Government land is listed for sports training camp

Government Land Investment Committee chairperson and under-secretary for research and projects at the Office of the Prime Minister Nouf Jamsheer has announced the listing of a new government plot in Zallaq on the Government Land Investment...

Politics Thursday: Tim Costley and Deborah Russell debate law and order, policy costing unit

The government has announced three new law and order policies this week, including increased penalties for coward punches, assaulting first responders and shoplifting. But what impact will these changes have? Also, Act and New Zealand First have...

Government gives itself fewer actions to do this quarter with release of new plan

The Prime Minister has released a “fresh set of targeted Government actions”, with Christopher Luxon reminding New Zealanders “cost of living remains [a] priority” for ministers. The Herald revealed last month that the latest Ipsos NZ issues...

Government to introduce euthanasia bill after analysing public submissions

The government will eventually introduce a bill on euthanasia, Robert Abela has said, but not before it analyses the “voluminous” number of consultations it has received on the issue. Prime Minister Abela was speaking on Wednesday, the last day of...

Government eyeing 'two-track' approach to tackle college fees

Government plans to fight flesh-eating maggot by breeding billions of flies

Cattle crowd a feedlot in the southern U.S., where officials are working to prevent the spread of flesh-eating screwworm larvae — a parasite that could devastate livestock if not contained. It may sound like science fiction, but the U.S. is once...

Government toughens trespassing law

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The maximum length of time someone can be trespassed from a business, as well as the maximum fines, are set to increase, under proposed changes announced by the government. But how...

Government confirms date when workers and retirees will face bank account 'monitoring'

Earlier this year, Labour unveiled 'the biggest fraud crackdown in a generation', aiming to staunch the flow of funds lost through criminality and mistakes in the welfare system. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has projected that the...

Government will facilitate, not dominate 24-Hour Economy initiative - Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised that although the government is the driving force behind the 24-Hour Economy Policy, it will play a facilitative role, allowing the private sector to lead its implementation. He explained that any...

Ethiopian Government Under Abiy Ahmed Ali: A Dangerous Facade

July 2, 2025 The Habesha Archbishop Abune Petros The Ethiopian government has been a topic of much discussion and controversy lately. Under the leadership of Abiy Ahmed Ali, many headlines express deep concerns and reveal chilling stories. Have...

OPEKEPE case casting shadow over country’s politics

POLITICS [AMNA] The OPEKEPE scandal involving alleged misuse of EU agricultural funds is casting a shadow over the country’s politics, according to a Pulse poll aired on Skai TV. The ruling New Democracy party, which had shown slight gains...

Queensland and federal governments strike Olympics funding deal

A new deal has been struck between the Queensland and federal governments to fund venues — including a major stadium — for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Billions of dollars in federal funds initially earmarked for an indoor arena will now...

Pragmatic Diplomacy Approach Forces Lee to Walk Thin Lines

Photo : YONHAP News Anchor: In his first news conference, President Lee Jae Myung has reaffirmed that the focus of his foreign policy is pragmatism. To go beyond ideological divisions in international politics, Lee said his government will seek...

Labour sees biggest first-year poll drop of any government since 1990s

(Alliance News) - The UK Labour party has seen a double-digit drop in support in opinion polls since the general election a year ago – the first fall of its kind since John Major's Conservative government of the 1990s. Prime Minister Keir...

Ministers face packed hall as government roadshow heads south

Picture credit: Manx Radio Castle Rushen event draws largest turnout yet, with questions on schools, housing and 20mph zones The Isle of Man Government’s third ‘Listening to You’ roadshow drew its biggest audience so far, as ministers faced a...

Trump threatens Musk’s government contracts — and SpaceX founder’s China ties may get new scrutiny

President Donald Trump has suggested he may end Elon Musk’s lucrative federal government contracts, and the SpaceX founder’s Chinese business dealings may get renewed regulatory scrutiny given that Trump has suggested that Musk may be...

Tamah Alley: Central Otago Mayor on the long-term agreements between regions and central government

The Government's one step closer to reaching long-term agreements on the future of some of our fastest-growing areas. It's agreed to negotiate with councils in Auckland, Western Bay of Plenty, and Central Otago, on 10-year deals to boost economic...

South Africa: Communications Committee Puts Conditions To The Approval Of Government Communications And Information Systems (GCIS) Budget

(MENAFN- APO Group) The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has put conditions on the adoption of its budget vote report on the Government Communications and Information Systems (GCIS). The committee's conditions have...

Tees Valley chosen for government scheme to boost youth employment

The Tees Valley has been chosen as one of eight UK regions to pilot the UK Youth Guarantee Trailblazer, a government-backed programme offering up to £5 million to help young people aged 18 to 21 who are not in work, education, or training. The...

British Orchard Nursery Celebrates Long-Term Government Partnerships

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) British Orchard Nursery (BON), the UAE's largest early childhood education provider, recently celebrated long-standing partnerships with several government entities across the UAE, including Dubai Municipality, RTA, DEWA,...