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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach and Andamanda Phuket Launch Critical Water Safety Initiative to Combat Childhood Drowning in Thailand

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PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 June 2025 – Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, a top family-friendly resort in Phuket, is proud to announce the launch of its impactful “Water Hero: Water Safety for Kids”, a comprehensive and complimentary water safety and swimming education program for local schoolchildren. This inspiring initiative aims to empower young lives with essential life-saving skills and responds to a critical need, as studies show that only 16% of Thai children know how to swim, despite the country’s many waterways. By promoting water confidence and safety, the resort is helping to create a safer future for the next generation.

The first student group from Bansainamyen School celebrates the launch of the ‘Water Hero’ project with representatives from Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach and Andamanda Phuket. This collaborative initiative will teach vital water safety skills to local children.

Recognizing the urgent need and limited access to swimming facilities in many local schools, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach is dedicating its world-class facilities and resources. In a meaningful partnership reflecting a shared commitment to community well-being and safety, Andamanda Phuket contributes its passionate team and expertise, ensuring children receive the highest standard of water safety education.

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“Every child deserves the chance to grow up safe and confident in and around water,” said Mr. Trevor May, Multi-Property General Manager, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort; and Le Méridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa. “This project reflects Marriott’s commitment in supporting the communities where we operate. By equipping children with vital life-saving skills, we’re helping build a safer future—something we’re proud to do alongside our valued partners.”

Andamanda Phuket, renowned for prioritizing guest safety, has partnered with Ellis & Associates, a globally recognized authority in aquatic safety and rescue training. This collaboration establishes comprehensive lifeguard and first aid programs that set new benchmarks for safety. This unwavering commitment to excellence means that the children participating in the “Water Hero” program will benefit from instruction rooted in the highest global safety standards, directly helping them learn to survive and be safe in the water.

“Safety defines who we are at Andamanda Phuket,” explains Khun Vorrawan James, Director of Lifeguard Operations. “Our partnership with Ellis & Associates has enabled us to establish Southeast Asia’s most advanced waterpark safety protocols. These world-class standards, which guide our expert teaching team, are now being directly applied to empower local children. By delivering this level of training, we ensure that every child learns effective water safety and survival skills, helping to build essential awareness and prevent avoidable tragedies in our community.”

The “Water Hero: Water Safety for Kids” will run from June to November 2025, with weekly sessions every Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Each session will last approximately 2.5–3 hours, accommodating up to 35 students per class across four classes.

Water Hero: Water Safety for Kids program, where Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach and Andamanda Phuket are leveraging their expertise and facilities to provide free, high-standard water safety training to local schoolchildren, addressing a critical public health issue.
Water Hero: Water Safety for Kids program, where Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach and Andamanda Phuket are leveraging their expertise and facilities to provide free, high-standard water safety training to local schoolchildren, addressing a critical public health issue.

A key partnership for this vital program is with Sainamyen School, a local school in Patong, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach will provide the venue (swimming pools), equipment, first-aid safety personnel, transportation for students, and nutritious food and beverages. Andamanda Phuket will provide the professional teaching team and certified lifeguards, ensuring high-quality instruction and supervision.

This initiative underscores Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach‘s deep commitment to corporate social responsibility and the well-being of the local community. By directly addressing a critical public health issue, the resort is setting a powerful example of how businesses can make a tangible, life-saving difference.

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About Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

is a family-friendly resort complementing a beautiful, secluded stretch of a white sandy beach. Set amongst forested mountains and lush, tropical landscaped gardens, and located on a beautiful, secluded stretch of Tri-Trang Beach, this Phuket spa resort boasts its own reef and stylish accommodation. It offers 414 guestrooms featuring state-of-the-art facilities with 12 superbly designed accommodation options. From romantic seclusion to family fun, with three beautifully appointed swimming pools, modern fitness facilities, Kids’ Club, Spa and a wide variety of food & beverage options, the resort provides outstanding activity programs for all ages, offering extensive options for the most discerning traveler.

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1win VIP Community Member Ilia Topuria Sets for Historic UFC Freedom 250 Main Event

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 June 2026 – As UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career, international brand 1win highlights the recent acceptance of the undefeated MMA superstar to the 1win VIP Community, ahead of the historic UFC Freedom 250 event on June 14.

Topuria officially joined the global 1win VIP Community on June 2, becoming part of the brand’s exclusive project that unites prominent figures from sports, music, and entertainment. Two weeks later, he is set to headline UFC Freedom 250 against Justin Gaethje in a lightweight title unification bout in the White House. The event is already being described as one of the most memorable spectacles in combat sports history.

“It’s not gonna be the biggest in UFC history – it’s gonna be one of the biggest events in sports history,” Topuria said ahead of the fight.

The bout marks the first defense of the lightweight title Topuria captured last year when he knocked out former champion Charles Oliveira to become only the tenth fighter in UFC history to win titles in two different weight classes. Holding a professional record of 17-0-0, “El Matador” Topuria enters the contest looking to further cement his legacy.

Known for his confidence and tireless pursuit of excellence, Topuria believes success is built on preparation rather than chance, a mindset that aligns closely with the philosophy behind the 1win VIP Community.

