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Government officials defend waste incinerators in testimony in Parliament – Release
The parliamentary inquiry committee on waste incinerators in Albania has completed all hearings, with an unprecedented live broadcast of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s 10 a.m. testimony on Wednesday. Created at the request of the opposition, during its 4-month mandate, the committee investigated the procedures that led to the approval and construction of three waste treatment …
EU sanctions hit top Russian government officials and lawmakers
Global outrage over a Russian attack on a maternity hospital in the Ukrainian port of Mariupol has intensified as senior diplomats in Moscow and Kyiv have failed to press ahead with a possible ceasefire or even humanitarian corridors for civilians. As the Russian invasion enters its 15th day, Ukrainian officials have struggled not only to …
USKOK launches investigation against several government officials
Photo: Marin Tironi/PIXSELL February 19, 2022 – Crisis in the Croatian government, as USKOK launches an investigation against several of its officials. Construction Minister Darko Horvat was arrested this morning for alleged abuse of authority, and an emergency meeting is underway. USKOK suspects Horvat of giving 2.6 million kuna in illegal inducements. Besides the Minister …
Police met will reveal number of government officials fined for No 10 parties
Scotland Yard will reveal the number of government workers fined for attending anti-lockdown parties, officials are said to have been told. The reasons for each of the decisions will be given by the Metropolitan Police, but the identity of the people who will receive the fixed penalty notices (FPN) will not be revealed, according to …
Dr. Cem Kinay calls on government officials to stop the sale of Dellis Cay
Dr. Cem Kinay says he understands that Dellis Cay, a private island development is being offered and he is appealing to Premier Hon. Washington Missick, Deputy Prime Minister Jay Saunders and Governor Nigel Dakin to halt all transactions due to “the illegal sale of my property and to make me, my partners and buyers part …
Queen showed real leadership on Covid rules – ‘unlike Boris and government officials’ | royal | News
Downing Street has offered to temporarily ease lockdown restrictions for the ‘strength and sojourn’ funeral of His Majesty, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, according to a report in the latest issue of Private Eye. This could have included relaxing social distancing requirements at the ceremony and increasing the number of mourners allowed to attend. The …
South Africa: Making Zondo’s findings count isn’t the government’s only job
Given South Africa’s poor record in implementing commission advice, business and civil society need to step in. South Africa’s Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, Corruption and Fraud has handed over the first of its three parts report to President Cyril Ramaphosa on January 4. This after almost four years of witness statements and …
The dark side of the new law on local authorities | Shehr
JJanuary 3 marks the start of the winter break for schools in Islamabad. However, classes may not resume at the end of the vacation on January 9. The federal government’s Joint Action Committee on Education has announced a full class boycott when schools resume teaching in protest against the Islamabad Local Government Ordinance 2021. The …
Timings for Tuesday’s Welsh Government cabinet meeting on final Covid rules before Christmas
The Wales cabinet meets again on Tuesday, December 21, as ministers discuss whether to introduce new Covid restrictions to be introduced after Christmas. Everyone’s Christmas plans are currently on hold as the Omicron variant continues to generate new cases and widespread Covid death fears. The Welsh Government has already announced the closure of nightclubs after …
What time is the Welsh Government cabinet meeting today to decide if more Covid restrictions are needed?
There could be a major announcement of Covid restrictions in Wales today from the Welsh Government. At a press conference on Friday December 18, Prime Minister Mark Drakeford suggested the Welsh government wanted to assess the latest scientific evidence and would make a decision on further restrictions on Monday December 20. Covid cases in Wales …
How many parties would have been hosted by UK government officials during Covid restrictions?
