Tag: Government
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Hong Kong Minister Erick Tsang Resigns Amid Prostate Cancer Battle
Hong Kong Secretary Resigns Amid Health Battle Hong Kong has a new chapter in its political story as Erick Tsang Kwok-wai resigned from his post as secretary for constitutional and mainland affairs, revealing he is battling prostate cancer. The announcement highlights not only a personal health struggle but also the pressures that come with steering…
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Government Overloaded with Committees: Analysts Warn of Duplication and Delays
Introduction: A Bureaucratic Bottleneck The government’s expansive appetite for committees and overlapping roles is drawing renewed scrutiny from political observers. Analysts, including Rui Tyitende, say that while committees are intended to improve governance and oversight, the current proliferation risks creating a bureaucratic bottleneck. The result is duplicated work, slower decision-making, and delays in delivering essential…
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Cash, Bullying and Betrayal Drive Exodus from Gachagua’s DCP and a Shadow Looms Over Kenya-Iran Trade
Overview: Unrest Within Gachagua’s DCP In recent weeks, Kenya’s diplomatic and political circles have been whispering about a rapid exodus from Deputy Chief of Protocol (DCP) ranks under President William Ruto’s administration. Analysts point to a trio of drivers — cash constraints, bullying culture within formal channels, and perceived betrayal by allies — as the…
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Public-Private PPP Pipeline Expands with 124 New Projects Led by Education Sector
Overview: A Growing PPP Pipeline The government has expanded its public-private partnership (PPP) pipeline by adding 124 new projects since December 2024, bringing the total to 251 projects. Valued at approximately P2.81 trillion, the expanded pipeline signals a strong push to mobilize private investment for public services and infrastructure across the country. Education Takes Center…
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Attorney General slams government’s Oct 7 inquiry politicized, urges impartial scrutiny
Introduction: A clash over accountability The debate over how to investigate the horrifying events of October 7, 2023, in Israel has intensified as Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara publicly condemned a government-backed plan to establish a politically appointed commission of inquiry. The proposal, designed to scrutinize the failures surrounding the Hamas invasion and subsequent atrocities, has…
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What defined Australian politics in 2025? Albanese’s win and beyond
Introduction: A Year of Clear Trends Australian politics in 2025 was defined by a mix of stability at the top and a flurry of policy activity beneath. The Albanese government, buoyed by a 94-seat majority, set the agenda in parliament while grappling with the pressures of global and domestic challenges. This article examines the defining…
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Hundreds of public servants brace for job cuts as departments prepare to deliver news
Overview: Job cuts on the horizon for Canada’s public service As the calendar flips to the new year, hundreds of public servants across federal departments are poised to receive news about job cuts. The announcements come amid tighter budgets and shifting priorities, with departments such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Environment and Climate Change, and…
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Carney reshuffles deputy ministers to boost economy and defence
Overview of the shake-up Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a long-awaited reshuffle of deputy ministers, signaling a strategic push to place trusted actors in charge of the government’s most sensitive portfolios. The changes bring new leadership to key economic growth initiatives and national defence, aiming to accelerate reforms and improve coordination across agencies that…
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Albanese has a moment to do something big. He’s wasting it
Albanese’s Moment: A Chance for Real Gun Reform The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is facing a defining political moment. In the wake of gun violence and the national conversation it sparks, there is a rare opportunity for bold, lasting reform. Yet early signals suggest a reluctance to seize the moment with the urgency the…
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Home Affairs: Decline in Bullying Perception in 2025
Overview New data on workplace climate in government departments shows a mixed picture for the Home Affairs portfolio in 2025. While staff report an improvement in the perceived level of bullying compared with the prior year, Home Affairs still registers one of the higher bullying perceptions across the government. The trend underscores progress in some…