“Life is a game. Most people sit and hope for luck. I find it inefficient. I prefer control and precision, because when you set your own rules, winning stops being a surprise. If that’s your way of life, you’re welcome at my table with 1win,” stressed Topuria upon joining the 1win VIP community.

The fighter has repeatedly demonstrated confidence ahead of his clash with Gaethje, emphasizing his discipline, hard work, and dedication.

Ilia Topuria joins a growing roster of internationally recognized athletes and entertainers engaging with 1win, including 1win VIP member, rapper Tyga, and brand ambassadors and UFC fighters Jon Jones, Gable Steveson, and Ignacio Bahamondes.

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About 1win

1win is an international entertainment platform operating across multiple markets worldwide. Through partnerships with internationally recognized athletes and celebrities, the company creates engaging experiences and premium content for audiences worldwide.

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The 7th Cross-Strait Financial Forum and Taiwan-Funded Enterprise Development Forum

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XIAMEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 Jun 2026 – On June 12, the 7th Cross-Strait Financial Forum and Taiwan-Funded Enterprise Development Forum was held in Xiamen.The event was jointly organized by the Fujian Provincial Financial Regulatory Administration, the Xiamen Municipal Financial Regulatory Administration, and the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland, hosted by Xiamen Jinyuan Investment Group, and executed by Jinyuan Uni-President Securities. Under the theme “Three Years of Integration Embarking on a New Journey, United Development Writing a New Chapter,” the forum focused on cross-strait financial cooperation, expanded financing channels for Taiwan-funded enterprises, industrial transformation and upgrading, and financial innovation between Fujian and Taiwan. It aimed to support Fujian’s efforts to accelerate the development of the first-choice home for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises on the mainland.

This year’s forum is an important supporting event of the 18th Cross-Strait Forum. During the event, nine Fujian-Taiwan financial integration projects were signed, with a total value of RMB 9.1 billion. The projects cover a wide range of financial services across areas including cross-strait industrial cooperation, water supply security for public welfare, capacity upgrades for long-established Taiwan-funded enterprises, technology and innovation industries, and modern agriculture. These initiatives continue to unlock the benefits of financial policies, promote shared access to financial resources for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises, and inject new momentum into industrial integration between Fujian and Taiwan.

At the forum, the Cross-Strait Wealth and Asset Management Cross-Sector Alliance was officially inaugurated. Supported by Jinyuan Group and jointly proposed by its affiliated financial institutions, the alliance was co-founded by Xiamen International Trust, Jinyuan Uni-President Securities, Yuanxin Yongfeng Fund, Fubon Bank (China), Junlong Life Insurance, and Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, among others. Centered on serving the wealth management and asset management needs of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, the alliance aims to build a one-stop service platform covering asset allocation for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises on the mainland, family trusts and wealth succession planning, pension finance, and healthcare protection solutions.

The forum also unveiled a series of innovative financial achievements related to Taiwan. The banking industry’s first group standard dedicated to Taiwan-related financial services on the mainland, the “Specification for Taiwan-Related Financial Services of Banking Financial Institutions,” was officially released. At the same time, the “Bailufen” Taiwan Compatriot Financial Service Platform was introduced, further enhancing financial services for Taiwan compatriots living in Fujian and supporting the development of Taiwan-funded enterprises.

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Verdant Rock Receives BBB+ Long-Term Insurer Financial Strength Rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings

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HAMILTON, BERMUDA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – Verdant Rock Limited has received a BBB+ Long-Term Insurer Financial Strength Rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings effective 12 June 2026. Combined with a Class 3B Insurer license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), effective 6 May 2026, the company is in a strong position to extend financial guarantees on bonds and loans in emerging markets for beneficiaries globally. We provide irrevocable, unconditional, on-demand financial guarantees designed to qualify as eligible credit protection under Basel and major insurance solvency regimes. We are focused on private liabilities and do not cover sovereigns, municipalities or provinces. Bonds and loans issued by emerging market corporations and banks, structured financings, asset-backed (ABS) and mortgage-backed (MBS) exposures in securities or loan format, and project finance are all within the Company’s remit.

“The infrastructure and capital markets we are targeting have been systematically underserved over the past decade. Verdant Rock enters this space with an investment grade rating, a strong capital position, the regulatory standing, the technical capability, and the long-term commitment that issuers and their advisers have been unable to find elsewhere.”

— Tolga Uzuner, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Verdant Rock Limited

The Fitch Ratings report can be accessed here:
Fitch Rates Verdant Rock at ‘BBB+’; Outlook Stable

Verdant Rock’s Class 3B registration can be verified via the BMA’s register of regulated entities (search “Verdant Rock”): https://www.bma.bm/regulated-entities

Notes to editors: For the May 2026 licensing announcement, see https://bernews.com/2026/05/walkers-supports-verdant-rock-licensing/

This announcement is (i) for information only; (ii) not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security, insurance product, or financial guarantee; and (iii) not for distribution in any jurisdiction where to do so would be unlawful. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results, and Verdant Rock undertakes no obligation to update them. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and may be subject to revision, suspension or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency.

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ABOUT VERDANT ROCK

Verdant Rock Limited is a Bermuda-based insurance company, regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, providing Basel III and Solvency II compliant financial guarantees in emerging markets, designed to qualify as eligible credit protection under Basel and major insurance solvency regimes, for the benefit of institutions globally.

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