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At the Yacht Club de Monaco the 40th edition of the Primo Cup celebrates four sailing categories

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Monday, March 11, 2024

MONACO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 40th edition of the Primo Cup-Trophée UBS, the first major international event held under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, comes to an end at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

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  • MONACO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 40th edition of the Primo Cup-Trophée UBS, the first major international event held under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, comes to an end at the Yacht Club de Monaco.
  • This anniversary edition has attracted 90 teams totalling 400 sailors divided across the J/70, Smeralda 888, Longtze Premier and Cape 31 classes.
  • Primo Cup is one of the most important regattas organised by this Club so I’m very proud of our result.
  • We won in 2021 and now we won again so we’re looking forward to the next one,” says di Lapigio.

At the Primo Cup in Monaco innovation is at the centre of the regatta

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Monday, March 11, 2024

It is the 40th Primo Cup-Trophée UBS taking place at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

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  • It is the 40th Primo Cup-Trophée UBS taking place at the Yacht Club de Monaco.
  • Innovation is at the centre of the regatta which has established itself as a major European one design gathering in the Mediterranean.
  • This year sees a preview of a new one design class: the Junda KII, an initiative of YCM member Ludovico Fassitelli, winner of the Primo Cup 2019.
  • Conceived in Monaco, this one design aims to modernise the rules of competition, putting the emphasis on technology and accessibility.

Green hydrogen pontoon, the latest green initiative of the Yacht Club de Monaco

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

MONACO, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An autonomous green hydrogen pontoon that can fill 30 cylinders and supply eight teams with green hydrogen in preparation for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (1-6 July 2024).

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  • MONACO, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An autonomous green hydrogen pontoon that can fill 30 cylinders and supply eight teams with green hydrogen in preparation for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (1-6 July 2024).
  • It is the latest initiative taken by the Yacht Club de Monaco, in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and under the aegis of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach.
  • Even with limited resources it is now possible to produce green hydrogen," says YCM General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri.
  • Moored in the YCM Marina since January, this floating facility producing green hydrogen from renewable energy was installed by SBM Offshore, a partner of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.

Global Music Icon Ellie Goulding Receives The Perfect World Foundation's honorary Conservation Award

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The award ceremony is set to take place on September 5 in Gothenburg, graced by the presence of Sarah, Duchess of York, who will present the award to Ellie Goulding.

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  • The award ceremony is set to take place on September 5 in Gothenburg, graced by the presence of Sarah, Duchess of York, who will present the award to Ellie Goulding.
  • Ellie Goulding's passionate environmental activism has been formally acknowledged by The Perfect World Foundation with the announcement as the recipient of one of the world's most prestigious conservation awards, The Perfect World Foundation Award.
  • Ragnhild Jacobsson, CEO and co-founder of The Perfect World Foundation, praised Goulding's efforts: "Ellie Goulding is a respected force as a climate and nature champion.
  • Sarah, Duchess of York and global ambassador for The Perfect World Foundation, will present the award.

Global Music Icon Ellie Goulding Receives The Perfect World Foundation's honorary Conservation Award

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The award ceremony is set to take place on September 5 in Gothenburg, graced by the presence of Sarah, Duchess of York, who will present the award to Ellie Goulding.

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  • The award ceremony is set to take place on September 5 in Gothenburg, graced by the presence of Sarah, Duchess of York, who will present the award to Ellie Goulding.
  • Ellie Goulding's passionate environmental activism has been formally acknowledged by The Perfect World Foundation with the announcement as the recipient of one of the world's most prestigious conservation awards, The Perfect World Foundation Award.
  • Ragnhild Jacobsson, CEO and co-founder of The Perfect World Foundation, praised Goulding's efforts: "Ellie Goulding is a respected force as a climate and nature champion.
  • Sarah, Duchess of York and global ambassador for The Perfect World Foundation, will present the award.

The Yacht Club de Monaco celebrates another anniversary year

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Friday, January 5, 2024

MONACO, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High level sport, environment, luxury yachting and maritime heritage are again in the spotlight throughout the Yacht Club de Monaco’s 2024.