The UK Cabinet Office has admitted that a quiz took place in the department on December 17, 2020, forcing Cabinet Secretary Simon Case to recuse himself from investigating the rallies in Whitehall. Sue Gray, second permanent secretary in the Department of Leveling, Housing and Communities, will now lead the investigation, which could be extended to …
Two other ministers resign from the cabinet of the Perrottet government
The exodus from the Perrottet government continued with the announcement of the resignation of two other ministers. The exodus of key ministers from the Perrottet government continued with the resignation of two cabinet members and at least one citing the loss of former Prime Minister Gladys Berejiklian as too “difficult to top”. Ms Berejiklian’s departure …
Egypt launches training program for government officials in cooperation with United Arab Emirates
BEIRUT: The international community must step up its support for Lebanon to overcome the country’s current “very difficult circumstances”, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in Beirut on Monday. Guterres also said Lebanon needs proper accountability for last year’s port explosion and that elections due next year could usher in political stability in the country. …
PM issues executive order to unblock frozen bank accounts of former government officials still in Afghanistan
Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund issued a decree ordering the Central Bank to unblock the bank accounts of officials of the previous government of Ashraf Ghani who did not leave the country. Afghan Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund recently issued an executive order ordering the Central Bank to unblock the bank accounts of …
Government officials turn on ‘completely incompetent’ Patel headquarters for Channel crossings
4 minutes to read25 november Priti Patel is under increasing pressure over what critics say is her inability to manage the Channel crossings, with a Whitehall source telling PoliticsHome that the Home Office is “completely incompetent” and its leadership “obsolete”. In a new criticism of the Home Secretary, a Whitehall source said the Home Office …
Changes needed to local government law, says PPP chief Sindh
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) intends to organize the elections of local bodies in Sindh, but to this end, amendments are needed in the existing Law on Local Government to improve it. PPP Sindh Chairman Nisar Ahmed Khuhro said this on Sunday during an interview with media representatives after attending a program in the city’s …
Government cabinet discusses support for Poland in hybrid attack in Belarus | New
“Those directed to the European Union and NATO’s external border from Belarus are part of a politically organized hybrid attack by the Belarusian regime. This action is illegal, contrary to international law and poses a clear threat to the security not only of Poland, but also of the EU as a whole, “Prime Minister Kaja …
Leader of the Opposition wonders why there are so many vacancies in government
Ochief of the position, the Hon. Edwin Astwood said that between the start of the new fiscal year in March and November of this year, there was more than $ 3,43,281 in unspent funds due to vacancies waiting to be filled. This, he said, represents some 387 positions and must be the highest number of …
UK government officials hold secret meeting with ‘ex-gay’ conversion therapy providers
The Core Issues Trust book was recently sent to all UK MPs and group leader Mike Davidson. Photos: Supplied Officials from the UK’s Government Equalities Office held a private meeting with the “ex-gay” leaders of a group that offers some form of conversion therapy, VICE World News has learned. A representative from Core Issues Trust …
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Panchkula Municipal Corporation and the administration of Chandigarh adopted the smart watch monitoring system. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced that state government officials will be required to wear smartwatches to monitor their movements during office hours. They will also serve as a tool for recording attendance.“All state government officials will be wearing …
Transgender politicians and government officials around the world
Rachel Levine was sworn Tuesday as an admiral in the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, becoming the country’s first four-star transgender officer in its uniformed services, which includes the Coast Guard and the military. She had already made history earlier this year as the first openly transgender person confirmed to a government post by …
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Pole Kaczynski leaves government post to focus on party leadership
Jaroslaw Kaczynski, leader of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, attends a vote in the parliamentary elections at a polling station in Warsaw, Poland, October 13, 2019. REUTERS / Kacper Pempel WARSAW, October 13 (Reuters) – Leader of Poland’s ruling party Jaroslaw Kaczynski on Wednesday said he would step down from his government post …
Pole Kaczynski quits government post to focus on party leadership
Poland’s ruling party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski said on Wednesday he would step down from his government post to devote more time to leading the party, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, confirming a report by the government. official press agency PAP. Kaczynski, 72, is widely regarded as Poland’s de facto ruler and will …
