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a surreal atmosphere It stretches across Stormont, a hill overlooking Belfast, the seat of Northern Ireland's devolved administration. It's not a return to power-sharing government that will bother people. That's how government leaders are acting. Imagine Joe Biden and Donald Trump suddenly working together in harmony, and you feel strange.The government was reinstated in February after a two-year hiatus following a strike by the main trade unionist (pro-British) party, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).of DUP It had opposed the customs and regulatory border established in the Irish Sea after Brexit, which would ensure the land border between Northern Ireland and…

Photo credit: Oli Scarff/Getty ImagesGetty Images The UK government may be sleepwalking towards a devastating ransomware incident, an influential committee has warned. The Joint Committee on National Security Strategy responded to a report issued by the government after investigating ransomware. In the report, the government follows recommendations made by the JCNSS late last year, particularly that responsibility for the ransomware strategy should be taken away from the Home Office and that a cross-sector regulatory body should be created to oversee the cybersecurity of critical national infrastructure. rejects recommendations that it should. operator. “When the UK implemented the original EU Directive,…

Daniel E. Ho is a professor of law, political science, and computer science (courtesy) at Stanford University. He is a senior fellow at Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered AI and the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR). Anne Joseph O'Connell is a professor of law at Stanford University and a senior fellow at SIEPR.The federal government is facing a workforce crisis. The current workforce is aging, and young people's desire to join the civil service is decreasing. For example, in the field of cybersecurity, the government needs approximately 40,000 cybersecurity experts to protect the country from malicious attackers. More…

Canadian Lenders Association (CLA) Logo (CNW Group/Canadian Lenders Association)ottawa, ontario, March 12, 2024 /CNW/ – A new report commissioned by the Canadian Lenders Association (CLA) and conducted by Ernst & Young LLP highlights the serious and far-reaching implications of the federal government's new interest rate cap. There is. This study shows that lowering the allowable interest rate; $10.7 billion Nearly 50,000 jobs are eliminated from the Canadian economy each year and costs borrowers up to $20 million. $4.4 billion Being turned down by regulated lenders results in additional interest being paid to payday lenders and illegal lenders.”The report shows that…

A request to allow multifamily housing on three properties on opposite ends of Jefferson County has been filed by a single owner with a familiar name: Louisville Metro Government.In recent weeks, the city moved to rezone two parcels of land in Valley Station and Berrytown, as well as the former Watson Lane Elementary School building, all in an effort to convert them into affordable housing.The request comes as Mayor Craig Greenberg seeks to build or renovate 15,000 homes during his first term. And they serve as a potential way to accelerate private development of much-needed units for low-income residents through…

In an era where digital innovation impacts every aspect of our lives, government service delivery is at a critical juncture. As director of the Beake Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University, he aims to improve people's lives by helping governments respond to their needs, and previously served as president of both Obama and Biden. As a member of the administration and local government, I have seen firsthand how it operates in this manner. Digital service delivery significantly increases government efficiency and effectiveness for its citizens. This kind of transformation isn't just about adopting new technology, it's also…

South Korea's government has begun suspending the medical licenses of thousands of striking doctors amid growing concerns that the month-long conflict is affecting front-line medical services.Approximately 12,000 doctors from 100 teaching hospitals went on strike, leading to canceled surgeries, longer wait times and delays in treatment, including for patients seeking emergency care, according to media reports.The Ministry of Health announced that it has begun procedures that could see 4,900 of the striking doctors have their medical licenses revoked if they continue to defy orders to return to work.The ministry also announced that it had sent an administrative notice to the…

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Caribbean community leaders announced late Monday that embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry will step down once an interim presidential council is established and an interim leader is selected.The deal was announced after a lengthy meeting in Jamaica between Caribbean community leaders and U.S. officials, and stated that it “ensures a peaceful transition of power, continuity of governance, a plan of action for short-term security, and freedom.” This will pave the way for fair elections. ” said Guyana's President Irfaan Ali.In a video address Monday night, Henry said he would resign “immediately after the establishment of this…

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Caribbean community leaders announced late Monday that embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry will step down once an interim presidential council is established and an interim leader is selected.The deal was announced after a lengthy meeting in Jamaica between Caribbean community leaders and U.S. officials, and stated that it “ensures a peaceful transition of power, continuity of governance, a plan of action for short-term security, and freedom.” This will pave the way for fair elections. ” said Guyana's President Irfaan Ali.“To that end, we acknowledge the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, with the establishment of an…

Attending government contracting events is essential to making a mark in the government contracting field. These events provide many opportunities to promote a company's products and services and network with major government contractors and influential figures within the federal government. Read on to learn more about the hottest government contracting events of 2024. What is a government contract? Government contracting is the process by which the government purchases goods and services from public and private organizations. These agreements range from small purchases to multi-billion dollar deals. Federal agencies, prime contractors, and small businesses play key roles in government contracting. We…