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Gas monetization is emerging as a parallel strategic pillar Malaysiaâs PETRONAS declared the Sloanea discovery in Block 52 commercial in late 2025, with a final investment decision anticipated in 2026 and first gas targeted around 2030 via floating LNG The Ministerâs remarks are therefore expected to frame how foreign policy, infrastructure planning and market access converge to enable both oil production andfuturegasexports
Sandra Jeque, Project Director at Energy Capital & Power, stated: âSuriname is movingfromdiscoverytoexecution,where investor confidence will depend on clear policy signals and disciplined project delivery âMinister Bouvaâs keynote brings the governmentâs strategic lens to that transition â showing how diplomacy, financing and regulation are being aligned to bring the countryâs first offshore production online and sustain long-term upstream growthâ Beyond hydrocarbons, Suriname is strengthening its macroinvestment narrative through international financial cooperation, including recent debt-reliefarrangementsandexpandingties with partners across Europe, Asia and the Caribbean
Small and medium-sized enterprises contribute nearly one-third of Mauritiusâ gross value added and employ close to half of the national workforce At the same time, Mauritius is gaining momentum as a regional centre for wealth creation, with its millionaire population expected to nearlydoubleby2033
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With just months to go until the European Athletics Championships, organisers of Birmingham 2026 have announced a call for volunteerapplications.
Members of the public are encouraged to apply to âBe a Championâ this August at the European Athletics Championships first UK staging at Alexander Stadium from 10 to 16 August The âBe a Championâ volunteer campaign was launched today at Birminghamâs School Games event, held on the indoor track attheUtilitaArena
FurtherOpportunitiestoBeAnnounced:
Those aged 14â17 will soon be able to apply to become Kit Carriers, via a separate application process launching laterintheyear
Groups can volunteer together as part of the race walks and marathon events, withdetailstobereleasedlaterthisyear Register for updates to be the first to receive new information as it is announced:Birmingham2026SignUp
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Special guests and Olympic and World Championship medallists Lina and Laviai Nielsen attended to help announce that applicationsarenowopen
Volunteers are needed across the following areas: Accessibility; Accreditation & Uniform; Broadcast & Event Presentation; Clean Athletics; Hospitality; Medal Ceremonies; Media Operations; Spectator Services; Sport & Competition; Team Services; Ticketing; Transport;Workforce
Volunteers must have the Right to Work in the UK, a positive attitude, strong team spirit, and beavailablefrom8to17August2026
Cherry Alexander, Championship Director for Birmingham 2026, said: âWe are delighted to launch our volunteering campaign today with elite athletes Lina and Laviai Nielsen, and a number of volunteers who will be working with us this summer whose experience is the perfect inspiration for people of all ages to apply, and to create theirownmemoriesthissummer
âWhile Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr is the host venue, numerous locations across the city and region will also host volunteer roles to support the eventâ Applications can be submitted online, and the deadline to applyisTuesday,10March2026
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Born in Nigeria, Ejiasian moved to France at just three months old and currently represents Nigeria in competitions
However, reports suggest he has begun the process ofnaturalisationtobecome a French citizen and may officially represent France inthefuture\
His rapid rise has been building for years In 2024, Ejiasian broke four French school records in the U14 category, including three in the 200 meters hurdles and another in the 4Ă60 meters mixed relay Competing for AC Nord Val dâOise at league meetings, Ejiasian is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young prospects in global sprint hurdling, with his latest record reinforcing his status as a rising star in athletics
