional member. It also announced at that point that Assoc Prof Lim was the party's Youth Wing President. New WP CEC members The new CEC members and their roles are as follows: Sengkang MP Abdul Muhaimin Bin Abdul Malik, Deputy Organising Secretary NCMP Andre Low, Deputy Head, Media Team NCMP Eileen Chong, Youth Wing President Aljunied MP Kenneth Tiong, Deputy Treasurer See also Nicole Seah elected Workers' Party Youth Wing president 'We wish to extend our appreciation to Dr Jamus Lim for his contributions to the development of our Youth Wing, who will be handing over the leadership of the Youth Wing to Ms Eileen Chong,' the party said. It added that there are no other changes to the roles of the other CEC members, who had been elected at the WP's Cadre Members' Conference on June 30, 2024. 'The Workers' Party is confident that our new CEC members will play a vital role, as we continue to serve Singaporeans and [work] for Singapore,' it added. About Eileen Chong The party's new Youth Wing head caused quite a stir when speculation began to spread that the WP would field her as a candidate in this year's General Election. Ms Chong, 33, joined the WP in the latter part of 2024, participating in house visits in Bedok Reservoir and Kovan. She had been a volunteer caseworker at Meet-the-People Sessions in Aljunied with Aljunied MP Gerald Giam. She works in the social impact sector at the Asia Philanthropy Circle. Her years at the MFA include a stint at the Singapore Embassy in Beijing from 2020 to 2023. While with the ministry, she covered Singapore's bilateral ties with China, Thailand, the Philippines, and Laos. On May 19, the WP announced that Ms Chong and Mr Low had been appointed as NCMPs for the 15th Parliament of Singapore. 'The Elections Department has also declared that in accordance with Section 52 of the Parliamentary Elections Act 1954, Mr Low and Ms Chong have been elected as NCMPs,' said the WP at the time , adding that it 'remains steadfast in our mission of working for Singapore, and all WP Members of Parliament (MPs) will carry forward the Workers' Party's longstanding mission to represent the interests of all Singaporeans, hold the Government to account, and advance reasoned, principled debate in Parliament.' Ms Chong wrote in a social media post that she was 'honoured to serve as NCMP' with Mr Low and thanked the WP team at Tampines, the party's volunteers, and the residents 'for making this possible.' She also wrote that she would 'serve with conviction and integrity, and work hard to earn your trust,' and she looks 'forward to being your voice in Parliament while journeying alongside you to build a fairer, more compassionate and inclusive Singapore.' /TISG Read also: Better support system needed for Serangoon seniors for accessing public services, says WP MP Kenneth Tiong
Online Citizen
3 days ago
- Politics
- Online Citizen
Workers' Party co-opts four members, including two MPs, into Central Executive Committee
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party (WP) has announced the co-option of four members into its Central Executive Committee (CEC), following a meeting held on 17 June 2025. The new additions include two elected Members of Parliament and two Non-Constituency MPs. Those co-opted are Abdul Muhaimin Bin Abdul Malik, the Deputy Organising Secretary; Andre Low, Deputy Head of the Media Team; Eileen Chong, Youth Wing President; and Kenneth Tiong, Deputy Treasurer. Abdul Muhaimin currently serves as a Member of Parliament for Sengkang GRC, while Kenneth Tiong was elected in Aljunied GRC. Both were elected during the general election held on 3 May 2025. Andre Low and Eileen Chong serve as NCMPs in the 15th Parliament of Singapore. In the same announcement, the WP confirmed that Jamus Lim, who previously led the Youth Wing, will be handing over leadership to Eileen Chong. Lim will continue to serve in the CEC as Deputy Head of Policy Research. He remains an elected MP for Sengkang GRC. The party expressed appreciation for Lim's contributions to the development of its Youth Wing during his tenure. There are no other changes to the CEC appointments at this time. Secretary General Pritam Singh and Chair Sylvia Lim continue to lead the party. Both Singh and Lim were re-elected at the Cadre Members' Conference held on 30 June 2024. The WP said in its statement that it is confident the new CEC members will contribute actively to the party's mission of serving Singaporeans. The new WP's CEC lineup are: Secretary General: Pritam Singh Chair: Sylvia Lim Vice Chair: Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap Treasurer: He Ting Ru Deputy Treasurers: Nathaniel Koh, Kenneth Tiong Organising Secretary: Dennis Tan Lip Fong Deputy Organising Secretaries: Ang Boon Yaw, Foo Seck Guan, Tan Kong Soon, Fadli Fawzi, Abdul Muhaimin Bin Abdul Malik Head, Media Team: Louis Chua Deputy Heads, Media Team: Lee Li Lian, Andre Low Head, Policy Research: Gerald Giam Deputy Head, Policy Research: Dr Jamus Lim Youth Wing President: Eileen Chong Committee Member: Low Thia Khiang
