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Unami

Fraudulent Job Placement Scheme Uncovered: Two Bulawayo Women Arrested for Defrauding UK Job Seekers of Over US$47,000

Fraudulent Job Placement Scheme Uncovered: Two Bulawayo Women Arrested for Defrauding UK Job Seekers of Over US$47,000

Two Bulawayo women, Nokuthula Sibanda (63) and Nothando Ndlovu (48) have been arrested for defrauding eight UK job seekers of US$47,811.

The duo ran a fraudulent scheme for over two years, posing as agents for job placement services in the United Kingdom.

They misrepresented themselves as experts in facilitating job placements, collecting substantial fees from their victims but ultimately failing to deliver on their promises.

Also Read: Shattered Dreams: Couple Nabbed for Duping Job Seekers Of US$135k With Promises of UK Jobs

Details of the Scam

According to a statement released by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the scam took place between December 2022 and November 2024.

The two suspects reportedly convinced the victims that they could secure them employment in the UK, asking for facilitation fees that amounted to a significant total of US$47,811.

The police confirmed their arrests, stating,

“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Nokuthula Sibanda (63) and Nothando Ndlovu (48) in connection with eight cases of Fraud which occurred between December 2022 and November 2024 in Bulawayo.

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The two suspects misrepresented themselves as agencies specializing in job placements in the United Kingdom and defrauded the complainants a total of US$47 811. 00 cash.”

Rising Cases of UK Job Placement Scams

The arrest of Sibanda and Ndlovu comes amidst a growing trend of job seekers being duped by scammers. In a…

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Mohegan

Berlin’s Meyers places second at New England Boys Golf Championship

SPRAGUE — After helping the Berlin boys golf team win the 2024 DII golf state championship, Berlin sophomore Brennan Meyers qualified to play in the 2024 New England Boys Golf Championship which was held on Monday, October 28, at the Mohegan Sun Golf Course, in Baltic, Connecticut. 

Not only did Meyers qualify for the event, but he showed why he is one of the best high school golfers in the state of Connecticut and New England for that matter. 

Meyers had an overall score of 70 and tied for second place out of 72 golfers. Meyers was also just one of two underclassmen (freshman Luke Kowalchik, Fairfield Prep) to place in the top-15 at the event. 

Meyers said that it was a great experience to compete against the best golfers in New England, which included some familiar faces that he’s competed against before. He said that while he is satisfied with placing second, he would have been more excited to finish in first place.  

“It was exciting,” said Meyers. “I knew a few of the kids there, I also had confidence in myself. After coming in second place it was really exciting. I would have been more excited if I won, but it’s alright. Second is really for New England’s, so I’ll take it.”

Meyers found out right after the team won the DII state title that he qualified for the event, courtesy of his 71 overall score, which was the second best for all DII golfers. 

Heading into the New England Championship, Meyers said he continued to practice each day, getting encouragement from his coaches and teammates. He said that he was able to get some pointers on what holes to watch out for on the course from some of his teammates that have played at the course before. 

Placing second place at the New England…

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Nanticoke

The Tidewater Park in Laurel will help bring tourism to the town, while also honoring Nanticoke history

 

LAUREL, Del. – Laurel’s Tidewater Park will help enhance recreational space as well as advocate for the indigenous people of the last generations.

The new park is designed to honor the Nanticoke Indian Tribe who were the original inhabitants of the area, Nanticoke means “The people of the tidewater. U.S. Senator Tom Carper wants this new space to be something that’ll be remembered for years to come. “Harry Truman used to say the only thing new in the world is something we forgot or never learn, and the history of this place is huge, and it’s something we never want to forget.”

THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA

For this significant milestone, local leaders and members of the Nanticoke Indian Association cut the ribbon symbolizing the beginning of a new era in Laurel. With the help of local and state funding, Carper vouched for the funding of this project. “A beautiful playground, a wonderful playground, it’s a celebration of the history of the Nanticoke for our country and this part of Delaware and America.” Said Carper.

THE DESIGN

The highlights of the park include a pavilion for family gatherings and community events. Nature-based play areas for children like ziplines and swings. Nanticoke Indian Stories, done through interactive panels featuring legends that share the origins of Indigenous people from Southern Delaware. Lastly, a riverwalk to observe local flora and fish along Broad Creek.

Brian Shannon, the Executive Director for the Laurel Redevelopment Corporation who led this project, hopes this will bring more tourism to Laurel.
“If you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the beach community, they can come over here and have a whole new experience vs what they can get at the beaches, it’s a more relaxing way to enjoy your…

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Lenni Lenape

Lenape Valley Gala Raises More Than $45K For Bright Path Center

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF), a nonprofit provider of behavioral health services, held its Community Care Celebration awards dinner October 24 at The Warrington in Doylestown Township. The event raised more than $45,000 and recognized several individuals and organizations for their community advocacy.

