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Portland, Oregon schools reach tentative agreement with teachers’ union, ending strike![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Portland Public Schools (PPS), Oregon’s largest public school district, announced Sunday that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) The union has been bargaining for a new contract with PPS since their previous one expired in June.
Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service appoints director of equity![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Angela Johnson has been appointed the director of equity and strategic relations for the Public Prosecution Service. Johnson says her role will work to create a diverse workplace within the PPS. The move to bring in Johnson was applauded by the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (ANSJI)
Aaron Law death: Fergal Doherty manslaughter charge withdrawn![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Fergal Gerard Doherty, 41, had been charged in relation to death of Aaron Law. Mr Law, 32, was found unconscious in Portglenone in November 2022. Public Prosecution Service (PPS) is conducting a review of its decision.
Aaron Law death: Fergal Doherty manslaughter charge withdrawn![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Fergal Gerard Doherty, 41, had been charged in relation to death of Aaron Law. Mr Law, 32, was found unconscious in Portglenone in November 2022. Public Prosecution Service (PPS) is conducting a review of its decision.
Daniel Hegarty: Veteran accused of schoolboy's death dies![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Soldier B was facing the prospect of being prosecuted for the teenager's death. Daniel Hegarty was shot on 31 July 1972 in the Creggan area of Derry. In July 2021, the PPS announced that it was dropping the case against Solider B.
Daniel Hegarty: Veteran accused of schoolboy's death dies![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Soldier B was facing the prospect of being prosecuted for the teenager's death. Daniel Hegarty was shot on 31 July 1972 in the Creggan area of Derry. In July 2021, the PPS announced that it was dropping the case against Solider B.
St Brendan’s College Killarney to start Corn Uí Mhuirí title defence in group with CC Ballincollig, Patrician![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Seven Kerry schools will be involved in the 2023/24 Munster PPS SFC ‘A’ competition. Reigning Corn Uí Mhuirí champions St Brendan’s College, Killarney have been grouped with Colaiste Choilm Ballincollig.
Daniel Hegarty: Shot boy's family 'angry and disgusted' at PPS![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Daniel Hegarty was 15 when he was shot twice in the head in 1972. In July 2021 the PPS announced it was dropping the case against Soldier B. Daniel's sister Margaret Brady said her family did not know what was happening. She said the lack of communication was causing hurt and mistrust.
Daniel Hegarty: Shot boy's family 'angry and disgusted' at PPS![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Daniel Hegarty was 15 when he was shot twice in the head in 1972. In July 2021 the PPS announced it was dropping the case against Soldier B. Daniel's sister Margaret Brady said her family did not know what was happening. She said the lack of communication was causing hurt and mistrust.
Suspended Punjab cop Ashish Kapoor booked for assaulting woman in police custody![img](/img/external-link.svg)
A video of Punjab Police Service (PPS) officer Ashish Kapoor surfaced in which he was seen thrashing a woman inmate during her police remand in a cheating case at Zirakpur police station in May 2018. Motia Group director Hemraj Mittal and one Lovelish Garg of Dhakoli have also been booked on the complaint of the woman inmate.
Gurkirat Kirpal Singh appointed Punjab home affairs secretary![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Punjab government appointed Gurkirat Kirpal Singh as new administrator secretary home affairs and justice. The 2001-batch IAS officer will replace Jaswinder Kaur Sandhu who was given the charge of administrative secretary home. In addition to this, the state government also transferred 17 IPS and PPS officers including transferring SSPs of four districts.
5 IPS, 72 PPS officers transferred in Punjab![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Punjab govt transfers 5 IPS and 72 PPS officers. IPS Nilabh Kishore posted as IG Internal Security. Gursharan Singh Sandhu posted asIG Crime, BoI. Sanjeev Rampal posted as DIG STF, Punjab.
5 IPS, 72 PPS officers transferred in Punjab![img](/img/external-link.svg)
In a major reshuffle, the Punjab government on Saturday transferred five IPS and 72 PPS officers. The officers have been promoted to the rank of superintendent police (SP) from the deputy superintendent of police (DSP) rank.
New Jersey school administrator claims he's overlooked for a promotion 45 TIMES because he is white![img](/img/external-link.svg)
New Jersey school administrator, 58, claims he's been overlooked for a promotion 45 TIMES because he is white - as he sues school district with 95% black and Hispanic admin staff. Thomas F. Franco, 58,. asserts Paterson school district in New Jersey has consistently denied him administrative positions solely based on his skin color. According to the lawsuit filed in Passaic Superior Court, more than 95% of administrative positions in the PPS are held by black andHispanic individuals.
New Jersey school administrator claims he's overlooked for a promotion 45 TIMES because he is white![img](/img/external-link.svg)
New Jersey school administrator, 58, claims he's been overlooked for a promotion 45 TIMES because he is white - as he sues school district with 95% black and Hispanic admin staff. Thomas F. Franco, 58,. asserts Paterson school district in New Jersey has consistently denied him administrative positions solely based on his skin color. According to the lawsuit filed in Passaic Superior Court, more than 95% of administrative positions in the PPS are held by black andHispanic individuals.
Mid and East Antrim Council: No decision on possible misconduct charges![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to charge anyone over alleged misconduct in public office linked to searches at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. They received a file from police last September, reporting four people in connection with the allegations. The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) said a senior public prosecutor was still considering the case.
Mid and East Antrim Council: No decision on possible misconduct charges![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to charge anyone over alleged misconduct in public office linked to searches at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. They received a file from police last September, reporting four people in connection with the allegations. The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) said a senior public prosecutor was still considering the case.
Failing to honour our greats is mean-spirited![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Melbourne International Comedy Festival board made the right decision to defend a vulnerable and much maligned minority in 2019. Of 80,000 single parents who lost the PPS cut by the Gillard government in 2013, 68 per cent were working part-time. How can it be morally defensible to adhere to the economic principle that a well-functioning economy needs a certain percentage of its workforce to be unemployed?
Police officers face prosecution over death scenes images![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Two officers are to be prosecuted for alleged misconduct in public office. The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) follows evidence submitted in an investigation file by the Police Ombudsman for NI.
Police officers face prosecution over death scenes images![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Two officers are to be prosecuted for alleged misconduct in public office. The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) follows evidence submitted in an investigation file by the Police Ombudsman for NI.