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Irish Times
16 hours ago
- Irish Times
Men arrested in Greystones after home burglary interrupted by gardaí
Two men were arrested in Greystones after gardaí were called to the scene of a burglary at a home in the Wicklow town on Thursday afternoon. Gardaí from the Wicklow North Community Engagement area arrested the men in their 40s under Operation Thor, which was initially set up to tackle rural burglaries across the country. The arrests were made at around 2:30pm after gardaí responded to a report of an incident at a home. When they arrived at the property they conducted a search and discovered the men attempting to flee the scene. READ MORE They were found to be in possession of a bag with items that were identified as belonging to the homeowners. The items were subsequently returned to the owners. The two men were brought to Bray Garda station where they were being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Investigations are ongoing.
Zawya
2 days ago
- General
- Zawya
It takes a village: Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week to highlight childhood, community and connection
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) and its partners will host the 2nd Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025, an Emirate-wide series of community activations, taking place from 17 - 23 November 2025. Under the theme Together We Can Make Abu Dhabi a Family-friendly Emirate, the week will serve as a platform for public and private sector partners to co-create and offer enriching experiences for families and young children. The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025 embodies ECA's vision where every young child can flourish, to their full potential, in a safe and family-friendly environment. The week creates space for collaboration, shared action, and joyful connection, while aligning with the UAE's Year of Community by encouraging everyone to take part. The 2024 edition saw a remarkable response: over 25,000 families participated, more than 70 activations were hosted across the Emirate, and 1,000+ global attendees contributed to a vibrant exchange of ideas, innovation, and storytelling. Building on this momentum, the 2025 edition aims to deepen impact, broaden reach, and inspire even more engagement. While the 2024 edition included a global forum, a gathering of early childhood researchers and an Early Childhood Development Fair (biannual activities), the 2025 edition aims to create targeted impact on the grassroots level by engaging the community, through activations, across the Emirate. 'In the first 1,000 days, a child's brain forms over a million connections every second - these are the moments that shape a lifetime. We also know that investing in the early years is an investment in our nation's future. It helps lay the foundations for healthier, more resilient societies, stronger economies, and empowered future generations who will carry the UAE's legacy forward,' said Her Excellency Sana bint Mohamed Suhail, Minister of Family and Director General of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority. 'This November, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week invites every family, caregiver, community member and organization to be part of something truly special. Through playful experiences and interactive activations across the Emirate, we will be shining a light on the importance of the early years of a child. The Week will be an excellent opportunity for organizations to actively participate, co-create and contribute. Come out, take part, and contribute to our collective mission to make Abu Dhabi family-friendly,' Suhail added. Key themes during the Week will include: Spending quality time with children Nurturing cultural identity and heritage Using Technology and AI to support, not replace, real-life connection Creating more family-friendly spaces across the Emirate Reaching communities throughout Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra region, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025 will transform public spaces into playgrounds of learning and wonder, turning everyday places into opportunities for parents and caregivers to connect with their children. The ECA invites organizations to co-create and offer enriching experiences throughout the week that are age-appropriate, child-centered, encouraging play, hands-on and interactive, culturally relevant, and encourage parent-child bonding. Organizations interested in contributing to this Week can register their interest by emailing ADECWeek@ The Week's partners as well as the schedule of community activations will be announced closer to the Week. About the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, established in 2019, promotes optimal child development and wellbeing, from the early stages of pregnancy to the age of eight. We influence policies, inform decision-making through research, incubate innovative ideas, all while enabling the Early Childhood Sector and navigating the impact it's making. We focus on Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Family Support, Education and Early Care. Our vision is that every young child can flourish to their full potential in a safe and family-friendly environment. For More Information: Musaab Abdulla, Outreach and Partnerships Department
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Elliot Ke named Interim Kaua‘i Police Chief
