In a significant announcement that will impact all customers in Ghana, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has disclosed a planned increase in utility tariffs, specifically for electricity and water, set to take effect on October 1, 2024. This decision, unveiled by Dr. Ishmael Ackah,
In recent developments, the Nationalist Party (PN) has issued a sharp critique of the governing authorities' handling of the healthcare sector in Malta, citing numerous incidents that they argue demonstrate both incompetence and wasteful spending. Shadow ministers Adrian Delia and Ian Vassallo
A recent protest in Cork has brought together activists, students, and parents of children with disabilities and autism, demanding more effective government services and support. The demonstrators delivered impassioned speeches, calling for the Irish government to prioritize improvements in
The town of Merrillville is taking a bold step to address longstanding infrastructure and safety concerns by proposing a significant revision to its budget for 2025. The proposed changes include doubling several tax levies to better fund critical services and public projects. This initiative comes
The transportation crisis in Cuba has reached alarming levels, with citizens facing daily struggles due to inefficient public transport and corruption. One incident that encapsulates these issues is the case of Omara Suárez Santana, a Cuban woman charged an exorbitant fee of 1,000 pesos by a state
In a sweeping move to address demographic challenges and boost its high-tech industries, South Korea has unveiled a new immigration policy aimed at attracting highly skilled foreign workers and fostering social cohesion. Currently, foreigners constitute 5% of the population, equating to around 2.61
The state of Mississippi is at a crossroads, with political leaders deeply engaged in a debate over the potential elimination of the state's personal income tax. This significant fiscal policy change has divided opinions, drawing strong advocacy from some quarters while raising cautionary
In recent years, the Canadian federal government has introduced several new social programs, including child care, pharma care, and dental care, which have sparked widespread media coverage and public discourse. A study conducted by Lydia Miljan, a Political Science professor at the University of
In an effort to tackle the financial instability of the Health Insurance Fund, the Estonian government has made several critical decisions during the recent state budget negotiations, highlighting the dire need to address the fund's growing deficit. The Minister of Health, Riina Sikkut,
In a crucial move to avert a government shutdown, both the U.S. House and Senate have passed a short-term spending bill, temporarily funding the federal government and extending the deadline for a comprehensive budget resolution until after the November elections. The House approved the continuing
