professionalism

The president of the High Court and Principal Judge at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), Johnston Busingye, has urged judges to enhance professionalism in their [detalii...]

The inspector-general of National Police chief-commissioner Salvador Rodrigues, Tuesday in Luanda urged the members of the Command for the Protection of Protocol Personalities (CPIP) to comply with zeal, dedication and professionalism in their daily [detalii...]

The United Nations deputy envoy to Liberia, Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, today lauded Rwandan police officers serving in the UN mission in the West African country for their professionalism and discipline, saying their presence there had strengthened the capacity and skills of the local [detalii...]

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Frank Lampards reliability is as undeniable as it is astonishing, writes Nick [detalii...]

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter praised his side's professionalism after they defeated Leeds 26-14 at [detalii...]

Is it professional enough? The England team most certainly are. But county cricket? It still has work to [detalii...]

On Saturday the Barbarians play the Springboks at Twickenham, as the Barbarians continue to survive from rigid amateurism to lavish professionalism. Survive, but with much [detalii...]

In order to advance professionalism and develop the industry in the country, media practitioners have been advised to critically publish and broadcast well researched and balanced news stories to attract readers and [detalii...]

Walsall bottom of League One after defeat at Peterborough We are in a results business, says chairman Jeff BonserWalsall have sacked their manager Chris Hutchings and his assistant Martin OConnor. The club are bottom of npower League One, eight points from safety following a 4-1 defeat at Peterborough United yesterday.Dean Smith, the head of youth football, has taken temporary charge while the club find a replacement for Hutchings, who took charge at the Bankss Stadium in January 2009.Walsalls chairman, Jeff Bonser, told the clubs official website: "Chris and Martin have both worked extremely hard during their time at the club. They have been professional throughout and have conducted themselves with great dignity in what have been difficult times."Their preparation and professionalism has been second-to-none but we are in a results business and unfortunately results have not gone their way. We wish Chris and Martin all the very best for the future and hope they find future employment in the game and enjoy the success that their hard work and professionalism deserves."Walsall guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

A visiting US military general has said the end of LRA and its leader Joseph Kony, is in sight as she lavished praises on UPDF for its "tenacity and professionalism" in hunting the rebels in dense [detalii...]

SACKED Zambia soccer coach Dario Bonetti hopes the new Patriotic Front (PF) Government will instil professionalism in the running of the local game by Football Association of Zambia [detalii...]

Africas broadcast and film sectors continue to grow. There are more channels, more local content and a growing [detalii...]

Bayern Munich manager Louis Van Gaal has questioned Rafaels control and professionalism after the Brazilian right-back was sent off for Manchester [detalii...]

Man City goalkeeper insists he should not be expected to "live like a monk" but says he must overcome his off-field [detalii...]

ECOWAS Observation Mission,A  Sunday, in Abuja, said the Presidential election met the criteria of fairness and transparency and commended INEC for its leadership and [detalii...]

At a time when both the killing of police, and police abuse of force are matters of extreme concern in South Africa, it is important to consider any option that might improve police safety, professionalism and [detalii...]

The Ghana Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has been launched in Accra with a call on heads of institutions to ensure high ethical standards of [detalii...]

A new logistics school will be set up at the Police Training School in Gishali in a bid to improve the capacity and professionalism of the [detalii...]

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has been lauded for its good organization, professionalism, consultative agenda, excellence and transparency by stakeholders who participated in the recent NHIS Stakeholders Forum held in [detalii...]

Rio Ferdinand said he hoped Andy Carroll would learn from "the professionalism" around him during Englands [detalii...]

The decision by the appeals chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), to ban controversial American defence lawyer, Peter Erlinder, from representing genocide suspect, Alloys Ntabakuze, should send a warning signal to other lawyers, who have chosen to use their affiliation with the court as a platform for genocide denial and [detalii...]

The Social Communication minister, Carolina Cerqueira, Tuesday in Luanda highlighted the professionalism and spirit of mission showed by the workers of the State-run owned "Televisao Publica de Angola" broadcasting station in offering a daily service seeking to meet the expectations of [detalii...]

Today, 215 Nepalese police advisors were awarded peacekeeping medals in a ceremony held UNAMIDs headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur. UNAMIDs Force Commander Lt. Gen. Patrick Nyamvumba praised the police officers "courage, professionalism and commendable character" and expressed gratitude for their contributions towards peace and security in [detalii...]

Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Warnock has praised Anton Ferdinand’s professionalism after a difficult week for the defender. Ferdinand has had to deal with widespread media attention following allegations that he was the victim of racist abuse from John Terry during last weekend’s game against Chelsea. And although Warnock’s side suffered a 3-1 defeat by [detalii...]

The Angolan minister of Home Affairs, SebastiAo Martins, on Wednesday in Luanda, through a congratulations statement that reached ANGOP, praised the "spirit of dedication and professionalism" of the fire fighters from the National Civil Protection and Fire Services, displayed at the fight against the fire recorded last Saturday at Luanda Port, on Ual Antwerp [detalii...]

USC is set to hire Titans running backs coach Kennedy Pola to serve as offensive coordinator under coach Lane Kiffin, causing Titans coach -- and USC alum -- Jeff Fisher to question the professionalism of the Trojans head [detalii...]

Former Labor Minister Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe has called on Liberian journalists to exhibit high degree of professionalism in the discharge of their assigned task. According to Cllr. Gongloe, the maintenance of peace and stability in Liberia primarily lies in the hands of the media, and henceforth, it must do all it can for Liberia to move forward. He made these comments last Friday when he served as one of the panelists at an editors forum organized by the Liberia Media Center (LMC). The editors forum was one of the many activities in commemoration of the LMCs 6th [detalii...]