LĪHUʻE, Kauai (KHON2) — The Kaua'i Police Department marked a major leadership transition this week as longtime officer Elliott Kalani Ke officially stepped into the role of Interim Police Chief. Kauaʻi commission begins search for next Police Chief A Change of Command ceremony was held June 12 at the Kaua'i Veterans Center to recognize the change and reflect on the service of outgoing Chief Todd Raybuck. Raybuck, who has led the department since 2019, announced his departure after more than five years at the helm. During the ceremony, he shared gratitude for his time on the island and praised the department's progress during his tenure. 'Serving as Kaua'i's Police Chief has been the greatest honor of my professional career,' Chief Raybuck said. 'This community welcomed me with open arms and I will forever be grateful for the aloha, the lessons and the spirit of service shared by the men and women of KPD. I leave knowing the department is in good hands.'Representing Mayor Derek Kawakami at the ceremony was former KPD Chief Michael Contrades, who emphasized Raybuck's efforts in modernizing department operations, improving training and expanding community engagement. The event also introduced Interim Chief Elliott Ke, a Kaua'i native who has been with the department since 1999. Ke has worked his way through the ranks, holding multiple leadership roles including Assistant Chief and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. 'I am humbled and honored to take on this responsibility,' Chief Ke said. 'My priority is to continue to provide the highest level of service to our Kaua'i community and the island we call home.' Contrades added that Ke's rise from patrol officer to Interim Chief shows not only his experience but his deep-rooted connection to the island and its people. His leadership, officials say, will focus on continuing transparency, integrity and community-based policing. Check out more news from around Hawaii Although Mayor Kawakami could not attend, he issued a statement thanking Raybuck for his service and congratulating Ke on his appointment, offering full support from the County of Kaua'i. Chief Ke will lead the department while the county begins its formal search for a Police Chief. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
7 days ago
- CTV News
New plan to improve safety in downtown Winnipeg this summer
The Manitoba government is supporting a new initiative aimed at making downtown Winnipeg a safer place to be this summer. On Friday, Premier Wab Kinew announced the province is giving $500,000 to the Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP) to implement the Downtown Safety Summer Action Plan. This 16-week plan is set to launch on Tuesday and will focus on criminal detection and prevention, community safety and engagement, and mental health and addiction supports. 'In government, we always say that we're tough on crime, but we're also tough on the causes of crime,' Kinew said. 'By working with DCSP, alongside law enforcement, we can make sure that when a police officer shows up for those situations…that we also have a different kind of response that's more tailored to other situations in our community that are begging for some kind of positive response too.' This initiative is aimed at improving safety by enhancing communication between government, community and organizations. The province also pointed to 12 new Winnipeg police officers that have already started patrolling downtown Winnipeg to ensure everyone can feel comfortable when enjoying what the area has to offer. 'Our mission is clear – to create a welcoming and safe and vibrant downtown where everyone feels supported,' said Justice Minister Matt Wiebe. 'Summer is short in Manitoba, and we all want to make the most out of it.' The Mayor of Winnipeg's office is contributing $50,000 to the plan, while Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is giving $25,000.
CTV News
06-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
‘There's still a fight to fight': Marking four years since the Afzaal family attack
It has been four years since the Afzaal family was killed. CTV London's Lauren Stallone reports. June 6, 2021, was a wake-up call for Esa Islam when his cousin and her family were killed in a targeted attack. The victims were Alman Afzaal, his wife Madiha, their 15-year-old daughter Yumna and 74-year-old grandmother Talat, along with a surviving nine-year-old boy. He said he knew he had to do something to help put an end to Islamophobia. 'The terrorist that killed my cousin and her family was someone not that far out of high school himself and it shows that radicalization happens when the people are young,' he said. 'In order to actually combat that, we have to start at the same age.' Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia. (Lauren Stallone/CTV News London) Now nearly four years later, Islam is working with other youth advocates, through the Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia (YCCI), to prevent similar attacks from happening in the future. 'We don't have to see another family walking down the street and then killed by hate ever again,' said Islam. The YCCI is made up of individuals actively fighting Islamophobia through education, community engagement, and advocacy. 'We are canvassing around the neighborhoods around London with postcards about what is June 6, a quick paragraph that tells people what happened, why, and what we need to do as next steps,' said Islam. Islam said he hopes this is just the beginning of radical change he can be a part of. 'The unfortunate thing is that there's still a fight to fight, it's not over yet,' he said. The YCCI will be hosting an evening prayer on Friday to commemorate four years since the tragedy. 'This is something that will stay in our history forever, so we have to move past it, not by forgetting it, but by using it to fuel ourselves to make sure that it never happens again,' said Islam.