Honorees included: Sharon Curran, retired LVF CEO, recipient of the Ed Knopf, M.D. Award; Barbara N. Lyons, Esq., a local philanthropist, community advocate and former LVF Board member, recipient of the Community Champion Award; the Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc., a nonprofit offering a comprehensive and balanced continuum of quality prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery services for Bucks County, recipient of the Health and Wellness Champion Award; and the Village Improvement Association (VIA), a nonprofit committed to enhancing the health and welfare of the central Bucks County community, recipient of the Stakeholder Champion Award.

More than 130 people attended the event including U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and State Senator Frank Farry who presented proclamations recognizing the outstanding contributions of each of the awardees to the community.

Award recipients receive proclamations and American flags from Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and State Senator Frank Farry. From left are Dave Herold, LVF CEO; Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick; award recipients Sharon Curran, Barbara Lyons, Kathleen Krick of the VIA and Diane Rosati of the Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission; Rob Hutchison, LVF Board President; State Senator Frank Farry.

In addition to the awards presentation, the event included a cocktail hour, musical entertainment, a wine pull fundraiser and dinner. Top sponsors included Gorski Engineering, Inc., Fulton Bank and Good Stuff Thrift.

Proceeds will support the opening of the Bright Path Center, a new behavioral health crisis center in Bucks County. The center, which will be located in Doylestown next to the Lenape Valley Foundation, will greatly improve the…

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Mohegan

Unlicensed Betting Companies Offering Election Wagers Put Your Money Information at Risk

Licensed Betting Operators May Not Offer Election Wagers

HARTFORD ­— The Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division is reminding the public that there are only three licensed online wagering platforms in Connecticut, and none of them are permitted to offer wagers on election outcomes.

“We know elections sometimes feel like a sport, but the reality is they are not,” said DCP Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli. “Wagering on an unlicensed platform just to bet on an election leaves consumers personal information and money vulnerable to theft and fraud. Any platform offering wagers on the election is unregulated by the Department of Consumer Protection. No licensed platform may offer wagers on election outcomes in Connecticut.”

The three online platforms authorized to offer sports wagers in Connecticut are:

  • DraftKings, through their affiliation with Foxwoods Casino
  • FanDuel, through their affiliation with Mohegan Sun
  • Fanatics, through their affiliation with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation

Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casino also offer retail sports wagering at their casinos.

In addition, there are 10 retail locations licensed to offer wagers through their affiliation with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation. Retail establishments licensed to take wagers are:

  • Bobby V’s Stamford
  • Bobby V’s Windsor Locks
  • Murphy’s Pub & Sports Bar – Manchester
  • Sports Haven
  • Total Mortgage Arena Bridgeport
  • Winners Hartford
  • Winners New Britain
  • Winners Milford
  • Winners Waterbury
  • XL Center Hartford

If you or someone you know is looking for resources and support for problems relating to gambling, call, or chat with the Connecticut Council on Problem Gaming 24/7 confidential Problem Gambling Helpline at 1(888) 789-7777 or visit www.ccpg.org.

Information on services available in Connecticut for those who may have a problem with gambling is also available at portal.ct.gov/problemgaming. You may also learn about self-exclusion at ct.gov/selfexclusion.

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Unami

ISHM: October 31 – November 7, 2024

Key Takeaways:

  • POLITICS: Sudani Makes Unscheduled Turkey Visit; Sistani Sets Five Priorities For Iraq And UNAMI; Washington Urges Baghdad To Prevent Iranian Attack On Israel From Its Soil – On November 1, PM Sudani made an unscheduled visit to Istanbul where he met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and discussed regional developments in the war in Gaza and Lebanon and Israeli attacks on “other countries in the region.” The two sides also discussed bilateral cooperation, particularly with regard to the Development Road project and water management. On November 4, UNAMI chief Mohammed al-Hassan met with Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in Najaf to discuss conditions in Iraq and UNAMI’s work in the country, which is set to end by the end of 2025. Sistani asked the UNAMI chief to “work hard with the Iraqi government to achieve the priorities” that can preserve Iraq’s stability and serve the interests and rights of its people. Those priorities were identified as meritocracy in senior appointments, preventing all forms of foreign interference, rule of law, state monopoly on violence, and fighting corruption. Commenting on the news, the Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada militia argued that Sistani’s call for state monopoly over violence does not concern the weapons of the “resistance” factions. On November 5, Secretary of State Antony Blinken asked PM Sudani in a phone to fulfill Baghdad’s “commitments to protect U.S. personnel and to pursue those responsible.” Blinken also urged Sudani to “exert control over armed groups launching unauthorized attacks from its territory,” in reference to attacks by Iran-backed Iraqi militias on Israel. According to a report by Axios, Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan have warned Baghdad that it could face Israeli retaliation if it could not prevent a pending joint attack on Israel by the militias and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)….

