MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: LCQ18: Microplastics and waste plastics causing environmental problems
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Following is a question by Dr Hon Elizabeth Quat and a written reply by the Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, in the Legislative Council today (April 17): Question: Recently, some university researchers tested 18 oyster samples taken from various markets and farms, the results of which […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: The Struggle to Find Affordable Housing in Hartford
Source: US State of Connecticut Last year, a report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition found that it is difficult to find affordable housing in Connecticut, where earning the average wage for renters, $17.38 an hour, is not enough to pay for a two-bedroom apartment at the market rent of $1,295 a month. Minimum […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: Raise a Glass to Return of Wine Festival
Source: City of Liverpool Liverpool is gearing up for a ‘corking’ weekend as the city prepares for the return of the award-winning Bordeaux Wine Festival Liverpool. The event – which made its debut last year – will be back on the UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront from Friday 31 May to Sunday 2 June and will […]
Read More →MIL-OSI UK Cities: Man with home address prosecuted for begging
Source: City of Chelmsford A man with an address who was begging in Chelmsford City Centre has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order and fined £180 by Chelmsford Magistrates Court, following successful prosecution by Chelmsford City Council. In September 2017, Chelmsford City Council and Essex Police put a process in place to tackle anti-social behaviour […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: Rational debate on fugitive bill urged
Source: Hong Kong Information Services Secretary for Security John Lee called on lawmakers to discuss the extradition law amendments rationally. The Bills Committee on Fugitive Offenders & Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2019 held its first meeting today. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Mr Lee expressed disappointment over the slow […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Russian Federation: UFSIN of Russia in Moscow and the Moscow Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church signed an agreement on cooperation
MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation – The subject of the new agreement is not only the satisfaction of the spiritual needs of suspects, accused and convicted persons held in the institutions of the Ministry, but also the employees of the penitentiary system. In accordance with the agreement, the UFSIN of Russia in Moscow undertakes […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: Tech dev’t encouraged: CE
Source: Hong Kong Information Services Chief Executive Carrie Lam Given our status as a leading international dispute resolution centre in Asia Pacific, I believe that Hong Kong is indeed the ideal location for this event, which brings together 500 professionals from various sectors to exchange ideas on the settlement of disputes. The theme of today’s […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: LCQ9: Performing first aid on persons suffering from sudden cardiac arrest
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Following is a question by the Hon Kenneth Lau and a written reply by the Secretary for Security, Mr John Lee, in the Legislative Council today (April 17):Question: Some villagers have relayed to me that as the response time of emergency ambulance service for many remote villages is quite […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Africa: Inter-Ministerial Committee to deal with Alexandra needs
Source: South Africa News Agency An Inter-Ministerial Committee has been established to deal with the renewal programme of Alexandra township in Johannesburg. The committee comprises the Ministers of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Environmental Affairs, Home Affairs, Police and Rural Development and Land Reform. “The team will interface with the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Russian Federation: Guide to the Moscow International Film Festival. 10 movies to see
MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation – The main annual film review of Moscow will be held from April 18 to 25. We study the program and find the most interesting shows. The 41st Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF), like last year, reopens in April. The jury of the main competition, chaired by the South […]
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