Iloilo province’s 2019 tourist arrivals up 11.59%
Among its most popular island beaches were Agho Island in BarangayIgbon and Bulubadiangan Iisland in Concepcion; Calabazas Island in BarangayNasidman, Ajuy; and Tangke in Barangay Gabi, Gigantes Sur, Carles. In 2018, Iloilo had 340,804 domestic visitors and 6,571 foreigntourists. “Ang northernIloilo ang may highest tourist arrivals,”said Marin. According to the Provincial Tourism Office (PTO), the province’s42 towns and component city of Passi attracted 381,610 domestic tourists and6,036 foreign visitors in 2019. The top three municipalities in tourist arrivals were Carles,Estancia and Leganes. Carles and Estancia in northern Iloilo boast of white-sand beachesand islands. Leganes, on the other hand, is famous for its miraculous patronsaint, San Vicente Ferrer; its parish church is always packed with pilgrims. The province’s tourist receipts or revenues also increased – fromP6,330,294,073.20 in 2018 to P7,038,431,544.60 in 2019. ILOILO – A total of 387,646 tourists visited this province lastyear, an 11.59 percent increase from 2018’s 347,375 tourist arrivals. According to PTO chief Gilbert Marin, last year’s tourist arrivalsexceeded the target of 350,000. The rise of many resorts was a contributing factor, said Marin.There were 219 documented in 2018; last year there were 234 already. For 2020, PTO’s target tourist arrivals is 400,000. Marin ishopeful this would be achieved with the opening of more eco-agriculturaldestinations in the 3rd and 4th districts./PN
VERLYN Faustin has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) as the governing body of Caribbean cricket continues its efforts to re-organise.Her appointment became effective on January 1, 2017.Faustin, who is the current Corporate Secretary, will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring the organisation has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures. She will also lead the charge to put people systems in place to effectively grow the organisation and to ensure its financial strength and operational efficiency.Faustin’s appointment comes at an interesting time in the WICB as the organisation embraces management and operational changes aimed at making it more effective on and off the field.The appointment falls within the time frame that the technical team has been boosted with the appointments of Jimmy Adams and Stuart Law as Director of Cricket and Men’s Head Coach respectively, and Johnny Grave as CEO.Faustin, an attorney, has been with the WICB for the last five years and has served as a key member of the executive team. She also retains the role of Corporate Secretary.“Verlyn’s previous work is of quality standard and I have no doubt she will continue along that path. We look forward to her valuable contributions,” said WICB president Dave Cameron.
For all the Latest Sports News News, Other Sports News, Download News Nation Android and iOS Mobile Apps. Jakarta: The Indian flag was hoisted by members of the Indian contingent at the Athletes Village of the Asian Games in both Jakarta and Palembang, marking the country’s 72nd Independence Day.In Palembang, deputy Chef de Mission Balbir Singh Kushwaha hoisted the tricolour at a simple ceremony which was attended by around 25 athletes, mostly shooters and rowers.Also Read | Home Affairs Ministry issues advisory against use of plastic National FlagsYassir Arafat, the Asian Games International Relationship & Protocoller (IR & P) Coordinator in Palembang, was invited as the chief guest of the ceremony.In Jakarta too, the Indian flag was hoisted at a simple ceremony at the Games Village with athletes and officials attending it.The men’s and women’s handball teams are already there in the Village in Jakarta since their competitions have started before the opening ceremony on August 18.The men’s and women’s hockey teams landed on Wednesday while the boxers are expected to reach Jakarta on Thursday. “Happy Independence Day !!! …sending you all Independence Day wishes from Jakarta,” men’s hockey team captain P R Sreejesh tweeted after reaching Jakarta. 
