Tag: Public Engagement
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Singapore’s Budget 2026: PM Wong Signals Focus on Cost of Living, Jobs, and Pathways for Growth
Singapore’s Budget 2026 aims to ease the cost of living and strengthen employment prospects Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has signaled that Budget 2026 will prioritise immediate relief for the cost of living while charting a longer-term plan to boost employment opportunities and wage growth. In a video released on Tuesday, January 27, PM Wong noted…
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Singapore’s Budget 2026: Easing Cost of Living and Boosting Jobs
Singapore’s Budget 2026: A promise to address cost of living and employment Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has signaled that Budget 2026 will place a strong emphasis on two of the most pressing concerns for residents: the cost of living and employment opportunities. In a January 27 video address, PM Wong highlighted that the government…
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Ottawa Councillor Says City Was Caught Off Guard by Kanata Golf Course Redevelopment
Overview: A Stumbling Block in Kanata’s Redevelopment An Ottawa city councillor expressed frustration after learning, through an email from developer Minto Homes, that plans for the former Kanata Golf and Country Club were moving forward without prior municipal notification. The incident has left the city’s leadership feeling “caught off guard” and raises questions about how…
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Councillor says city ‘caught off guard’ by work at former Kanata golf course
Overview: A sudden shift at a familiar site The former Kanata Golf and Country Club site has long been a topic of planning debates and community interest. Recent actions by developer Minto Homes, announced in an email received by Councillor Cathy Curry, have reignited concerns that the city was caught off guard by plans for…
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Queen Camilla Goes Green in Scotland: A Layered Look for the National Year of Reading
Queen Camilla Embraces Scotland’s Green Spirit Queen Camilla showcased a thoughtful blend of style and accessibility during her Monday visit to Scotland, where she began celebrating the country’s National Year of Reading. The royal’s wardrobe mirrored the season’s practical sensibilities while nodding to the event’s environmental undertones, a fitting start to a year dedicated to…
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Road Safety Forum Led by Traffic Commandant Ochieng, Kenya
Introduction: A proactive step toward safer Kenyan roads In a decisive move to improve road safety, the Traffic Commandant Fredrick Ochieng convened a high-level stakeholder engagement forum on Wednesday. The gathering, which brought together senior officials from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA), aimed to synchronize policy…
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Is the NDP leadership race a nail-biter Canadians barely notice?
Overview: A nail-biting contest with murky public attention The New Democratic Party’s leadership race has all the makings of a tense, down-to-the-wire contest: a crowded field narrowing to three front-runners, high-stakes policy debates, and a landscape where face-to-face campaigning competes with rapid-fire online discourse. Yet despite the drama on the campaign trail, public engagement appears…
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England’s Privatised Cricket vs Australia’s Public Affection
Introduction: A clash of cricket cultures Cricket reveals much about national temperament. In England, the sport has long been entangled with a commercial model that many observers describe as privatized access, pricing, and ownership decisions. Across the equator in Australia, a different rhythm dominates: cricket as a shared public ritual, celebrated with accessible games, open…
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Tanzania Govt Pledges Stakeholder Engagement on 2026 Driver Fatigue Regulations
Government Signals Inclusive Approach to Draft Driver Fatigue Rules The Tanzanian government has announced its commitment to consider the perspectives of transport stakeholders on the draft 2026 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) regulations addressing driver fatigue. The move signals a collaborative approach as regulators seek to balance road safety with the realities of the country’s…
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Catherine and William Surprise Visit London Hospital NHS
Surprise visit to London hospital signals royal support for NHS staff In a gesture that highlights the royal family’s ongoing support for healthcare workers, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, joined Prince William on a surprise visit to a London hospital the day before the Princess’s birthday. The unannounced appearance underscored the couple’s commitment to showing…