Report said forward was in Hollywood nightclub while injured I take enormous pride in my professionalism he saysCristiano Ronaldo has accepted substantial undisclosed libel damages over a claim that he put his injured ankle at risk by "living it up" in a Hollywood nightclub.The Real Madrid forward was not at the High Court in London for the settlement of his action against Telegraph Media Group Ltd over a July 2008 story entitled Ronaldo back in the limelight.His solicitor Allan Dunlavy told Mrs Justice Sharp that it caused embarrassment, offence and distress to the player who, as a professional, was concerned both as to his own reputation and how it might be perceived by his then club, Manchester United, manager Sir Alex Ferguson and the clubs supporters.Mr Dunlavy said the newspaper now accepted the allegations were untrue, apologised, and had agreed to pay Ronaldo substantial damages and his legal costs in full.The agreed statement settling the case was read out on the day that a five-day trial of the action was due to start, with Ronaldo scheduled to give evidence tomorrow.In a statement, Ronaldo said: "I am delighted with this outcome. I take enormous pride in my professionalism. I treat my training and recovery from injury very seriously and would never have drunk and danced in a nightclub without my crutches as the Daily Telegraph falsely claimed. I felt I had no choice but to begin and pursue these legal proceedings."I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sir Alex Ferguson, Roy Keane and the others who were ready to appear as witnesses at the trial which had been due to start today."Ferguson commented in a statement: "The article was entirely false. Cristiano is the consummate professional and he takes his health and fitness very seriously."He is one of the best players I have ever worked with. I was ready and willing to appear as a witness and I am delighted that he has resolved this issue successfully."A statement issued on behalf of Keane said: "The article was false and misleading in every respect, notably by suggesting that I had criticised Cristiano. Cristiano is a great football player and is very professional. I am happy to see the record set straight."Cristiano RonaldoMedia lawNewspapersNewspapers & magazinesDaily TelegraphTelegraph Media Group guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Lennon unwilling to go back if he does not get managers job Caretaker coach now has a taste for managementNeil Lennon would be unwilling to return to a coaching role with Celtics reserve squad if he is not confirmed as the clubs full-time manager.Lennons future will be made clear after Sundays game with Hearts, the final fixture of the Scottish Premier League season. The interim manager has guided Celtic to seven league wins in succession but the thoughts of Dermot Desmond, the principal shareholder, remain unclear.Lennon has said he may be prepared to work in tandem with an experienced manager but has banished thoughts he would revert to a background role. "I enjoyed what I was doing with the development team but I wouldnt go back to that," the 38-year-old said. "I have outgrown that, thats for sure. Once you get a taste of management, which I have done, then you want more."Lennon is as much in the dark as outsiders with regard to Desmonds plans. The Irish tycoon did call Lennon, though, to pass on congratulations following Celtics 2-1 victory over Rangers on Tuesday evening."He [Desmond] was thrilled; thrilled with the team, thrilled to see the atmosphere back at the ground and with the commitment the team showed," Lennon said.Lennon has made provisional plans for next season and has reiterated his willingness to see Celtic sign Robbie Keane as a "marquee" transfer deal. The Tottenham Hotspur players loan at Parkhead ends after tomorrows game, with Lennon insisting it will not be finances which determine whether or not the striker returns to Glasgow."I think the club could afford him but it will be his gut instinct more than anything else that decides whether he stays," Lennon said.One player who is edging towards Celtics exit is the goalkeeper Artur Boruc who, with a year left on his contract, has attracted interest from Sevilla. Lennon conceded: "It might be difficult to keep him."Walter Smith riled Lennon in the aftermath of Tuesdays match, the Rangers manager accusing Celtics players of lacking professionalism earlier this season, while Tony Mowbray was in charge at Parkhead.It is not a matter Lennon appears willing to let rest. "What I wont put up with is other managers or players having a pop at these players, especially over their lack of professionalism," he said. "Thats one thing they dont lack. Their attitude in training is second to none. Whether its Walter, Sir Alex Ferguson or the manager of East Stirling, I wont put up with that."CelticScottish Premier LeagueEwan Murray guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Coach praises 40-year-old defenders professionalism Veteran claims he is only focused on Lithuania clashDavid Weirs age has been a point of fascination for everyone except David Weir this week. The Rangers captains name has been predominantly prefixed by the words "the 40-year-old" in the build-up to this evenings match, with Weir due to enter the history books in Kaunas.When he takes the field for Scotland against Lithuania, Weir will become the oldest player to don his countrys dark blue shirt. The reason, according to the Scotland manager, Craig Levein, is simple: "He is the best player we have for that position."Tonights Euro 2012 qualifier will be the first time in Leveins tenure that he has called on the veteran defender, having spared him friendly matches against the Czech Republic and Sweden. "There is no benefit of me picking Davie for a friendly," Levein said yesterday. "Id have been asked what I was doing about the future of Scottish football. It was better that I picked up-and-coming players for those games, to see how they handled things."I never closed the door on Davie. The reason he is playing here is that I refused to close the door on anyone. Everyone in Scotland wants me to pick the best players. Now we might argue about one or two but Id ask if anyone could tell me that, of the guys available, he is not our best option."Weirs appearance appears to have offered Lithuania heart. Their coach, Raimondas Zutautas, has scoffed at Weirs continued involvement with his national side. "I know that he was one of the best players for Rangers last season but I dont see why the Scottish manager would select him," Zutautas said.Lithuanias captain, Tomas Danilevicius, was more respectful. "Im not sure age is such an important thing in football nowadays," he said. "If a player is playing to that age, it means he has a lot of professionalism and is worth his position in the team. It will be difficult to play against him, with all his previous experiences."Nonetheless, Leveins blunt - and correct - admission that no better centre-half exists within the Scottish set-up also triggers concern. Declining standards within the Scottish Premier League mean Weir remains perfectly equipped to deal with all he faces there, even if there has been the odd harrowing moment in the Champions League.There is an obvious tactical implication for any team that includes Weir, given his understandable lack of pace. Rangers, and Scotland, have had to master the art of defending deep.The man himself appeared unusually irked earlier this week when pressed on the significance of his personal milestone. Age, for Weir, really is just a number. "Maybe one day when I sit down, Ill get a bit of satisfaction from it," he said. "But, at the moment, I dont think of myself as a 40-year-old, I just think of myself as one of the other players. The game on Friday is what all our attention is on and Im just trying to focus on that rather than worrying about how old I am."Weir is unwilling to explain or consider his longevity. He has, moreover, steadfastly refused to hint publicly at when it will all end. He has benefited from a late entry to professional football, having attended university in the US and signed for his first club, Falkirk, as a 22-year-old. A decade later, he was chasing a teenage Wayne Rooney around Evertons training ground.Weir is the only member of the current squad to have played for Scotland in a major tournament, the 1998 World Cup. "It is no coincidence that he is playing at the age of 40," Levein said. "It is to do with the habits he has developed over the years and the professionalism he has amassed. Weve seen those habits in training and it has helped him stay at the top level for so long. When you bring a lot of young players they carry a lot of pressure. Experienced players use expectation as a motivation."The desire to defeat dangerous eastern European opponents will be uppermost in Weirs mind. It will be left to everyone else to analyse his ability to perform in his 41st year.Lithuania (4-2-3-1, probable) Arlauskis; Stankevicius, Skerla, Zaliukas, Klimavicius; Semberas, Ivaskevicius; Mikoliunas, Danilevicius, Cesnauskis; VelickaScotland (4-2-3-1, probable) McGregor; Hutton, Weir, McManus, Whittaker; Hartley, McCulloch; Dorrans, Fletcher, Robson; MillerReferee Cuneyt Cakir (Tur)ScotlandLithuaniaEuro 2012Ewan Murray guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