Associated Press In other NFL news:— The Titans are keeping the quarterback who led them within a victory of the Super Bowl, agreeing to a four-year, $118 million extension with Ryan Tannehill. The Titans went 7-3 over their final 10 regular-season games after Tannehill replaced Marcus Mariota (mar-ee-OH’-tah). Tannehill was 9-4 as a starter last season and led the NFL with a career-best 117.5 passer rating, the fourth-highest in NFL history and a franchise best. He threw for 2,742 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions during the regular season after coming to Tennessee from the Dolphins.— The Patriots have extended the contract of safety Devin McCourty, who is eighth in team history with 26 interceptions. The 32-year-old McCourty has spent his entire 10-year NFL career with New England.— A person familiar with the trade says the Ravens have acquired five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell from the Jaguars for a fifth-round pick in next month’s draft. The 33-year-old Campbell was due to earn $15 million this season and count $17.5 million against Jacksonville’s salary cap. He’s expected to agree to a revised deal with the Ravens.— Falcons defensive tackle Tyeler Davison has agreed to a three-year contract extension. Davison started 12 of 16 games for Atlanta last season, recording a career-high 55 tackles with one sack and one fumble recovery. Update on the latest sports Share This StoryFacebookTwitteremailPrintLinkedinRedditVIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTSCDC hints sports schedules could be shut down through AprilUNDATED (AP) — The already-delayed professional sports seasons in North America could be on hiatus for significantly longer than first planned. UNDATED (AP) — The NFL will have labor peace through at least the 2030 season.Players have approved a new labor agreement with the league that features a 17-game regular season, higher salaries, increased roster sizes and larger pensions for current and former players. The package was accepted by the 32 team owners last month and was initially rejected by the union’s executive board by a 6-5 vote. Player representatives voted 17-14 in favor, with one abstention. Union members had the final say and approved it by a 1,109-959 margin.The 17-game schedule won’t happen before the 2021 season. The mechanics for an uneven number of games will be worked out in the interim, with the possibility of the extra game being played on neutral sites.Owners are adding two playoff teams, bringing the total to 14. That will occur this season, with only the top team in each conference getting a wild-card bye.Additionally, the league’s business season will start as scheduled on Wednesday. However, there was no immediate word on timing and potential format changes for the draft, scheduled for Las Vegas from April 23-25. New recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday night seem to suggest that sports in this country could for all intents and purposes be gone until May, if not later.That’s twice as long as the 30-day shutdowns that the NBA, NHL and Major League Soccer decided to put into place last week. The league suspensions were in response to the global coronavirus pandemic that has already made a deep impact on the U.S. financial markets and has been blamed for at least 64 deaths in this country.Major League Baseball also was going with what essentially was a 30-day shutdown after canceling the rest of spring training and pushing back the start of regular season play for two weeks; Opening Day was to have been March 26.In other virus-related news:— A New York Yankees minor league prospect has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Yankees didn’t identify the player, who is the first known player affiliated with Major League Baseball to contract COVID-19. The team said the player had spent his entire time at the minor league complex in Tampa, Florida, and hadn’t been over at the main stadium and facilities used by the major leaguers. — The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority says all of the ski areas and venues that it manages have suspended operation. Closures include all Nordic and Alpine ski resorts including Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, Belleayre Mountain Ski Resort in the Catskills, Gore Mountain in North Creek and Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, near Lake Placid. All Lake Placid Olympic sites will also be closing, including the Olympic Jumping Complex, Olympic Sports Complex, The Olympic Oval and the Olympic Center including its museum and retail shops.— Professional soccer is shutting down in Mexico following Sunday’s matches, which were already being played with no fans present as a precaution due to the new coronavirus. The measure applies to the men’s top flight and second division as well as the fledgling women’s league. Soccer officials said in a statement that the suspension would remain in effect until it’s determined that it’s safe to restart play in coordination with Mexico’s Health Department.