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Trinidad: Police respond to multiple bomb threats

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 19, CMC –  The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Wednesday confirmed that there had been at least seven reports of bomb threats across the country urging the population to remain calm. In a statement, the TTPS said that the threats were “received through different mediums” and the loccations were […]

Great Britain: PM Orders Crackdown On The Criminal Gangs Profiting From Illegal Waste And Blighting Communities

The Prime Minister to set out new plan to shut down the criminal gangs running illegal waste sites, as part of his pledge to bring hope back to Britain’s communities. Better use of drones, a bigger role for the police and the National Crime Agency, more Environment Agency officers on the frontline, and a steep rise in fines will deter, catch, […]

New Zealand: Smarter plan for Auckland’s motorways

The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has today published a new strategy for getting more out of Auckland’s motorway network, setting out how smarter traffic management, targeted investment, and wider transport improvements will help keep the city moving as it grows, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown say. “Auckland’s motorway network carries around […]

United States: U.S. Department of Education Issues Proposed Rule to Overhaul and Improve America’s Higher Education Accreditation System

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to reenvision America’s postsecondary quality assurance system. The proposed framework would simplify the Secretary’s process of recognizing emerging and existing accreditors; promote a better return on investment for students; safeguard against undue influence from private trade associations on accreditors; eliminate […]