News boosts club before relegation game with Newcastle Its an honour to captain the side and brighter days lie aheadThe Leeds Carnegie captain Marco Wentzel has agreed a new two-year contract with the Premiership side.The 31-year-old South African lock joined Leeds from Leicester at the start of last season and his new deal has been announced five days before the Yorkshire clubs Premiership game against fellow strugglers Newcastle.Wentzel said: "It is an honour to captain the side and I know that brighter days lie ahead for us. Obviously, we find ourselves at the foot of the table at the moment, but I have huge belief in this squad and I am sure we can get ourselves out of this situation."The Leeds head coach, Neil Back, added: "It is fantastic news that Marco has agreed a new deal with the club. Marcos professionalism and the way he carries himself both on and off the pitch is an example of where we want to take our club."LeedsRugby union guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Deal keeps England one-day captain at Essex until 2013 26-year-old has spent entire career with countyThe England opener Alastair Cook has signed a two-year contract extension with Essex.Despite his international commitments, including captaining the one-day side, the 26-year-old has played six County Championship matches and four CB40 games this season, scoring 655 runs.Cook, the England one-day captain, said: "I have played at Essex all my life and they have always been very supportive when I play and when away with England. I look forward to being part of a young squad which Im sure will win trophies and be successful in the coming years."Essexs head coach, Paul Grayson, added: "Everyone at the club is delighted that he has signed a further two years to his contract and we, of course, continue to appreciate the commitments he has with England."When Alastair is at the club he is an outstanding player with great professionalism and provides a huge influence to the younger players in the team with the way he conducts himself and trains. He has very promising years ahead of him and we will always welcome him back to Essex when he is not away with England."Alastair CookEssexCricket guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

European Tour event in Holland faces repair job At this moment we do not know who caused the damageVandals who attacked several of the greens have delayed the start of the European Tours KLM Open at Hilversum in Holland.Areas on the 4th, 5th, 6th and 9th greens at Hilversumsche Golf Club were dug up on Wednesday night, leading to a 45-minute hold-up to the first round as the damage was repaired.The affected parts were marked off as ground under repair, allowing players to move balls away when necessary.The championship director Daan Slooter said: "At this moment we do not know who caused the damage. For this evening and the rest of the tournament we have increased security substantially."Im very disappointed for all the people here at the club who worked so hard over the past few days, through challenging weather conditions, to ensure the course was in playable condition."However, having said that, the same professionalism of the greenkeepers has ensured that the damage has been repaired so the tournament can go ahead. They are all due a huge vote of thanks."GolfEuropean Tour guardian.co.uk © 2011 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Rovers captain to visit earthquake-ravaged home city Nelsen admitted to finding training hard since tragedyThe Blackburn Rovers manager, Steve Kean, is willing to allow his club captain Ryan Nelsen time off to return to his devastated home city of Christchurch this week.The 33-year-old New Zealander did not request any leave after the earthquake which hit the city last week but spoke of the emotional difficulty of training on.The defender then played in Rovers Premier League defeat by Aston Villa on Saturday but his sending-off in the game means he will be suspended for this weekends trip to Fulham.Kean told the clubs website: "It has been a really tough week for Ryan, obviously, with all the commotion back home. He has shown total professionalism. Hes trained every day and really wanted to play. Ive already said to Ryan that if he wants to go back to let me know."The good thing for him is that all of his family are OK. Hes on the phone to them supporting them through this difficult time."Blackburn RoversNew Zealand guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]