— Brazil’s soccer confederation has suspended all competitions under its control due to the coronavirus outbreak. The tournaments affected include the men’s Brazilian Cup, the top two tiers of the women’s Brazilian championship, and junior tournaments. The men’s top-tier Brazilian championship is scheduled to begin in April. The decision does not affect state championships currently being played. Some matches were held without any fans this weekend in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. São Paulo, Rio and other state soccer bodies are set to decide Monday on their course of action.NFL-NEWSNFL players approve labor deal, including 17-game season — NCAA vice president of men’s basketball Dan Gavitt says brackets won’t be created for the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments that were canceled due to coronavirus concerns. The men’s NCAA Tournament field had been scheduled to be announced on Sunday. Gavitt says there’s not an authentic way to produce tournament fields and brackets at this point without speculating. College basketball’s showcase was canceled Thursday. That led to suggestions from coaches and athletic directors to release brackets for the event even though it won’t happen this year.— The Marlins became the first organization to completely close their complex, sending players home from Jupiter, Florida. The Rangers followed suit, closing down their camp in Arizona.— Major League Soccer has extended the moratorium on team training through Friday. MLS announced a 30-day suspension of match play on Thursday because of the coronavirus.— The Seattle Sounders say a member of the team’s support staff is in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. The MLS team says the individual did not have access to the general public and “only had access to the team in controlled areas during the game.” The team said no players or coaches have reported having any symptoms related to the coronavirus.— The Texas racetrack that hosts the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix and other motor racing series announced it is closing indefinitely after a series of cancellations because of concerns about the coronavirus. The Circuit of the Americas — in Austin — was supposed to host the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas on April 5 and the IndyCar Challenge on April 26. Both races have been canceled. Koepka was the top-ranked golfer until Rory McIlroy replaced him last month. McIlroy already has passed in the Premier Golf League, saying he valued his freedom to decide when and where to play instead of the proposed schedule of 18 tournaments, not including the majors.Koepka’s decision is another setback to a league promising guaranteed money and a team concept.PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan made it clear in a memo to players in late January that its tour members could not play both.,Tampa Bay Lightning advance to face Dallas Stars in Stanley Cup finals, beating New York Islanders 2-1 in OT in Game 6 March 16, 2020 — Veteran tackle Anthony Castonzo has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Colts. The 31-year-old has been the anchor of the offensive line since he arrived in 2011 as a first-round pick. Castonzo has started all 132 games he has appeared in during his NFL career, plus eight postseason games.GOLF-PREMIER LEAGUE-KOEPKAKoepka passing on Premier Golf LeagueUNDATED (AP) — The proposed Premier Golf League is getting the cold shoulder from at least two of the game’s top players.Brooks Koepka (KEHP’-kuh) tells The Associated Press he has no interest in the league, saying he has “a hard time believing golf should be about just 48 players.” With golf shutting down over concerns about the new coronavirus, Koepka said he wanted it made clear he wasn’t going anywhere.
In Group B, 2018 UEFA European U-19 Championship runners-up Italy face Mexico, who are taking part in this competition for the 16th time. Only Brazil, who are also reduced to being spectators this year, have graced more U-20 World Cups (18).Fans are also eagerly awaiting the appearance of Ecuador, who have travelled to Europe with high hopes after being crowned continental champions in South America for the first time. Their opponents Japan have plenty of experience, having progressed past the group stage seven times in their last nine appearances in the competition and reached the last eight on three occasions.Coach of Senegal, Youssouph Dabo, also gave an insight of what to expect against Tahiti.“We are focusing closely on Tahiti, a team we know absolutely nothing about. This kind of opponent is always capable of springing a surprise.”Ecuador coach Jorge Celico, said of his expectations of tonight’s game.“Opponents will have to adapt to us. That doesn’t mean that we can’t make any adjustments, but we won’t change the way we play. We want to take the World Cup trophy home with us. Everything is difficult in this job, and as long as we have a chance, it would be wrong not to dream right until the end.”Ecuador coach Jorge Celico, said of his expectations of tonight’s game.Group ATahiti-SenegalPoland-ColombiaGroup BMexico-ItalyJapan-EcuadorShare this:FacebookRedditTwitterPrintPinterestEmailWhatsAppSkypeLinkedInTumblrPocketTelegram Roughly two years after the trophy was lifted by England, who are not competing this time around, the search begins today for the new U-20 world champions in Poland.The hosts, staging their first FIFA tournament, will take on Colombia in their opening match this evening. In the group’s other game, Tahiti will be hoping to score their first goal at their second U-20 World Cup when they meet Senegal, having conceded 21 while scoring none on their debut.Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, who spent three weeks at a final training camp in Germany, will open their account, against Qatar, on Friday. The U-20 national team of Portugal during their visit to the Bielsko-Biala Stadium Poland…yesterday Photo: FIFA