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Nanticoke

Nanticoke Tribe shares heritage on Native American Day

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Shawn Stevens strives to reconnect his people to the Berkshires

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month in November, MassLive asked readers to identify people who are leaders from the Indigenous community throughout the state, working to make a difference in their own area of interest, be it politics, education, business or the arts. Profiles of these leaders are being published in November.

These are people our readers have identified as inspirational, who may be doing good acts for their communities. They are being recognized for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to inspire change.

Shawn Stevens

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Shawn Stevens

Age: 54

Community: Works in the Berkshires, lives in Bowler, Wisconsin.

His story: For 20 years, Shawn Stevens has worked to reconnect with his people’s ancestral lands in Massachusetts.

Enrolled with the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans, based in Wisconsin, Stevens visits the Berkshires throughout the year “to build relationships between the Mohican people and local residents, fostering greater understanding of the region’s Indigenous history,” he said.

Stevens hosted the first powwow in Pittsfield after leading a Mohican drum group from their reservation in his hometown of Bowler, Wisconsin, in 2006. Pittsfield’s then-mayor, James Ruberto, presented the group with a key to the city. For Stevens, this moment sparked his “dream to bring more Mohican people back to their ancestral lands in the Berkshires,” he said.

He is also a co-director of Alliance for a Viable Future, based in the Berkshires, along with fellow co-director Lev Natan.

Since 2020, he‘s helped organize Great Barrington’s annual Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremonial Walk. This effort’s goal has been to bring Mohican people and local residents together to “build solidarity between communities,” he said.

“This walk is about coming together in a spirit of healing, both for the land and for all people,” he said. “It’s a reminder that we are all connected and…

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Lenni Lenape

Football Game Preview: Pope John XXIII vs. Camden Catholic Fighting Irish

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Pope John XXIII will host the Camden Catholic Fighting Irish at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The timing isn’t great for Pope John XXIII: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Camden Catholic has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.

Last Saturday, Pope John XXIII came up short against St. Michael the Archangel and fell 40-28.

Despite the defeat, Pope John XXIII had strong showings from Tylik Hill, who rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, and Prince Joshua, who picked up 108 receiving yards. Hill’s rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 124 rushing yards.

Even if they lost, Pope John XXIII’s defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Alex Schreiber was especially locked on to St. Michael the Archangel’s QB and sacked him twice. Another thorn in St. Michael the Archangel’s side was Tyler Houser, who made 14 total tackles (1.0 for loss).

Meanwhile, Camden Catholic slipped by Lenape 28-27 last Wednesday.

Camden Catholic’s victory bumped their record up to 9-0. As for Pope John XXIII, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.

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Mohegan Sun now home to most Tesla EV Chargers in Connecticut

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30 October 2024

(PRESS RELEASE) — Mohegan Sun, home to two unique casinos, an award-winning hotel and spa, top-ranking entertainment venues, 30+ dining experiences and the 130,000 square-foot Shops at Mohegan Sun which includes the only Tesla full-scale Sales & Delivery Center in the state, has rolled out 60 brand-new Destination Chargers for electric vehicle drivers. This brings the total number of Tesla EV Destination Chargers, which are compatible with other EV car makers, to 60, making Mohegan Sun a hub for charging up, and home to the most Tesla chargers at one location in all of Connecticut.

“With this 2nd phase of our partnership with Tesla complete, Mohegan Sun now has a significant amount of EV charging capacity across our parking areas,” -said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “This EV charging roll out along with recent upgrades to our Royal Suites, the major refresh of our Sun Patio and the opening of the Shed Restaurant, with more incredible dining on the way – is all part of our goal to bring new, fresh and unique experiences and offerings to our guests.”

Available 24/7, these new self-park public Tesla Destination Chargers at Mohegan Sun are available on Level Four of the Indian Summer Garage, Level Three of the Riverview Garage and Level Two of Winter Garage. These destination chargers are popular options for charging EVs at hotels, restaurants and resorts, which is why they’re a perfect fit for Mohegan Sun, one of the largest and most impressive casino & entertainment destinations in the world. Destination Chargers at Mohegan Sun provide roughly 44…

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