Non-profit sounds alarm about ‘complex’ toxic drug ODs as mobile prevention unit awaits federal approval

A city resource centre that focuses on harm reduction is sounding the alarm about two overdoses Thursday that were reversed only after intensive intervention, underscoring the urgent need to get its mobile drug-testing unit on the road. A drug...

Private sector: Pillar driving new growth momentum

The VPSF 2025 summary report highlights critical issues related to institutions, innovation, international integration, and corporate governance, while also putting forward several breakthrough proposals, notably, the training programme for 10,000...

Ram Madhav writes: Modi government is investing in tech. Private sector must step up

In recent years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised enhancing India’s preparedness in areas like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing and green tech. The PM devoted considerable time to these issues in his...

Driving force: Private sector praised for job creation and growth

Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa has stressed the role of the private sector as the main driver of job creation and growth. He also commended the efforts of the World Bank and the International Finance...

New Non-Profit Aims to Support Single Parents Across Belize

A new non-profit which plans to make life a whole lot easier for single mothers and fathers to care for their children. Are you a single mother or father struggling to support your child in school with reading? Single Parents Alliance might just...

Ontario labour minister faces resignation calls amid discord between public, private sector unions

Sleep in Heavenly Peace non-profit brings mission to Bell County children in need

Sleep in Heavenly Peace provides handmade beds to children in need. They have now extended their mission to Bell County. KILLEEN, Texas — More than 1,000 children in Bell County don't have a bed to sleep on at night. A new non-profit launching...

Pemex Fast-Tracks Plan to Reopen 400 Idle Wells with Private Sector Help

4 Mexico’s state-owned oil company Pemex is accelerating efforts to boost crude production by reopening nearly 400 idle onshore wells, many of which were previously shut down due to high operational costs or technical challenges. The initiative,...

Government Agrees in Principle for Belize to Serve as Safe Third Country in U.S. Migration Plan

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Francis Fonseca, addressed the chamber on the Government of Belize’s decision to agree in principle to the United States’ request for Belize to serve as a Safe Third Country under a forthcoming...

Minister urges stronger digital media literacy, responsible AI use

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for stronger digital media literacy and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The minister noted that as digital platforms continue to shape public discourse...

Minister Hayward Speaks At STEP Conference

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward delivered remarks today [Oct 17] at the STEP Bermuda Conference 2025, held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Minister Hayward said, “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, esteemed...

Government announces zero-rating of 16 food items

Government has officially enacted a major fiscal measure from the 2025/2026 National Budget, with the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on 16 categories of commonly used food items. Effective today, the new items have been added to the list of...

Government shutdown disrupts housing market and delays certain loans

The U.S. federal government has been shut down for nearly three weeks, and it’s starting to cause problems in the housing market, Realtor.com reports. New homebuyers are having trouble getting loans, especially from government-backed programs like...

Charitable Fellows Foundation supports Bomigo EP Basic School with learning materials

By Kekeli K. Blamey Bomigo (VR), Oct. 17, GNA – The Charitable Fellows Foundation has donated assorted teaching and learning materials to pupils of the Bomigo EP Basic School in the Anloga District of the Volta Region under its annual “Back to...

Minister promises new opportunities,

The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has assured that the 2025 edition of Zuma International Film Festival jointly organised by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the Federal Capital Territory...

Government Shutdown could impact CalFresh, CalWorks benefits in Kern County

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County residents who rely on CalFresh and CalWorks benefits could face disruptions if the federal government shutdown continues into November, according to the county Department of Human Services. The county has...

Government sets 1.2 trillion baht new borrowing under FY2026 debt plan

1.3 billion baht for the suburban Red Line (Bang Sue–Rangsit section), and 1.2 billion baht for the double-track railway (Khon Kaen–Nong Khai section). In addition, the government plans to borrow 113.52 billion baht to manage the Treasury’s cash...

Nonprofit board questions travel costs by New North Citizens’ Council leaders

The interim board president of the New North Citizens’ Council says she wants a forensic audit of the Springfield nonprofit’s operations, after failing to get answers from its executive director. Questions about the council’s finances arise as the...

Nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ North Texans consolidates programs

Resource Center said in a statement that the "change is designed to streamline operations, enhance coordination among our teams." DALLAS — A nonprofit organization that provides services to LGBTQ+ North Texans says some previous programs serving...

Government of Canada to announce funding to help address the toxic drug and overdose crisis

October 17, 2025, Vancouver, British Columbia – Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie...