Tag: public funding
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Attorney General Dr. Ayine Opens Up: Personal Funds Financed Six EOCO Printers
Overview In a candid disclosure, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine Ayine, revealed that he personally financed the purchase of six printers for the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The admission comes amid public concerns about government procurement, funding transparency, and the role of personal financial commitments by public officials…
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Why the Attorney General Financed Six EOCO Printers with His Own Funds
Overview of the Disclosure The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has publicly disclosed that he personally financed the purchase of six printers for the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO). This revelation comes in the wake of questions about the source of funding for equipment intended to bolster EOCO’s investigative capacity.…
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Federal Inmate Hospital Cost Estimate Surges to $1.3B in New Brunswick
Rising costs redefine the scale of a federal inmate hospital project The project to build a new hospital facility for inmates within Canada’s federal system has seen its price tag surge to an estimated $1.3 billion, more than tripling the initial public estimate. First disclosed in 2021 at roughly $400 million, the updated figure reflects…
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Jelgava Receives Over €800k to Repair Storm Damages and Restore Vital Infrastructure
Overview: Jelgava’s Storm Recovery Funding Jelgava, a key municipality in Latvia, has secured more than €800,000 from the national contingency programme to repair damages caused by the severe storms and heavy rains on 28 and 29 July 2024. The allocation comes from the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (MoSARD) and is aimed at…
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Alan Turing Institute boss denies toxic culture accusations
Introduction: A Leadership Claim Under Scrutiny The Alan Turing Institute, the U.K.’s national hub for artificial intelligence, is navigating a tense chapter after whistleblowers accused its leadership of misusing public funds and fostering a toxic internal culture. The allegations, made in the summer, prompted scrutiny from lawmakers and the Charity Commission while threatening the Institute’s…
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Alan Turing AI boss denies toxic culture accusations
Background: Whistleblowers’ claims and the Institute’s response The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national hub for artificial intelligence, has weathered a tumultuous period following whistleblower claims in the summer that leadership misused public funds, fostered a toxic internal culture, and failed to deliver on its mission. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Institute’s…
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Vancouver Park Board’s Harry Potter apology draws J.K. Rowling’s attention
Vancouver Park Board Vote Sparks Backlash and Reflection The Vancouver Park Board’s decision to apologize to the 2SLGBTQ+ community over its November decision to host the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in Stanley Park has become a flashpoint in the city’s ongoing discussions about inclusion, sponsorship, and free speech. A motion passed by the board…
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Vancouver Park Board Apology Over Harry Potter Event Draws J.K. Rowling’s Attention
Background: The controversy unfolds in Stanley Park The Vancouver Park Board recently passed a motion to apologize to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for its decision to host the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience in Stanley Park in November. The event, which features immersive experiences inspired by J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world, became a flashpoint in debates over…
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Bob Ross Paintings Auction for Public TV Stations
Bob Ross Paintings Auction to Benefit Public TV Stations Thirty paintings by the iconic painter Bob Ross are heading to auction in a fundraiser aimed at supporting small and rural public television stations across the United States. The initiative comes as public broadcasting stations navigate funding gaps created by federal budget changes, with the proceeds…
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MaPrimeRénov’ Large-Scale Renovation Reopening: What Homeowners Need to Know
Overview: MaPrimeRénov’ Large-Scale Renovation Reopening The MaPrimeRénov’ program for large-scale renovations is back with updated rules. The reopening prioritizes energy performance and aims to ensure a smooth intake process. A total cap of 13,000 dossiers will apply until the end of 2025, and access is phased, starting with the most modest households. What’s reopening and…