Council leaders attend Welsh government cabinet meeting
The 22 Welsh Council leaders met with all members of the Welsh government cabinet yesterday for a ‘joint cabinet meeting’ considered to be the first of its kind in the UK. The Welsh Local Government Association said the meeting followed “unprecedented levels of engagement between local government and the Welsh government since the start of …
UAE President approves new federal cabinet
United Arab Emirates: His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, approved the new cabinet of the federal government. The new cabinet was announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, following discussions …
United Arab Emirates approves formation of new federal government cabinet | Oman weather
ABU DHABI: The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has approved the new cabinet of the federal government. The new cabinet was announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, following discussions with His Highness Sheikh …
Emirates news agency – President approves new federal cabinet
ABU DHABI, September 25, 2021 (WAM) – President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has approved the new cabinet of the federal government. The new cabinet was announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, following discussions with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin …
Emirates News Agency – President approves new Federal Government Cabinet
ABU DHABI, 25th September, 2021 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has endorsed the new Cabinet of the Federal Government. The new cabinet was announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, following discussions with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin …
New Bahamian government cabinet completed and eleven additional ministers appointed
The Bahamian Cabinet is now full, after 11 new ministers were sworn in on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Above: Cabinet ministers at Wednesday’s swearing-in ceremony stand with Prime Minister Philip Davis (first row, center right). Six ministers and five ministers of state were sworn in on Wednesday September 22 by the Governor General as part …
Boris Johnson reshuffles top UK government squad
England Education Secretary Gavin Williamson and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab were among the victims as Prime Minister Boris Johnson reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday. Mr Raab was dismissed from his post and demoted to the Department of Justice to replace Robert Buckland. As consolation, Mr Raab was given the roles of Deputy Prime Minister and …
Guinea coup leader restricts movement of government officials – the organization for world peace
Leaders of a military coup in Guinea have vowed to put in place a transitional government of national unity after overthrowing President Alpha Condé and dissolving his cabinet. The Kaloum district in Conakry was the scene of heavy gunfire until Sunday as special forces fought with soldiers loyal to Condé, according to Reuters. During a …
Mikati at the head of the new Lebanese government
Beirut, Sep 10 (UNI / Sputnik) Lebanese Prime Minister designate Najib Mikati will lead the new government, Mahmoud Makiya, secretary general of the cabinet of ministers, announced on Friday.Earlier today, Mikati and President Michel Aoun signed a decree on the formation of the new government.“The president of the republic, on the basis of the constitution, …
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Taliban Introduce Interim Government – Cabinet Includes US ‘Most Wanted Terrorist’
Top line The Taliban presented the interim leadership of their government on Tuesday evening in Kabul, to several electrical outlets reported, setting up mostly familiar figures, including one of the most wanted terrorists in the United States, giving formal form to the insurgent militia that toppled the United States-backed central government less than a year …
Guinea coup leader bans foreign travel for government officials | Politics News
The head of the army unit that overthrew President Alpha Condé told government ministers that there would be no “witch hunts” a day after the coup in that country. ‘West Africa. Guinean government officials are prohibited from leaving the country until further notice and the curfew imposed in mining areas has been lifted, said the …
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says it’s not the government’s job to come up with a plan to achieve net zero
The government was asked to come up with a plan for greater climate action, but the deputy prime minister said it was not his job. Barnaby Joyce says there has to be a plan to achieve a net zero climate goal, but says the work has to be done by someone other than the government. …
J&K parties angry at “no passport, no government work” at the diktat of the stone throwers
SRINAGAR : Various dominant political parties excluding the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have expressed anger and dismay at the latest Jammu and Kashmir police diktat that all those involved in stone-throwing or subversive activity will be seen deny mandatory security clearance for passport issuance and appointment to any government post. The SSP of the Criminal …
Key test for new government, cabinet to meet to approve 2021-2022 budget
The cabinet was due to meet on Sunday morning to approve the state budget – the first since 2019 – as part of a major test for the new government. The 2021-2022 budget ($ 187 billion for 2021, $ 173 billion for 2022) will be put forward by Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman, although it faces …