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  • MONACO, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High level sport, environment, luxury yachting and maritime heritage are again in the spotlight throughout the Yacht Club de Monaco’s 2024.
  • 14th Monaco Optimist Team Race (10-14 January) where youth and performance combine - From 10th January, the international Optimist team racing elite will be in Monaco for the 14th Monaco Optimist Team Race.
  • After the success of Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous (next one 22-23 September 2024), M3 (Monaco Marina Management) is organising the 2nd Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous, a networking event that concludes on Friday 22nd March with the Smart Innovative Yacht Awards.
  • Big name shipyards like Oceanco, Ferretti, Sanlorenzo, Lürssen, Monaco Marine and Palumbo SY Refit were involved in the Mentoring Program.

Shiji's Enterprise Platform Powers Peninsula Hotels into the Future of Luxury Hospitality

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

BERLIN, Germany, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, announced the comprehensive and rapid implementation of its next-generation PMS, sitting upon the Shiji Enterprise Platform, across multiple Peninsula Hotels.

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  • BERLIN, Germany, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, announced the comprehensive and rapid implementation of its next-generation PMS, sitting upon the Shiji Enterprise Platform, across multiple Peninsula Hotels.
  • This initiative was integrated into what is now known as the Shiji Enterprise Platform, the foundation upon which Shiji's PMS solution is built.
  • "We are proud that Peninsula hotels in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Tokyo, and London are now live on the platform.
  • The Shiji Enterprise Platform brings a host of benefits tailored to meet the unique needs of Luxury Hotels.

Grand Jury Investigates San Francisco Contracting for Homelessness Services

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022–2023 San Francisco Civil Grand Jury released findings that inadequate and inconsistent contracting practices between San Francisco's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) have contributed to the City's failure to solve its homelessness crisis. This failure is most notable for the chronically homeless.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022–2023 San Francisco Civil Grand Jury released findings that inadequate and inconsistent contracting practices between San Francisco's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) have contributed to the City's failure to solve its homelessness crisis.
  • The Jury also found that CBOs, who received over $1 billion over the past five years to furnish services to San Franciscans experiencing homelessness, are inadequately monitored.
  • The Jury report addresses HSH contracting because San Francisco largely delivers homelessness services through contracts with CBOs.
  • "To end homelessness for all requires substantial effort, and addressing HSH contracting deficiencies is an important part of that effort," Kennard said.

Unity Care Hires Gary Dumlao as Director of Housing Acquisitions and Management

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unity Care, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing and support services to youth transitioning out of foster care, has announced the appointment of Gary Dumlao as the Director of Housing Acquisitions and Management in the organization's Homelessness and Supportive Housing program.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unity Care, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing and support services to youth transitioning out of foster care, has announced the appointment of Gary Dumlao as the Director of Housing Acquisitions and Management in the organization's Homelessness and Supportive Housing program.
  • As part of the program’s services, Unity Care provides housing location, coordination, housing-focused case management, subsidy administration, and life skills support.
  • With over 15 years of experience in multi-family property management and having held various positions throughout his career, Gary is well-positioned to bring significant value to Unity Care's HSH program.
  • "I'm thrilled to be joining Unity Care, after many years working in the property management industry", Gary shared.

Explorer Mike Horn launches new world expedition from Monaco

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

MONACO, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mike Horn has launched a new expedition to explore the world and inspire environmental actions.

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  • MONACO, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mike Horn has launched a new expedition to explore the world and inspire environmental actions.
  • The Swiss-South African explorer cast off aboard his ice-breaker sailing boat Pangaea (35m) from the Yacht Club de Monaco’s marina on Wednesday afternoon.
  • Now flying the Monaco flag, the boat is on the start of another four-year round the world expedition, this one entitled 'What’s Left', watched by YCM President HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.
  • The 'What's Left' expedition will revisit iconic places that marked Horn's career, as well as locations he has not been to yet.