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Security & Justice
State Action Signals Change in Tackling Longstanding Illegal Land Grabs in Jbeil District
For years, the serene villages of Jbeil's highlands have been far from peaceful. Ghabat, a Maronite village nestled between the predominantly Shiite towns of Afqa and Lassa, has become a focal point of growing tensions due to territorial disputes.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Mawlawi Ensures Strict Monitoring for Wanted Syrian Regime Figures at Beirut Airport
Caretaker Minister of Interior, Bassam Mawlawi, conducted an inspection tour of Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut to review the security arrangements and measures implemented by the Airport Security Apparatus ahead of the holiday season.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Opinion
Lebanon After the Assads
The United States has important equities in Lebanon, including a desire for a generally friendly government’s economic and political stability; security cooperation; long-standing relations with the large Christian community in Lebanon and Lebanese diaspora in the United States; and ultimately peace between Israel and Lebanon within a broader regional settlement. Achieving these objectives will require navigating a tumultuous period in the country’s history following a war between Hezbollah and Israel that has devastated a large part of the country, exacerbating Lebanon’s already challenging economic conditions. But perhaps the most important dynamic will be how a likely Sunni-dominated state of uncertain composition in Syria will differ in its intentions toward Lebanon from the previous Alawite-led minoritarian Assad regime.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Europe’s Syrian Dilemma
The news of the sudden and unexpected demise of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has met a mixed response in Europe. The jubilation that a murderous dictator and close ally of Russia and Iran has fallen is not just good for the Syrian people but serves as a morale booster for Eastern Europeans wondering whether Russia can be defeated
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Friday 17 March 2023 12:41:56
Shea Emphasizes United States Ongoing Commitment to Lebanon's Energy Sector
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched the first-of-its-kind Solar & Renewable Energy Fund in Lebanon. The fund aims to provide much-needed financial support to local businesses that have been struggling in the current economic crisis and help them adopt sustainable energy sources.
Ambassador Dorothy emphasized the United States' ongoing commitment to Lebanon's energy sector, highliting the recent launch of the $30 million INARA project and the announcement of 22 new renewable energy projects in Lebanon by USAID Administrator Samantha Power last November.
The Solar & Renewable Energy Fund, established with $4 million in seed capital from USAID, aims to secure an additional $16 million from private investors and other donors. The fund will provide loans to enterprises at commercial rates, enabling them to purchase and install solar systems. It is anticipated that loans will be repaid within two to three years, due to savings from reduced reliance on diesel generators.
The fund is expected to support the purchase and installation of solar generation systems for at least 25 businesses, helping them cut their operating costs by at least 20 percent. This initiative will reduce expenditures on electricity, boost productivity, and protect Lebanese jobs.
Shea urged potential investors to consider investing in the Solar & Renewable Energy Fund, highlighting the opportunity to earn commercial returns while supporting Lebanese enterprises. With the combined efforts of investors and USAID's expertise, the fund aims to build a cleaner, more productive future for Lebanon.
The launch event was attended by a number of prominent figures, including the Minister of Energy Fayyad, Minister of Environment Yassin, and Minister of Industry Bouchikian; Berytech Chairman and CEO, Maroun Chammas; General Manager of IM Capital, Dr. Nicolas Rouhana; TIF Chief of Party, Mark Rostal; and US Ambassador Dorothy, who delivered an inspiring speech.