Turkmen President’s son promoted to key government post
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) – The autocratic President of Turkmenistan has promoted his only son to a key government post, a development seen as laying the foundations for a political dynasty in the energy-rich Central Asian country. The appointment of President Gurbangouly Berdymukhamedov’s son Serdar as deputy prime minister responsible for economic and financial matters was …
Turkmen President’s son promoted to key government post
Turkmenistan’s autocratic president has promoted his only son to a key government post, a development seen as laying the foundation for a political dynasty in the energy-rich Central Asian nation. The appointment of President Gourbangouly Berdymukhamedov’s son Serdar as deputy prime minister in charge of economic and financial matters was announced in the government daily …
Turkmen President’s son promoted to key government post | World news
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) – The autocratic President of Turkmenistan has promoted his only son to a key government post, a development seen as laying the foundation for a political dynasty in the energy-rich Central Asian country. The appointment of President Gurbangouly Berdymukhamedov’s son Serdar as deputy prime minister responsible for economic and financial matters was …
Common eligibility test for applicants for a job in central administration from early 2022
NRA CET: A Common Eligibility Test (CET) for job applicants will be conducted across India from early 2022. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on Tuesday, July 6. early next year, â€Union Minister Jitendra Singh said. “This unique CET initiative undertaken with the personal intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select and shortlist candidates for …
Common eligibility test for applicants for a job in central administration from early 2022
NRA CET: A Common Eligibility Test (CET) for job applicants will be conducted across India from early 2022. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on Tuesday, July 6. early next year, â€Union Minister Jitendra Singh said. “This unique CET initiative undertaken with the personal intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to select and shortlist candidates for …
Agriculture Minister Refalo gives plum government post to private chief of staff
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Anton Refalo has entrusted a ministerial post, on the taxpayer’s payroll, to the lawyer who took over the management of his private law firm last year after his return to the firm , can reveal The Shift. Chiara Camilleri, graduated in 2017, started working for Refalo at her law firm, Refalo …
“Irresponsible” for not establishing relations with the Hungarian government of Viktor Orbán, declares the minister
Cabinet Minister Kwasi Kwarteng insisted that it would be “irresponsible†not to forge relations with right-wing leader Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian government. Amid criticism of the autocrat’s visit to No 10 later in the day – one of the first EU leaders invited by Boris Johnson to visit since Brexit – the business secretary …
Here’s a guide to the Scottish government cabinet reshuffle and new roles
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Wednesday her new streamlined cabinet composition, with significant changes in the roles and responsibilities of cabinet secretaries and junior ministers. Two senior positions were cut, bringing the number of cabinet secretaries from 12 in the 2018 reshuffle to 10. Many portfolios have had responsibilities moved or given new cases, …
Complete list of Scottish government secretaries and ministers
Prime Minister: Nicola SturgeonMinister of Drug Policy: Angela Constance Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary to the Cabinet for Covid Recovery: John swinneyMinister of Parliamentary Affairs, George Adam Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy: Kate ForbesMinister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Labor: Richard Lochhead (he will also work with the net zero secretary)Minister of …
The first members of the new cabinet of the Liberal government are officially sworn in | Examiner
news, local news, Prime Minister Peter Gutwein and his new cabinet were officially sworn in in the Hobart Government House ballroom on Tuesday, following the May 1 snap elections. Mr Gutwein and his eight ministers were sworn in by Governor Kate Warner, fresh-faced and ready to tackle some of Tasmania’s most difficult problems. He said …
Major changes in Welsh government cabinet reshuffle as Health Minister Vaughan Gething replaced
Perhaps the most eye-catching change in a cabinet reshuffle for Prime Minister Mark Drakeford is Vaughan Gething’s replacement as Minister of Health. Mr Gething, whose profile has skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, will be replaced by Eluned Morgan, who has a bulging bin waiting for him in his new post. The former Member of the …
McGowan government cabinet sworn in after historic Washington election victory
Mark McGowan and his new cabinet are officially sworn in following the historic Labor Party victory in WA. Key points: Mark McGowan unveiled his new ministry yesterday He appointed himself treasurer as part of the changes The ministry includes five women and 11 men The Prime Minister and his 16 ministers were sworn in by …
Welsh government cabinet meets to decide lockdown rule changes – coronavirus morning headlines