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Former Pimco CEO Douglas Hodge will be sentenced Jan. 22 in Boston Federal Court. (Daily Trojan file photo) A former Pimco CEO pleaded guilty Monday on charges of conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering for his participation in Operation Varsity Blues. “I have always prided myself on leading by example, and I am ashamed of the decisions I made,” he wrote. “I acted out of love for my children, but I know that this explanation for my actions is not an excuse. I also want to apologize to the deserving college students who may have been adversely impacted by this process.” Records indicate his son did not play football in high school past freshman year. Though he did play tennis in high school, there was no record of his involvement in the First Team Lake Region League as indicated on the falsified profile. “Doug I have provided t[w]o profiles from Laura,” Singer wrote in an email to Hodge. “Please download and send to Donna [Heinel] and ask her to use whichever she likes. Obviously we have stretched the truth but this is what is done for all kids. Admissions just needs something to work with to show he is an athlete. They do not follow up after Donna presents. Please confirm receipt and when you send to Donna.” Douglas Hodge, a Laguna Beach resident, is accused of paying $525,000 to secure USC admission for his daughter and son as false soccer and football recruits. He began working with William “Rick” Singer, who ran the backdoor admissions scheme, in 2008 when Hodge allegedly began conspiring to gain his oldest daughter admittance to Georgetown University. He is also accused of attempting to secure admission to Loyola Marymount University for his youngest son in 2018. To secure his daughter’s admission as a false soccer recruit, Hodge paid three installments of $50,000 to a private soccer club run by former USC women’s soccer head coach Ali Khosrohahin and former assistant coach Laura Janke in 2012 and 2013. He also paid an additional $150,000 to The Key and $50,000 to the Key Worldwide Foundation, both owned by Singer. According to the FBI investigation, his daughter’s application to USC claimed that she was co-captain of a Japanese national soccer team and an “All American” midfielder on a prestigious U.S. club team. Hodge’s daughter received admission to the University in March 2013. Hodge’s son was accepted to USC in 2015. According to FBI investigation documents, Hodge inquired in December 2014 whether his son was “‘really qualified’ for USC, noting ‘He would go there in a heartbeat!!’” According to documents, Hodge received two falsified athletic recruitment profiles from Janke for football and tennis, which included fabricated accolades such as “Team Captain — Senior Year” and “NH Independent Schools All-American Selection 2013, 2014.” 
“The University is conducting a full review of the matter and continues to cooperate with the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation,” the page read. In a prepared statement distributed by his legal team, Hodge wrote he takes “full and complete responsibility” for his actions. Hodge sent a $75,000 check to former senior associate athletic director Donna Heinel, who was fired for her involvement in the college admissions scheme in March, for the USC “Women’s Athletic Board” and paid $125,000 to The Key and $125,000 to the Key WorldWide Foundation, some of which was transferred to Janke for the “SC Futbol Academy,” a private soccer team. Hodge will be sentenced Jan. 22 by U.S. District Judge Nathaniel Gorton. According to a press release from the District of Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office, conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and honest services mail and wire fraud can lead to a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 or twice the resulting gain or loss. Meanwhile, conspiracy to commit money laundering can result in a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $500,000 or twice the value of the property involved. Hodge is the first of 19 parents to come forward on a guilty plea after refusing a deal to plead to a single fraud conspiracy charge. Three additional parents are also expected to plead guilty Monday. The group of 19, which includes actress Lori Loughlin and her husband fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, was also charged with money laundering in April. According to the Los Angeles Times, their decisions to plead guilty follow increased pressure from federal prosecutors who warned that those maintaining innocence could be charged with committing federal program bribery as early as next week. In response to a request for comment, USC directed the Daily Trojan to an informational page on its website last updated Aug. 12. 
