MR MILLER: Good afternoon, everyone. QUESTION: Good afternoon. MR MILLER: It doesn’t feel as cold in here today as usual. I’ll have to talk to the authorities about that. Let’s start with some opening remarks. The Georgian people went to the polls on Saturday in an election environment shaped by the ruling party’s policies, including misuse of public resources, vote buying, and voter intimidation. This contributed to an uneven playing field and undermined public and international trust in the possibility of a fair outcome. We join calls from international and local observers for a full investigation of all reports of…
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Incremental funding provides disaster recovery, workforce training in 33 countiesWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $5 million in funding to support continued disaster-relief employment and workforce training for Florida residents as the state continues to recover after Hurricane Idalia.On Sept. 18, 2023, the department announced a National Dislocated Worker Grant of up to $20 million – with an initial award of $6.6 million – to the Florida Department of Commerce to provide people with temporary employment focused on debris removal, water damage cleanup and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those affected by the storm,…
Seychelles’ internet subscriptions have risen to 139,850 in June 2024(File photo: Seychelles News Agency)Photo license (Seychelles News Agency) – Seychelles has been ranked among the countries with the highest levels of information and communication technology (ICT) development in Africa, according to a report published at the end of June by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Seychelles retains its ranking as the third in Africa in the 2024 report, while the island nation sits 78th in the world. The country has gained 3.8 more points compared to last year, moving from 80.9 points in 2023, to 84.7 points in 2024.…
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Türkiye as you celebrate the 101st anniversary of the founding of your Republic. This day marks a significant milestone in your nation’s history, and we join you in honoring the progress of the Turkish people over the past century. Over the course of 101 years, the friendship between our nations has grown deeper and stronger, underpinned by our shared values and mutual interests. The NATO Alliance forms the cornerstone of regional peace and security, and the United States is proud Türkiye has been…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor and Kenya’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection today signed a memorandum of understanding to advance labor cooperation between the two countries.Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs Thea Lee and Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Labor and Social Protection Alfred N. Mutua met for a signing ceremony at the ministry’s Nairobi headquarters.“The Biden-Harris administration has prioritized deepening U.S. relations with African countries to advance our shared priorities,” said Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs Thea Lee. “Through dialogue, sharing experiences and learning from each other, we will promote decent work, protect internationally recognized worker rights and promote…
Georgia’s vibrant democracy has been a source of strength since 2004, and yesterday’s turnout demonstrates the Georgian people’s embrace of democracy. In 2024, however, international and local observers noted a pre-election environment marked by the ruling party’s misuse of public resources, vote buying, and voter intimidation, all of which contributed to an uneven playing field and undermined public and international trust in the possibility of a fair outcome. While international and local observers agreed that Election Day was generally well administered, we note reports of irregularities and sporadic violence. International observers have not declared the result to be free and fair. We…
OKLAHOMA CITY – The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment and injunction to recover $120,000 in back wages and liquidated damages for 177 Oklahoma restaurant workers whose employer deducted time for lunch breaks not taken and failed to pay employees for all hours worked.The Sept. 18, 2024, judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma against Gregg Hansen – operator of Huddle House franchise locations in Ardmore, Edmond and Oklahoma City – follows an investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division that found the employer’s pay practices from October 2019 to February 2023…
The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Cyprus on the occasion of the first Republic of Cyprus – United States Strategic Dialogue: The governments of the Republic of Cyprus and the United States of America launched a Strategic Dialogue in Nicosia on October 23, 2024, with the attendance of high-level representatives from both governments. The launch of this Strategic Dialogue is an important milestone in the relationship between the Republic of Cyprus and the United States and reaffirms their growing strategic partnership and intention to advance shared priorities that…
OKLAHOMA CITY – El Departamento de Trabajo de EE. UU. obtuvo un fallo por consentimiento y un interdicto para recuperar $120,000 en sueldos atrasados y daños y perjuicios para 177 trabajadores de restaurantes de Oklahoma cuyo empleador dedujo el tiempo de descanso para almorzar que no se utilizó y no les pagó por todas las horas trabajadas.La orden judicial dictada el 18 de septiembre de 2024 en el Tribunal de Distrito de EE. UU. para el Distrito Oeste de Oklahoma contra Gregg Hansen, operador de las franquicias de Huddle House en Ardmore, Edmond y Oklahoma City, es consecuencia de una investigación realizada por la…
The Republic of Cyprus became the 46th signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony in Nicosia today. The Republic of Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of the government and in the presence of State Department Assistant Secretary James O’Brien and NASA Associate Administrator James Free, who participated virtually. The United States welcomes the Republic of Cyprus to the Artemis Accords, the latest step forward in the successful and growing partnership across a wide range of issues between our two countries. The signing coincides with the first-ever…