Articles in the Politics Category

President Obama Salutes the Troops at Fort Bliss: “Thank You” and “Welcome Home”
By Jessica Winston
Posted in Politics on 1 September 2010

Over the past week, we’ve been inviting you to join us in saluting the troops for their service. The response has been overwhelming, and has made clear that while the end of the combat mission is an appropriate time to recognize the sacrifice the troops and their military make, the gratitude is always there, and [...]

President Kibaki arrives in Swaziland for COMESA summit
By Jessica Winston
Posted in Politics on 1 September 2010

Kenyas President, Mwai Kibaki arrived in Ezulwini, Swaziland to attend the 14th COMESA summit of Heads of State and Government.
The plane carrying President Kibaki and his entourage touched down at Matsapha International airport shortly before 4.00 p.m. local time and he was warmly received by senior Swazi Government officials led by Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso [...]

For immediate release
By Jessica Winston
Posted in Politics on 1 September 2010

The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced the execution of a Written Agreement by and between Highland Bancshares, Inc., St. Michael, Minnesota, a registered bank holding company, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
A copy of the Written Agreement can be found on the Federal Reserve Government website.

For immediate release
By Jessica Winston
Posted in Politics on 1 September 2010

The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced the execution of a Written Agreement by and between Highland Bancshares, Inc., St. Michael, Minnesota, a registered bank holding company, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
A copy of the Written Agreement can be found on the Federal Reserve Government website.

David Cameron and His Majesty the King of Bahrain Make a Statement
By iewy-jasmine
Posted in Politics on 16 July 2010

The Prime Minister and His Majesty the King of Bahrain have issued a joint statement following their ?warm and productive? meeting in Number 10.
The Prime Minister and His Majesty the King of Bahrain had a warm and productive meeting today in London.
The Prime Minister set out his Government?s ambition to reinforce ties with the Gulf, [...]

Council expert slams Hull’s spying strategy
By EdralynBenoya
Posted in Politics on 18 May 2010

Tuesday, 18th May 2010
Meddling council bureaucrats have been accused of attempting to spy on residents after providing households with diaries in which they are supposed to keep track of the way their neighbours put out their rubbish.

UKIP councillor and local government spokesman Pete Reeve slammed Hull council for producing the ‘environmental crime incident diaries’ and [...]

Bloom attacks health and safety measures
By EdralynBenoya
Posted in Politics on 18 May 2010

Tuesday, 18th May 2010
Every family in the country should welcome health inspectors round to check that their home is safe for their children to live in, according to guidance released yesterday by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

Professor Mike Kelly, director of NICE’s Centre for Public Health Excellence, says the state has [...]

Immigration fuels poverty and fails schools
By EdralynBenoya
Posted in Politics on 18 May 2010

Tuesday, 18th May 2010
Mass immigration is fuelling poverty and leading to declining education standards according to two separate reports.
Former Labour Minister Frank Field said in a Radio 4 interview yesterday that Britons would continue to be put out of work if immigration remained at the levels it was under Labour.
“If this Government had, as the [...]

National Maritime Museum appointments
By EdralynBenoya
Posted in Politics on 18 May 2010

Tuesday 18 May 2010
Eleanor Boddington and Professor Geoffrey Crossick have been appointed as Trustees of the National Maritime Museum for a period of four years from 8 April 2010.
Biographical notes
Eleanor Boddington has been Senior Solicitor at the Wellcome Trust, the UK’s largest charity, where she advises on all aspects [...]

Gareth Thomas appointed as a Tate Trustee
By EdralynBenoya
Posted in Politics on 18 May 2010

Tuesday 18 May 2010
Gareth Thomas was appointed as a Tate Trustee for a term of four years from 1 April 2010.
Biographical Details
Gareth Thomas trained in law, and then began a 30-year commercial career with the John Lewis Partnership. Its longest-serving board member, he has helped it to win in recent years every major [...]