AdvertisementThis is placeholder textA native of Missouri, Howard is the 50th-ranked running back in the 2018 class and the 13th best player in his state, per 247sports.com. As a senior at East Marion (Missouri) High School, Howard accumulated 1,508 yards on the ground on just 118 carries, good for a 12.8 yard per carry average. His 21 touchdowns led his team.Track the rest of the Orange’s recruiting class here. Comments Three-star running back Jarveon Howard announced his commitment to Syracuse on an official visit last weekend. Syracuse.com first reported the commitment.Howard is the 22nd commitment in Syracuse’s 2018 class and the fourth running back added during the recruiting cycle. According to the report, Howard called Syracuse a “home away from home” and plans to sign next Wednesday on National Signing Day. Published on January 29, 2018 at 1:43 pm Contact Michael: mmcclear@syr.edu | @MikeJMcCleary
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Player and coaches — everyone wanted to take the blame. When asked about Syracuse’s shooting struggles in its 84-71 loss to Miami, SU head coach Quentin Hillsman patted his chest as he rose from his chair and walked out of the press room. The Orange shot 28-of-77 from the field, including a paltry 5-for-32 from 3-point range. But Hillsman said that’s on him. He needs to find his players open space. He needs to get them better looks. He needs to give them the confidence to put them down.Hillsman proclaimed that when SU needs a leader, he’s the one who should step up. But two minutes later, as SU players graced the podium, Kiara Lewis placed the responsibility on herself and her teammates.SU’s shooting struggles have come without reason. But as it continues its worst offensive stretch of the season — it hasn’t scored more than 80 points since Jan. 20 — it can only blame one thing: its shooting.No. 15 Syracuse (17-4, 6-2 Atlantic Coast) has been handicapped by poor shooting over its recent stretch of ACC games. Since the Orange’s conference win against Pittsburgh on Jan. 17, SU has shot 93-of-267 from the field and 32-for-126 from beyond the 3-point arc. The poor shooting stretch has led to two-straight conference losses and close matchups with teams Syracuse ranks far above in the Atlantic Coast.“It’s hard to win that way,” junior Gabrielle Cooper said, “when you can’t put shots in the basket.”AdvertisementThis is placeholder textAgainst Duke and Virginia, teams with only two conference wins apiece, the Orange rarely squeaked out wins despite an inability to score. SU shot 20.7 percent in the first half against the Blue Devils and went to the break with a five-point deficit.Though Syracuse’s large quantity of attempts with the 3-ball have looked to hold it back in recent games, Hillsman said the Orange has no intention of changing their gameplan. Since the beginning of the season, SU has stuck to one strategy. It would play fast, it would shoot more than the opponent and it would force mistakes on the defensive end to spawn more opportunities for offense.In road games, the Orange even shoot more 3s. Emily Engstler said that, since Syracuse’s shooters have seen opposing arena’s rims less often, they shoot more to familiarize themselves. The more shots, Engstler said, the quicker they adjust.When the shots don’t fall, SU does little to resist its attempts from the field. Hillsman said it’s just a matter of shooting out of slumps. Syracuse players have tried to find individual remedies. Digna Strautmane, who’s shot 41.9 percent from the field at all points from the 3-point line to down low, leads a group of Kadiatou Sissoko, Veronika Vorackova, Engstler and Marie-Paule Foppossi to shoot for 30 minutes before and after practice. After Syracuse shot 23.9 percent from the field against Georgia Tech, multiple SU players shot 100 times each in an effort to dispel the struggles. Hillsman’s strategy for getting out of a shooting slump: eat your postgame meal, and go home.“We have good shooters. We have shooters who are very comfortable taking the same shots that we took in that game,” Hillsman said of the Georgia Tech game. “I feel very confident if they get those shots again, they’ll hit those shots again.”But they didn’t. The Orange’s struggles continued after they lost to Georgia Tech. It sunk them once more against Miami, and it almost did so another time the ensuing game against Duke. Though the shooting struggles are something Syracuse needs to workshop, Hillsman said, he confidently declared there wasn’t a need to worry. The Orange would make the NCAA Tournament.As players and coaches juggled the blame, SU’s shots have continued to fall out of the net.“You live and you learn,” Cooper said. “Each game you try to get better.” Facebook Twitter Google+ Comments
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A comprehensive review of the main trade instruments of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will be undertaken this week during consultation with regional stakeholders.The main trade instruments are the Common External Tariff (CET) and the Rules of Origin.In GuyanaThe consultations to be held at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown Guyana. They will target regional organizations that are interested in or likely to be affected by changes to the CET and the Rules of Origin. This include Academia, Sector Organizations, Industry Associations, Regional Policy Advocacy Organizations, and Institutions of the Community.The Consultation is in keeping with the Community’s Policy to encourage the inclusion of key stakeholders in policy-making processes. It is supported by funding under the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).Approved in 1990The CET and the Rules of Origin were approved by the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) and the Conference of Heads of Government in 1990. Since then, the global and regional trading environments have changed significantly. Among those changes were the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the revision of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, the establishment of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). There was also the negotiation of several free trade agreements including the Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union (EU).Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas In the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, Article 82 provides for the Community to establish and maintain a Common External Tariff for goods which do not qualify for Community treatment in accordance with the plans and schedules of COTED.Article 83 (5) provides for COTED’s continuous review of the CET in whole or in part, to assess its impact on production and trade/ The article also serves to secure its uniform implementation throughout the Community.It is against this background that the COTED mandated the Comprehensive Review.
Related Articles Kindred marks fastest route to ‘normal trading’ as it delivers H1 growth July 24, 2020 Submit Kindred Group has launched it’s new ‘Fair Sports 4 All’ project in collaboration with the European Football Network (EFDN) to educate all sports stakeholders about combating match-fixing and safeguarding integrity.Fair Sports 4 All is a 36-month directive providing educational tools, digital resources, training and further information on reporting match-fixing and suspicious activities to relevant authorities (local and international).Helping Kindred achieve its project directive of better educating diverse stakeholders on complex integrity issues, the EFDN will provide the Fair Sports 4 All programme to all its members, ensuring maximum outreach.The EFDN is a non-profit organisation, which works with football clubs, leagues and governing bodies with a commitment to maximising the social value and collective good of football as the world’s biggest sport.Since its formal inauguration in 2014, the EFDN has established a membership of 86 European football clubs and five professional leagues, working on changing lives and communities through football.Hubert Rovers, CEO of the EFDN, said:” EFDN is always looking for organisations and partners that improve the quality of our programmes. Kindred was the perfect fit for the Fair Sport 4 All programme, as you are a competent partner with extensive knowledge and experience in fighting against match-fixing.“Our Fair Play Code can be used by all stakeholders involved, not only players and coaches but also club officials and beneficiaries of community programmes. The Fair Play Code provides our community-engaged clubs with a tool to protect the integrity of football. Only a fair game can truly.”Kindred launches its new integrity initiative having become the lead sponsor of Sweden’s Elitfotboll professional football leagues at the start of 2020, representing the firm’s biggest sports and social commitment to date.Launching the integrity initiative first within football, Kindred and EFDN aim to collaborate with further pro-sports incumbents broadening-out the educational programme’s frameworks for wider sports inclusion.Henrik Tjärnström, CEO at Kindred Group, added: “Match-fixing is a threat to the fundamental idea of sports. Billions of people around the world enjoy participating in or consuming sport, and if the unpredictability of sport events is taken away, this fundamental idea is in severe jeopardy.“If people lose faith in the honesty of a sports event, they will lose faith in betting products as well. Therefore are we very excited for the Fair Sport 4 all-project where we can, together with EFDN, truly make a difference and together fight this very important battle.” Share StumbleUpon Swedish CEOs challenge ‘unrealistic demands’ against threat of igaming becoming obsolete June 8, 2020 Kindred: Spelinspektionen has failed in its management of Swedish marketplace June 11, 2020 Share