Here are the morning’s coronavirus headlines from Thursday, March 11, as the Welsh cabinet meets today to decide what restrictions in Wales can be relaxed as infection rates continue to decline. Prime Minister Mark Drakeford has indicated he hopes to announce a plan to ease the lockdown beyond Easter and until mid-April when he announces …
Lockdown Wales: Key dates and decisions as Welsh government cabinet meets to discuss restrictions
The Welsh Government Cabinet will meet today to make key decisions on reopening the economy in Wales. The meeting comes as Wales saw infection numbers drop to levels not seen since September, with lockdown and vaccinations helping the country recover from the crisis point reached in December and January. Back then, Wales was at 650 …
1988 investigation into rape complaint against government minister Morrison closed by NSW police
“For various reasons, the woman did not detail her allegations in an official statement to NSW Police. The woman died in June 2020. Loading “After the woman’s death, NSW police came into possession of a personal document allegedly made by the woman previously. NSW Police have since sought legal advice on these matters. “Based on …
Government of Kuwait resigns, deepening political stalemate Prime Minister Kuwait Parliament Government Cabinet
The Kuwaiti cabinet tendered its resignation on Tuesday, the latest development in a round of clashes between the government and lawmakers that has long rocked the sheikh with the Gulf’s strongest parliament. The move, while not surprisingly after some 30 lawmakers backed a no-confidence motion against the government this month, reveals how the country’s political …
Cabinet reshuffle includes openly gay Greek prime minister
Newly appointed government spokesman Christos Tarantilis announced the new composition of the government following a cabinet reshuffle at noon Monday at a press conference at the General Secretariat for Information and Communication. The new ministers will be sworn in on Tuesday. The new composition of the government is as follows: Prime Minister: Kyriakos Mitsotakis Vice-president …
Wales border decision awaited as Welsh government cabinet debates travel rules
The Welsh government cabinet will meet today to decide on new travel rules as England’s lockdown ends – but hotels are already closing due to a lack of clarity on the matter. While England was stranded, the border was closed as both countries had restrictions in place – although travel was allowed in Wales. England’s …
UK government cabinet could meet in Highland capital in 2021 to mark centenary of historic high
Boris Johnson could bring his cabinet to Inverness next year. Prime Minister Boris Johnson could bring his cabinet to Inverness next year to mark the centenary of an historic summit in the Highland capital. An emergency meeting of British Cabinet ministers was called at Inverness Town House on September 7, 1921 as Anglo-Irish relations reached …
Bihar government cabinet formation CM Nitish Kumar said the BJP’s decision not to send Sushil,
Image source: PTI It is the decision of the BJP not to appoint Sushil Modi as deputy CM: Nitish Kumar Nitish Kumar was sworn in on Monday as chief minister of Bihar for his fourth consecutive term. Kumar was sworn in to Raj Bhavan by Governor Phagu Chauhan, a day after claiming the formation of …
Senior government legal adviser resigns amid row over Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans
Labor said the chaos around the PM’s new legislation was a ‘farce that shames the whole government’ Boris Johnson comes under increasing pressure over his new plan to tear apart parts of his own Brexit deal – which violates international law ( Image: PRU / AFP via Getty Images) One of the government’s top legal …
Lord Keen, legal adviser to the government, resigns over Brexit bill
Scotland’s top government lawyer has resigned, Downing Street said, amid reports he was unhappy with plans to override the Brexit withdrawal agreement. Lord Keen of Elie QC, the Advocate General, tendered his resignation to the Prime Minister on Wednesday morning. He was reportedly deeply unhappy after ministers admitted that the UK’s internal market provisions would …
Government lawyer resigns over Brexit bill
Boris Johnson’s plans to override the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement suffered another setback after Scotland’s top government lawyer resigned. Lord Keen of Elie QC, the Advocate General, was reportedly deeply unhappy after ministers admitted that the UK’s internal market provisions would violate international law. He told the Press and the Journal: “I tendered my resignation to …
Lord Keen: Who is the legal adviser to the government that resigned because of an ‘illegal’ Brexit bill?
Scotland’s top government lawyer resigned today amid reports he was unhappy with plans to override the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Lord Keen of Elie QC, the Advocate General, tendered his resignation this morning, which has since been accepted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Who is Lord Keen of Elie QC? Appointed Advocate General for Scotland in …
CHS rejects petitions challenging amended local government law
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday dismissed petitions from various union council presidents and vice-presidents challenging an amendment to the local bodies law. According to the amendment, the mayor, the deputy mayor and any president or vice-president can be removed from their functions by a vote of no confidence by a simple majority. Abdul …